Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets by 10 runs in a record-breaking Hundred match at Edgbaston. The teams combined for 400 runs and 29 sixes in the highest-scoring game of this year's competition.
Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for a mere 64 runs by Trent Rockets in The Hundred women's competition at Edgbaston, marking one of the lowest totals in the tournament's history. Trent Rockets chased the target comfortably in just 31 balls, winning by nine wickets, with Sophia Dunkley leading the charge with 43* off 17 balls.
Indian Olympian and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tulika Maan has been provisionally suspended by NADA for three alleged whereabouts failures within 12 months, ending her Glasgow 2026 participation. She is scheduled to appear before NADA on Thursday, facing a potential two-year ban.
Cyclist Matt Richardson, born in England but developed in Australia, switched allegiance to Team England after the Paris Olympics, facing criticism but claiming it had "zero effect" on him. He attributes his recent success to the UK cycling program, while former Australian teammate Leigh Hoffman anticipates a fierce rivalry at the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
The slimmed-down Commonwealth Games are set to open in Glasgow with King Charles attending, after Australia's Victoria state withdrew as host due to rising costs, leading Glasgow to step in with existing venues.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, down from 19, with cricket, hockey, badminton, and wrestling among those dropped due to financial and logistical reasons after original host Victoria withdrew, significantly impacting India's medal prospects.
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred 2026 due to a right knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India. Birmingham Phoenix, who had retained Bethell and appointed him captain, announced Donovan Ferreira will take over the captaincy for the upcoming season.
B&M Retail Ltd has been fined £2m by Birmingham City Council for severe mouse infestations at three Birmingham stores. Inspectors found rodent-gnawed foodstuffs and droppings near children's toys, leading to store closures and B&M's commitment to strengthen controls.
Birmingham petrol station owner Shailesh Parekh faces escalating fuel theft, costing him over £40,000 last year, amid rising prices and perceived police indifference. This highlights a national issue of increasing 'fill-and-dash' incidents and challenges in prosecution.
Owen Ansah, deutscher 100-Meter-Rekordhalter, hat eine Dopingkontrolle verpasst. Die Nada hat ein Ergebnismanagementverfahren eingeleitet, aber keine vorläufige Sperre ausgesprochen.
Denise and Mark Bellingham, parents of football star Jude Bellingham, have significantly supported his career, including Denise moving to Germany with him. Mark, a former non-league footballer and police sergeant, now manages their sons' careers alongside Denise, who has an HR background. Reports of their separation remain unconfirmed.
Fitness influencers associated with Gencore Global, a UK wellness brand, are promoting illegal steroids and performance-enhancing drugs through an underground Telegram network. The network, rebranded as Anabolic By Nature, was initially called Rohm. Experts warn of a blurred line between fitness culture and illegal drug promotion.
Prince Harry attended an Invictus Games event in Birmingham, but his UK visit has been marred by his wife Meghan's withdrawal from public events, security disputes, and confusion over accommodation and his court case.
Il Principe Harry ha visitato il Birmingham Children's Hospital per il 20° anniversario della WellChild Nurse. Ha parlato con bambini, genitori e medici, confessandosi tifoso dell'Arsenal e menzionando il fratello William. Si vocifera di un possibile incontro con il padre, Re Carlo III.
A seleção brasileira de futebol de cegos estreia nesta quinta-feira (9) nos Jogos Parasul-Americanos em Valledupar, Colômbia, contra o Panamá. A competição marca o início da preparação para as Olimpíadas de 2028.
Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the PCB to play for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. She will miss the T20I series against Sri Lanka but remain available for ODIs, marking a career milestone as the first Pakistani woman to earn a contract in the tournament.
Il Principe Harry è arrivato a Londra per un viaggio di cinque giorni, partecipando alla premiere di un documentario. Aveva ricevuto un invito a Buckingham Palace, poi ritirato per tempi di risposta troppo lunghi. L'evento principale sarà a Birmingham per gli Invictus Games.
Prince Harry's invitation to stay at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit was withdrawn at the last moment, with the palace citing his upcoming High Court judgment against Associated Newspapers as the reason. Harry's spokesperson expressed disappointment, noting the palace was aware of the judgment earlier.
Prince Harry's offer to stay at Buckingham Palace during his UK visit was withdrawn shortly after he accepted it. The palace cited insufficient notice and the upcoming judgment in his legal case against a publisher as reasons, while Harry's team expressed disappointment.
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old boy was shot and critically injured in Alum Rock, Birmingham, on Wednesday. Police do not believe the incident is linked to a nearby mosque and are appealing for information.
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting on Bowyer Road in Birmingham. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near a mosque but is not believed to be connected to the place of worship.
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham. Police are investigating and have stated the incident is not believed to be connected to a nearby mosque.
Prince Harry's planned UK visit with his family, including a potential meeting between his children and King Charles, is uncertain after the UK government denied his request for police protection outside royal residences.
The Stirchley Cooperative Development in Birmingham, a landmark community-owned housing project, faces collapse due to a £1.16m cost dispute with GreenSquareAccord (GSA), threatening 39 affordable homes and local businesses.
