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Ruth Chepngetich smashes marathon world record by nearly two minutes – video

Kenya’s Ruth Chepngetich smashed the women’s world record by nearly two minutes at the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, winning in two hours, nine minutes and 56 seconds. Chepngetich became the first woman to break two hours and 10 minutes in the marathon. The 30-year-old called the record a 'dream that has come true' adding: 'I fight a lot thinking about...

Sun Oct 13, 2024 22:56
Caleb Williams shines as Chicago Bears trample Jacksonville Jaguars in London

Chicago Bears 35-16 Jacksonville JaguarsWilliams throws four touchdown passesNorth London was orange (and a bit blue) as the Chicago Bears rekindled their relationship with British fans and treated a partisan crowd to a blowout victory against a limp Jacksonville Jaguars side for good measure.In the battle of two No 1 overall draft picks, the Bears’...

Sun Oct 13, 2024 22:28
Trent Alexander-Arnold curls stunning free-kick as England beat Finland

It was precisely what Lee Carsley needed. After the mayhem of the Wembley defeat against Greece on Thursday night and all of the fallout, chiefly the uncertainty around his longer‑term role within the ­England setup, this was a return to the ­tranquil progress of his first camp in September.It was a stroll against a limited ­Finland team, the whipping...

Sun Oct 13, 2024 21:59
Finland 1-3 England: Nations League – as it happened

Trent Alexander-Arnold’s majestic free-kick was the highlight of a comfortable win for England in HelsinkiFinland manager Markku Kanerva speaks to ITVWe want to give our fans a spectacular match. We know how tough it’s going to be but we’re ready to make a miracle. We have to defend well for 90+ minutes, be very solid and compact, and take care of the...

Sun Oct 13, 2024 21:29
Australia beat India to reach 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals – as it happened

Nine wicket win over India in Sharjah sees reigning champions progress into the last fourGah! Renuka slides one down the leg side and leaves Ghosh with no chance behind the stumps as the ball races away for five wides… but hang on a minute…There’s been a late swap to the India XI: Radha Yadav has come in for Asha Sobhana. I only just saw this. Finger...

Sun Oct 13, 2024 21:29
Finland 1-3 England: Nations League – live reaction

Live updates as England aim to bounce back in HelsinkiJonathan Liew: Something feels rotten in England squadFinland manager Markku Kanerva speaks to ITVWe want to give our fans a spectacular match. We know how tough it’s going to be but we’re ready to make a miracle. We have to defend well for 90+ minutes, be very solid and compact, and take care of...

Sun Oct 13, 2024 21:00

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