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Nov 6, 2026 - Sports

Panic building among fans as club visit Craven Cottage but head coach has resolute support of hierarchyAt least Matthias Jaissle has a sense of humour. “There’s a lot of storm at the moment,” reflected Newcastle’s head coach on Thursday. A wry smile suggested he was not referring to the north-east weather. Jaissle has seen his tactics, team selection, man management and entire philosophy rubbished in recent days but, on current evidence, appears to be holding his nerve. After all, it is not Jaissle’s fault that his appointment has coincided with supporters, players and directors struggling to adjust to life without Champions League involvement.A disappointing 12th-place finish under Eddie Howe last season dictates that there are no more exciting trips to Barcelona, Paris and Marseille and, significantly, no much-needed boost to club finances. Indeed, Newcastle are finding life without last term’s continental fix so tricky that they travel to Fulham on Saturday with the disgruntled mindset of a passenger accustomed to flying business class who suddenly finds themselves stuck in a cramped, mid-row economy seat. Continue reading...

Nov 6, 2026 - Sports

Concern among counties due to reliance on ECB fundingOptimism that eventual figure could be reduced to £35mThe England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is forecasting losses of tens of millions of pounds next year despite hosting the Ashes, with county executives told last week that the deficit could be as large as £50m.The anticipated shortfall, after posting a profit of £12.6m in 2025, is due to a combination of the cyclical nature of the governing body’s media revenues, which is largely determined by domestic opposition, and a recent decision by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to withhold a portion of the broadcast payments owed to members that it had been due to distribute in 2027. Continue reading...

Nov 6, 2026 - Sports

Thomas Tuchel offered glowing praise to Jobe Bellingham after handing the Borussia Dortmund midfielder his first senior England call-upWhat do we make of that then? Josh King a better player than Cole Palmer? Looks like this goes beyond just playing ability. Tuchel’s press conference is set for 11am so we’ll see how he explains what looks like a huge snub.The other big news in Tuchel’s squad announcement is that there is again no place for Cole Palmer. Other surprise omissions include Noni Madueke and Kobbie Mainoo. Continue reading...

Nov 6, 2026 - Sports

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Nov 6, 2026 - Sports

The Scuderia are hopeful of being in the world championship mix next season but risk puncturing their chances if they can’t corral their men in the cockpitsGoing into this weekend’s São Paulo Grand Prix, all indications are that the status quo at Ferrari will no longer suffice for Lewis Hamilton if the Scuderia’s ambition to return their first drivers’ Formula One championship since 2007 is to be taken seriously.This year’s drivers’ title is already decided with Kimi Antonelli triumphant at the last round in Mexico and Ferrari are looking towards next season where they are hopeful of genuinely being in the mix against the Italian and Mercedes. Continue reading...