UK unveils bid for 2035 women’s football World Cup with 15 cities and 22 stadiums in mix

Former Australia captain Tim Paine stated that England faced the toughest conditions of the Ashes series during the first Test in Perth, where they lost by eight wickets. The pitch's pace and bounce proved challenging for many of England's batters, leading to a swift defeat. Paine emphasized that starting in Perth is particularly difficult for visiting teams.

England's women's football team, the Lionesses, showcased a dominant performance at Wembley, defeating China 8-0, with Georgia Stanway scoring a hat-trick, becoming the third Lioness to achieve this feat at the venue. Her contributions, along with goals from Beth Mead, Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, and Alessia Russo, highlighted the team's attacking prowess and tactical execution under coach Sarina Wiegman.

England Women achieved a resounding 8-0 victory over China at Wembley, highlighted by Georgia Stanway's hat-trick and a double from Beth Mead, alongside goals from Lauren Hemp, Ella Toone, and Alessia Russo. This match marked a significant improvement in England's scoring ability, reminiscent of their previous heavy win against Jamaica before the Euros.

Wales suffered a historic defeat against South Africa, losing 0-73 in Cardiff, marking the first time since 1967 that they failed to score at home. The Springboks scored 11 tries, although South African player Eben Etzebeth was sent off for an eye gouge during the match.

Wales is set to face South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series rugby union match, with kick-off scheduled for 3:10 PM in Cardiff. This match follows Wales' recent performance against New Zealand, where they suffered a significant defeat, highlighting ongoing challenges for the team.

England's women's football team, the Lionesses, will face China in a friendly match at Wembley Stadium, with Kiera Walsh serving as captain. Coach Sarina Wiegman has indicated plans to experiment with the squad during the final fixtures of the year, which adds an element of intrigue to the match.

England's cricket captain Ben Stokes has acknowledged his mistakes following a heavy defeat to Australia in the first Test of the Ashes series, where England lost by eight wickets in just 48 hours. Stokes expressed a desire to improve and reset his team's approach ahead of the upcoming day-night Test at the Gabba.

Ben Stokes, the captain of the England cricket team, has responded to criticism from former Australian player Mitchell Johnson, who labeled the England team as 'arrogant' following their two-day defeat in Perth. Stokes acknowledged the criticism but defended his players against the arrogance claim, emphasizing the challenges of the results-driven nature of the sport.