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Mental strength key to Italy comeback against France, says Spalletti

Italy could easily have folded when they conceded an early goal away to France in their Nations League game on Friday, but they kept their heads and reacted quickly to earn the 3-1 victory, manager Luciano Spalletti said.

World Black Pudding Throwing Championship Ramsbottom - times, road closures and everything else you need to know

This weekend sees the return of the weird, wacky but fun World Black Pudding Throwing Championships in Bury. An annual event, the competition sees hopefuls flock to Ramsbottom and try their best at hurling black puddings at a pile of Yorkshire puddings to see how many they can knock down.

Ravens' Ronnie Stanley irked by multiple penalties against him - ESPN

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baltimore Ravens left tackle Ronnie Stanley felt he was being singled out by officials during Thursday night's 27-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Fifties From Devdutt Padikkal, Shreyas Iyer Take India D's Lead To 202 Runs vs India C

Fluent fifties from skipper Shreyas Iyer and Devdutt Padikkal saw India D stretch their lead to 202 runs against India C on the second day of their Duleep Trophy match on Friday. Seeking to make an India comeback, Iyer struck 54 off 44 balls and laced his innings with nine fours and a six, while Padikkal compiled a 56-run knock off 70 balls, hitting eight boundaries during his stay in the middle. At stumps, India D were 206/8 in their second innings with Axar Patel (11 off 37 balls) and Harishit Rana at the crease.