Two things that go together are Kentucky basketball and the NBA Draft, There is no coach better in college basketball at putting players in the NBA than Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari. This is why Kentucky currently has the most active NBA players among colleges, just ahead of the Duke Blue Devils. Kentucky’s current...
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Europe’s best city break is a beautiful destination in Spain
Looking to book a city break in 2024? A new study has found Europe’s best holiday destinations for culture vultures. The experts at Titan Travel looked at the number of things to do, restaurants, museums and art galleries to find the best options. Granada in Spain came out on top with over 300 activities for...
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Joe Root: Is Bazball getting the most out of England’s best batter after second Test defeat to India?
Though defeated, the fight shown by England in their second Test defeat to India is indicative of their unwavering commitment to Ben Stokes and his ‘Bazball’ principles – but is it coming at a cost? It’s precisely that aggressive approach that saw England secure a famous 28-run in the series opener and had James Anderson...
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James Anderson one of England’s greatest sportspeople as he continues to star in his 40s, says Michael Atherton
James Anderson “has to be in the conversation” as England’s greatest-ever sportsperson, says Michael Atherton. The seam bowler, 41, moved on to 695 Test wickets after striking five times in the defeat to India in the second Test at Vizag. Anderson recorded match figures of 5-76 from 35 overs with an economy rate of 2.17...
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Tucker Carlson says Russia is doing ‘very well’ during Moscow visit
Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, said Russia is “doing very well” during a visit to Moscow but remained coy about whether he will interview Vladimir Putin. In a video captured during his visit, Mr Carlson said he wanted to “talk to people, look around, and see how it’s doing… and it’s doing very...
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Gorgeous market town sits in ‘tranquil countryside’
Planning a staycation in 2024? The Lake District is one of the UK’s top holiday destinations but there’s one market town that’s getting all the attention this year. The expert team at IndependentCottages.co.uk have shared this year’s most underrated hotspots and there’s a Cumbrian town on the list. A spokesperson said: “Cumbria remains one of the UK’s...
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India vs England second test LIVE: Live updates as tourists struggle
Charlie Allison on England’s Super sixes defeat to Australia England faltered in their bid to chase down what would have been the highest-ever successful fourth-innings run chase in India, as the hosts levelled the series with an 106-run victory. Zak Crawley got England off to a strong start at the top of the order after...
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Bairstow fumes, Stokes blunders as Poms can’t repeat Bazball chase magic, India levels series
India has won the second Test in Visakhapatnam by 106 runs despite a commendable batting performance from England’s Bazballers on Monday. England shouldn’t have even come to chasing the 399-run target at Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium – no touring side has chased more than 163 in India this century, while England’s highest fourth-innings...
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Keagan Kirkby: Jockey, 25, dies after falling from horse during race in Kent
A jockey has died after falling from a horse during a race in Kent. Keagan Kirkby was riding in the Charing point-to-point on Sunday when his horse ran through the wing of a fence. Wings, usually made of plastic, sit at both ends of a fence and guide horses towards a jump. Following the fall,...
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Britain’s best-paid trades revealed where you can earn £80k
The best-paid trade jobs in the UK have been revealed, with salaries of up to £80,000 possible. Though some of these blue-collar roles require qualifications, not all demand a university degree. Research has been compiled by Tool Genie ahead of National Apprenticeship Week, which celebrates the “value, benefit and opportunity that they bring”. The job...
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Jasprit Bumrah claims six-wicket haul to put India on top against England
On previous tours, 396 would be a decent total against England. They may well implode here or an Indian bowler have a great day – but they score so quickly, and in a session can demoralise bowlers and make captains’ heads spin, that predicting what is a good score is hard. The openers knocked off...
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The A-Z of fashion designers that royal women turn to when they REALLY want a regal look. (And, yes, we have Y and Z!) By ELIZA SCARBOROUGH
With so many demands and so much scrutiny, royal fashion is exacting. Perhaps it’s natural, then, that many of the leading ladies, from Queen Letizia of Spain to Queen Mary of Denmark, or from Beatrice to Kate, turn to the same designers. When Catherine, Princess of Wales finds a label she likes, she grabs hold and wears the look with regularity. ...