On this day in 2018: Sam Warburton retires from professional rugby
Former Wales captain and two-time British and Irish Lions skipper Sam Warburton has retired from professional rugby at the age of 29.
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'Something wrong': All Blacks greats question coach Foster's future
Former All Blacks great Wayne "Buck" Shelford on Monday increased the pressure on beleaguered coach Ian Foster saying it was clear there was "something wrong" after back-to-back Ireland defeats.
The 11-year-old Cheshire golfer beating thousands of adults
A young Cheshire golfer is already making a name for himself, having competed against adults in a prestigious competition at the world-renowned St Andrews golf course in Scotland. Kaiden Marsh, 11, was the only child to have qualified for the Nine Hole Challenge at the home of golf, with only two other juniors also competing in the prestigious event.
Australia's Pat Cummins rested for Zimbabwe, New Zealand ODI series
Zimbabwe and New Zealand in August and September, Cricket Australia said on Monday. Fast bowler Cummins will be "managed through a period of rehabilitation and physical preparation for the upcoming summer" and miss the six matches in North Queensland, CA said in a statement. Batsman Travis Head will also skip the series as his partner is expecting their first child, but spinner Adam Zampa, all-rounder Ashton Agar and paceman Sean Abbott all return to the squad.
All Blacks confidence crisis as South Africa trip looms
WELLINGTON : As the conquering Irish headed for home after their stunning series triumph, the All Blacks were left pondering a crisis of confidence with two tests against the world champion Springboks less than a month away.
Pat Cummins Rested For Zimbabwe And New Zealand ODIs
Test captain Pat Cummins will miss Australia's upcoming one-day series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand, team bosses announced Monday as they named a strong squad led by Aaron Finch. The pace spearhead has been rested for all six games in August-September at Townsville and Cairns, while batsman Travis Head will be absent for birth of his first child.
Australia's Cummins skips Zimbabwe, NZ one-day series
SYDNEY : Test skipper Pat Cummins has been rested for Australia's one-day series against Zimbabwe and New Zealand in August and September, Cricket Australia said on Monday.
Morgan has assumed a more vocal role for U.S. women
MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — As the U.S. national team has focused on developing young talent in anticipation of next summer's World Cup, veteran forward Alex Morgan has assumed a more vocal role.