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Surrey duo Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence have been recalled to the England squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan.The pair have been named in a 16-man squad before the series opener at Headingley on Wednesday 19 August but Jacob Bethell will miss the entire series through injury, with Jordan Cox to be promoted to number three.The three-match series marks England’s first Test outing since the retirement of captain Ben Stokes and sacking of head coach Brendon McCullum.Joe Root will captain the side for the first time since being reappointed to the role in July, with Marcus Trescothick serving…
It is clear from the first answer of a fascinating 45-minute chat that Chris Smalling is no ordinary footballer.A career that took the 36-year-old from non-league Maidstone to a Champions League final in the space of three years, has, so far, led to 580 club appearances in three countries, playing the majority for Sir Alex Ferguson or Jose Mourinho, plus 31 England caps and trophies with Manchester United and Roma.It has now brought Smalling and his family back to the north west of England to figure out his next steps.Smalling has plans for his career after playing but presently, he…
Jemima Lines has hailed a “pivotal moment” in her sport after she became the first British woman to be selected for an America’s Cup team in 90 years. The 29-year-old has been named in the GB1 team for next year’s event, which will be the first edition in its 175-year history to require at least one woman in each five-person crew.Phyllis Sopwith was the last British woman to race aboard a British America’s Cup challenger, making appearances in 1934 and 1937. “It has been a long time coming,” Lines told BBC Sport.”It is incredible, what a moment in history and…
AEW has new World Trios Champions after “Hangman” Adam Page, Brody King and Bandido defeated The Demand at Grand Slam Mexico on the August 5 episode of AEW Dynamite. “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” beat Ricochet, Toa Liona and Bishop Kaun to win the championship. The win ended The Demand’s title reign after just one week. It was also a special moment for all three new champions. Bandido won the AEW World Trios Championship for the first time in his career, while Page and King became two-time Trios Champions. ‘The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly’ win the…
Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors are set to meet in Dublin in 2027 in the first Super League fixture to be played in Ireland.The two teams will face each other at the newly refurbished Laya Arena, home of rugby union side Leinster, on Saturday, 24 April 2027.”This is another landmark moment for our club, for Super League and for the sport of rugby league,” Warrington chief executive Karl Fitzpatrick said.”Following the success of the Las Vegas and Paris projects, and the appetite shown for taking our game to new audiences, Dublin is the perfect next destination.”It is a world-class sporting…
AEW Andrade defeated Tommaso Ciampa and Komander in a three-way during “AEW Grand Slam Mexico” before being blindsided by a returning MJF. The National Champion, Ciampa, and Komander were each battling for the number one spot in the Casino Gauntlet match at All In, the winner of which will receive a shot at the AEW World Champion. At one stage in the bout, Andrade went ringside to pose for a ringside selfie, as he become a signature of his recently. Ciampa took him out and stole the phone, apparently taking…
Real Madrid have made Vinicius Jr an improved contract offer as they look to keep the Brazil winger at the Bernabeu.The 26-year-old has entered the final 12 months of his contract and has attracted interested from Arsenal in recent weeks.Talks over a new deal at Real were at an impasse but the Spanish side have now made a new offer to Vinicius, who is understood to be appreciative of the fresh terms.Real now await Vinicius’ decision, but senior managers – including returning head coach Jose Mourinho – are now hopeful he will renew.It is understood Real are expecting a response…
Everton have signed midfielder Christian Norgaard from Arsenal on a two-year contract for an undisclosed fee. The 32-year-old Denmark international has reportedly joined the Toffees for £7m., external Norgaard, who signed for Arsenal last year in a £15m deal from Brentford, was left out of the Gunners squad for a friendly against Real Betis on Wednesday. He made 20 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions last season but just seven of those were in the Premier League, as the north London club won their first title in 22 years.Everton have also signed central midfielder Hayden Hackney from Middlesbrough for £16.5m…
Brie Bella’s SummerSlam injury may have changed more than just her own WWE plans. It sounds like Nikki Bella is now reconsidering hers too. While fans have been wondering what’s next after Brie suffered a broken shoulder at SummerSlam, Nikki admitted she’s not interested in continuing this comeback if it means doing it without her sister. The emotional moment came during Brie Bella’s latest vlog as Brie talked about beginning her recovery and waiting to find out whether she’ll need surgery. “But I guess, like you, Nikki, the recovery starts today. The doctors are waiting. We don’t know if I’m…
Cameron Norrie progressed to the Canadian Open last 32 with a straight-set win over Ignacio Buse.Ranked four places below the Peruvian number 33, Norrie beat Buse 6-3 6-3 in a match which lasted one hour and 29 minutes.The British number two ended a six-match losing streak with a run to the Los Cabos Open semi-finals last week and beat Camilo Ugo Carabelli in his opening match in Montreal.In the last 32 he will face Australian world number seven Alex de Minaur, who married British number two Katie Boulter in July and is preparing to play doubles with her at the…