Met Office issues update on Hurricane Kirk warning of 'disruptive' wind and rain
The Met Office is continuing to track Hurricane Kirk warning it could lead to 'disruptive' weather in the UK next week.
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South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa Rout West Indies By 10 Wickets
South Africa vs West Indies Highlights, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa proved to be too strong for West Indies as they romped to a 10-wicket win to begin their campaign in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on a rousing note in Dubai on Friday. Asked to bat first, West Indies were restricted to 118 for six but the total would have been far less than that, had it not been for Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 41-ball 44. For South Africa, left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba returned career-best figures of 4/29, while Marizanne Kapp ended with 2/14. In reply, South Africa completed the task with 13 balls to spare. (Scorecard)
Manchester taxpayers WON'T fork out for Oasis' Heaton Park homecoming
Taxpayers will not to foot the bill for Manchester’s hosting of Oasis’ huge Heaton Park hometown shows next year.
Bangladesh 'Emotional' After First Win In 10 Years At Women's T20 World Cup
Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana Joty on Thursday described her team's first victory in a Women's T20 World Cup match for a decade as "very emotional" and suggested it would create "momentum" for the women's game at home. Bangladesh secured a 16-run win over Scotland in their World Cup opener in Sharjah after posting what appeared to be a flimsy 119-7 in their 20 overs. Their bowling attack, however, tied the Scots down and restricted them to 103-7.
Jacobs, Mouat clinch quarterfinal spots at Grand Slam of Curling opener
Brad Jacobs and Bruce Mouat became the first teams to clinch quarterfinal berths at the HearingLife Tour Challenge curling tournament with wins in Thursday's third draw.
Bangladesh, Pakistan win Women's T20 World Cup openers
Bangladesh ended a 10-year wait to win a Women's T20 World Cup match on Thursday as Pakistan warmed up for a mouthwatering clash with India by defeating Asian champions Sri Lanka.
Darren Fichardt leads Alfred Dunhill as Padraig Harrington leads Irish contingent
South Africa's Darren Fichardt threatened to card the second 59 in DP World Tour history before claiming a narrow lead after day one of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, while two-time winner Padraig Harrington heads the Irish challenge in Scotland.
Duncan Ferguson 'working for free' at crisis club Inverness
Duncan Ferguson has revealed he is working for free as Inverness manager to try to help the club through a serious financial crisis.