Hip issue sidelines Heather Knight for England’s Commonwealth Games opener
England captain Heather Knight has been ruled out of her side’s opener at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday evening because of a lingering hip injury.
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Proteas hero Shamsi quips his teammates didn't speak to him after Bristol battering
Proteas spinner Tabraiz Shamsi credited team management and teammates for not having a word with him after his disappointing showing in the first T20 against England in Bristol on Wednesday.
‘Fricking amazing’: Rugby sevens gold caps Australia’s Commonwealth Games redemption
Bottles were popped on the Gold Coast as Australia’s newest rugby sevens stars tended to unfinished business in the Commonwealth Games on the other side of the world.
South Africa defeat a 'line in the sand', says England coach Mott
England's white-ball coach Matthew Mott said the Twenty20 series defeat by South Africa was a "line in the sand" after they ended the home summer without a limited-overs series win for the first time since 2013.
Swimming Star Chad Le Clos Equals Commonwealth Gmes' Medals Record
South African swimming star Chad le Clos won his 18th Commonwealth Games medal on Sunday to equal the all-time record after taking silver in the men's 200m butterfly. The 30-year-old came to Birmingham with 17 medals across three Games and has now pulled level with shooters Michael Gault and Phil Adams.
Watch: Tristan Stubbs' One-Handed Diving Stunner To Dismiss Moeen Ali In 3rd T20I
Jos Buttler's captaincy reign in white-ball cricket has not gotten off to a good start as England lost the three-match T20I series against South Africa. In the decider, the Three Lions suffered a 90-run loss after failing to chase down 192 runs. However, the game would be remembered for one of the most spectacular catches pulled off by Tristan Stubbs in the 10th over of England's innings.
McKeon and Le Clos make history in Birmingham pool
BIRMINGHAM, England: Swimmer Emma McKeon became the most successful Commonwealth Games athlete of all-time on Sunday (Jul 31), leading an Australian sweep of the women's 50 metre freestyle to claim a record 11th gold medal.
South Africa win men’s rugby sevens Commonwealth gold with victory over Fiji
South Africa stunned Olympic champions Fiji 31-7 to win men’s rugby sevens Commonwealth gold in Coventry.