Sport

England will begin the defence of their Women’s Cricket World Cup in a day-night match against Australia in Hamilton in March 2022.

England footballer Jack Grealish has been banned from driving for nine months and fined a total of £82,499 after crashing his high-powered £80,000 Range Rover during March’s Covid-19 lockdown.

Derek Chisora would welcome a big domestic clash with Joe Joyce, who is waiting to find out if he will receive a WBO title fight next year.

Thierry Henry has paid a glowing tribute to “mentor” Gerard Houllier’s impact in nurturing talent in French football.

South Korea’s A Lim Kim produced a spectacular finish to clinch a shock one-shot victory at the US Women’s Open in Houston.

Arsenal technical director Edu has asked fans to believe in manager Mikel
Arteta and insists results on the pitch do not tally with what he is seeing on
the training ground.

Manchester United will play La Liga leaders Real Sociedad in the last 32 of the Europa League, while Arsenal face Portuguese giants Benfica.

England have been drawn alongside Japan and Argentina for the Rugby World Cup 2023, while Ireland and Scotland will face defending champions South Africa.

Leigh Centurions will play in Betfred Super League in 2021 following the unanimous decision of an independent panel led by Lord Caine.

Football, darts and rugby fans are among those who will miss out on watching sport in venues as London and parts of the south east will move into Tier 3 of coronavirus restrictions from Wednesday.