Ton-up Ben Stokes has a record-breaking blast for Durham
Ben Stokes marked his first innings since being appointed England Test captain with a record-breaking 161 from 88 deliveries for Durham against Worcestershire at New Road.
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EPL talking points: Man City refocus on Premier League title push as Leeds sweat
Manchester City must pick themselves off the floor for the visit of Newcastle in the Premier League after their painful Champions League exit or risk ending the season empty-handed, with Liverpool on the prowl.
England near Test coach appointment with Gary Kirsten favourite for role
England are hoping for a swift conclusion to their hunt for a new Test coach, with South African Gary Kirsten the leading contender as the deadline for applications expires.
Footballer’s wife feared she might be ‘killed or raped’ during raid, court told
The wife of former Premier League midfielder Tom Huddlestone said in a statement read to jurors that she thought masked robbers “might kill me” as they stole thousands of pounds’ worth of jewellery – including an FA Cup runners-up medal.
FA rejects claims it will drop ‘Three Lions’ from England’s matchday set-list
The Football Association has rejected claims that it is set to drop ‘Three Lions’ from its matchday set-list.
Jofra Archer eyeing Sussex return in Blast after injury left him in ‘dark place’
Jofra Archer hopes to make his comeback in Sussex’s opening game in the Vitality Blast this month after admitting his longstanding elbow injury left him in a “dark place” last summer.
On this day in 2011: Sir Alastair Cook named England ODI captain
Sir Alastair Cook was named as England’s new one-day international captain on this day in 2011, with Stuart Broad taking charge of the Twenty20 side.
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt fetches record £7.1 million in auction
The shirt that Argentina great Diego Maradona wore during the 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England has fetched a record £7.1 million in auction, Sotheby's announced on Wednesday.