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Stokes urges England to stick with McCullum despite Ashes defeat

Stokes urges England to stick with McCullum despite Ashes defeat

Ben Stokes has urged England chiefs to keep faith with "Bazball" architect Brendon McCullum despite a stinging Ashes defeat in Australia.

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USA Olympic squad of NHL stars heavy on Four Nations talent

USA Olympic squad of NHL stars heavy on Four Nations talent

USA Hockey unveiled the roster of NHL stars for next month's Winter Olympics on Friday, a 25-man lineup that includes 21 players from last year's emotional Four Nations Face-Off.

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France hooker Mauvaka returns after eight-month layoff

France hooker Mauvaka returns after eight-month layoff

Toulouse and France hooker Peato Mauvaka will return from an eight-month injury layoff this weekend, his Top 14 club said on Friday, just over one month before the start of the Six Nations.

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Nigeria police charge fatal Joshua crash driver with dangerous driving

Nigeria police charge fatal Joshua crash driver with dangerous driving

Nigerian police on Friday charged the driver of a car carrying British boxer Anthony Joshua that was involved in a fatal crash with "reckless" and "dangerous driving causing death".

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Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds

Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds

Pep Guardiola has reiterated his desire to stay on at Manchester City despite reports that former Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has held talks about potentially taking over at the Etihad.

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2025 was UK's hottest and sunniest year on record

2025 was UK's hottest and sunniest year on record

Last year was Britain's hottest and sunniest on record, the national weather service confirmed on Friday, calling it a "clear demonstration" of the impacts of climate change.

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Strasbourg's Rosenior coy on Chelsea speculation

Strasbourg's Rosenior coy on Chelsea speculation

Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior -- reportedly the first choice target to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea -- said on Friday that he was taking no "notice" of the rumours.

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Swiss bar blaze suspicions fall on sparklers waved by staff

Swiss bar blaze suspicions fall on sparklers waved by staff

Moments before flames and smoke engulfed the bar in Switzerland where 40 people died, staff were seen holding aloft sparklers stuck in Champagne bottles, videos posted online showed.

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US woman killed in rare suspected mountain lion attack

US woman killed in rare suspected mountain lion attack

A woman has died after a rare suspected mountain lion attack on a hiking trail in Colorado, an incident that would mark the state's first such fatality in decades if confirmed.

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Slot admits Liverpool's season has been 'constant battle'

Slot admits Liverpool's season has been 'constant battle'

Arne Slot says the first half of Liverpool's season has been a "constant battle", admitting the Premier League title race appears to be a duel between Arsenal and Manchester City.

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