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County cricket talking points: Bears beat Bairstow to go second
There were plenty of thrilling finishes this week, but more could be done to eradicate dull draws By the 99.94 Cricket Blog If you were asked which recent England player had delivered these results – lost by five wickets, won by 504 runs, drawn, lost by five wickets – you would guess Jonny Bairstow, wouldn’t…
NBA playoffs: Jokić scores 42 points as Nuggets stun No 1 seed Thunder at death
Aaron Gordon hits three-pointer in closing seconds Denver win series opener 121-119 after late comeback Nikola Jokić had 42 points and 22 rebounds, and Aaron Gordon hit a three-pointer in the closing seconds to give the Denver Nuggets a stunning 121-119 comeback win over Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The top-seeds, out of timeouts,…
Spurs’ trip to Villa moved to help them prepare for possible Europa League final
Premier League agress to bring game forward to 16 May Spurs need to beat Bodø/Glimt to reach final on 21 May Tottenham’s Premier League visit to Aston Villa has been brought forward by 48 hours in order to help them prepare for a Europa League final they have not reached yet. Ange Postecoglou’s side were…
From Hamilton to Raikkonen: when F1 radio communication goes wrong
Lewis Hamilton took a swipe at Ferrari in Miami showing again how broadcasting team chats enlivens races “Have a tea break while you’re at it” was Lewis Hamilton’s sarcasm-drenched reply to his Ferrari team as they dallied over making a strategy call at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday. It was the stuff of soap…
‘He knows the sport inside out’: how David Kogan landed role to regulate football
First chair’s background in football finance and his Labour links helped land historic job he did not initially apply for The impending appointment of David Kogan as the chair of the new Independent Football Regulator has surprised many in the sport, given that the media rights specialist was not on the three-person shortlist, but in…
The Breakdown | Andy Farrell faces Owen question as selection debates pile up for Lions squad
Head coach must decide if his son commands a place, the back-row blend and whether a left-field pick is required As Andy Farrell prepares to name his British & Irish Lions touring squad it is worth reflecting on the events of 12 years ago. Then as now, the destination was Australia and Farrell was an…
Police investigate two motorcyclists’ deaths in British Superbikes crash
Owen Jenner and Shane Richardson died at Oulton Park Fellow riders pay tribute on ‘black day for motor sport’ Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of two motorcyclists who were killed during a horrific “chain reaction” crash involving 11 riders during a British Superbikes event on Monday. Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson,…
Prince William, Kate release statement as Archie celebrates 6th birthday
Prince William, Kate release statement as Archie celebrates 6th birthdayPrince William and Kate Middleton, along with their three children, joined the royal family during the significant event in the royal calendar held at the Buckingham Palace.On Monday, just a day before Prince Harry and Meghan…
Djokovic at the crossroads: can last of the Big Three push past 36 barrier?
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer won final grand slam titles at the same age. The odds of beating that mark seem long, but the Serbian has always been ruthlessly determined On a clear September New York evening in 1981, following a soul crushing loss to John McEnroe in the US Open final for the second…
Real Madrid ready to pay Liverpool and get Alexander-Arnold for Club World Cup
Spanish club want to bring forward right-back’s transfer Madrid play at tournament before his contract ends Real Madrid have approached Liverpool in an attempt to bring forward the signing of Trent Alexander-Arnold so that he is available to play in the Club World Cup, which starts on 14 June in the United States. The right-back…