travis head smashed the ball everywhere.ngland's bowlers now looked injured, exhausted or incapable. look at that for a cricket shot, bang! well, their preparation was very limited but every match is an opportunity and travis head seized his — his first ashes 100 helped australia to lead of 196, a match—winning position. there are three days left, should australia need them. joe wilson, bbc news. i think we can move swiftly the weather. he has chris fawkes. red sky in the morning? yeah, that works today. here comes the cloud streaming in off the atlantic, is where the front on the way. the front is going to be bringing outbreaks of rain ultimately but we have some slightly milder air along with this friend pushing into the far south—west of the uk, so as the rain arrives it will start to turn a bit milder whereas further north we don't really have any of that milder air so as the rain moves in scotland there will be a short lived spell of snow in the hills. it will turn back to rain eventually though. those temperatures then

travis head, look at that for a cricket — incapable. travis head, look at that for a cricket shot!et shot! their preparation was - for a cricket shot! their preparation was very i for a cricket shot! their - preparation was very limited but every match is an opportunity and travis head seized his. his first ashes hundred helped australia to a lead of 196, a match—winning position. there are three days left, should australia need them. joe wilson, bbc news. o nto onto the football. chelsea head coach thomas tuchel criticised his side for not doing the basics after an injury time goal ruined their hopes of winning their champions league group. they were 3—2 up and poised to finish top, until ozdoev equalised with this rocket for zenit st petersberg, with virtually the last kick of the game. it means chelsea will now face a group winner in the knock out phase. it's the second game running that chelsea have squandered a lead. manchester united were held to a 1—1 draw by young boys at old trafford. mason greenwood with the goal for ralf rangnick�*s side, who had already qualified as gro

travis head was thrilled to bat.tood the match. australia built a lead of 278. travis head made 152 and that was just the start. now england batted. rory burns, a touch from the glove and that was him gone for 13. haseeb hameed, a glance off the bat, and he was out just when he was settling in. but 2021 has been a record—breaking year of run scoring forjoe root. the captain's 50 here was greeted by plenty of england fans. well, it is queensland! dawid malan was passed 52. commentator: that's a glorious drive. - now this was getting interesting. encouraging. as the shadows lengthened, the lead reduced. the evening came, root and malan remain. i think the first hour is really important for us tomorrow and then we can start thinking about how well we can play. but we need one more good 100—run partnership to put a good score on the board and, you know, who knows what could happen? with two days to come, it felt like a victory to bejust 58 runs behind. joe wilson, bbc news. time for a look at the weather. here's tomasz s

but by the close, england's bowlers seemed exhausted, injured orjust incapable of stopping travis headbeen unable to prepare adequately for the series. travis head's first ashes hundred, he'd seized the second day. australia have a 196—run lead and as much time as they need. joe wilson, bbc news. time for a look at the weather. here's louise lear. and she is going to bring some sunshine at last!— sunshine at last! let's not talk cricket or— sunshine at last! let's not talk cricket or rain, _ sunshine at last! let's not talk cricket or rain, let's _ sunshine at last! let's not talk cricket or rain, let's look - sunshine at last! let's not talk cricket or rain, let's look at. sunshine at last! let's not talk l cricket or rain, let's look at this. the yorkshire dales this afternoon was the place to be, absolutely glorious. there was some rain in the forecast though, and it is spreading steadily eastwards as we speak. some of it is fairly light and patchy as it moves across england and wales but there are heavier burst through scotland and yes, some sleet and snow. that frontal system will

two quick wickets then followed, but travis head took away all english hope, hitting an unbeaten centuryd fastest in ashes history. so, not looking good for england, but there was a glimmer of hope, arriving in the form of ollie robinson, who got two wickets in two balls. and fast bowling coachjon lewis insists the match is far from over. i think we understand the game of cricket, and we understand how conditions change, and you have to adapt to the conditions put in front of you. on both days, australia may have got the better of the conditions, but, you know, there are still three days left in this test match, and we have got some very, very fine cricketers in the england cricket team, and, like i said before, we're going to come back strong tomorrow. the day belonged to australia's travis head, who's unbeaten on 112, hitting his century off just 85 balls. it's that amazing feeling to get a test match hundred. i think i said to mitchell— test match hundred. i think i said to mitchell starc, as it happened, i couldwt— to mitchell starc, as it happened, i couldn't quite believe what was

