Rugby League World Cup delivers £25m of 'positive change' before a ball is kicked
A ball has still yet to be kicked but the Rugby League World Cup 2021 has already delivered more than £25m worth of “positive change” in communities across England.
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‘What a lousy way to end it’ – Alejandro Davidovich Fokina crashes out of Wimbledon after smashing ball out of stadium
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina made a shocking exit from Wimbledon on Wednesday night after he copped a point penalty at a crucial moment during his match against Jiri Vesely. The surprising incident took place during the fifth-set match tie-break between the pair on Court 17. Ad/> Davidovich Fokina had hit a forehand into the net, which gave his opponent a 9-7 lead in the first-to-10 tie-breaker.
Watch: The ball boy who should have cost Andy Murray set point
Andy Murray may have been wrongly awarded the winning point in his third set tie-break after John Isner's mishit backhand was ruled out despite a ballboy catching it before it had bounced.
West Indies Announce Squad For White-Ball Series Against Bangladesh
Cricket West Indies' (CWI) selection panel on Tuesday announced the West Indies men's squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series and the three-match One-Day International series against Bangladesh. Rovman Powell has been announced as the new vice-captain for the T20Is while left-arm fast bowler Obed McCoy returns after recovering from injuries. There are also recalls for experienced wicket-keeper batter Devon Thomas and allrounders Keemo Paul. In the ODI series squad, there is a call up for left-arm spinner Gudakesh Motie.
In the shadow of the wrecking ball... a beautiful church, school and historic mill which survived "an earthquake"
A Victorian spinning mill once used to hold prisoners of war and a church designed by the same architect who created Manchester's Whitworth Art Gallery are in danger of demolition. The buildings have been added to an at risk register created by SAVE Britain's Heritage group.
Watch: Umran Malik Holds His Nerve To Defend 8 Off 3 In Last-Ball Thriller vs Ireland
Ireland gave India a run for their money despite the visitors posting a daunting total of 225/7 in the second T20I at the Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin. Displaying bravery in their batting, the Andy Balbirnie-led side pushed the match to the final delivery, but ended up four runs short. With George Dockrell and Mark Adair both in an explosive mood, India captain Hardik Pandya turned to young pacer Umran Malik, playing just his second game for the country, for the final over, with Ireland needing 17 off it.
Deepak Hooda Slams 55-ball Century Against Ireland In 2nd T20I
Deepak Hooda continued his great form with the bat as he slammed a strokeful century in the 2nd T20I against Ireland at Malahide in Dublin. Hooda, whose unbeaten knock of 47, has helped India win the first match of the series, looked in great touch as he took the inexperienced Irish bowling attack apart. Hooda came out to bat at the fall of Ishan Kishan's wicket in the third over and never looked back as he and Sanju Samson punished the Irish bowlers.
Eoin Morgan leaves lasting legacy after transforming England’s white-ball sides
England’s white-ball transformation under Eoin Morgan was likened to Frankenstein’s monster so it is apt that the architect has arguably been finished off by his own creation.