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Joe Root Becomes Second English Batter To Cross 11000 Runs In Tests

Former English skipper Joe Root has become the second English batter to cross 11,000 runs in Test format. Root's prowess in Test format was on display against Ireland as he struck 56 (59) and built a strong partnership on Day 2 to take England a step closer towards clinching the victory. The only English batter who has scored more runs than Root is former English skipper Alastair Cook. Cook is often regarded as one of the best batters in Test format. In his career lasting over 12 years, the left-handed batter scored 12,472 runs in 161 matches at an average of 45.35.

Shane Sweetnam takes second place at five-star Canada event

Shane Sweetnam enjoyed a five-star grand prix second place finish on FEI Nations Cup weekend at Langley, Vancouver.

London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill

London Irish’s problems took a turn for the worse on Friday when HM Revenue and Customs filed winding-up petitions over an unpaid tax bill.

Sexton: Ireland must 'learn World Cup lessons'

No team has more material to work with when it comes to figuring out what went wrong in the knockout stages of Rugby World Cups than Ireland.

England vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Ireland Face Uphill Task vs England

ENG vs IRE, One-Off Test, Day 3, Live Updates:England will be beginning the Day 4 of the One-Off Test against Ireland on a dominating note as the visitors are standing at 97/3, trailing by 255 runs at Lord's. Currently, Harry Tector and Lorcan Tucker are standing unbeaten at the crease for Ireland.

Leona Maguire in the hunt in New Jersey as Stephanie Meadow's challenge fades

Leona Maguire is just four shots off the lead following an eventful second round at the inaugural Mizuho Americas Open on Friday in New Jersey.

Don Bradman's 93-year-old Batting Record Broken, England Star Achieves Major Feat

English batter Ben Duckett surpassed Sir Don Bradman's record of scoring the fastest 150 runs at Lords on Friday against Ireland. Even though Duckett (182) fell 18 runs short of scoring a double hundred at the end of the day, still his knock was enough to surpass Bradman's long-standing record. While shattering the 93-year-old record, the left-handed batter also registered another milestone in his name as he became the first batter since 1924 to score 100 runs before lunch in a Lord's Test. Duckett took 150 balls to complete 150 runs, 16 balls less that the legendary Sir Donald Bradman, who took 166 balls to reach the milestone against England in 1930.

Tailteann Cup heavyweights look to lay down marker

The meeting of Meath and Down in the Tailteann Cup is a reminder of how both counties have slipped down the pecking order in recent years, but are among the leading contenders to win the secondary football competition.

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Joe Root Becomes Second English Batter To Cross 11000 Runs In Tests

Shane Sweetnam takes second place at five-star Canada event

London Irish face winding-up petition over unpaid tax bill

Sexton: Ireland must 'learn World Cup lessons'

England vs Ireland, One-Off Test, Day 3 Live Updates: Ireland Face Uphill Task vs England

Leona Maguire in the hunt in New Jersey as Stephanie Meadow's challenge fades

Don Bradman's 93-year-old Batting Record Broken, England Star Achieves Major Feat

Tailteann Cup heavyweights look to lay down marker