Talking points as England go for clean sweep in New Zealand on December 12, 2024England have arrived in Hamilton ahead of their final Test of 2024. With the three-match series already secured after back-to-back wins for the tourists, PA looks at some of the key talking points. Root’s record hunt: It has been another prolific year for Joe Root, who continues to be England’s most reliable performer. His second-innings […]
Marcus Trescothick eyes permanent England role on November 18, 2024Marcus Trescothick has revealed he wants to become England head coach on a permanent basis after learning to cope with his mental health issues. Former England batter Trescothick, 48, is currently serving as men’s white-ball interim head coach during the West Indies tour before Test boss Brendon McCullum takes up the role in all formats […]
Mike Tyson unconcerned by legacy as he prepares to fight YouTuber Jake Paul on November 14, 2024Mike Tyson’s once-ferocious fighting career was already helter-skeltering towards its feeble conclusion when the video-sharing platform YouTube first flickered into life in February 2005. Four months later, the so-called ‘Baddest Man on the Planet’, who had cut a swathe through the world’s best heavyweights towards the end of the 1980s, was crumpling in the corner […]
Sir Mark Cavendish wins emotional final race of career after guard of honour on November 11, 2024Sir Mark Cavendish claimed victory in his final race as a professional cyclist. The 39-year-old produced a trademark sprint finish to cross the line first in the Tour de France Prudential Singapore Criterium. Cavendish’s fellow competitors gave him a guard of honour ahead of the race and the Manxman was understandably emotional at the end. […]
Ruud van Nistelrooy looking to end Man Utd stint on high against Foxes on November 10, 2024Ruud van Nistelrooy believes momentum is beginning to change for the better at Manchester United and cannot afford to go off track against Leicester in his final match as interim manager. Parachuted into the hotseat following Erik ten Hag’s exit, the popular former striker oversaw a 5-2 win against the Foxes as the Red Devils […]
Rivals Beware: Peacock’s on the hunt on August 28, 2024Former Paralympic champion Jonnie Peacock declared he is now “the hunter” as he questioned whether his sprint rivals can handle the pressure of Paris 2024. British poster boy Peacock is seeking to complete a hat-trick of 100m golds at the fourth Games of his glittering career after settling for joint bronze in crowd-free Tokyo following […]
Red Devils land Ugarte on August 28, 2024Manchester United have reached an agreement in principle to sign Paris St Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, the PA news agency understands. The 23-year-old Uruguay international is understood to be on the verge of joining United for 50million euros (£42.2m), with up to 10m euros (£8.4m) in add-ons. The move would mark the latest in a […]
Sir Keir Starmer hails `excellent´ Team GB athletes ahead of Paris Olympics on July 28, 2024Sir Keir Starmer has extended his well-wishes to Team GB’s 327 athletes after watching flag-bearers Tom Daley and Helen Glover lead out the British contingent at the Olympic opening ceremony in Paris. The Prime Minister – who unlike his neighbours opted out of a protective poncho – was amongst the dignitaries braving the downpour at […]
Erling Haaland: It’s difficult to be sharp if you play over 70 games a year on July 28, 2024Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has warned that players cannot be “sharp” if they are made to play 70 games a year. The Norway international has enjoyed a summer break after his country did not make it to Euro 2024, but looked on from afar as some of those who were on duty in Germany […]
Andy Murray to retire after Olympics — 10 standout matches from his careera on July 24, 2024Andy Murray has announced he will retire at the age of 37 following the Paris Olympics. The Scot can look back on a career full of highlights, including three grand slam titles and two Olympic gold medals so far. Here, the PA news agency picks out 10 of Murray’s most memorable matches. 2008, Wimbledon, fourth […]