Two-time former champion Venus Williams has been handed a wild card into this month’s US Open at the age of 45. The seven-time grand slam winner made a surprise comeback to tennis earlier this summer ...

OXFORD United will host Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion in the second round of the Carabao Cup. The U’s beat Sky Bet League Two side Colchester United 1-0 in the first round last night, ...

Joe Root has dismissed David Warner’s jibe that he will need to “take the surfboard off his front leg” if he and England are to triumph in Australia this winter.

Fashion accessories chain Claire’s has appointed administrators for its UK and Ireland business, putting around 2,150 jobs at risk. The US parent firm for the high street retailer said it has filed a ...

With his side needing five to win, Clark clubbed Tymal Mills over the boundary at mid-wicket to seal victory against Southern Brave.

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Scotland as part of a family holiday to the UK. The Republican’s stay is expected to require a considerable policing operation.

Connections of Helvic Dream have lost their appeal against the decision of the stewards to demote their horse to second in the Galway Hurdle. Helvic Dream and Donagh Meyler won by a head but the ...

US President Donald Trump has taken over as the Kennedy Centre’s new chairman and sacked the board of trustees.

Heat health alerts have been extended into next week for much of England after the fourth heatwave of the summer brought thunderstorms and showers.

The Princess of Wales has encouraged people to “cherish the bonds of love and friendship” over summer in a message celebrating the warmest season. Kate made the comments as part of Kensington Palace’s ...

A walker was shocked to find two wallabies roaming around the English countryside in Oxfordshire. Brian Montague initially thought he had spotted deer while out and about near Henley this week. As he ...

William Buick teamed up with John and Thady Gosden to ride a Listed race double at Salisbury through Morris Dancer and Miss Justice. The victory of Morris Dancer in the three-runner British Stallion ...