Australia have their eyes set on regaining the top Test ranking as they take on West Indies in the second Test which starts in Melbourne tomorrow. Steve Smith’s men are currently ranked third, behind South Africa and India. A win against the Caribbean side will see the Aussies seal the three-match series and also hand them crucial ranking points. Their prospects have been boosted by the return of fit-again top-order batsman Usman Khawaja. Shaun Marsh has been dropped to make way for Khawaja.
London Marathon weighs two-day race format from 2027
The London Marathon could be staged as a two-day event from 2027 under new proposals to increase participation numbers, organisers said on Wednesday.
Gauff opens up on impostor syndrome ahead of Miami Open semis
World number four Coco Gauff said she struggles with impostor syndrome after defeating Switzerland's Belinda Bencic to reach the Miami Open semi-finals for the first time.
Red-hot Sinner overcomes Michelsen to reach Miami quarters
World number two Jannik Sinner fought back in the second set against American Alex Michelsen to seal a 7-5 7-6(4) victory and reach the Miami Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, extending his record run of consecutive sets won at ATP Masters 1000 events.
Havertz eyes successful World Cup despite long injury absence
Germany forward Kai Havertz is close to his best form again after several injuries in the past 12 months, and a successful Arsenal run across three competitions in the coming months will be the best preparation for the World Cup, he said on Wednesday.
Liverpool’s Salah to leave Anfield at end of season
Mohamed Salah, one of Liverpool's greatest-ever players and the driving force behind the club's modern era of success, will leave Anfield at the end of the season.