a c have a sent treat from travis head, helps australia to take a commanding, laid over england in the ashes. and as a mom prepared for the arab cut course and final, we speak to them based on famous player, former goalkeeper. allie, i'll happy with more on the hard copy shortly. but we start with formula one, match the staffing and do as hamilton have been warned, had of that championship shut down on sunday. it could be stripped of points for driving in an unsportsmanlike manner. the path collided 3 times this season, and the staff in particular has been criticized for his uncompromising style that level in the drive his championship heading into the final race and abby, debbie that the staff and has more wins. so he would take the title if they both have failed to school points, it's happened in the past, obviously, and i think it's, i'm sure the, the shoots hadn't, haven't done taken the, the, the precautions they have this time around. and, and so i think that's, i think that's fair, that they, they do it. i mean, i know what's in the spawning code. so i think nobody needs to be r

but by the close, england's bowlers seemed exhausted, injured orjust incapable of stopping travis headhelmed an england side which had been unable to prepare adequately for the series. travis head's first ashes hundred, he'd seized the second day. australia have a 196—run lead and as much time as they need. joe wilson, bbc news. that's it. now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. have a very good night. hello again. we have a big change to our weather pattern with much milder weather pushing over the next couple of days. before we get there, overnight tonight with a band of rain pushing across the country. it will be followed by plenty of showers across northwestern areas it is colder air begins to spread bacon, and will see a bit of sleet in hill snow along with temperatures getting down to around zero. a risk of some icy stretches for some as we start on friday. that rain gets a way to the east coast very quickly on friday morning it will be left for the day of sunshine and showers those showers was frequent across the west and some of them will be of sleet and a little bit o

stokes was fit enough to bowl, travis head was fit enough to bowl, travis head was thrilled to bat.as settling in. 2021 has been a record—breaking year of run scoring forjoe root. the captain 50 here was greeted by plenty of england fans, well, it is queensland. dawid malan was passed 52. now this was getting interesting. encouraging. as the shadows lengthened, the lead reduced, evening came, joe root and dawid malan remained. with two days to come, it felt like a victory to be just 38 runs to come, it felt like a victory to bejust 38 runs behind. first practice is just getting underway in abu dhabi for sunday's grand prix that will decide the formula one world championship. lewis hamilton and max verstappen are level on points at the top of the standings heading into the final race. red bull's verstappen only top because he's won one 9 races to hamilton's 8. whichever driver crosses the line first , takes the title, or, if neither car finishes then it's verstappen's. they have collided three times this season as they've gone wheel to wheel for the title. it promises to be an incred

travis head smashed the ball everywhere.paration was very limited but every match is an opportunity and travis head seized his — his first ashes 100 helped australia to lead of 196, a match—winning position. there are three days left, should australia need them. joe wilson, bbc news.

i have named travis that heads and mitchell thought and their team for the opening acts is at test against england. will be back in a few hours time for another school without the day that $1545.00 a g and t. but stay with us here at all. does there after the break? we've got another news update. ah, the listening post cuts through the noise was so key about competing now, seeing wanting me to perpetuate with the listening post your guide to the media furniture 0 with with the corona virus pandemic has altered modern society as governments have grappled with soaring cases, contact tracing and huge data collections are causing concern amongst civil rights activists. are people in power investigates the ever increasing powers of governments and businesses as they access peoples most personal data. and asks, what has been done to regulate the flow of sensitive information. under the cover of coven honor, jazeera and compelling journalism, we keeping our distance because it's actually quite dangerous. ambulances continue to arrive at the scene of the explosion, inspire program making. i still

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchelle tried not to focus too much on what the exact 11 was going to be, making sure we prepared for the whole squad and ultimately looking after ourselves as well, making sure that we are ready ourselves and we are clear how we want to approach the series and the test match individually. we know what to expect now with 2 days to prepare and we have real clarity for that 1st ball. when we walk out here they won and see a packed house and see all the tv we walk out here day one and see a packed house and see all the tv cameras and the start of the summer feels like it's here, i think that is when it will hit me. but it has been really good. i think outside that everything else feels really the same, starting off the summer at the gabba here, it has been really good. it is the same with the boys and the staff _ it is the same with the boys and the staff. , y ., , ., , ., staff. remember, you will be able to follow the whole _ staff. remember, you will be able to follow the whole of _ staff. r

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the test. r seven days in line with health requirements. head is australia's leading run—scorer in the series with 248 runs at an average of 62. there are doubts about whether cricket's twenty20 big bash league in australia can continue following multiple positive covid cases. today's adelaide strikers versus sydney thunder game did go ahead despite four thunder players testing positive. thunder made 187—3 after winning the toss and batting. the strikers were never really in the hunt and eventually lost by 22 runs. away from that match, seven players and eight support staff at the melbourne stars have tested positive, putting their next match onjanuary second in serious doubt. it's been a memorable year of sport in 2021, and there's plenty more to come over the next 12 months. the 2022 calendar has the winter olympics, the football world cup in qatar, a men's and women's cricket world cup, the open at st andrews and much more. to look ahead for us, here is ben croucher. right, three minutes or s

