Cricket/England vs. Sri Lanka Test Series: England secured a 1-1 draw in the Test series against Sri Lanka after a dramatic fifth day at Lord’s, with England’s lower order resisting Sri Lanka’s bowlers to save the match. Cricket/The Hundred Women’s Final: Southern Brave won The Hundred Women’s final, defeating Northern Superchargers by 34 runs, led …
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Cricket/Women’s T20 World Cup: India has refused to host the Women’s T20 World Cup if it’s moved from Bangladesh due to political unrest. The BCCI cited the monsoon season and their upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup hosting duties as reasons. Cricket/The Hundred: Birmingham Phoenix defeated Manchester Originals to secure their spot in The Hundred men’s …
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Cricket/England Tests: England captain Ben Stokes will miss the rest of the summer, including the Sri Lanka Test series, due to a hamstring injury sustained during The Hundred. Ollie Pope will lead the team in his absence, with Stokes aiming to return for the Pakistan tour in October. Cricket/The Hundred: Northern Superchargers moved into knockout …
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Cricket/England: James Anderson, 42, is considering a return to white-ball cricket despite retiring from international play, intrigued by short-form formats like The Hundred. Cricket/The Hundred: Trent Rockets secured a tense three-wicket win over Birmingham Phoenix, keeping their top-three hopes alive, despite a late collapse. Cricket/The Hundred: Tim Southee’s 5-12 led Birmingham Phoenix to a crucial …
Cricket/Hundred: Ben Stokes was dismissed for a first-ball duck as Northern Superchargers were thrashed by Birmingham Phoenix, who achieved a record 10-wicket win. Moeen Ali and Ben Duckett led Phoenix to a rapid chase in just 39 balls. Cricket/Hundred: Sam Curran’s stellar all-round performance led Oval Invincibles to a dramatic three-run victory over Manchester Originals, …
Cricket/Top Gear Accident: Andrew Flintoff reveals struggles with anxiety and nightmares after his 2022 Top Gear crash. Flintoff, who sustained severe facial injuries, shares his journey to recovery and its impact on his life in the new BBC documentary series, Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams. Cricket/The Hundred: James Vince’s unbeaten 73 and Tymal Mills’ 4-16 …
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Cricket/England Tour of Sri Lanka: Crawley Out with Finger Injury England opener Zak Crawley is out of the Test series against Sri Lanka due to a fractured finger. Dan Lawrence replaces him, and Jordan Cox joins the squad. Olly Stone also returns after a long injury absence. Cricket/The Hundred: Curran Shines as Invincibles Defeat Spirit …
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Cricket/The Hundred: Vince’s Heroics Lead Southern Brave to Victory Southern Brave captain James Vince’s unbeaten 90 led his team to a 32-run win over Birmingham Phoenix. Phoenix’s Ben Duckett scored 92, but Brave’s bowlers, including Chris Jordan with 3-19, proved too strong. Cricket/The Hundred: Bryce Shines for Welsh Fire Sarah Bryce’s maiden half-century guided Welsh …
Cricket/The Hundred: Buttler Out with Calf Injury England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler withdraws from The Hundred due to a calf injury, missing Manchester Originals’ initial matches. Buttler aims to recover for England’s T20s and ODIs against Australia in September. Cricket: Gibson to Leave Yorkshire at Season’s End Ottis Gibson, Yorkshire’s head coach, will leave at …
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Gymnastics/Olympics 2024: Biles Wins Sixth Olympic GoldSimone Biles clinched her sixth Olympic gold in the all-around gymnastics event in Paris, becoming the oldest winner in 72 years. Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade took silver, while Sunisa Lee earned bronze. Biles celebrated with a goat necklace, symbolizing her status as the greatest of all time (GOAT). Cricket/The Hundred: …
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