On this day in 2012: Stuart Lancaster appointed England head coach
Stuart Lancaster permanently succeeded Martin Johnson as England head coach on this day a decade ago.
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Collingwood 'amazed' by questions about Root's captaincy
England's interim head coach Paul Collingwood said he is amazed that questions are being asked about Joe Root's captaincy of the test side and that the Yorkshireman is "desperate" to get the team back to winning ways.
Miami Open: Naomi Osaka In Quarters, Iga Swiatek Cruises
Naomi Osaka will face American Danielle Collins for a place in the semi-finals of the Miami Open after the Japanese star beat Alison Riske 6-3, 6,4 on Monday. Osaka has responded strongly in Florida, advancing to the quarter-finals after leaving Indian Wells in tears earlier this month after being heckled by a fan. The four-time Grand Slam champion, who received a walkover in the previous round, is yet to drop a set and remains one of the favorites to land the title. "I am definitely happy," Osaka said afterwards during a courtside interview.
Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev reaches last 16, Naomi Osaka into quarters
Daniil Medvedev moved a step closer to reclaiming the world number one ranking as he beat Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-3 6-4 on Monday to reach the last 16 at the Miami Open while Naomi Osaka cruised into the quarter-finals of the women's draw. Medvedev, who can replace Novak Djokovic on top of the world rankings if he reaches the Miami semi-finals, fired down 14 aces, won 79% of his first-serve points and broke Martinez three times to secure victory in 84 minutes.
Stefanos Tsitsipas to face US Open foe Carlos Alcaraz in Miami fourth round
Stefanos Tsitsipas will be hoping to improve on his shock loss to Carlos Alcaraz at the last US Open when he faces the Spanish teenager in the fourth round of the Miami Open.
Gold for para table tennis star Ross Wilson in the Costa Brava Spanish Para Open and at the England Senior National Championships
Ross Wilson followed up a gold medal win in Spain by retaining his National table tennis title at the England Senior National Championships on Sunday.
Cricket-Perry ruled out of Australia's World Cup semi-final
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All-rounder Ellyse Perry has been ruled out of Australia's Women's World Cup semi-final against the West Indies on Wednesday with a back issue, captain Meg Lanning said on Tuesday.
Gorry in Matildas squad for first time since becoming a mother
SYDNEY : Experienced Australia midfielder Katrina Gorry was recalled to the Matildas squad for next month's two friendlies against New Zealand on Tuesday as she continues her comeback after having a daughter.