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"Pat Cummins Told Me Not To Bat, But...": Nathan Lyon On Decision To Play On Day 4 Of Lords Test

Australian cricketer Nathan Lyon was told by his skipper Pat Cummins not to bat with a significant calf strain in the ongoing second Test against England but the veteran spinner ended up doing that to "support" his teammates. Lyon, playing in his 100th consecutive Test, is suspected to have torn his right calf while running to catch a ball on day two of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. But on Saturday, he hobbled onto the batting crease and helped Australia add 15 runs to increase their lead to 370 runs.

India's Yuki Bhambri Bags Maiden ATP Doubles Title In Mallorca

India's Yuki Bhambri bagged his first ATP Tour title after clinching a win in the men's doubles final of Mallorca Championships 2023 in Spain on Saturday. Bhambri and Lloyd Harris continued the perfect start to their partnership by winning the Mallorca Championships doubles title as they defeated the Indian-South African duo Robin Haase and Philipp Oswald 6-3, 6-4 in the ATP 250 final, completing their run without losing a set. The trophy represents both men's first singles and doubles ATP Tour victory. Only Harris had ever advanced to a tour-level final, once in doubles and twice in singles.

Iniesta coy on future plans following Vissel Kobe departure

Former Spain and Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta has given no indication of his next destination after the 2010 World Cup winner made an emotional departure from Japanese club Vissel Kobe on Saturday.

Former Barcelona, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas announces retirement from soccer at 36

LONDON: Former Barcelona and Spain midfielder Cesc Fabregas announced his retirement from soccer on Saturday at the age of 36 — nearly 20 years after making his debut for Arsenal as a 16-year-old.

ATP roundup: Christopher Eubanks wins first title in Mallorca

Christopher Eubanks needed only 63 minutes to capture his first career title with a 6-1, 6-4 victory against fourth-seeded Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on Saturday at the Mallorca Championships in Spain.

Yuki Bhambri Wins Maiden ATP Doubles Title In Spain

Yuki Bhambri clinched his maiden title on the ATP World Tour, winning the the doubles trophy at the Mallorca Championships with South African partner Lloyd Harris, in Mallorca Saturday. The Indo-South African pair defeated the Dutch-Austrian combo of Robine Hasse and Philipp Oswald 6-3 6-4 in the final of the grass court event, the last in the build up to the Wimbledon Championships. The 30-year-old Indian finished the match with a forehand winner between the two opposition players across the court and raised his arms in celebration.

Confident Lloyd Harris flies SA flag high with stunning doubles win in Mallorca

South Africa's Lloyd Harris received an immense confidence boost for Wimbledon after memorably claiming the doubles title at the Mallorca ATP 250 tournament with partner Yuki Bhambri.

Ireland set for new international competition

A new biennial international tournament featuring teams from the Six Nations and the southern hemisphere is set to start in 2026.

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"Pat Cummins Told Me Not To Bat, But...": Nathan Lyon On Decision To Play On Day 4 Of Lords Test

India's Yuki Bhambri Bags Maiden ATP Doubles Title In Mallorca

Iniesta coy on future plans following Vissel Kobe departure

Former Barcelona, Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas announces retirement from soccer at 36

ATP roundup: Christopher Eubanks wins first title in Mallorca

Yuki Bhambri Wins Maiden ATP Doubles Title In Spain

Confident Lloyd Harris flies SA flag high with stunning doubles win in Mallorca

Ireland set for new international competition