Sports News from Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025

England spinner Shoaib Bashir and fast bowler Mark Wood have been named in the squad after injuries for the Ashes series starting in Australia in November.

Retired international cricket umpire Harold Dennis "Dickie" Bird, who officiated in three World Cup finals, has died aged 92, his former clubs Yorkshire and Leicestershire said on Tuesday.

Abu Dhabi Royal Equestrian Arts (ADREA) school for classical horsemanship will open its first outside Europe in Abu Dhabi's Jubail Island on November 1.

Barcelona midfielder Gavi will undergo knee surgery to address a lingering meniscus injury, the LaLiga champions said.

Paris St Germain's France international Ousmane Dembele said winning the Ballon d’Or was never a personal goal but admitted he could not hold back tears when he spoke about his family after being named the world’s best player on Monday.