dismissed david warner early in his innings only to see the decision reversed for a no ball while travis headt 196 runs ahead in the first innings. and for all the latest you can follow the ashes across the bbc, ball—by—ball commentary on test match special. on the bbc sport website there will be in play—highlights clips alongside live text commentary and there's also a highlights show on the bbc iplayer from 5pm on every day of each test. and thejockey robbie dunne has been banned for 18 months — the last three suspended — after being found guilty of bullying and harrassing rival bryony frost. an independent disciplinary panel found dunne guilty of four charges, of conduct �*prejudicial to the reputation of horse racing' — over a seven month period in 2020. frost, who's one of britain's most successful female jockeys, said in a statement she would like to thank people for the support she's received, and that she'll take a few days to reflect on the outcome. the panel added it has real concerns about the weighing room culture in horse racing. practice for the season ending abu dhabi formula o

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchelltarc keeps his place in the side. here's the reaction of england captainjoe root. we try to focus too much on what the exact line was going to be, making sure we prepare for the whole squad, and ultimately looking after ourselves as well, making sure we are readying ourselves and we are clear on how you want to approach the series and the test match individually. we know what to expect now, with two days to prepare, we have real clarity.— have real clarity. finally, the final of the _ have real clarity. finally, the final of the uk _ have real clarity. finally, the final of the uk championship i have real clarity. finally, the i final of the uk championship of snooker has got under way, belgian takes a long china. you can follow that along on bbc one. the first frame there, best of 11 for that. you can also follow it on the bbc sport website. up next on the bbc news channel is the travel show. enjoy. coming up on this week's show... we are in finland to meet the huskies who have been s

would replace former captain tim paine as wicket—keeper, new skipper pat cummins confirmed that travis heads federation has won the davis cup after victories in the singles from both daniil medvedev and andrey rublev. rublev, who is the world numberfive, had given the russian tennis federation the lead over croatia with a straight sets win over borna gojo in the opening singles in madrid. the second singles match was between the current us open champion, medvedev, and the 2014 us open champion, marin cilic. medvedev beat cilic 7—6, 6—2 to give the russian tennis federation an unassailable 2—0 lead over croatia and a third davis cup title. zhao xintong has beaten luca brecel in the uk snooker championship 10—5 at the york barbican. for decades, berlin has been a global hub for techno music. revellers have been willing to queue for hours to get into berlin�*s legendary night clubs. but the twin threats of gentrification and covid restrictions have forced many clubs to close their doors, threatening the city�*s long—standing rave culture. now a campaign has begun to lobby the united nations to

are already in a strong position, although they'll be without the injured josh hazelwood, while travis headite — that's bbc.com/sport. but from me, tulsen tollett, and the rest of the team that's your sports news for now. a reminder of our breaking news this hour. the house of representatives has voted to hold donald trump's former chief of staff mark meadow in criminal contempt of congress. mr meadows had refused to comply with a subpoena from a congressional committee investigating the insurrection at the us capitol on january the 6th. more on that strain everything we have covered on our website. you can reach me on twitter — i'm @bbcbaxter. we always love to hear from you. for now, thanks for watching. do stay with us. hello. well, the key message in the weather forecast is that the weather is going to be very settled over the next few days. a big area of high pressure is going to establish itself across the uk, and that means settled conditions, i think, in the run—up to christmas. and on the satellite picture, you can see that area of high pressure across spain, portugal and france. i

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the test. ts about whether cricket�*s twenty20 big bash league in australia can continue following multiple positive covid cases. today�*s adelaide strikers v sydney thunder game did go ahead, despite four thunder players testing positive. thunder made 187—3 after winning the toss and batting. the strikers were never really in the hunt and eventually lost by 22 runs. away from that match, seven players and eight support staff at the melbourne stars have tested positive, putting their next match onjanuary 2nd in serious doubt. we�*ll have more sport for you later on the bbc news channel. this is bbc news, the headlines... australia has welcomed in 2022 with a firework display in sydney harbour. but around the world, many new year�*s celebrations are cancelled or scaled back due to concerns over covid infections. one in 30 people in the uk were estimated to have tested positive for covid heading into christmas — a new record high for infections. new data suggests the risk of hospitalisation with t

australian batter, travis head, has tested positive for covid and he will also miss the test.appy new year. this is bbc news, the headlines. countries around the world are seeing in the new year with a bang — but some are holding scaled back celebrations — to try to stop covid spreading. the nhs warns of significant pressure in the coming weeks, as covid infections in the uk reach a new high. entire neighbourhoods in the us state of colorado have been engulfed by flames as wildfires force tens of thousands to leave their homes. and goodbye to a golden girl — the american actress and comedian, betty white, has died, just weeks before her one hundreth birthday. now on bbc news. nine—year—old rodwell nkomazana was attacked by a hyena earlier this year.

