Author: Sports News UK
The Hundred men’s competition: Final, Lord’sTrent Rockets 158-8 (100 balls): Donald 38 (19); Noor 3-33Manchester Super Giants 162-5 (98 balls): Seifert 72 (38); Amir 3-29Manchester Super Giants won by five wicketsScorecardManchester Super Giants survived a late wobble with the bat to beat Trent Rockets by five wickets and win the franchise’s first Hundred title at Lord’s.Super Giants needed a straightforward three off the last nine balls in pursuit of 159, before Mohammad Amir dismissed Heinrich Klaasen and Michael Bracewell and Ben Sanderson bowled two dot balls to bring the equation down to three off three. But Liam Dawson held his…
Novak Djokovic walked from the stadium court in Cincinnati to the corridor reserved for post-match press interviews practically without breaking stride. The 39-year-old had been cruising up a set and well on his way to a seemingly comfortable victory when he began to feel the full force of the elements. Djokovic would devote much of his time during the final two sets to crouching on all fours between points, vomiting into towels and desperately struggling to perform.Such was his disappointment with his ageing body failing him once again that Djokovic, who is usually one of the most loquacious on the…
Chad Gable had no idea putting on a mask would eventually lead to someone else stealing his identity and an El Grande Americano civil war. Turns out, the entire thing started because Gable himself wanted to make one WWE storyline more interesting. While speaking to WittyWhittier, Gable revealed that the original El Grande Americano character was actually his idea, rather than something WWE creative handed him. At the time, Gable was already working a program involving luchadors and felt there was another level they could take it to. “The El Grande Americano thing, you know, started just as me wanting…
Rui Oliveira won the final stage of the Volta a Portugal in his home city of Porto before dedicating the win to Finlay Tarling’s family.British rider Tarling, 19, died after an accident during stage eight of the race on Friday.The final two stages went ahead with the family’s blessing, although Tarling’s team NSN Development withdrew from the race.Race leader Alexis Guerin was not challenged on the final day so the French rider secured the overall win while Oliveira prevailed in a sprint finish to claim the stage win. “First I want to give my condolences to Fin’s family, friends, team…
Cristiano Ronaldo says this season is likely to be his last as a player after a glittering career.The 41-year-old married his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, on Tuesday and is contemplating a future orientated around his family.A five-time Ballon d’Or and five-time Champions League winner, Ronaldo has won league titles in England, Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia and is the all-time top goalscorer in men’s international football.The Portugal captain has spent almost four years at Saudi Pro League champions Al-Nassr, where he has one year remaining on his contract.”This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a…
“It means everything to do this here in Birmingham,” said Donnelly, formerly a cross country runner. “I’ve never done a home champs before so to have the crowd shout ‘Abbie Donnelly’ was an incredible experience.”With Vainio striking out alone early in the race, team-mates Donnelly and Wilson had each other for company in the chasing pack for much of the race, which the bronze medallist said was a “massive” help.It was Vindics-Toth who made the decisive break, though, before Donnelly followed, holding on through an uphill climb to the finish line and crossing 12 seconds after the Hungarian. “I can’t…
Talisman: Ismaila Sarr (£6.5m, midfielder)Heisenberg: Sarr was a hugely important part of Palace’s attacking game last season and he ranked highly for shots and big chances. He also has some penalty potential when Jean-Philippe Mateta is off the pitch.At £6.5m, Sarr is potentially slightly underpriced and, if he continues to receive a large share of Palace’s shots and attacking transitions, he has the potential to be one of the standout mid-priced midfielders in FPL.Differential: Daniel Munoz (£5.5m, defender)Heisenberg: Munoz is arguably the most exciting Crystal Palace FPL asset because of the sheer number of routes to points. He can earn…
WWE talent scout Gabe Sapolsky has explained what the company looks for when evaluating potential prospects from the independent wrestling scene. WWE ID recently shared a video featuring Sapolsky, who discussed the qualities he looks for while scouting talent across North America. Sapolsky has worked in professional wrestling for more than three decades, beginning his career with ECW in 1993. He currently works as a WWE talent scout in the North American region while also contributing to EVOLVE and WWE ID. Sapolsky explained that unique qualities and the “it factor” immediately stand out to him, but strong fundamentals remain equally…
Makhachev was greeted by loud cheers as he made his walkout and made a statement in the first round as he took Machado Garry down at the first attempt.The Irishman defended on the ground admirably, but it was a sign of things to come as Makhachev controlled the rest of the round with the challenger trapped against the side of the cage.Makhachev’s dominance continued into the second round as he knocked Machado Garry down with a head kick, before slamming the dazzled Irishman to the canvas.Again Machado Garry survived until the end of the round and although he found some…
WWE Chelsea Green has had quite the career even before capturing the interim WWE Women’s Championship during a five-woman ladder match at SummerSlam. The star has worked for many promotions under many different names since her debut in 2014, including Impact Wrestling as the chaotic Laurel Van Ness. She won the TNA Knockouts title in 2017, and throughout her time in the promotion, feuded with Allie. On “Complex Graps,” Green said that her favorite match of her career was against Allie, when she dropped the Knockouts title before departing for…