Connor McDavid is having the season of the century
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Kane Williamson Century Sees New Zealand Set England 258 To Win 2nd Test
Record-breaker Kane Williamson stroked a superb century Monday to steer New Zealand to 483 all out in their second innings and set England a target of 258 runs to win the second Test in Wellington. Former captain Williamson hit 132 and Tom Blundell was last man out for 90 as the hosts fought back after being asked to follow on. England were 48-1 in their second innings at stumps after opener Zak Crawley, on 24, was bowled by a delivery that nipped back from New Zealand captain Tim Southee.
Rain cancels Cup, Xfinity practice, qualifying at Auto Club Speedway
Persistent rain has forced NASCAR to cancel Saturday practice and qualifying for the scheduled Cup and Xfinity Series races at Auto Club Speedway.
Byrne starts as Ireland make six changes for Italy
Ross Byrne will make his first Guinness Six Nations start as one of six changes to the Ireland team to take on Italy on Saturday.
Celtic ease to 4-1 win over St Johnstone to restore nine-point lead over Rangers
Celtic flexed their muscles at St Johnstone to ensure the weekend ended with their nine-point lead over Rangers at the top of the Scottish Premiership still intact.
Andy Farrell: Joey Carbery given feedback about omission
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Joey Carbery knows what he needs to do to get back into the national squad.
Sexton will be fit for Ireland’s Six Nations opener in Wales
Flyhalf Johnny Sexton will return to training with Ireland this week after recovering from a facial injury, but head coach Andy Farrell is also keen to test his stock in the number 10 jersey during this year’s Six Nations.
Jamie McGrath ready to put injury 'torture' behind him
Republic of Ireland international Jamie McGrath is hoping to end the "torture" of being sidelined as he returns to the Dundee United squad for the trip to Hibernian on Saturday.