on wednesday, travis head and that mitchell saw have been chosen to play and game one at the iga and brisbin australia retained the ashes in 2019 and they have a new captain. pat commons, who comes in for tim payne, who stepped don over a sex thing a scandal. jo root is waiting to name his england team. when we walk out here, die one say a packed house and feel that have a cameras and start a summer. feels like a t b, that's wendell hit me. meaning this point be very, very much looking forward to getting in the way not to have a quick look at the picture show. it will change the next couple days, but it's time to to feel like this series is very quickly coming in the way it looks like a good week at a time to get up with all the ryan about and last few days. that grain be to grass sunday sometimes look like that and you can often day one of the different sites but it looks good from point a crown or anything alternately if we do that and and look after our game, that's going to be home and i cower is closing in the, on the walls. number one, goal frankie, the race to the by winner is

rocco versus algeria, australia remained firmly in charge of the 1st ashes test against england. travis head was the star on de sue in britain. the fed as far as century and history of just 85 food. shortly after he was rock by wild delivery which glanced off his glove and on his helmet, he was unfazed unfinished, the de unbeaten on a 112. david warner was also in touch, but he fell just one short of his century australia finished today at 343 of 7 as the lead of a 196 robinson to pension. and so sort of thing locker work at what point turns bought over the last couple hours, but i want to contribute to australia and strong winds and but i told him an authorization to our morning's important again to continue another great divers, strouder. and that's what i'm here to do. so that's always for now. melissa 2145, g m t. before we leave, they were lined up on top story formula one ball says one, louis hamilton and max was backing to keep it clean. at a sunday that championship assigned, and we debbie after the break, a news update from all studio in ah ah, healing the debates, 90 percent of the

surely have name their team for the 1st ashes test against england, which starts on wednesday. travis, head and mitchell stark had been chosen to play in game one of the gap. i have brisbin strictly retain the ashes in 2019 and they have a new captain, pat cummings, who comes in for 10 pain, who stepped down over 8 sexton scandal. just a couple more sports stories to bring you starting with golf and column worried, how is closing it in on the world? number one, ranking, arrested to by winner is 5 shots. clear at the hear a world challenge in the bahamas. victory will take him to number one for the 1st time. and in the n h o rushes alex, the veterans, or his 750 at school, the washington capitals captain is forth on the old time list still some way off. the overall record. wayne gretzky who scored 894 pools. that's all for now. reminder of our top sports stories. manchester united new manager has won his 1st match in charge, brazilian midfielder fred with the goal in a one. no victory over crystal palace. and it's less than 2 hours than to lose hansel starts on pool at the saudi grand prix,

in wentjoe root to get both travis head and english hearts going.nd when ben stokes beat cameron green, there was hope. but there was also steve smith. captaining australia once again. tormenting english bowlers once again, as is his way. in sapping temperatures, at least england kept his mercury below 100. anderson dismissed him for 93. but his face told the price. we had reached the party at the back end of the innings. australian tail—enders swatting away tired english bowlers until they reached 473. when they declared and put england in, under lights, under pressure, underperforming. mitchell starc picked up rory burns. he had made four, england had made seven. 0n came michael neser for his test debut. 0ut went haseeb hameed with more regrets. but australia weren't the only thing striking. that storm will pass, but, for england, the heat won't. patrick gearey, bbc news. time for a look at the weather. here's stav da naos. it has not been too bad today for many, ending the working week on a fine note in many northern parts of the uk. glorious sun

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchell england captainjoe root. we tried not to focus too much on what their exact 11 was going to be, making sure we prepare for the whole squad, and ultimately looking after ourselves as well, making sure we are ready in ourselves and we are clear on how we want to approach the series and the test match individually. we know what to expect now, with two days to prepare, we have real clarity for that first ball. just a reminder that the uk snooker championship final is under way in york. you can find it on the bbc sport website — luca brecel taking on zhao xintong — zhoa leading five frames to three i'll have more for you in the next hour. a six—year—old boy, who was the only survivor of a cable car crash in italy, has been returned to the country, after being smuggled to israel by his grandfather. israel's supreme court rejected a final appeal to let him stay. aytan biran was living in italy at the time of the accident that killed his parents, his younger brother and his great—grandparents

