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Ben Stokes Quits Alcohol, Says "Not Had A Drink Since..."

England's Test captain Ben Stokes has quit drinking alcohol during his ongoing hamstring injury rehabilitation in an effort to be battle-ready for the upcoming Ashes series against traditional rivals Australia. The flamboyant cricketer said he gave up drinking at the start of the year in the hope abstinence would hasten his recovery from the injury. The 33-year-old Stokes had surgery on his left hamstring in December after suffering a tear during the third Test against New Zealand, which ruled him out of action for a prolonged period.

Jamison Gibson-Park admits Leinster’s European exit tempered Lions call-up joy

Jamison Gibson-Park admits the cruel timing of Caelan Doris’ long-term injury combined with Leinster’s shock European exit tempered the joy of his British and Irish Lions call-up.

Kiss to coach invitational team against Lions, Kefu leads Pasifika

SYDNEY :Wallabies coach-elect Les Kiss will coach the AUNZ Invitational XV and Toutai Kefu the First Nations & Pasifika XV against the British & Irish Lions in tour matches in July, Rugby Australia said on Monday.

Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite

ROME: There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner. Carlos Alcaraz defeated the top-ranked Sinner again, 7-6 (5), 6-1, to win his first Italian Open on Sunday and add another big clay-court title to his resume. Since the start of last year, Alcaraz is the only player to beat Sinner more than once and now he’s done it four straight times. “Just proud about myself, the way that I approached the match mentally. Tactically think I did it pretty well from the first to the last point,” Alcaraz said. “I maintained my level during the whole match.”

Jannik Sinner Says Rome Final Loss 'Good Lesson' For French Open

Jannik Sinner said he was pleased with his level despite losing the Italian Open final to Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday in his first tournament since a three-month doping ban. Alcaraz fought off two set points late in the opening set before taking control of the match and clinching his first Rome title with a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 victory. The loss ended Sinner's 26-match winning streak as Alcaraz, who had been the last player to beat the Italian in Beijing last year, made it four wins in a row over the world number one.

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Ben Stokes Quits Alcohol, Says "Not Had A Drink Since..."

Jamison Gibson-Park admits Leinster’s European exit tempered Lions call-up joy

Kiss to coach invitational team against Lions, Kefu leads Pasifika

Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win the Italian Open and solidify his status as French Open favorite

Jannik Sinner Says Rome Final Loss 'Good Lesson' For French Open

Coach thinks world champion Black Ferns will be better for Canada draw

Alcaraz beats Sinner again to win Italian Open, solidifying his status as French Open favourite

No mercy for Sinner as Alcaraz storms to Italian Open title in Rome