Manchester Evening News campaign could lead to change, minister says
A Manchester Evening News campaign following a tragic murder in Wigan could lead to change, a minister has said.
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Sri Lanka opt to bowl v South Africa in first test
DURBAN : Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl in the first test against South Africa in blustery, overcast conditions in Durban on Wednesday, a vital match for both sides in the race for a place in the World Test Championship final.
Australia remembers cricketer Phillip Hughes 10 years after death
Family and team-mates paid tribute to "infectious" Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes on Wednesday, 10 years since he died after being struck on the neck while batting.
New Zealand beat 'proud' Italy in Cane's Test farewell
New Zealand saw off a battling Italy 29-11 on Saturday in their final match of the year as Sam Cane was given a winning farewell to international rugby in Turin.
England know what they're doing with Bethell selection, says captain Stokes
Ben Stokes said he can understand why some people may have concerns about handing Jacob Bethell his test debut at number three against New Zealand but the England captain has no doubts the 21-year-old can have a positive impact on the side.
Ireland hit by injuries ahead of Australia test
DUBLIN : Ireland have lost Jamie Osborne and Jacob Stockdale to injury for Saturday’s test against Australia while Tadhg Furlong and Ryan Baird have yet to recover for the clash in Dublin, officials said on Tuesday.
Giants' Daboll says sore Tommy DeVito not 100% to play Thursday - ESPN
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is «not 100%» to play on Thanksgiving against the Dallas Cowboys because of a forearm injury, according to coach Brian Daboll.
Bajrang Punia Suspended For Four Years By National Anti-Doping Body Due To Violation Of Code
The National Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday suspended Bajrang Punia for four years for his refusal to provide his sample for dope test on March 10 during selection trials for the national team. NADA had first suspended the Tokyo Games bronze medallist wrestler on April 23 for the offence following which, the World Governing body UWW had also suspended him. Bajrang had appealed against the provisional suspension and NADA's Anti-Disciplinary Doping panel (ADDP) had revoked it on May 31 till NADA issues the notice of charge.