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the test.. we'll have more sport for you later on the bbc news channel. this is bbc news. the headlines — countries around the world are seeing in the new year with scaled—back celebrations as the omicron variant continues to drive up covid infections. entire neighbourhoods in the us state of colorado have been engulfed by flames as wildfires force tens of thousands to leave their homes. the nhs warns of significant pressure in the coming weeks as covid infections in the uk reach a new high. the stuff that artwork will be doing more to finish carrying and covering for their callings and starting early and finishing

they pay to nivia on friday, australia remaining charge of the 1st session, taste against england, travis head, it was the star on day to imprison, smashing the 3rd foster century national history of just $85.00 balls. you finish the book, the de unbeaten, 112. david warner was in decent form. 2 floating just short of the century, australia closed 343 for 7 up the gabba and england dismal batting performance on day one. that is a need of $196.00 bill pension. so sort of thing locker current quite work at what point turns bought over the last couple hours, but i want to contribute to australia and strong winds and i told him an authorization to mornings important again to continue another great diverse trailer . and that's what i'm here today, the head of the international olympic committee, thomas bar, as defended the ios, the handling of the punctuated situation. the chinese penance play has not been public key for weeks after, alleging she was sexually assaulted by a senior official in the chinese government, but has spoken to pung via 2 video calls. we all know we're having the same impress

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the fourth ashes test againstin melbourne and isolate for seven days in line with health requirements. head is australia's leading run—scorer in the ashes, a series they've already won with two test matches still to play. there are doubts about whether cricket's twenty20 big bash league in australia can continue following multiple positive covid cases. today's adelaide strikers v sydney thunder game is going ahead — despite four thunder players testing positive. there's live commentary now on radio 5 live sports extra. meanwhile seven players and eight support staff at the melbourne stars have tested positive putting their next match onjanuary 2nd in serious doubt. that's all the sport for now. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. that's bbc.co.uk/sport. victims of ghislaine maxwell have been speaking of their relief at the guilty verdicts in her sex trafficking trial in new york. she now faces a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted for grooming underage girls to be abused by t

ben stokes was fit enough to bowl, travis head was thrilled to bat.in the points, whoever crosses the line first on sunday is world champion, or if neither car finishes, verstappen can take the title that way. andy murray has split with long—time coach jamie delgado. murray brought delgado into his team during the 2016 season when he won a second wimbledon title and finished the year as the world number one. former british davis cup player delgado took over as full—time coach in late 2017. murray has decided to give a trial to germanjan de witt, who has previously coached gael monfils, gilles simon and nikoloz basilashvili. one of the standout matches in the premier league this weekend is at anfield. liverpool welcoming back one of their favourite sons. it's steven gerrard's first return as an opposition manager when he takes his aston villa side there. he had 17 years as a liverpool player, and the current boss was asked whether he could see gerrard in the liverpool dugout one day. oh, yes. yes, ithink, absolutely. the only problem is, when is the ri

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the test. average of 62. there are doubts about whether cricket's big bash league in australia can continue following multiple positive covid cases. today's game between adelaide strikers and sydney thunder did go ahead despite four thunder players testing positive. thunder made 187—3 after winning the toss and batting. the strikers were never really in the hunt and eventually lost by 22 runs. away from that match, seven players and eight support staff at the melbourne stars have tested positive, putting their next match onjanuary 2nd in serious doubt. we'll have more sport for you later on the bbc news channel. hello, and welcome to this review of the year in film. i'm mark kermode, and i'm here at the beautiful cinema museum in south london, where i'll be rounding up the highs and lows of 2021.

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchelloo much on what their exact ii was going to be, making sure we prepare for the whole squad, and ultimately looking after ourselves as well, making sure we are readying ourselves and we are clear on how you want to approach the series and the test match individually. we know what to expect now, with two days to prepare, we have real clarity for that first ball. chelsea have taken a 2—0 lead against arsenal, sam kerr with that second goal there. and the uk snooker championship final is under way in york. you can find it on the bbc sport website — luca brecel taking on zhao xintong. it's the best of nine frames there, thatis it's the best of nine frames there, that is also live on bbc two, and that is also live on bbc two, and thatis that is also live on bbc two, and that is all from me. the pope has denounced "narrow self—interest and nationalism" over the way europe treats migrants. speaking on the greek island of lesbos, where he met dozens of migrants, pope francis said they were bein

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australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the fourth ashes test againstne and isolate for seven days in line with health requirements. head is australia's leading run—scorer in the ashes, a series they've already won with two test matches still to play. there are doubts about whether cricket's twenty20 big bash league in australia can continue following multiple positive covid cases. today's adelaide strikers v sydney thunder game did go ahead — despite four thunder players testing positive. thunder made 187 for 3 after winning the toss and batting. the strikers were never really in the hunt and eventually lost by 22 runs. away from that match, seven players and eight support staff at the melbourne stars have tested positive putting their next match onjanuary 2nd in serious doubt. that's all the sport for now. and i know you are going to ask me what my new year's resolution was. i have been thinking about this recently, i am going to try and buy less close. it is not going to be easy. 0h, less close. it is not going to be easy. oh, that is very abstemious

