England v Australia first Ashes Test at Edgbaston: Kent opener Zak Crawley retains place
Zak Crawley has been named in England’s side for the first Test of this summer’s Ashes.
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Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 75 Sullivan Absher, incoming freshman offensive lineman
Listed measurements: 6-foot-7, 305 pounds 2023-24 year, eligibility: An incoming freshman, Absher has all four seasons of eligibility remaining. Depth Chart: Despite his frame suggesting a future at tackle, the Notre Dame coaching staff will need some time watching Absher on the practice field to figure out where to pencil him onto the depth chart. Recruiting: Absher committed to the Irish in May of 2022, seven months before the consensus four-star prospect could sign his National Letter of Intent. The No. 29 tackle in the class, per rivals.com, he spurned Clemson and North Carolina State as his finalists , notable for a North Carolina native.
Enda McGinley backs Tyrone to be dark horses for Sam Maguire
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England go for experience in Ashes opener against Test champions Australia
England have insisted they will be continuing with their aggressive brand of cricket in the Ashes series that starts in Edgbaston on Friday, but paucity of resources forced them to make a safe selection choice.
Ireland v Greece: Time, channel, team news
The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualification campaign continues on Friday with an away clash against Greece.
Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 68 Michael Carmody, senior offensive lineman
Listed measurements: 6-foot-5 ½, 280 pounds. 2023-24 year, eligibility: A senior, Carmody has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Depth Chart: Carmody may show up at any position along the offensive line on a public two-deep. He has started at tackle, spent much of the last 18 months working at guard and occasionally practiced at center to provide some depth behind fifth-year Zeke Correll. In those respects, Carmody is the equivalent of an offensive line utility knife, capable of helping at any position. Recruiting: An All-American and consensus four-star prospect, Carmody chose Notre Dame instead of Auburn, Ohio State and Michigan, among many others. A Pennslyvania native, he spent plenty of time considering Penn State, but the Irish always had a headstart, thanks to Carmody’s older brother, Robby, playing on the men’s basketball team since 2018, right about when the football Carmody’s recruiting began in earnest.
Ciaran Clark in hunt for new club after Newcastle exit
Republic of Ireland international Ciaran Clark is leaving Newcastle this month, the club have confirmed.
Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 70 Ashton Craig, sophomore interior offensive lineman
Listed measurements: 6-foot-4 ¼, 296 pounds. 2023-24 year, eligibility: A sophomore, Craig has all four seasons of eligibility remaining. Depth Chart: Craig spent the spring working at center, though he is unlikely to crack either the theoretical two-deep — behind fifth-year Zeke Correll and junior Pat Coogan — or the practical two-deep — in which senior Michael Carmody may insert himself. Recruiting: After a 15-month dead period indued by the pandemic, one of the first recruiting moments Notre Dame could lean into was an on-campus camp, and Craig took that chance to impress. The Irish subsequently offered the consensus three-star a scholarship. Less than two weeks later, he committed to Notre Dame rather than head to Nebraska, Michigan, Vanderbilt or Cincinnati.