Kent Spitfires (150-8) beaten by Essex Eagles (155-6) for fifth sucessive defeat in T20 Blast
Kent’s losing streak in the T20 Blast continued on Wednesday with a four-wicket loss to Essex Eagles at Canterbury.
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Kent Spitfires skipper Sam Billings explains the absence of white-ball specialist Alex Blake at the start of their T20 Blast campaign; Essex Eagles next up
Skipper Sam Billings has explained why Alex Blake has been sat on the sidelines for the first five matches of Kent Spitfires’ T20 Blast campaign.
County cricket: Somerset lead the way with only 100% record in T20 Blast
Somerset hold the only 100% record in the Blast (played six, won six) and their two matches last week might illustrate why.
SA spinner Harmer captures sensational hat-trick for Essex: 'Never believed it would happen'
In a remarkable spell, Harmer, who has played 10 Tests for the Proteas, rocked the Sussex top-order at the Hove.
Stephen Hendry hails Ronnie O'Sullivan for 'incredible longevity' in snooker – 'The greatest player to pick up a cue'
Stephen Hendry has described Ronnie O'Sullivan as the greatest snooker player of all time as he backed his old rival to win a record eighth World Championship in Sheffield. O'Sullivan equalled Hendry's 1990s record haul of seven world titles last year with an 18-13 final win over Judd Trump, but the Scotsman feels he has time on his side to become the most prolific Crucible winner in history. Ad Speaking on his YouTube channel Stephen Hendry's Cue Tips during a friendly few frames between arguably the two finest players in history on O'Sullivan's new practice table in Essex, Hendry was full of praise for the world No.
Stirling finds his form with century against Essex
Paul Stirling warmed up in style for Ireland's Test showdown with England as he helped himself to a century in their three-day clash with Essex at Chelmsford.
Arsenal didn’t win the title for you Dad, but watching them try helped me
“C ome to see the Arsenal … you’ve only come to see the Arsenal …” The refrain continues, as it always will, repeated in the treasured memories of watching Arsène Wenger’s fabulous team with my father, Ray, in their glory years. But we’re not singing along. Ray is most likely succeeding in not showing his delight after another goal is rattled in, while sharing a knowing look with my brother, Adam, and I. Meanwhile our poker faces will have undoubtedly left a little to be desired. How we basked in the choir’s production, almost silent partners muddled in with hapless home supporters safe and smug in the simple truth that we had, indeed, only come to see the Arsenal.
Woman, 22, with 34H breasts 'denied NHS reduction surgery over BMI'
A 22-year-old woman with 34H breasts says she's been denied reduction surgery on the NHS because her body mass index is too high.