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchellre clear on how you want to approach the series and the test match individually. we know what to expect now, with two days to prepare, we have real clarity.— have real clarity. finally, the final of the _ have real clarity. finally, the final of the uk _ have real clarity. finally, the final of the uk championship j have real clarity. finally, the i final of the uk championship of snooker has got under way, belgian takes a long china. you can follow that along on bbc one. the first frame there, best of 11 for that. you can also follow it on the bbc sport website. up next on the bbc news channel is the travel show. enjoy.

smith went for just six, but australia found their rhythm — and half centuries from travis head, ands labuschagne helped them to declare on 230—9. england's second innings got off to a poor start. haseeb hameed out for 0. england a few moments ago 39—1. it was an odd premier league saturday with five games postponed because of covid, so it was up to to arsenal and leeds to be the sole entertainment. and it didn't disappoint with five goals in total as the gunners comfortably won 4—1, gabrielle martinelli getting the first two. england internationals bukayo saka and emile smith rowe also both got on the scoresheet as arsenal made it three league wins in a row. they're fourth whilst leeds are struggling in 16th. arsenal have reported an alleged incident of racism during the game. gunners substitute rob holding approached the fourth official in the 33rd minute, saying he had heard racial abuse from a leeds supporter. leeds said in a statement that one arrest had been made and that "any supporter found to be using racist language will be subject to a life time ban for all leeds united ga

away from the big bash, australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss thehead is australia's leading run—scorer in the ashes, a series they've already won with two matches still to play. so, it's all going well for australia, isn't it? well, england cricket fans might enjoy this. star batsman steve smith stuck in a lift for nearly an hour. take a look. not quite the night that i had planned. i'm currently stuck in a lift. just taking a seat. what else do you do when you're stuck in a lift, you know? i could be here for a while. oh, what have you got? is it some food for me? what have we got here? a few m&ms. that's naughty. it's been 50 minutes. i'm still here. thanks, buddy. that's all the sport for now. ghislaine maxwell's family say they can't accept the verdict of a jury in new york that she groomed underage girls to be abused byjeffrey epstein. her brother ian has said he still believes she's innocent and is backing a legal appeal against her conviction. ghislaine maxwell, the daughter of the late media tycoon robert maxwell, is facing decades behind b

and wentjoe root to get both travis head and english hearts going.lish bowlers once again as is his way. at least england kept his merkley below 100,. his face told the price. we reached the tail ends, swatting away entire bowlers until they reached 473. when they declared and put england and under lights, under pressure, underperforming. mitchell starc pitched up royally burns. on came michael for his test debut. but australia weren't the only things striking. that storm will pass, but for england, the heat won't. patrick geary, bbc news. so, this is the state of play heading into day three — australia 473 for 9 declared. england 17 for 2 at stumps. joe root and dawid malan will be tasked again with turning the tide in their favour. remember, england are 1—nil down in the series are defeat in brisbane last week. let's hearfrom both camps, then, starting with england all—rounder ben stokes. it's been a tough two days. it's been a lot of time out of the field. but it was nice to get off the field at the end and watch the guys go out and bats. obviousl

australia added 78 more runs on their way to 425 all out — record—breaking centurion travis head makingop scoring with 152. and so, england began their reply with a huge deficit of 278, but it didn't start well — rory burns caught behind forjust 13 runs, and then fellow opener haseem habeeb going in similar fashion for 27. but there was a complete turnaround as captainjoe root inspired his team to fight back — unbeaten on 86 with history in his sights, as he aims to break the record for the number of runs scored by an england batter in a calendar year. root�*s defiant partnership with dawid malan, who's on 80 not out, has been a game—changer, and malan shown again that he's comfortable down under. so, the miracle is possible? and both malan and australia's marnus labuschagne creditjoe root for the incredible turnaround. batting with him is great. it takes the pressure off you. he always looks to score. he seems to somehow find a way of putting the pressure back on, and his method works everywhere he plays. for him to carry on the form that he had in the summer and the english winter, ha

dismissed david warner early in his innings only to see the decision reversed for a no ball while travis heads clips alongside live text commentary and there's also a highlights show on the bbc iplayer from 5pm on every day of each test. and thejockey robbie dunne has been banned for 18 months — the last three suspended — after being found guilty of bullying and harrassing rival bryony frost. an independent disciplinary panel found dunne guilty of four charges, of conduct 'prejudicial to the reputation of horse racing' — over a seven month period in 2020. frost, who's one of britain's most successful female jockeys, said in a statement she would like to thank people for the support she's received, and that she'll take a few days to reflect on the outcome. the panel added it has real concerns about the weighing room culture in horse racing. practice for the season ending abu dhabi formula one grand prix will commence tomorrow with lewis hamilton and max verstappen both in the running to win the championship. the pair are level on points as they head into a winner takes all race, and the head o

