ATP Finals tennis: Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to lift title for a second year in a row– as it happened

Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4) 7-5, winning the ATP Finals for the second year in a row, again without losing a set. He is now unbeaten in 31 matches indoors.Alcaraz was the better player in the first set and, at 6-5, held break point on two separate occasions. But both times, Sinner fought back then, in the tiebreak, upped his level to seize the advantage.At the start of the second, Alcaraz broke – the first time Sinner had lost his serve in the competition – but shortly afterwards, the Italian restored parity and from there, was by far the better player, the Spaniard perhaps struggling with a hamstring injury

Santi Carreras orchestrates stunning Argentina comeback against Scotland

Nothing short of a disaster for Scotland, but a magnificent comeback by Argentina. The hosts were 21-0 up and cruising in the second half when a loose Finn Russell pass was seized on by opponents who had been poor until that point.Blair Kinghorn was soon in the sin‑bin and a sensational flurry of five Argentina tries in the final 24 minutes sealed Scotland’s fate. It was all orchestrated in stunning fashion by Santi Carreras of Bath, one of five replacements who appeared together after half-time.Disappointment generated by inaccuracy and uncertainty is a familiar theme for home fans but this, a record comeback for Argentina in Test rugby, was far more painful than most

Ford urges England to ensure win over New Zealand is no ‘flash in the pan’

George Ford has called on England to make sure their statement victory against the All Blacks is not a false dawn after Steve Borthwick’s side extended their winning run to 10 matches.England have moved up to third in the world rankings after their impressive 33-19 win against New Zealand on Saturday and could go second next weekend should they defeat Argentina and Wales spring a surprise against the All Blacks.In Borthwick’s tenure as head coach, England have managed narrow victories against Ireland and France but the commanding win against the All Blacks – a first at Twickenham since 2012 – goes down as their finest achievement under the head coach.Under Jones, England defeated New Zealand in the 2019 World Cup semi-final in stunning style but a week later South Africa were comfortable 32-12 winners in the final. The 2012 victory gave rise to optimism at the end of Stuart Lancaster’s first year in charge but the bubble burst when England were thrashed 30-3 by Wales in Cardiff in the following Six Nations

Jarrod Evans’ last-gasp penalty rescues Wales from loss to Japan

A Wales men’s crowd came away with the pride of a win at home for the first time in more than two years as the hosts beat Japan, but the overriding feeling was of relief. The Welsh performance was miles off of what is expected on these shores. Sloppy attack, squandered opportunities and a 20-minute red card for Josh Adams almost handed the win to Eddie Jones’ team but that won’t be remembered in years to come, what will be is Jarrod Evans’ name.It was his last-play-of-the-game penalty that won the game for Wales, the first in Steve Tandy’s reign as head coach. The roar that followed has to be up there with one of the loudest this stadium has heard

Ashes 2025-26: player-by-player guide to England and Australia squads

Visitors have their strongest Ashes squad in years but face an Australian team brimming with experienceAge 32 Caps 71 Captain/right-arm fast/right-hand batWhile technically not in the squad for the first Test while recovering from a back injury, Cummins remains captain in the full-time sense, and will still go to Perth with the coaching staff. Leadership aside, he recently passed 300 wickets while averaging 22.10: only Glenn McGrath, Curtly Ambrose, Malcolm Marshall and Kagiso Rabada have taken more for less. Pace and movement create his ability to remove set batters. England will hope he stays sore

England, please be competitive. The Ashes’ claim to the greatest rivalry depends on it | Jack Snape

Don Bradman was the subject of the first adult book I remember reading. In the mind of a primary school student, the injustice of an English captain ordering his countrymen to hurt a brilliant Australian was unfathomable. And so, like many, I came to hate England.Anticipation for the Ashes? It goes without saying. Cricket’s calendar makes this a rare treat to watch two of the world’s best teams test and taunt and tease each other for what we hope will be 25 days of interrogation with the red Kookaburra