With only three rounds of first-class matches to go before the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's, Daily Mail Sport examines the potential replacements for Crawley at the top of the order...

Ben Tameifuna is impossible to miss. 6ft and 23st 4lb, drenched in sweat. 'Let's grab a seat inside, where it's cooler!' says the hulking prop, who will look to marmalise Bath on Sunday.

Sport and politics rarely go well together. They are awkward bedfellows. All the more so when one of the protagonists involved happens to be one of the most controversial politicians in history.

Wilfred Ndidi slams Besiktas’ ‘unacceptable’ performance after a 0-0 draw, criticizing the team’s poor finishing and inability to score. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndidi-slams-besiktas-for-super-lig-draw/

Ademola Lookman calls the Champions League semi-final a ‘special’ Arsenal clash, stressing Atletico Madrid’s focus on securing a first-leg advantage. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-targets-win-in-special-gunners-clash/

Nigerian forward Peter Olayinka has won the APOEL Goal of the Month award for his impressive strike against Apollon Limassol in a cup game. Read More: https://punchng.com/olayinka-wins-apoel-goal-of-the-month-award/

The Brownlow Medallist's future has been the subject of intense speculation since his split from wife Jules.

Punjab kings (PBKS) suffered their first defeat of IPL 2026 at the hands of Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Mullanpur on Tuesday.

Asian champion Chiu Hin-chun said he was nowhere near rowing at his best despite winning gold in South Korea last weekend. The Hong Kong rower also admitted he was wary of the threat posed by his China, Japan and Uzbekistan rivals at the Asian Games in Japan in September. Chiu, who earned his career-first Hong Kong Sports Stars award last month, was among five gold medal winners from the city at the Asian Rowing Cup in Chungju. Rowing in the men’s lightweight single sculls A final at Tangeum...

The sacking of Paul Guerra has left fans scratching their heads as the move came with his Melbourne Demons riding high with a 5-2 record.

A newly selected Chicago Bears draft pick is under fire after images of him killing big game on a hunt in Africa have gone viral.

The Ottawa Redblacks selected Purdue offensive lineman Giordano Vaccaro first overall in the CFL draft Tuesday night. The six-foot-two, 307-pound Winnipeg native spent 2025 at Purdue, appearing in all 12 games and seeing action on offence and special teams.

Jarome Luai's decision to sign with Papua New Guinea is a showcase of the economic power behind the Chiefs and marks the start of the greatest rugby league gold rush since Super League.

Jarome Luai will leave Wests Tigers at the end of the 2027 season, announcing he will join the PNG Chiefs for their entry to the NRL.

He dealt with pain for years and is optimistic his latest surgery will be the start of a new chapter free of discomfort. He shared pictures from hospital, including a snap of the X-ray.

The New England Patriots are no strangers to scandal, with Mike Vrabel's alleged affair far from their first rodeo.

Alan Shearer branded the decision to give PSG a penalty in their 5-4 thriller against Bayern Munich 'nonsense'. In a hugely controversial call, the referee Sandro Schaerer penalised the defender.

Before the Magic's NBA playoff game against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, NBC cameras spotted the French forward, 21, appearing to mimic drug use in a bizarre handshake.

Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan backed India's batting heavyweight Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

An NFL wide receiver is suing the NCAA for using his name, image and likeness without proper compensation in a move that could lead to other pro stars following his footsteps.

The Aussie winner of nine grands prix met Ann Neal in 1994 and the couple have a 13-year age gap.

The two favourites to lift the title battled it out in a game of undeniable attacking quality, but lacking defensive solidarity as the defending champions ultimately took a 5-4 lead from the match.

LIV Golf and the US state of Louisiana make a call on the tour's event in New Orleans, which was slated for June.

PSG beat Bayern 5-4 in a thrilling Champions League semi-final. Kvaratskhelia and Dembele scored twice each in an epic, record-breaking nine-goal classic. Read More: https://punchng.com/psg-edge-bayern-in-nine-goal-champions-league-semi-final-epic/

Edmonton Oilers captain Connor McDavid, San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Nikita Kucherov are the finalists for the 2025-26 Ted Lindsay Award, the NHL Players' Association announced Tuesday.

KIERAN GILL: Champions League semi-finals can be cagey. This first leg was the opposite, absurdly so. The type where you dared not blink at the risk of missing some magic.

I've spoken to those who know Jules and she's had a gutful. This was tinder to a flame - the culmination of a painful and humiliating chapter that has played out publicly for months.

The federal government is targeting participation in sport with $660 million pledged to national sport organizations over five years. That comes after a commission studying the future of sport in Canada found a "widespread funding crisis" has made sport unsafe.

Relive Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as PSG welcome Bayern Munich to the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie.

The Lions' win over the Crows on Sunday has come at a price, with one of their key off-season signings rule out for much of the season.