England’s Plan to Reclaim One of the Oldest Trophies in Sports—By Being Less English

Scott Robertson has stepped down as the head coach of the All Blacks, two years into his four-year contract, following an internal review of the team's performance. This decision comes amidst growing speculation about his future, fueled by reports of tensions between senior players and the coaching staff.

Shaun Wane has resigned as head coach of the England rugby league team, leaving the national squad in search of a new leader ahead of the Rugby League World Cup later this year. Wane's departure follows a disappointing 3-0 Ashes series defeat to Australia, despite his initial intention to continue rebuilding the team.

England's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup have been disrupted due to visa delays for spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed, both of whom have Pakistani heritage. The Indian government has yet to issue their visas, making it unlikely that they will travel with the rest of the squad for warm-up matches in Sri Lanka this weekend.

In a disappointing start to the Hobart International, sixth-seeded Tatjana Maria defeated tennis veteran Venus Williams with a score of 6-4, 6-3 in the first round. This match marks a challenging moment for Williams as she prepares for the upcoming Australian Open.