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchellde despite competition from fellow seamerjhye richardson. here's the reaction of england captainjoe root. we have tried not to focus too much on what their exact 11 was going to be, making sure we prepare for the whole squad. and ultimately looking after ourselves as well, making sure we are readying ourselves and we are clear on how we want to approach the series and the test match individually. we know what to expect now and we have two days to it is a huge day in the formula 1 title fight as contenders lewis hamilton and max verstappen battle it out at saudi arabian grand prix. hamilton starts the penultimate race of the season on pole but if verstappen manages to outscore hamilton by 18 points today he will win his maiden title. the first happenstance in third after crashing in qualifying on the final lap. earlier i spoke to the bbc�*s f1 reporterjennie gow, and started by asking her whether the pressure is getting to verstappen. he was on the most incredible lap, it would have bee

travis head made 51 before he was superbly caught by ben stokes in the deep. matches are still on today at the moment — but 19 games were cancelled across the english football league yesterday due to covid cases. we're joined now by the chairman of the league two side tranmere rovers, mark palios, who is also a former chief executive of the fa. how much of a problem is this forfootball right now? i think we reflect the problem that is going on in the country right now. in internationalfootball, you can't really have a bio bubble, the guys will go home, they were mix with their parents and children and so forth. they are as exposed to the general situation as anybody else. what would you do now, if you are either in government or advising government about what they should do around football? particularly around this time of year, it is so important to get out and about, to go to the football, it is part of the annual ritual. and yet we hear all this alarming stuff from the scientists. i all this alarming stuff from the scientists. . . all this alarming stuff fr

_ balls for ollie robinson but travis head has — balls for ollie robinson but travis head has taken let me tell you. do you hear it? you feel that. do you i morning, let me tell you. do you i hear it? you feel that. do you think you have broken something at that moment in time? i you have broken something at that moment in time?— moment in time? i would be very surrised moment in time? i would be very surprised if— moment in time? i would be very surprised if there _ moment in time? i would be very surprised if there is _ moment in time? i would be very surprised if there is in some - moment in time? i would be very surprised if there is in some sort| surprised if there is in some sort of fracture _ surprised if there is in some sort of fracture-— surprised if there is in some sort of fracture. what kind of speed is that hitting _ of fracture. what kind of speed is that hitting his _ of fracture. what kind of speed is that hitting his hand? _ of fracture. what kind of speed is that hitting his hand? without - that hitting his hand? without touchin: that hitting his hand? without tou

travis head hit 152 in australia's first innings before they were bowled out for 425.ill host the olympics. ashes cricket, let's remember, is a marathon. so england began the third day of this test is still trying to take australian wickets. 0ptimism and energy running on empty. ben stokes was quick enough to bowl. travis had was clear to that. thus stood the match. australia built a lead of 278. travis made 152, and all that was just the start. now england batted. rory burns, a touch from the glove, and that was him gone for 13. a glance off the bat, and he was outjust when he was settling in. but 20/21 has been a record—breaking year of run scoring forjoe root. the captain's 50 year was greeted by plenty of england found. dawid malan was passed 52. now, this was getting interesting. as the shadows lengthened the lead reduced. even came, root and malan remain. joe wilson, bbc news. it's the climax to the formula one season this weekend. the abu dhabi grand prix could be one for the ages. max verstappen and lewis hamilton level on points, verstappen only top by virtue

in wentjoe root to get both travis head and english hearts going.y below 100 with anderson dismissing him for 93. his face told a story. we had reached a party at the back end of the innings. australians swatting away tired english bowlers until they reached a73. when they declared and put england in, under lights, under pressure, underperforming. mitchell starc picked up rory burns, he made aa and england had made seven. out went hussey the lead with more regrets. but australia were not the only thing striking, that storm will pass, but for england, the heat will not. patrick geary, bbc news. meanwhile, england have named a i7—player squad for their bid to regain the women's ashes in australia. they will be captained by heather knight, who says they will have to "fight fire with fire" as australia have held the ashes since 2015. the multi—format series begins in canberra on the 27th ofjanuary, and for the first time, england are also travelling with a i2—strong �*a' squad, with the possibility of players being promoted if they impress. sport's batt

