Ben Earl reveals painful England motivation for key Scotland clash

Updates are provided from the County Championship grounds, highlighting a significant victory for Yorkshire led by Bess on day three. Leicestershire's tail provided some resistance, with Ben Mike scoring 38 not out, while Jack Morley took three wickets. The initial half hour of play saw several wickets fall across various matches, creating an engaging atmosphere for spectators and commentators alike. Full Article

The Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is set to acquire a minority stake in Swansea City. The 39-year-old Croatia captain, whose contract expires at the season's end, is making his debut in football ownership, although his motivations remain unclear. Swansea, currently 12th in the Championship under caretaker coach Alan Sheehan, has shown improvement with 17 points from nine matches, and Sheehan is a strong candidate for the permanent role. Modric's involvement follows other recent changes...

SummaryAston Villa manager Unai Emery called on his players to "write history" by overcoming a two-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals. Emery emphasized the importance of Villa Park's atmosphere in facilitating a comeback, drawing on his past experiences of reversals in European competitions. Forward Morgan Rogers expressed confidence in their chances, highlighting the supportive energy from the fans as a crucial factor in their pursuit of victory. Full Article

After Max Verstappen's disappointing sixth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Red Bull's senior figures, including team principal Christian Horner, held crisis talks to address urgent performance issues. Horner acknowledged that while they understand the problems, implementing solutions will take time, and motorsport adviser Helmut Marko expressed serious concerns about Verstappen's future with the team amid tensions following the race. In contrast, Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari's Fred Vasseur saw positive progress, with Hamilton improving his...

Claudio Ranieri, who had announced his retirement after saving Cagliari from relegation, returned to manage Roma when they struggled this season. After a rocky start, his leadership saw Roma win seven consecutive league games, cutting the gap to rivals Lazio to just two points. In a highly anticipated derby, although both teams appeared sluggish, Roma managed to secure a draw, with Matías Soulé scoring the equalizer, while Ranieri emphasized this would be his last derby...

High incidences of thermal degradation at the Bahrain Grand Prix allowed for significant strategic variation, with all three of Pirelli's nominated tyre compounds being utilized. The C2 medium tyre was the most popular choice, accounting for 46% of the total laps according to Pirelli's post-race data. The use of soft tyres was noted, contributing to the overall dynamics of the race. Full Article