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Ben Stokes returns for Durham, Alastair Cook hits 71st first-class century

England's new Test skipper Ben Stokes featured for Durham at Worcestershire, while former skipper Alastair Cook made his 71st first-class century as Essex made a solid start against Yorkshire on Thursday. Cook compiled his runs against a Yorkshire attack featuring the occasional off-spin of Joe Root, who recently stood down as England captain after succeeding the left-handed opener. The 37-year-old Cook, who played the last of his 161 Tests in 2018 before retiring from international duty, made 107 from 268 balls.

English cricket team Essex fined for racism by official

LONDON: English county cricket club Essex have been fined £50,000 ($61,500) and reprimanded following a racist remark made by their former chairman, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday. The county admitted John Faragher used the highly offensive term during a board meeting in 2017 and accepted they had failed to hold a timely investigation into the matter.

Essex Cricket Club Fined $61,500 After Racist Remark

English county cricket club Essex have been fined $61,500 and reprimanded following a racist remark made by their former chairman, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced Thursday. The county admitted John Faragher used the highly offensive term during a board meeting in 2017 and accepted they had failed to hold a timely investigation into the matter. Faragher, who resigned last November, has denied using the phrase. An independent cricket discipline panel concluded that a points deduction would be inappropriate and instead settled on a financial penalty.

Horse racing tips plus best bets for Chester, Worcester, Huntingdon and Chelmsford

Our man Garry Owen has picked out his tips on a busy day of racing action.

Newsboy's ITV4 tips from Chester and Worcester plus picks from Huntingdon and Chelmsford

ALBAFLORA should make the most of a drop in grade to lift the Group 3 Ormonde Stakes (3.10) at Chester today. Since landing Ascot’s Listed Buckhounds Stakes last may, the Ralph Beckett-trained daughter of Muraarar is without a win in five visits to the racecourse. But each of those reverses came in Group 1 or Group 2 company - Rossa Ryan’s mount went under by a nose to Eshaada in the British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes at Ascot last October - and this test should prove less onerous. He pulled too hard to do himself justice when fifth of six in the Feilden Stakes at Newmarket last month, so CRESTA remains capable of a good run in the Listed Dee Stakes (2.40). A second to Light Infantry in the Group 3 Horris Hill Stakes at Newbury last October shows Martyn Meade’s son of New Bay is up to this level, and he should prove more settled with his comeback under his belt.

Live updates from Gillingham v Rotherham United, Maidstone United v Chelmsford City, Ebbsfleet United v Chippenham Town and Ashford United v Herne Bay

It's all or nothing for Gillingham as they host Rotherham on the final day of the season in League 1 at lunchtime - knowing a positive result could see them stay up, depending on results elsewhere.

1,000 Guineas tips: Runner guide, odds and racecard for Sunday's big race at Newmarket

Aidan O'Brien has two leading contenders as he goes in pursuit of yet another Qipco 1,000 Guineas triumph.

Tonbridge Angels assistant manager Barry Moore aiming to finish outside bottom four

Tonbridge are effectively safe in National League South but there’s still something to play for.

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Ben Stokes returns for Durham, Alastair Cook hits 71st first-class century

English cricket team Essex fined for racism by official

Essex Cricket Club Fined $61,500 After Racist Remark

Horse racing tips plus best bets for Chester, Worcester, Huntingdon and Chelmsford

Newsboy's ITV4 tips from Chester and Worcester plus picks from Huntingdon and Chelmsford

Live updates from Gillingham v Rotherham United, Maidstone United v Chelmsford City, Ebbsfleet United v Chippenham Town and Ashford United v Herne Bay

1,000 Guineas tips: Runner guide, odds and racecard for Sunday's big race at Newmarket

Tonbridge Angels assistant manager Barry Moore aiming to finish outside bottom four