It might have been almost two decades in the making – but Australia finally got their Ashes revenge on England at Edgbaston. For the men from Down Under it was more than worth the wait. But for the victims it felt like a crushing blow – as Ben Stokes and his men saw the Aussies hold their nerve to this […]

The 2023 NBA draft class could be a historic set of players, according to ESPN Analytics’ NBA draft projections. Nine players have at least a 30% chance to become an All-Star-caliber player, the most since our projections debuted in 2015. The NBA draft model forecasts a range of outcomes for players entering the league. A full breakdown of the methodology […]

An Australian cricket legend allegedly downed 52 cans of beer on a flight to England – setting a new drinking record in the process. David Boon, who wore the Baggy Green cap with distinction in the late 1980s and early 90s, was almost as famous for his drinking exploits as he was for his batting. The 'high point' of his […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Mike Dunleavy Jr. is getting thrown into the fire as he takes on a new role as general manager. The Golden State Warriors are amid a pivotal offseason that has already seen the departure of executive Bob Myers and Draymond Green declining his player option. The NBA draft is four days away. Free agency follows closely after […]

The 2023 NBA draft will bring a new class of young talent to the league. French sensation Victor Wembanyama leads the pack, as the hailed generational prospect is assured to be the first overall selection by the San Antonio Spurs. But beyond the first pick, a handful of lottery teams have the opportunity to add a difference-making prospect, while other […]

Just Stop Oil protesters have reportedly made Wimbledon’s Centre Court their next target. Eco-protesters are wanting to disrupt the world’s oldest tennis tournament in their latest step of interrupting sporting events throughout the country. Just Stop Oil protesters have become infamous for causing trouble at sporting events in recent months including the Grand National and Epsom Derby where eco-zealots attempted […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters England star Zak Crawley has brought great pride to his family name, but he's not the first member of his lineage to make it big. The Bromley-born cricket talent climbed the ranks at Kent before making his senior debut for the club in 2015, earning his international bow […]

Sky Sports commentator Nasser Hussain apologised to viewers after some fruity Australian language was broadcast during the first Ashes Test. Having been bowled out in their first innings for 386 – seven behind England – the Aussies secured two key breakthroughs amid gloomy conditions at Edgbaston. Ben Duckett was removed by a stunning Cameron Green catch off the bowling of […]

Lou Williams, who made his mark in the NBA coming off the bench over the course of a 17-year career, announced his retirement Sunday. Williams revealed the decision in a YouTube video narrated by his daughter that covered his journey to the NBA and time in the league. The 36-year-old Williams won three Sixth Man of the Year awards (2015, […]

Bookmark Offbeat news from the world of sport We have more newsletters The 2005 Ashes series has gone down as one of the greatest series ever played between England and Australia’s cricket teams. Each match provided a thrilling spectacle – one being decided by two runs, one drawn with just one wicket remaining and another won by three wickets. England […]