Bowling headache for England as spinner Jack Leach ruled out of Ashes series with back injury
June 4, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — England’s Ashes preparations were rocked Sunday after spinner Jack Leach was ruled out of the entire series because of a back stress fracture with no obvious replacement for the key bowler.
LONDON (AP) — England won convincingly and Ireland finished with heads held high in a one-off test that gave both teams what they wanted at Lord's on Saturday.
The host won the four-day test with a day to spare, and warmed up for the Ashes series starting in two weeks.
LONDON (AP) — England declared with a lead of 352 runs and Ireland lost three wickets in its bid to delay impending defeat in the one-off test at Lord's on day two Friday.
England seamer Josh Tongue, on debut, took his first three test wickets and an uncredited fourth when James McCollum retired hurt.
Kieffer, Forsström share lead on opening day of European Open
June 1, 2023 GMTHAMBURG, Germany (AP) — Maximilian Kieffer delighted home fans at the European Open with a 4-under 69 for a share of the lead after the first round.
The 32-year-old Kieffer, bidding to be the first German winner on home soil for 15 years, carded five birdies and an eagle – offset by three bogeys – to share a one-stroke lead with Simon Forsström on Thursday.
LONDON (AP) — England took early control of the one-off cricket test against Ireland at Lord's on Thursday, with Stuart Broad taking a five-wicket haul to help dismiss the visitors for 172 before a typically aggressive reply left Ben Stokes' team only 20 runs behind.
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LONDON (AP) — England captain Ben Stokes eased concerns about his ability to bowl in the upcoming Ashes series because of long-standing knee issues and said Wednesday he is planning to play every test this summer.
England advances, France loses to Gambia at Under-20 World Cup
May 25, 2023 GMTBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — England reached the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup with a 3-2 win over Uruguay on Thursday, living up to expectations as one of the title favorites at the tournament.
Strangers pay tribute at burial for Jamaican WWII vet who volunteered in Britain’s hour of need
May 25, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — When Peter Brown died alone in London without any known family, neighbors made sure that the humble 96-year-old Jamaican man who had volunteered as a teen to fight for Britain in World War II was not forgotten.
England wins, France loses and Uruguay cruises at U20 World Cup
May 22, 2023 GMTBUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — England beat Tunisia 1-0 and France collapsed against an organized South Korea 2-1 at the Under-20 World Cup on Monday.
Dane Scarlett's first-half header proved to be enough for England in La Plata.
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May 16, 2023 GMTFolarin Balogun opts to play for US instead of England
May 16, 2023 GMTGENEVA (AP) — Promising striker Folarin Balogun has opted to play for the U.S. national team rather than England.
FIFA said in a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday that it approved a request to change Balogun’s national team affiliation from England, which he had represented at the under-21 level.
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England fast bowler Jofra Archer was ruled out of the upcoming Ashes series on Tuesday because of ongoing problems with his right elbow that have limited his playing time since 2021, bedeviling the career of one of cricket's most exciting talents.
Erling Haaland, Sam Kerr are English footballers of the year
May 12, 2023 GMTMANCHESTER, England (AP) — With a massive 82% of the votes, Erling Haaland was named England’s footballer of the year on Friday in recognition of his record-breaking first season at Manchester City.
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May 9, 2023 GMTInjury-hit Jofra Archer returns from IPL, a doubt for Ashes
May 9, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — England fast bowler Jofra Archer could be a doubt for the upcoming Ashes series after deciding to return from the Indian Premier League with immediate effect because of ongoing problems with his right elbow.
UK holds local elections amid storm over new voter ID rules
May 4, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Millions of people in England voted Thursday in local elections that are the first test of electoral opinion since Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took over a fractious and exhausted Conservative Party six months ago.
Wolfsburg back in Women’s Champions League final
May 1, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Two-time champion Wolfsburg secured a place in another Women's Champions League final after scoring a late winner in extra time to beat Arsenal 3-2 for a 5-4 victory on aggregate on Monday.
