Canes edge out Highlanders for Super win
The Hurricanes have scrapped hard in a 21-14 defeat of the Highlanders, overcoming a late scare for a second-straight Super Rugby Pacific victory.
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"For his sake" - Journalist drops interesting claim on big-money Newcastle ace ahead of Brighton
Newcastle United striker Chris Wood needs to score soon and prove he has a place in Eddie Howe’s team, says journalist Dean Jones.
Women's World Cup: India Women Begin Elusive Trophy Search With World Cup Opener Against Pakistan
The Indian women's cricket would hope that its bowlers find top form to complement a solid batting unit's efforts when it begins its quest for an elusive ICC World Cup trophy with the opening match against arch-rivals Pakistan here on Sunday. Runners up in the 2017 and 2005 editions, India are eager to go one step ahead and claim the title that has eluded them, especially skipper Mithali Raj and veteran pacer Jhulan Goswami, who will be playing their last World Cup.
Hurricanes see off Highlanders in drab Wellington affair
The Hurricanes did just about enough to hold off the Highlanders 21-14 in a surprisingly low-quality Super Rugby Pacific affair in Wellington on Saturday.
Newcastle: Big-money signing accused of 'not fitting into Howe's XI'
Newcastle United striker Chris Wood needs to score soon and prove he has a place in Eddie Howe’s team, says journalist Dean Jones.
Nat Sciver century in vain as England fall short in World Cup opener
Nat Sciver’s stunning century proved to be in vain as England opened their Women’s World Cup defence with a 12-run defeat to Australia.
Shane Warne: The great who revived a fading art and inspired future leg spinners
Richie Benaud, who passed away in 2015, credited Shane Warne with reviving the art of spin bowling, particularly leg spin, after an era dominated by fast bowlers. During the 1970s and '80s, Australia had Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson; England possessed Ian Botham and Bob Willis; India had Kapil Dev; Pakistan saw the rise of Imran Khan; New Zealand had Richard Hadlee; and West Indies boasted Michael Holding, Andy Roberts, Joel Garner, Colin Croft and Malcolm Marshall.
Shane Warne fondly remembered by Australian cricket greats following his death aged 52
Australian cricket greats and former teammates have paid tribute to Shane Warne, following his sudden death in Thailand.