Widnes Vikings release statement following poor run of results
Widnes Vikings have released a statement following their poor run of form, which included a 74-6 hammering at Featherstone on Sunday.
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IPL 2022, Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings Highlights: Punjab put together perfect game to end Titans' winning run
Shikhar Dhawan struck a fine half-century as error-prone Punjab Kings finally produced a clinical performance to beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets and end the IPL table leaders' five-match winning streak on Tuesday. Pacer Kagiso Rabada snared four wickets as Punjab Kings restricted formidable Gujarat Titans to a below-par 143 for eight after Hardik Pandya opted to bat first. As it happened | Scorecard | Points TablePunjab, who made a mess of what should have been a straightforward chase in their last game, learned from their mistakes to pace the innings much better and overcome the target in 16 overs. Dhawan (62 not out off 53 balls) scored his third half-century of the season and got good support from Sri Lankan Bhanuka Rajapaksa (40 off 28), who entertained with five fours and a six. As one of the senior batters in the team, Dhawan took the responsibility of finishing the game for his team and he did that with elan. Skipper Mayank Agarwal dropped himself down the order to accommodate Jonny Bairstow (1) at the top of the order but the move did not work.
'New Simona Halep' shaping up as surprise French Open contender with Madrid Open run ahead of Ons Jabeur meet
It was around this time last year that Simona Halep said she was “filled with sadness” after having to withdraw from the French Open due to a calf injury. It was a setback that pushed Halep close to retirement – “I thought at 30 I would be done” – and left her doubting that she would rediscover her best form. But 12 months down the line, the mood has shifted significantly; there’s excitement and optimism around Halep rather than sadness.
Everton relegation rivals suffer double injury blow before Premier League run-in
Everton's relegation rivals Leeds United have been dealt a double injury blow at the worst possible time as they continue their fight for Premier League survival.
"Would Be Fuming That...": Kevin Pietersen On Virat Kohli's 58-Run Knock vs Gujarat Titans In IPL 2022
Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli returned to form on Saturday as he scored 58 runs off 53 balls against Gujarat Titans and this helped the side post 170/6 in 20 overs. However, the total did not prove to be enough as Gujarat Titans reached the target with six wickets in hand and three balls to spare. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen said that Kohli would be fuming over the fact that his runs were not enough for RCB.
Soccer-Barcelona beat Mallorca to snap three-match losing run at home
(Reuters) - Barcelona defeated lowly Mallorca 2-1 on Sunday to snap a three-match losing run at Camp Nou in all competitions as they climbed to second in LaLiga behind champions Real Madrid.
Barcelona beat Mallorca to snap three-match losing run at home
Barcelona defeated lowly Mallorca 2-1 on Sunday (May 1) to snap a three-match losing run at Camp Nou in all competitions as they climbed to second in LaLiga behind champions Real Madrid.
Detectives make arrest after boy, 15, knocked off e-scooter and left seriously hurt in suspected 'hit-and-run'
Detectives are investigating after a teenage boy was seriously injured when he was knocked off an e-scooter in a suspected hit-and-run. The boy, 15, is being treated in hospital following the incident in Bury this afternoon.