Rozner shoots 63, early leader at Korea Championship
April 27, 2023 GMTINCHEON, South Korea (AP) — Antoine Rozner shot 9-under 63 and led the Korea Championship by four strokes after the first round of the European tour event on Thursday.
The bogey-free round tied the lowest in the Frenchman's professional career and contained nine birdies at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club — including six in his first nine holes.
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April 20, 2023 GMTBenfica (Portugal) 0, Inter Milan (Italy) 2
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England’s Leah Williamson leaves Arsenal game with injury
April 19, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — England captain Leah Williamson sustained an apparent knee injury in Arsenal's game against Manchester United on Wednesday, three months before the start of the Women's World Cup.
Williamson was helped off the field after falling and immediately signaling to the bench early in the first half of the Women’s Super League match.
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April 19, 2023 GMTIndia’s heat is underestimated, harming progress, study says
April 19, 2023 GMTBENGALURU, India (AP) — The full extent of the damage from India's sizzling heat that's causing more deaths, illnesses, school shutdowns and crop failures is underestimated by lawmakers and officials in the country and slowing the nation's development, a study Wednesday said.
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April 18, 2023 GMTUK prime minister seeks to reverse ‘anti-math’ culture
April 17, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to reverse an “anti-math” culture and require the subject be taught in England until students are adults, though he acknowledged Monday there aren't enough teachers to meet existing requirements.
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April 12, 2023 GMTEngland No. 8 Nathan Hughes sets sights on Fiji spot
April 12, 2023 GMTWELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former England backrower Nathan Hughes may turn his career arc into a full circle if he is chosen to play for Fiji at this year’s Rugby World Cup.
Hughes was born in Fiji, moved to New Zealand on a high school scholarship, traveled to England where he played 22 tests and now is playing in Japan for the Ricoh Black Rams.
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England wins 1st women’s Finalissima in shootout vs Brazil
April 6, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — England’s Chloe Kelly scored the winning spot-kick to settle the first women’s Finalissima after a dramatic game against Brazil, watched by 83,132 fans at Wembley, ended in a 4-2 penalty shootout victory for the hosts on Thursday.
UK teachers reject government pay offer amid labor unrest
April 3, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Teachers in England rejected the government’s latest pay offer on Monday, raising the specter of more strikes and further disruptions for parents and children as double-digit inflation sparks labor unrest across the country.
Ex-England cricket captain Vaughan cleared of racism charge
March 31, 2023 GMTFormer England cricket captain Michael Vaughan was cleared by a disciplinary panel Friday of making a racist remark toward a group of Yorkshire teammates of Asian ethnicity in 2009, the latest stage of a scandal that has left a cloud over the English game.
England star Phil Foden misses game after appendix removed
March 26, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — England player Phil Foden was ruled out of the European Championship qualifier against Ukraine on Sunday after having his appendix removed hours before kickoff.
The Manchester City forward underwent surgery on Sunday morning, the Football Association said.
Kane and Ronaldo help England and Portugal stay perfect
March 26, 2023 GMTEngland and Portugal made it two wins out of two at the start of European Championship qualifying, helped by their star players continuing their record-breaking streaks.
Kane extends England goals record in 2-0 win against Ukraine
March 26, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Presented with a golden boot before kickoff, Harry Kane's golden touch continued for England on Sunday as he struck a record-extending 55th goal for his country.
The Tottenham striker had already surpassed Wayne Rooney as the Three Lions' outright leading scorer with his penalty in Thursday's 2-1 win against Italy in Naples.
Kane breaks Rooney’s England scoring record with goal No. 54
March 23, 2023 GMTNAPLES, Italy (AP) — Harry Kane became England’s leading scorer of all time on Thursday — and his record-setting goal just had to come from the penalty spot.
Kane tugged on his England jersey and roared with delight in an emotional celebration after converting a spot kick during the 2-1 win over Italy in European Championship qualifying.
Kane sets scoring record in England’s 2-1 win over Italy
March 23, 2023 GMTNAPLES, Italy (AP) — Harry Kane broke Wayne Rooney’s national team scoring record and England held on for a 2-1 win at Italy on the opening night of European Championship qualifying on Thursday.
