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Sydney court erupts in fury over 16-year-sentence for mother of Kiesha, six.

Manchester United have reportedly rekindled their interest in signing Tottenham star Gareth Bale this summer

Australia were expected to be down and out of the Ashes from the first day of the first test, but the side now have hope.

England skipper Alistair Cook doesn't believe reports of disharmony in the Australia ranks will have a bearing on the second Test at Lord's

Find out where and how to watch or listen live, as England host Australia in second Investec Ashes Test at Lord's

A number of reports suggest Manchester United have turned down an offer of £10m plus Juan Mata or David Luiz from Chelsea for Wayne Rooney.

Michael Carrick says David Moyes is much more hands-on with Manchester United squad.

Mickey Arthur is seeking compensation of £2.44m from Cricket Australia after being dismissed just 16 days before the start of the Ashes.

Unique fossils of 5-metre crocodile, mammals, frogs, fish and plants found during construction project.

James Anderson's 10 wickets in the first Ashes Test does not make England a one-man team according to Flower

Pig heads and entrails left at Muslim burial area Rockingham Regional Memorial Park.

Not showing cricket on terrestrial television is making the sport invisible, argues Alfred Joyner.

Falling revenue and high input costs have hurt the profitability of the business, according to the company.

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard has signed a contract extension at the club

Brilliance, surprise, intrigue and controversy; the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge had everything, and why should we be surprised?

England lead the Ashes series 1-0 after defeating Australia by 14 runs in the first test match at Trent Bridge on Sunday

Skylon spacecraft could fly to Australia in four and a half hours.

James Anderson took the final wicket in controversial circumstances as England beat Australia by 14 runs on day five of the thrilling first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.

England batsman Ian Bell is delighted after scoring his 18th test century on the fourth day of the first Ashes test.

England stand on the brink of victory in the first Ashes test against Australia after the tourists were reduced to 174 for 6 in pursuit of 311 to win at Trent Bridge.

Dominic Cork has backed Stuart Broad's controversial decision not to walk away during the third day of the first Ashes test

Bell's unbroken 95 wrests control of third test - but Stuart Broad's refusal to walk sparks fury at Trent Bridge.

Government's role in public health is to provide consumers with enough information to make their own choices, argues Shane Croucher.

Jose Mourinho speaks of his admiration for Rooney as the United striker returns home from the club's pre-season tour injured.

Will Hirons sticks to promise of bum tattoo if British hopeful won Wimbledon.

Arsenal have decided to pursue Liverpool's Luis Suarez after becoming frustrated with negotiations for Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain.

England have asked International Cricket Council (ICC) for clarification over Jonathan Trott's dismissal.

Ashton Agar stole the show with 98 on debut as Australia took a firm grip of the first Ashes test against England after day two at Trent Bridge.

New report shows that Australia's Great Barrier Reef has deteriorated significantly and is close to UN risk status.

Stock gain 9.73% early in the day to 243.70 pence.