travis head smashed the ball everywhere. england'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 temperatu

travis head, look at that for a cricket — incapable. travis head, look at that for a cricket shot! _ incapable. travis head, look at that for a cricket shot! their _ for a cricket shot! their preparation _ for a cricket 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

travis head was thrilled to bat. commentator: travis head takes him on down the ground _ and gets it all the way. thus stood 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

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 continue to move eastwards, then a north—westerly wind will kick in during the early hours. it is getti

two quick wickets then followed, but travis head took away all english hope, hitting an unbeaten century — it was the third 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

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

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 of hills snow. gusty winds will push showers into the northwest of england. north wales and onto the midlands and perhaps as far south as southe

stokes was fit enough to bowl, travis head was fit enough to bowl, travis head was thrilled to bat. thus stood the match, australia built a lead of 278, travis head made 132 and all that was just the start. now england batted. rory barnes, a touch from the glove and that was him going for 13. a glance of the bat and he was outjust 13. a glance of the bat and he was out just when 13. a glance of the bat and he was outjust when he was 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 standi

travis head smashed the ball everywhere. england'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 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 mitchell starc keeps his place in the side. here's the reaction of the captains. we have 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

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the test. he'll remain in melbourne and isolate for 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, he

head with an unbeaten century put the hosts in a strong position moving into day 3 at the gabba where they go into it 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 seas

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchell starc keeps his place in the side. here's the reaction of the captains... we have 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 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 _ we walk out here they won and see a packed house and see all the tv cameras — packed house and see all the tv cameras and the start of the summer feels like _ cameras and the start of the summer feels like it's here, i think that is when — feels like it's here, i think that is when it— feels like it's here, i think that is when it will hit me. but it has been _ is when it will hit me. but it has been really— is when it will hit me. but it has been really good. i think outside that

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchell starc 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 be

head had been picked ahead of usman khawaja to bat at number five. england have yet to pick their team but captainjoe root said all options were open. the russian tennis 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 do

head will be looking to build on his lightning fast century in the first contest. you can get all the latest sports news at our website — 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 a

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the test. he�*ll remain in melbourne to isolate for 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 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 ove

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchell starc keeps his place in the side. here's the reaction of 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

in wentjoe root to get both travis head and english hearts going. and 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

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

australian batter, travis head, has tested positive for covid and he will also miss the test. he will remain in melbourne and isolate for seven days in line with health requirements. that is the sport for now. happy 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.

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the fourth ashes test against england in sydney, which starts late tuesday. he'll remain in 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 aft

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 im

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the test. he'll remain in melbourne and isolate for seven days in line with health requirements. 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

, 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, with maps for shop and back in 3rd on a day that could decide the c

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 world's refugees have come from of

ben stokes was fit enough to bowl, travis head was thrilled to bat. australia built a lead of 208, travis head 152 and all that was just a start. now england batted. rory burns a touch from the glove, that was him gone for 13. hameed, glance of the bat, he was outjust when he was setting in. 2021 has been a record—breaking year of run—scoring forjoe root. the captain was greeted by plenty of england fans, it is queensland. dawid malan was past 52. now this was getting interesting. encouraging. as the shadows lengthened, the league —— lead reduced. with two days to come, it felt like a victory to be just 58 runs behind 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 of winning nine races to the reigning champions' eight. it's the briton who topped the timesheets in friday's second practice. he was more than half a second quicker than his title rival, which is a huge margin in formula one, although the dutc

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the test. he'll remain in melbourne and isolate for 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 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 mitchell starc keeps his place in the side. here's the reaction of england captainjoe root. we try not to focus too 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 migr

in wentjoe root to get both travis head and english hearts going. and 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.

australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the fourth ashes test against england in sydney, which starts late tuesday evening uk time. he'll remain in 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 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

smith went for just six, but australia found their rhythm — and half centuries from travis head, and marnus 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 lee

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchell starc 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 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.