england skipperjoe root then managed to remove travis head before ben stokes clean bowled cameron greenfinal session now and australia are 435—7. you can follow that across the bbc. with another five premier league games called off ahead of this weekend, the debate has intensified on what to do about the impact of covid on football. manchester united, brentford, watford, norwich and leicester all have covid outbreaks amongst theirsquads, leading to their games being cancelled. that means that there have been nine premier league games called off in the space of a week. well, liverpool did play last night, despite suffering from a covid outbreak. curtisjones, virgil van dijk and fabinho all missed their game with newcastle. it didn't stop them from coming from behind to beat newcastle 3—1 though. trent alexander—arnold with the pick of the goals. as it stands their game, with spurs is still set to go ahead on sunday. managerjurgen klopp is one of those who's arguing against the idea of the premier league taking firebreak and pausing games until boxing day. i don't see the massive benefit

two further quick wickets followed, but travis head took away all english hope, hitting an unbeaten centuryia closing on 343—7 — a lead of 196. 0ur cricket correspondent, jonathan agnew, insists england should take pride for never giving up on a hot day at the gabba. he's been speaking to our reporter, henry moeran. i reporter, henry moeran. think first of all people wi look i think first of all people will look at the scorecard and grimace, but you have got to take your hat off to wood and woakes and robinson for the way they bowled today. there thursday in the field since early september and for those who have not done it let me tell you it is a painful experience. i saw robinson go off with cramp, stokes appeared to havejigged his knee and australia played absolutely the game we knew they would and i'm not going to criticise jack leach, he has hardly played either, and barring the same miracle england pulled off here 11 years ago, they will lose the game and they might lose it in three days. then they go to adelaide for a day night game, where again you are expecting them to perform well

this was a long day for england in the field but david warner added 156 of the second wicket and travis headnot cricket correspondent insists england should take pride for not giving up on a hot day at the gabba. i take pride for not giving up on a hot day at the gabba.— take pride for not giving up on a hot day at the gabba. i think on the first of all. — hot day at the gabba. i think on the first of all, people _ hot day at the gabba. i think on the first of all, people look _ hot day at the gabba. i think on the first of all, people look at - hot day at the gabba. i think on the first of all, people look at the i first of all, people look at the scorecard in venice but you have got to take your hat off to wood and roberts for the way they hold today. it is their first in the field since early september and for those who haven't done it let me tell you it is a painful excellence. robinson went off with grant, stokes hurt his knee and australia played the game we knew they would and i will not criticise checkley because he has hardly played any games on verse cricket loving the miracle engl

australian batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the fourth ashes test againstbourne and isolate for seven days in line with health requirements. head is australia's leading run—scorer in the ashes, a series they've already won with two matches still to play. imean, not i mean, not great england. australia, they were pretty happy with themselves. steve smith put up on instagram yesterday, he got stuck in and left for nearly an hour. —— in and left for nearly an hour. —— in the left. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london and bbc south east today. a murder investigation has been launched after a teenage boy was stabbed to death in a park in south london. the met police said the victim, a 15—year—old boy, was found injured in ashburton park in croydon just after 7pm. no arrests have been made. the victim is the 29th teenager to be killed in london this year — the highest level since 2008. bins will go uncollected today in eastbourne as refuse workers strike over pay and conditions. further walk—outs are planned for

travis head and cameron green clean bowled. left disillusioned with the sport. i don't feel sorry, but i can understand, of course, that it can be very painful. but at the end of the day that's racing as well. you know, you have tojust keep fighting until the end, and you know that in racing anything can happen. and, i mean, he also won a championship like that. so, yeah, i think he can understand as well. not too much sympathy, but a review of events is under way, launched by the outgoing fia president. mike, thank you. 6:42am. from 11pm tonight, anyone who isn't a resident or a citizen of france won't be allowed to travel there, unless they have a compelling reason. that reason could include visiting family, but not tourism or non—urgent work. all passengers will have to provide a negative covid test and isolate for at least two days. we spoke to some disappointed holiday makers. we were meant to disneyland paris on christmas eve, and spend christmas day and my friend's birthday, which is on boxing day, in disney. but with th

travis head yet to establish himself at five _ travis head yet to establish himself at five.test cricketer yet. the peach micra was so helpful to seam bowlers _ peach micra was so helpful to seam bowlers today. tomorrow they have to think about _ bowlers today. tomorrow they have to think about taking ten wickets, reassessing and getting out of this horrible _ reassessing and getting out of this horrible jam. batting first at the gabba _ horrible jam. batting first at the gabba and getting 147 is, without exaggerating about 200 runs short of what you _ exaggerating about 200 runs short of what you normally get when you bat first at _ what you normally get when you bat first at the _ what you normally get when you bat first at the gabba. a very— first at the gabba. a very pleased adam collins, thank you for speaking to us! liverpool are the first english side to win all six of their champions league group games — they came from behind to beat ac milan 2—1 last night. jurgen klopp put out a young side, but it was two familiar faces who scored the goals — mo salah with his 20th