Rainford-Brent welcomes ‘significant moment’ as ECB helps ACE programme expand
The England and Wales Cricket Board will expand its investment in the African-Caribbean Engagement programme to four new locations.
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Dr. Diandra: For some drivers, Richmond is unique among short tracks
The NextGen racecar undertakes its first true short track points race today at Richmond Raceway. By ‘true’ short track, I mean oval tracks under 1 mile: Bristol, Martinsville and Richmond. Although these three tracks have different degrees of banking and slightly different lengths, they share an important characteristic: speed.
ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds
ECB) on Friday issued an update to its action plan to tackle racism and discrimination, focused on plans to aid the progress of players from diverse or underprivileged backgrounds into professional cricket. The plan was unveiled in November after a number of players, including former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq, alleged they were victims of institutional racism at their clubs. The ECB provided a first update to that plan in January. The ECB's latest update outlines plans to expand the African-Caribbean Engagement (ACE) programme, an independent charity looking to provide opportunities to cricketers from Black communities.
ECB releases action plan to tackle racism | Invests in ACE programme
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is offering financial support to the ACE programme with the goal of providing more opportunities for young cricketers from Black communities across the country.
Nigel Pearson rules Bristol City trio out of Bournemouth clash
Bristol City forward Antoine Semenyo will not feature for the Robins this weekend away at AFC Bournemouth.
Luus, Lee to play 100th ODI in World Cup semi-final: 'It's an honour'
Proteas skipper Sune Luus and opening batter Lizelle Lee will earn their 100th One-Day International (ODI) cap when South Africa takes on England in Thursday's Women's Cricket World Cup semi-final.
Proteas not looking at 2017 semi-final heartache: 'It's a whole new World Cup'
Proteas skipper Sune Luus insists that her side has grown since the last Women's World Cup and that South Africa are a better team than before.
NASCAR viewer’s guide: Richmond Raceway
After the twists and turns of COTA, NASCAR heads to Richmond Raceway for its first points race at a short track this season.