Joe Root says it would be "silly" for England to change their management team after the Ashes defeat and insists the players are "absolutely committed" to the current set-up.

Gunners open to deal that could strengthen Premier League title bid

Batter says changing management would be ‘silly’ but questions remain over whether the current setup is producing the best playersIn fairness to Australian cricket, it rarely sticks its head in the sand. On Sunday in Melbourne, when 90,000 fans should have been enjoying day three of the fourth Test, they put Matt Page, chief curator at the MCG, in front …

Hugh Morris, who has died at the of 62, enjoyed a distinguished career in which he led from the front both on and off the cricket field.

Head coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key both face questions.

The modern-day version the Battle of the Sexes pits the women’s No 1 against the controversial Australian

World number one Aryna Sabalenka takes on former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios in the Battle of the Sexes match in Dubai.

Michael van Gerwen has earned almost £12m in career prize money and is not afraid of splashing the cash on things he loves

Emma Raducanu has had a tumultuous year, but now looks settled with head coach Francisco Roig heading into an important WTA season.

Hugh Morris, the former England and Glamorgan batter and England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive, has died at the age of 62.

Chelsea will look into an incident after a plastic bottle containing what looked like water was thrown at Aston Villa's staff and players.

Joe Root says the England players are “absolutely committed” to the team’s management and it would be “silly” to make changes following the Ashes series defeat.

Alexander Isak, Giovanni Leoni and Jeremie Frimpong cost close to £200million.

The Reds have struggled at set-pieces throughout the campaign and Van Dijk has underlined how they can save their season by eradicating a worrying trend extended in the victory against Wolves

It was once a common sight at big matches - and was even regularly performed by a former prime minister - but now the act is under fire from police and security guards.

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MELBOURNE: Daily Mail Sport  looks at the 14 who have taken part in their latest series defeat down under - plus one who hasn't.

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN MELBOURNE: Joe Root has urged English cricket to stick to its guns once the Ashes are over.

New wide player a priority in what could be a big month for Spurs

Quarterback CJ Stroud throws two early touchdown passes as Houston Texans beat LA Chargers 20-16.

Palmer was unhappy at being taken off in 2-1 loss against Aston Villa

The Gunners are coping without a number of players during the festive period with Mikel Arteta delivering an update ahead of a test against in-form Aston Villa

Giannis Antetokounmpo scores a game-high 29 points on his return from injury as the Milwaukee Bucks end the Chicago Bulls' winning streak.

Arteta feeling nervous energy inside Emirates Stadium but wants Gunners to harness emotion in title race

Jurrien Timber withdrew on the eve of the Gunners’ 2-1 victory over Brighton so Rice filled in at full-back.

Mundo Deportivo decided to survey 300 Barcelona members regarding who they would like to see sold by their beloved Blaugrana in the summer of 2026.

Rute Cardoso says it has been an "incredibly difficult time" after Jota's death in a car crash.

Former Newcastle United, Liverpool and England forward Andy Carroll is due to appear in court on Tuesday after he was charged with breaching a non-molestation order.