John Westerby

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The head coach who led Great Britain to their first victory at the World Baseball Classic, a 7-5 victory over Colombia last night, believes that his team’s succ

Batting at No 3, or first drop as the Australians call it, is no job for the faint-hearted. It is a position that has been filled by some of the finest players in the history of the game, generally occupied by a polished performer with the technique to negotiate the new ball, along with the range of strokes to go on and make a match-shaping contribution

By any objective estimate the game in which Sue Redfern is standing this week is not the biggest of her umpiring career. There is not a great deal riding on the

Eddie Jones has said that he is prepared to be the “fall guy” for Australia’s dismal World Cup performances and cast further doubt on his future by refusing to commit to the job until the next World Cup in 2027.

Steve Borthwick should move away from his uninspiring kick-heavy tactics and develop an attacking game that harnesses the 21-year-old’s talents on the wing

The Slovenian has committed to riding the Giro d’Italia, signalling a potential tilt at a double not achieved since Marco Pantani in 1998

Experienced star Jamie George is showing the way forward for Theo Dan, his England and Saracens understudy

Lancashire’s new signing wants to fly the flag for spin bowlers and build on Shane Warne’s legacy – even if that makes his new team-mate a threat to Australia

Bristol Bear’s star has found versatility a blessing and a curse at club and Test level, but is now thriving at No15 for Pat Lam’s side and believes he can start there for England