Rain stops play at Lord's as Australia lead by 221
LONDON : Rain stopped play on a grey evening at Lord's on the third day of the second Ashes test on Friday, with Australia leading England by 221 with eight wickets remaining.
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Exclusive: Barbara Schett 'can't see anybody beating stronger than ever' Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon
Eurosport tennis expert Barbara Schett “can’t see anybody beating” Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, as the Serbian chases a record-equalling eighth title at the grass-court event. Djokovic has already won the Australian Open and French Open titles this year and is eyeing a record-breaking 24th Grand Slam at SW19, an achievement that would see him edge closer to the Calendar Slam. Ad In his current form, Schett believes Djokovic will prove too strong for the rest of his rivals, which includes 20-year-old sensation Carlos Alcaraz, who – Schett believes – “still isn’t mature enough” to beat him on grass.
"Cannot Mix Entertainment With Stupidity": Ex-England Star Blasts Ben Stokes And Co
Former England captain Michael Vaughan lashed out at the Ben Stokes-led side for its poor batting performance against Australia in the second Ashes Test at Lord's in London. Pat Cummins-led Australia made a really good comeback on the third day of the game with England too helping their cause. The Three Lions resumed their first innings at 278 for 4 on Friday with the captain himself unbeaten on 17 and Harry Brook batting on 45 not out. However, they failed to capitalise, thanks to their poor intent and shot selection.
Australia's Nathan Lyon On Crutches With Ashes Future In Doubt
Nathan Lyon's future on the Ashes tour is uncertain after he arrived at Lord's on Friday on crutches, as the Australian camp reported the bowler had suffered a "significant calf strain". The off-spinner limped off during Thursday's second day of the second Test after pulling up, having run in from the boundary while fielding. The 35-year-old, appearing to wipe away tears, eventually limped around the boundary edge towards the dressing room while a staff member supported him. Lyon, appearing in his 100th consecutive Test, joined his team-mates at Lord's on Friday morning, using crutches and wearing a compression sock.
Ricciardo has got his mojo back, says Horner
The Daniel Ricciardo of old is back and with a spring in his step, Red Bull team boss Christian Horner said on Friday amid talk of the Australian making a Formula One return with sister team AlphaTauri.
Friendly with Portugal chance for Wiegman to firm up starting XI
England manager Sarina Wiegman would have preferred more friendlies in the final run-up to the Women's World Cup, but will use Saturday's send-off match against Portugal to continue firming up her starting XI.
Former Australia captain Border reveals he has Parkinson's disease
Former Australia captain Allan Border has revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and said it would be a 'miracle' if he lives to be 80.
Five things to know before the 2023 Tour de France
The Tour will kick off outside France for the 25th time. It will the second start from the Spanish Basque Country after San Sebastian in 1992. After two stages entirely in Spain, the peloton heads for Bayonne in France. In 2022, the Grande Boucle started in Copenhagen and in 2024 it gets underway in Florence, Italy. Cities pay dearly for the right to host the Grand Depart, which race organisers ASO insist expands the international influence of one of the biggest sporting events in the world.