Newcastle United find Carabao Cup heroes in win over Man City
NEWCASTLE: With one 40-yard sprint, Anthony Gordon epitomised everything it means to represent Newcastle United — and inspired his side, with the help of others, to cup glory.
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How cricket, football learned to co-exist in harmony
Autumn is fast approaching in the Western world, a season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, according to the English poet John Keats. It also marks the end of the cricket season in England and Wales, as the final first-class matches ended on Sept. 29.
Australia batsmen, rain put Broad's dream farewell on hold
LONDON : When England fast bowler Stuart Broad announced on Saturday that he was retiring from cricket after the Ashes series, he probably had visions of bowling his team to victory on the fourth day of the final test against Australia.
Australia Made 'Mistake' In 4th Ashes Test Selection, Legend Explains Why
Former Australia captain Steve Waugh slammed the management for dropping off-spinner Todd Murphy from the playing eleven for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in Manchester. Murphy, who replaced the injured Nathan Lyon for the third Test in Leeds, struggled to take wickets as England reduced the deficit to 1-2 in the ongoing five-match series. With England eyeing a series-levelling win in Manchester, Australia went into the game with an all-out pace attack. However, Waugh feels Australia have made a mistake by not picking Murphy.
Broad reaches milestone as England make promising start at Old Trafford
Stuart Broad joined Test cricket's exclusive 600 club as he and Chris Woakes kept England's hopes of a rousing Ashes comeback alive on day one at Emirates Old Trafford. Three years after taking his 500th wicket at the same ground, Broad completed another century of scalps to join a hall of fame that includes only four other names: Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne, team-mate James Anderson and Anil Kumble.
Stuart Broad takes 600th Test wicket as England edge thrilling first day at Old Trafford
Stuart Broad joined Test cricket’s exclusive 600 club as he and Chris Woakes kept England’s hopes of a rousing Ashes comeback alive on day one of the fourth Test at Old Trafford.
England win toss and bowl first in must-win fourth Ashes test
MANCHESTER, England : For the fourth successive test in this Ashes series, England won toss and have elected to bowl first as the must-win clash with Australia gets up and running under grey skies in Manchester on Wednesday.
Spiritual 'home of cricket': Historic Lord's provides 'special' stage for second Ashes Test
Lord's will provide a fitting backdrop to this week's Ashes drama as the spiritual 'Home of Cricket' hosts the second Test between England and Australia.