Brendon McCullum took England job for challenge of improving ‘rock bottom’ team
Brendon McCullum says he accepted the role as the England Test side’s new head coach because of the opportunity to help a team at “rock bottom”.
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Bid incoming: NUFC to launch offer for £37.8m-rated "nightmare", he's better than Wood - opinion
Newcastle United are reportedly set to make an audacious bid to sign Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer as their search for a centre-forward addition hots up.
Suzie Bates Feels Women's IPL Will Help The Game Grow
New Zealand all-rounder Suzie Bates on Saturday said that a potential Women's edition of the Indian Premier League will not only add a lot of depth to the Indian women's cricket environment but also help women's cricket grow as a whole. "Yes, firstly, it will be the most important competition for Indian women's cricket, providing opportunities to the domestic players to play at that level. It is gonna create a lot of depth in the Indian women's cricket environment. Globally, just to have so many eyes on women's cricket by having an IPL, is going to help the game grow," said Bates in an interview with ANI.
Taylor-Brown and Yee grab brilliant World Championship Series wins in Yokohama
Georgia Taylor-Brown admits she battled through the pain barrier to grab a gutsy win and climb to the top of the World Triathlon Championship Series table in Yokohama. The two-time Tokyo 2020 medallist, 28, delivered a searing run to open up a commanding advantage and cross the line ahead of French star Leonie Periault.
Spain and Germany qualify for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India
Spain and Germany have qualified for the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, to be held in India in October, after they reached the final of the UEFA European Championships. Spain and Germany beat France and Netherlands respectively in the semifinals of the European Women's Under-17 Championship held in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On this day in 2005: Martin Johnson stung by Wasps on Leicester farewell
Martin Johnson’s Leicester farewell fell flat on its face on this day in 2005 as a brilliant Wasps performance saw them surge to their third successive Premiership title.
Kohli epic 'around the corner', says Bangalore's Hesson
MUMBAI : Virat Kohli's run drought in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is not due to any technical issue and a big knock is imminent from the star batsman, Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Mike Hesson said.
World Cup organisers using extra time to “leave a mark”
2021 World Cup Chief Executive Jon Dutton believes the extra year has allowed organisers to be able to make a real impact.