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Pink balls will be used to limit play lost to bad light in Test matches in a trial introduced by the International Cricket Council (ICC).The pink ball has been used in day-night Test matches since 2015, but has not before been interchangeable with the traditional red ball.The ICC announced the introduction of the trial on Monday and is understood to be still working through a timeline for its introduction. It is not expected to come in time to be used during the first Test between England and New Zealand at Lord’s, beginning on Thursday.Both teams involved in a Test have…

Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan praised his side’s character and spirit during their narrow 1-24 to 2-20 All-Ireland SFC first-round defeat by Mayo at Clones.Mayo had an 11-point lead at the break after a ruthless display in the first half which included six two-pointers.However, Monaghan fought back after the restart and were able to close the gap to just a point, but couldn’t find the crucial score before the final whistle. “The character and the spirit in those lads, they’re just brilliant” Bannigan said.”It’s remarkable, no matter what’s thrown at them, because we had lost a couple of big men with…

Nigel Wood, chair of the RFL, said that after his 10-year playing career at Cas, Kear had “found his passion for coaching”. “John was also an excellent broadcast summariser with a great turn of phrase and an undiluted love and positivity for the sport,” he said.”On behalf of the whole sport, our thoughts and condolences are with John’s wife Dawn, his family, and with those who played or worked alongside him over the last 50 years.”Commentator Dave Woods, who worked with Kear at the BBC and became a close friend added: “He was a great rugby league man, the most…

Carlo Ancelotti was entering unknown territory.Despite having previously worked with 43 Brazilian players throughout his coaching career, the Italian manager had been in the South American country just once before – back in the early 2000s on a scouting mission as Juventus boss.So when, after much back and forth, he reached an agreement in May 2025 to lead Brazil as their first ever foreign coach at a World Cup, he knew he had to hit the ground running.And so he did.At one of his initial meetings in Rio de Janeiro, Ancelotti noticed plenty of the local staff at the CBF…

Hickman, who was injured in a crash at last year’s Isle of Man TT, said that Harrison was “riding the crest of a wave”.”It’s fantastic to be back on the podium. Well done to Dean, he has done a fantastic job all week,” Hickman said.”I’m just happy to be here. It has been a long way to get here. I’m not quite feeling me yet, but I’m starting to get there.”I’m so thankful to everyone for their support, they have been fantastic.”After he opted to ride his Honda Superbike in a last-minute change after issues with the Ducati he had…

Chelsea are set to sign Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe following her exit from Arsenal.The 30-year-old left Arsenal after her contract expired, having made 305 appearances during an 11-year spell.She was one of the club’s greatest players in the Women’s Super League era and helped them win the title in 2019.The versatile full-back, who can also play as a winger or a centre-back, was absent from Arsenal’s parade on Sunday to celebrate their Champions Cup win in February.Chelsea have had long-term interest in McCabe and held off competition from WSL champions Manchester City to secure her signature. An approach…

Olid had left Hearts hinting that, despite winning the league title for the first time in their history, she was not going to be given the financial backing she wanted next season.There is a sense that the domestic women’s game has lost a bit of the momentum in terms of public excitement and backing from their parent clubs it had when Celtic were first to go full-time professional in 2019 and Rangers, Hibs and Hearts soon followed.However, former Partick Thistle manager Brian Graham suggested: “Over the last five or six years, the standard of the women’s game in Scotland is…

Livingston striker Tete Yengi and former Italy Under-21 winger Cristian Volpato have been named in Australia’s 26-man squad for the World Cup despite the uncapped duo being late additions to Tony Popovic’s pre-tournament training squad.But 41-times capped Hibernian forward Martin Boyle is one of those who misses out.Yengi had been loaned out by Livingston to Japanese club Machida Zelvia in January despite his parent club struggling to avoid relegation from the Scottish Premiership.But the 25-year-old caught Popovic’s eye after scoring six goals in 22 appearances as his new side finished third in Japan’s East Region – and reached the final…

With the stadium awash with Kohli’s iconic number 18 shirts, the former India captain delivered once again on the biggest stage.He may turn 38 later this year but a player famed for his ability to master a chase shows there is plenty left in the tank as he chalked up his fastest IPL half-century.Kohli and fellow opener Venkatesh Iyer, who struck 32 from 16 balls, gave RCB the perfect start with a rapid 62-run opening stand.Mohammed Siraj made the breakthrough by dismissing Iyer, before Kagiso Rabada removed Devdutt Padikkal to give Gujarat with an opening.Rashid Khan then swung momentum further…

Giro d’Italia stage 21 results Jonathan Milan (Ita/Lidl-Trek) 3hrs 5mins 50secsGiovanni Lonardi (Ita/Polti-Visit Malta) same timePaul Penhoet (Fra/Groupama-FDJ United)Dylan Groenewegen (Ned/Unibet Rose Rockets)Madis Mihkels (Est/EF Education-Easy Post)Jensen Plowright (Aus/Alpecin-Premier Tech)Tobias Lund Andresen (Nor-Decathlon-CMA CGM )Corbin Strong (NZ/NSN Cycling)Toon Aerts (Bel/Lotto Intermarche)Luca Mozzato (Ita/Tudor Pro-cycling)Giro d’Italia general classification results after stage 211. Jonas Vingegaard (Den/Team Visma – Lease a Bike) 83hrs 22mins 51secs2. Felix Gall (Aut/Decathlon CMA CGM Team) +5mins 22secs3. Jai Hindley (Aus/Red Bull – BORA) +6mins 25secs4. Thymen Arensman (Ned/Netcompany INEOS) +7mins 02secs5. Derek Gee-West (Can/Lidl – Trek) +7mins 56secs6. Afonso Eulalio (Por/Bahrain Victorious) +9mins 39secs7. Michael Storer (Aus/Tudor…