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But all is not rosy and the pain of defeat was evident when Edwards spoke post-match.After a run of five single-figure scores in seven matches at this World Cup, the time has come for England to find a successor to wicketkeeper Amy Jones.The 33-year-old’s glovework has rarely been in doubt but she has two centuries in 260 matches and was unable to deliver in a free role at the top of the order here.Pressure on her place would have come sooner but for a scarcity of options, with Surrey’s Kira Chathli, 26, or Lancashire’s Ellie Threlkeld, 27, the next in…
Four years ago Brazil were unlucky to go out of the World Cup to Croatia in the quarter-finals. Four years prior that they were also slightly unfortunate to fall to Belgium at the same stage. This time they failed even to get that far and there was nothing unlucky about their loss to Norway. This, frankly, is an unmitigated disaster.Carlo Ancelotti arrived with his band aid after a 4-1 thrashing by Argentina in March of last year. Of his 16 games in charge of the national team he has won 10, drew three and lost three. He turned around a…
Rudi Garcia referred to FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban as something seen on “April Fool’s Day” ahead of their last-16 tie at the World Cup. Belgium face the United States at Seattle Stadium for a spot in the quarter-finals, with the co-hosts boosted by the controversial return of striker Balogun. During their clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the first round of the knockout stages, Balogun was sent off for a tackle down the back of defender Tarik Muharemovic’s leg. He became the fourth player to score a goal and be sent off in a World Cup knockout match, though FIFA confirmed…
With negotiations for a second meeting against Mayweather stalled because of the American’s legal issues, Pacquiao Promotions CEO Jas Mathur confirmed that the team is now working on an alternative. “We’re working on it. We’re looking at different options,” Mathur told The Ring. “We want to be very careful; of course, we are under contract at this time, but yes, we are working on trying to get an alternate fight or something in place for Manny at this moment. We want it to be the right opportunity with the right partners, and also so he has enough time for his…
There is one overriding question many people are now asking. How?Fifa’s disciplinary code states that Balogun should receive a ban of “at least two matches for serious foul play”.Indeed, the World Cup rules do not allow teams to appeal against a red card.Fifa’s statement offered no reason or explanation for suspending Balogun’s ban. It just cited “article 27 of the Fifa disciplinary code”.Article 27 allows Fifa “to fully or partially suspend the implementation of a disciplinary measure”.It is a wide-ranging rule that allows Fifa to effectively make whatever decision it wants without having to meet any other criteria.Article 27 has…
Manny Pacquiao’s plans for the remainder of 2026 have been forced to pivot after his proposed rematch with Floyd Mayweather was pushed back indefinitely. The eight-division world champion returned to professional boxing last year, fighting then-WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a draw. Pacquiao has repeatedly insisted that he is not yet finished with the sport and has been targeting one final run of high-profile fights. A rematch with long-time rival Mayweather had been expected to headline his schedule, but those plans were put on hold after the American’s ongoing legal issues delayed negotiations. As a result, Pacquiao’s team are…
Australia’s successful title bid was buoyed by the consistent performances of keeper-batter Beth Mooney who was adjudged the player of the tournament after the final against England at Lord’s on Sunday.Mooney was crucial to Australia’s unbeaten run in the tournament, scoring 238 runs in seven innings at an average of 47.60.This included three fifty-plus scores, including an unbeaten 61 against West Indies in the semifinal and 64 against England in the final.“This has been on the calendar for a little while for us. So, it’s just nice to be part of the squad first and foremost and have a role…
England’s World Cup last-16 match with Mexico has been delayed by one hour because of severe weather and is set to kick off at 02:00 BST on Monday (Sunday, 19:00 local time).There has been heavy rain in Mexico City during the day and reports of lightning above the Azteca Stadium, which is staging the match.Play cannot begin until 30 minutes have passed since lightning was last detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium.Fifa held talks with the English and Mexican football associations on Friday after proposing the match be moved to 19:00 BST on Sunday (12:00 local time) before…
Jaron “Boots” Ennis’ dominant stoppage of Xander Zayas has reignited talk of how he would have matched up with Terence Crawford before the former undisputed champion retired. Many view Ennis as the closest stylistic comparison to Crawford, with both capable of switching between orthodox and southpaw during a fight. Bob Arum, however, believes Crawford possessed a rare advantage that would have made him a difficult puzzle for anyone to solve. “Crawford is an awfully good fighter, and it would take a real wizard to beat him,” Arum said to FightHype. “Crawford has something that no other fighter around has. He…
Big screens inside the Azteca alerted people that an electrical storm was approaching and to remain in their seats, though many sought cover from the rain.Play cannot begin until 30 minutes have passed since lightning was last detected within an eight-mile radius of the stadium.With regards to delays caused by severe weather, Fifa has no power to make its own rules – it must adhere to the advice of local authorities.In the United States, recommendations of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are used.The NOAA says if any lightning strike is detected within eight miles of a stadium the…