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Former New Zealand fast bowler Bob Blair, who played one of the most heroic knocks in Test cricket, has died in England on his 94th birthday, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Wednesday.Blair played 19 tests between 1953 and 1964, often opening the attack, and took 43 wickets at an average of 35.23. He is best remembered, however, for his remarkable knock in a 1953 Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.Playing in the second Test at Ellis Park, the 21-year-old Blair learnt in the early hours of the second morning that his fiancee, Nerissa Love, was one of the 151…
1: Messi opener v AlgeriaAnother list topped by the Argentina maestro. Collecting the ball 30 yards out, Messi advanced to the top of the D before whipping a beautiful left-footed shot into the top corner. 2: Mbappe second v SenegalOne touch to set himself, a quick glance up and then a thumping effort from 30 yards out past Edouard Mendy – some strike.3: Balogun second v ParaguayFolarin Balogun showed pace, power and then composure to take a touch inside the covering defender before bending the ball into the top corner with his left foot. 4: Reyna’s fourth v ParaguayLate in…
Morning all. The Arsenal involvement at the World Cup saw all four of our England contingent play in what was a pretty uninspiring 0-0 draw with Ghana. Declan Rice started, and by the end he looked like a man who anyone with a heart and a conscience would steer gently by the hand to a waiting taxi to take him to the airport, to then transport him to a quiet seaside resort with a sun-lounger and a bottle of factor 50. “Here’s a few bob, son”, they’d say, handing him an envelope with some cash in it. “Go lie on…
The proposed fight would end a frustrating stretch on the sidelines for Romero, who has not fought since defeating Ryan Garcia to win the vacant WBA welterweight title in Times Square in May 2025. More than 13 months later, the 30-year-old still has not made a defense of the belt. Several opponents were linked to Romero during that period, including Conor Benn, Manny Pacquiao, and Devin Haney, but none of those matchups materialized. Despite the extended inactivity and an unresolved mandatory obligation involving Shakhram Giyasov, Romero retained possession of the WBA title. Lopez has not fought since January, when he…
United States president Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and help present the trophy, says Fifa president Gianni Infantino.Trump, 80, is yet to attend a game at the World Cup, but may still make an appearance before the final on 19 July at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.The World Cup started on 11 June and takes place in Canada, Mexico and the United States.”We will be together with the president enjoying the final and handing the trophy to the winner, of course,” Infantino, now a close friend of Trump, told Fox.Asked if they would make the presentation together,…
Kobbie Mainoo, even after a difficult 2025, is still living out the dream of every Manchester United supporter, enjoying a string of standout moments already in his blossoming career. The 21-year-old has only scored eight times since emerging into the first team just over two years ago, although almost all of those have been memorable, high-profile efforts, some of the most celebrated in recent United history. There’ve been two Old Trafford goals against Liverpool, a stoppage-time winner at Molineux and a last-gasp equaliser against Lyon, the latter of those sparking scenes of utter jubilation amongst the home crowd. Of course,…
One of boxing’s most in-demand clashes is an undisputed light-heavyweight title showdown between Dmitry Bivol and David Benavidez, and now one of Bivol’s most recent opponents has shared his thoughts on the proposed fight. Bivol made his ring return at the end of May, ended 15 months of inactivity by outpointing Michael Eifert in his first fight on Russian soil since 2021. Not that his immediate mandatory obligation has been ticked off, fans are keen to see the unified champion attempt to become the division’s third two-time undisputed ruler. For Bivol to join Maxie Rosenbloom and Bob Foster in that…
It will be fascinating to see how much of the old magic Neymar can conjure, but you suspect if Brazil are to be a fixture at the business end of this tournament, it will be Vincius who will be the catalyst.Two goals in two games, including a fabulous equaliser when Brazil were 1-0 down and struggling with the all-round excellence of Morocco, has prevented an underwhelming start to the tournament becoming something more concerning.”He’s playing very well,” said Ancelotti, who managed the Brazilian star at Real Madrid before taking over the Selecao in 2025.”We need to use him even though…
Jesse Marsch outlined his desire for Canada to finish top of Group B in order to remain in Vancouver for the knockout stages of their World Cup campaign. Canada are yet to confirm their place in the last 32 of the competition despite their 6-0 victory over Qatar last time out, but they remain in control of their own destiny. They face Switzerland at BC Place on Wednesday, with their opponents also on four points after two matches and aiming to finish the first phase of the tournament with a flourish. Should Canada avoid defeat, they will stay at the top…
Edwin De Los Santos will get another chance to prove himself when he faces Jose Valenzuela in a rematch this Sunday, June 28th, at Zuffa 08, and Teddy Atlas believes the Dominican puncher, De Los Santos, still holds an important advantage despite years of inactivity. Atlas acknowledged that Valenzuela has accomplished far more since their first meeting in September 2022. After suffering a third-round knockout loss to De Los Santos, Valenzuela rebuilt his career, won a world title, lost it to Gary Antuanne Russell, and recently returned to the win column. De Los Santos, by comparison, has fought only twice…