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Half-centuries from Yastika Bhatia and Jemima Rodrigues helped India post 188 for seven and overcome England by 38 runs in the first T20 international.The seamer Nandani Sharma, who took a hat-trick in January’s WPL, could not quite repeat that feat here, but three wickets in the space of five balls was nevertheless an impressive outing for the 24-year-old. “We all felt emotional seeing her debut,” Bhatia said. “It’s exciting times for Indian cricket that whoever is coming into the XI is making a contribution.”England were trounced by India last summer, so this series promises to be a good test of their…
They both agreed that elite sport had prepared them for emergency response work.”We enjoy pressure,” Sigsworth said. “In football, you’re playing in front of crowds, under scrutiny, constantly wanting to prove yourself. That mentality never leaves you.”Even the daily routines are familiar.”You must pass so many fitness tests to get into the fire service,” explained McManus. “We do loads of PT and the togetherness you’d have as a football team you have here.”It’s cringy to say, but when you’re at an exhausted part of a workout, that’s when teamwork comes in. It’s the same on a job if you’re in…
Paris Saint-Germain are not just the best team in Europe and possibly the world right now, but they are also surely the best to watch.Their full-backs could be wingers in most other teams. Observing their midfield do a rondo in the warm-up would probably be more entertaining than many full games elsewhere. Ousmane Dembele has been transformed from a talented but unreliable and injury-prone winger into a Ballon d’Or-winning striker.Desire Doue is a thrilling mixture of pace, skill and nous. Bradley Barcola would start for most other teams in the Champions League but can’t get a game here. And then…
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsSign up to our free breaking news emailsFederal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges in connection with a sports gambling sting, alleging he took a hefty bribe to exit a game early in March 2023. Rozier, 32, was charged Thursday in a superseding indictment in Brooklyn federal court with bribery in sporting contests and honest services wire fraud conspiracy. Superseding indictments are used when prosecutors want to change or add…
Joey Bosa, set to turn 31 on July 11, is coming off his 10th NFL season. He tallied 29 tackles and five sacks for the Buffalo Bills after nine seasons with the Chargers, who drafted him third overall in 2016. Though he played 15 of a possible 17 games last season, he played in just 28 of a possible 51 over the previous three years combined, with injuries mounting on an annual basis.The five-time Pro Bowler also earned north of $150 million in his career, according to Over the Cap. With a banged-up body and a bulked-up bank account, perhaps…
Scottish football must look at adapting their rules to try and bring an end to pitch invasions from fans, says Scottish FA chief executive Ian Maxwell.The SPFL has initiated disciplinary investigations into five fixtures where supporters encroached on the field of play, including two games in the Premiership title run in.And an independent review into the scenes following Celtic’s Scottish Cup quarter-final win over Rangers – when supporters from both clubs rushed the pitch – is expected to deliver its findings next week.Speaking to BBC Sport Scotland, Maxwell said that the phenomena has shifted from a rare, celebratory occasion to…
If this was a normal World Cup year, Christophe Gleizes would be busy.As a reporter specializing in African football, he would be reading, traveling, talking to people, checking in with sources and looking for offbeat stories around the tournament that he could bring to life in the pages of the Paris-based magazine So Foot.But for Gleizes, this World Cup year has been like no other. With the tournament looming, the 37-year-old Frenchman is languishing in an Algerian prison after being handed a seven-year jail sentence in June 2025 for “glorifying terrorism” and “possessing propaganda publications harmful to the national interest”.His…
Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinky finger and is out without a timetable for return for New York. Mitchell Robinson suffered a broken right pinky finger on his shooting hand and has no timetable for return for the New York Knicks, per Shams Charania of ESPN. New York Knicks / Schedule His status for the Knicks in the upcoming NBA Finals is facing huge uncertainty, as it remains unclear when he sustained his finger injury. Robinson’s sudden inactivity is a gut-wrenching blow for the Knicks, considering that their potential matchups in the championship stage will feature towering and imposing…
In terms of the future, Simpson is on record that he believes he’s in the best situation to prosper and is grateful of the talented veterans he’ll get to learn from, Stafford included.Stafford doesn’t disagree.”He’s a guy that asks questions; I’ve been trying to answer those as honestly and as thoroughly as I possibly can,” Stafford said. “He’s a smart kid. He’s got talent, obviously. He’s a high draft pick. So, happy to add good players to our team. He’s one of them. But my job is, you know, go out there and get myself and our team as ready…
Frances Tiafoe says the racquet that he lost when celebrating his French Open second-round win with the crowd has been returned to him.American 19th seed Tiafoe battled for four hours and 43 minutes in sweltering heat in Paris to beat Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (5-7) 7-6 (7-5) 6-4 6-7 (1-7) 6-4.Immediately after securing victory, Tiafoe ran over to a group of fans in the stands and embraced them in celebration while still holding his racquet.Tiafoe jumped up and down with the group before breaking free to return to his seat – but the racquet was no longer in his hand.”They…