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England batter Joe Root says his reverse-scoop shot is not “careless” and he will “100%” play it again. The shot has become a Joe Root trademark since Ben Stokes took over as captain, but he was criticised for being dismissed playing it to Jasprit Bumrah in the third Test against India. Joe Root responded with…

Mauricio Pochettino has asked Carabao Cup Chelsea fans not to judge him on “winning titles” as the Blues target their first domestic trophy for six years. Carabao Cup Chelsea’s last domestic silverware was the 2018 Carabao Cup, although they have since won four international honours. Pochettino, who took charge at Stamford Bridge last summer, can…

Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart has been suspended three games without pay after an altercation with a Phoenix Suns player prior to a game between the two teams. The 22-year-old was arrested for assault after punching Suns Detroit Pistons forward Drew Eubanks before the two teams played on February 14 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Eubanks, 27, sustained a minor injury. Detroit Pistons was later issued a citation and released, according…

By Katie Falkingham Jody Cundy marked his return to the track after a stint on the dancefloor with a comfortable win at the National Track Championships in Manchester. The five-time Paralympic cycling champion, who took part in last year’s Strictly Come Dancing, retained his C4-5 national time trial title. Cundy, 45, clocked one minute 4.527…

By Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes have “definitely improved” their car for this season but Red Bull “clearly are out in the distance”. The seven-time champion said his team had “done a great job” in redesigning their car after abandoning their previous discredited philosophy. “It felt much more enjoyable to drive,”…