away from the big bash, australia batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the fourth ashes test against england in sydney, which starts late tuesday evening uk time. he'll remain in 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 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

and wentjoe root to get both travis head and english hearts going. but there was also steve smith, captaining australia once again, tormenting english 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

australia added 78 more runs on their way to 425 all out — record—breaking centurion travis head making light of ben stokes�* bowling — top 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 h

travis head is included in the batting line up ahead of usman khawaja, while left—arm fast bowler mitchell starc keeps his place in the side 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

head with an unbeaten century put the hosts in a strong position moving into day 3 at the gabba where they go into it 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

travis head made 51 before he was superbly caught by ben stokes in the deep. but the aussie lead is now more than 400. marnus labuschagne went to his own half—century before falling, alex carey not long gone too. and the aussies are 212/7. it was an odd saturday in the football, with five games postponed in the premier league because of covid. they are due to have an emergency meeting tomorrow. yesterday, leeds versus arsenal was the only match on. and it didn't disappoint, with five goals in total as the gunners comfortably won 4—1, gabriel 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. three 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

stokes was fit enough to bowl, travis head was thrilled to bat. thus stood the match, australia built a lead of 278, travis head made 152 and all that was just the start. now england batted. rory burns, a touch from the glove and that was him going for 13. a glance of the bat and he was outjust when he was settling in. 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. 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 bejust 38 runs behind. —— 58 runs. first practice is just getting under way 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 9 races to hamilton's 8. there have been som

travis head hit 152 in australia's first innings before they were bowled out for 425. in reply, england reached 220 for 2, withjoe root and dawid malan both closing in on centuries. here's our sports correspondent, joe wilson. brisbane — an expanding city. it will 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

head _ balls for ollie robinson but travis head has — balls for ollie robinson but travis head has taken the game away from england. _ head has taken the game away from england, bringing up his century, the joint — england, bringing up his century, the joint third fastest in ashes history— the joint third fastest in ashes history and the england bowlers are running _ history and the england bowlers are running out of ideas so may be resorting — running out of ideas so may be resorting to a different tactic. thankfully head was all right after this. thankfully head was all right after this all— thankfully head was all right after this. all smiles. in the end. australia _ this. all smiles. in the end. australia closing on 343— seven. everybody — australia closing on 343— seven. everybody is wincing. a lead of our how does _ everybody is wincing. a lead of our how does that feel? has everybody is wincing. a lead of our how does that feel?— everybody is wincing. a lead of our how does that feel? has it happened to ou? it how does that feel? has it happened to you? it will _ h

in wentjoe root to get both travis head and english hearts going. 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 its sapping temperatures, at least england kept his mercury 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

england skipperjoe root then managed to remove travis head before ben stokes clean bowled cameron green. aussie captain steve smith and alex carey pushed on, looking to post a big first innings score before both fell to james anderson just before tea. they are into the final 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. m

two further quick wickets followed, but travis head took away all english hope, hitting an unbeaten century — it was the third fastest in ashes history. and england's bowlers ran out of ideas, so resorted to a different type of tactic... thankfully head was ok and all smiles. australia 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

head remained unbeaten on 112 meaning the tourist trail by 196 runs in the first innings. the bbcnot 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

australian batter travis head has tested positive for covid and will miss the fourth ashes test against england in sydney, which starts late tuesday evening uk time. he'll remain in 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 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

travis head and cameron green clean bowled. max verstappen finally got his hands on the formula one world championship trophy last night, at the fia prize giving ceremony. lewis hamilton didn't attend the gala. verstappen was asked if he felt sorry for hamilton after the controversial end to sunday's final race. hamilton's mercedes team said yesterday that their driver had been robbed of the title, and 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

travis head yet to establish himself at five _ travis head yet to establish himself at five. alex carey on test debut. cameron— at five. alex carey on test debut. cameron green, despite taking a wicket— cameron green, despite taking a wicket today, hasn't got into his stride _ wicket today, hasn't got into his stride as— wicket today, hasn't got into his stride as a — wicket today, hasn't got into his stride as a test cricketer yet. the peach _ stride as a test cricketer yet. the peach micra — stride as a 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