Stokes calls for empathy for players after Ashes criticism
Ben Stokes said he is going through his "toughest time" as England captain, as the tourists' awful Ashes series is dogged by reports of excessive drinking.
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England investigate Ashes drinking as video emerges
England will look into reports of players drinking excessively during a break from the Ashes series in Noosa, says director of cricket Rob Key.
How could Man Utd replace injured Fernandes?
Manchester United are still evaluating the extent of Bruno Fernandes' injury, but who are the contenders to replace him if he is ruled out?
Rogers shows importance as Villa stay in title race
Morgan Rogers shows his importance to Aston Villa with two goals in a win over Manchester United, as Unai Emery's side remain in the title hunt.
Top and bottom at Christmas – what does it mean?
As we approach the halfway point of the season, what do the ghosts of Christmas past tell us about the Premier League title race and relegation battle?
Joshua stops Paul in sixth round of Miami mismatch
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua needs six rounds to stop boxing novice Jake Paul, who spends much of the contest in survival mode.
The masterstroke that changed the Ashes series
The masterstroke in promoting Travis Head to open changed the Ashes series for Australia with England unable to find a solution.
‘Pope has one innings to save his England place’
Ollie Pope's old frailties returned in Adelaide and his wretched dismissal leaves him with one innings to save his England place, writes Matthew Henry.
This is it – how England can keep Ashes alive on pivotal day
Whether the Ashes series remains alive beyond Christmas rests on how England bat on day two of the third Test in Adelaide.