Farrell family ties tricky before Six Nations decider
March 17, 2023 GMTEngland captain Owen Farrell hopes his two young sons are wearing their England jerseys when he faces Ireland on Saturday in the Six Nations title decider.
Trouble is, youngsters Tommy and Freddie are staying in Dublin with grandad.
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2 sentenced for interfering with flight diverted to Maine
March 15, 2023 GMTBANGOR, Maine (AP) — Two men from England have been sentenced in federal court for charges related to interfering with the crew of a flight that had to be diverted from its destination.
The passengers disrupted a flight from Mexico to England, causing it to make an unplanned landing on Jan.
Bangladesh whitewash world champion England in T20 series
March 14, 2023 GMTMIRPUR, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh whitewashed world champion England in their Twenty20 series by winning the third game by 16 runs on Tuesday.
Opener Liton Das hit a career-best 73 and Najmul Hossain Shanto 47 not out for Bangladesh to put up 158-2 on a slow Mirpur pitch.
England lose injured Lawrence before Ireland closer
March 13, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Inside center Ollie Lawrence's hamstring injury has ruled him out of England's match against Ireland in the Six Nations this weekend.
Lawrence was hurt on Saturday towards the end of England's heaviest home defeat, by 53-10 at the hands of France at Twickenham.
Bangladesh secures T20 series with win over England
March 12, 2023 GMTDHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh wrapped up the three-match T20 series against England with a game to spare as Mehidy Hasan claimed a career-best 4-12 and added a crucial 20-run knock to secure a four-wicket victory over the tourists on Sunday.
France humiliates England in record 53-10 win in Six Nations
March 11, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — The only team with any bite in “Le Crunch” was France.
On one of the darkest days in English rugby history, France put on a clinic by running in seven tries in a record 53-10 humiliation of its cross-channel rival at Twickenham in the Six Nations on Saturday.
Loyalty and affection is threatened in ‘A Spy Among Friends’
March 10, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A main character in “A Spy Among Friends” is one of the Soviet Union's most notorious double agents. But you don't need to know anything about him — or really about spying in general — to enjoy the show.
Farrell dropped and Smith recalled to spark England backline
March 9, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — As box-ticking exercises go, Marcus Smith crushed it.
Smith was released by England for the last rest weekend of the Six Nations to not get any rest but to play for his Harlequins club.
Bangladesh beats England for first time in T20s
March 9, 2023 GMTCHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh (AP) — Najmul Hossain's 30-ball 51 led Bangladesh's first defeat of world champion England by six wickets with two overs to spare in their Twenty20 on Thursday.
Najmul batted from the fourth over to the 13th, and captain Shakib Al Hasan completed the victory with the winning boundary through deep backward point in an unbeaten 34 off 24.
Roy century spurs Quetta to 8-wicket win over Peshawar
March 8, 2023 GMTRAWALPINDI, Pakistan (AP) — Jason Roy overshadowed Babar Azam’s eighth T20 century with a sensational unbeaten 145 off just 63 balls as Quetta Gladiators crushed Peshawar Zalmi by eight wickets in a record-breaking Pakistan Super League game on Wednesday.
MLS pushing for temporary substitutes for head injuries
March 7, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer will keep on pushing the sport's international rules-makers to allow a trial of temporary substitutes for players suspected of concussions.
The International Football Association Board, which decides rules, said Saturday that it will continue with trials of permanent substitutions for players suspected of head injuries.
England forward Lawes injured again before France test
March 7, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — England forward Courtney Lawes' bad luck with injuries struck again on Tuesday when he was forced to withdraw his availability for the Six Nations match against France this weekend.
Roman shrine uncovered beneath graveyard in central England
March 7, 2023 GMTLONDON (AP) — Archaeologists have uncovered what they believe to be a Roman shrine beneath a former graveyard in the grounds of a cathedral in central England.
Experts from the University of Leicester said Tuesday that they found what appears to be the cellar of a Roman building and a fragment of a 1,800-year-old altar stone during excavations in the grounds of Leicester Cathedral.