A review of Arts Council England recommends more power for the regions and scrapping a controversial strategy.

Australia star Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes cricket test against England just before the toss of the coin on Wednesday because of a lingering illness. Smith led Australia to eight-wicket wins in Perth and Brisbane in the absence of regular skipper Pat Cummins.

Arsenal youngster Jaden Maghoma scored a brace for the England u15s on Monday, kicking off the December camp with a big win over Iceland.Photo via Maghoma on Instagram14-year-old Jaden Maghoma

England have overlooked spinner Shoaib Bashir for the crucial third Ashes Test against Australia in Adelaide. The tourists, who need to win to keep alive hopes of regaining the urn, have made one change from the team beaten in the second Test in Brisbane.

England manager Sarina Wiegman has been named women's coach of the year at The Best FIFA Football Awards after leading the Lionesses to Euro 2025 success.

England take early wickets in must-win match after Steve Smith ruled out with illness - The third Test begins at the Adelaide Oval with England 2-0 down to Australia in the series

The tourists have made one change for the third Test with quick bowler Josh Tongue replacing the ineffective Gus Atkinson

But Allen and Buffalo were undeterred. Ray Davis had a huge kick return to open the second half, and Allen capped the drive with a 4-yard touchdown to Dawson Knox. Then, the maligned Buffalo defense, shredded throughout the first half, got a three-and-out, and the Bills marched down the field again, with Cook powering in from 3 yards out.

An incident between a member of England’s security staff and a TV cameraman “wasn’t ideal”, according to head coach Brendon McCullum.

Jude Bellingham’s starting place at the World Cup could be under threat.