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Shubman Gill will have fond memories of Edgbaston. It was here last July that he led India to a massive 336-run victory over England in the second Test, marking his debut win as Test captain.A year on, Gill, who scored 269 and 161 in that spectacular triumph, is back at the venue as the ODI skipper, this time trying to clear the thick clouds that have enveloped Indian cricket after six T20I losses to Ireland and England.“I don’t think the defeats will affect us,” Gill said on Monday, ahead of the first ODI. “This is a different format, different team,…
The event, titled “The Comeback,” streams live on DAZN and forms part of Jeddah Season in association with Riyadh Season, Matchroom Boxing, SELA and Goldstar. Sheeraz (23-0-1, 19 KOs) returns for the first time since capturing the WBO super middleweight title in Egypt in May. The unbeaten British star meets Germany’s Simon Zachenhuber in his first championship defence. Kelly (17-1-1, 9 KOs) also enters his first defence after claiming the IBF super welterweight title with a majority decision victory over Bakhram Murtazaliev in January. The Sunderland boxer faces unbeaten Irish challenger Caoimhin Agyarko (17-0, 8 KOs), who receives his first…
Of course, it’s not just appearances, goals and assists that count.While McGregor, at the age of 33, is in the twilight of his career, his experience and leadership skills would be difficult to replace.Still only 28, Maeda not only has World Cup experience with Japan but perhaps still has his best days ahead of him – and the same could be said of the even more youthful Engels.Former Celtic manager Ange Postecoglu waxed lyrical during this summer’s finals about the “world-class” closing down abilities that have made Maeda such a valuable asset, while McGregor has long been the heartbeat of…
Xabi Alonso gives his first interview and press conference as the new Chelsea manager, as preparations for the 2026/27 season begin. An agreement has been completed for the 44 year old, taking up the role, on a four-year contract, having been the club’s top target. The search narrowed down, with Andoni Iraola and Marco Silva also included in the three-man shortlist. He had been available following his departure from Real Madrid by mutual consent back in January, less than eight months into a three-year contract. He has also previously had a three year spell in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, guiding…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Tuesday’s 2026 World Cup Semi-Final clash between France and Spain. Just like that, we’ve reached the semi‑final stage of the 2026 World Cup. Up first, tournament favourites France take on European champions Spain on Tuesday at the Dallas Stadium in a blockbuster clash. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Tuesday’s fixture: France v Spain – Tuesday, 8pm Acca Selections: Winner Of Tie – France (4/6)This won’t be straight forward for France but they’ve impressed me the most so far. Both Teams To Score & Draw (10/3)Given…
(Emma Brawley/Matchroom Boxing) Sunny Edwards has only been retired from boxing for 18 months but he already has his hands full. The former IBF flyweight champion, who lives in London but trained out of Sheffield with Grant Smith, is wearing many hats now he no longer wears the gloves. “Look, at one point I was a fighter,” the 21-2 (4 KOs) Edwards told BoxingScene. “Before that, I was a fighter. My older brother [Charlie] would do it. And then I was a fighter myself. I help manage fighters. I help train fighters. I don’t train fighters full time, but I…
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games after injuring his hand in training. Whitlock came out of retirement last year to target a place at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028, saying his career felt “unfinished” after missing out on a medal at the Paris Games two years ago. However, the 33-year-old wrote on Instagram, external on Monday he is “incredibly disappointed” and had “no choice” but to pull out of the Games this summer after picking up the injury. Whitlock added that despite doing everything possible to give himself the best chance of competing…
France and Spain meet at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on July 14, 2026, in a World Cup 2026 semi-final that pits the tournament’s leading scorer against Europe’s deepest midfield. France are the market favorites at +150 to win the World Cup outright, with Spain available at +320. The World Cup 2026 semi-final France vs. Spain predictions market has France as a narrow match favorite at +135, reflecting five straight wins in this tournament against five for Spain. France have scored 13 goals across their five matches at this tournament, with Kylian Mbappé accounting for eight of them. Spain have…
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The Scot will look to build on his showing in Friday’s Diamond League meeting in Monaco, where he finished a close second to Kenya’s Emmanuel Wanyonyi as the Olympic and world 800m champion broke the long-standing men’s 1,000m world record on his debut at the rarely run distance.Wanyonyi joins Wightman in London, along with Olympic silver medallist Marco Arop of Canada, Olympic finalist Bryce Hoppel of the United States, plus Ireland’s Mark English and English duo Max Burgin and Ben Pattison.Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson leads a strong English contingent in the women’s 800m along with world silver medallist Georgia Hunter…