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TOSSZimbabwe wins the toss and elects to bowl first vs Bangladesh.Playing XIsBangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy (capt), Nurul Hasan (wk), Yasir Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid RanaZimbabwe: Brian Bennett, Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Dion Myers, Sikandar Raza(c), Ryan Burl, Milton Shumba, Tashinga Musekiwa, Brad Evans, Clive Madande, Richard Ngarava, Blessing MuzarabaniSQUADSBangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Parvez Hossain Emon(w), Towhid Hridoy(c), Nurul Hasan, Mosaddek Hossain, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Yasir Ali, Mohammad Saifuddin, Rishad Hossain, Abdul Gaffar SaqlainZimbabwe: Tadiwanashe Marumani(w), Brian Bennett, Dion Myers, Sikandar…

Oleksandr Usyk is in the market for an opponent for his retirement fight, and UFC legend Jon Jones is one name that has been reported as an option. Usyk’s last outing was met with criticism both before and after the event, as the then unified heavyweight ruler faced 1-0-recorded Rico Verhoeven, only for Verhoeven to provide a much tougher test than anticipated before being controversially stopped in round 11. The Ukrainian great has opted to vacate all three of his heavyweight belts, but has said that he will remain in the sport for one ‘last dance’ before retirement. Deontay Wilder…

Sir Chris Hoy has fond memories of the Commonwealth Games and is convinced the Glasgow event, which starts next week, will be a “massive success” despite a scaled-down format.The stripped-back configuration features 10 sports, using just four venues in the city, with a budget of around £150m.The 2014 Games in Glasgow included 18 different sports and cost more than £550m to stage.”Twelve years ago, it was an incredible event and I’m sure Glasgow is going to put on a fantastic show,” cycling great Hoy told BBC Breakfast.”I think it will be an amazing Games we will all remember.”Running from 23…

Jude Bellingham shares a beautiful letter written by England’s coach driver, Michael Chandler, after their exit from the World Cup. It includes a poem, titled ‘The Lions Way’, sharing a poignant message which the squad and the staff can take in as they deal with the heartbreak of missing out on a place in the final. England had taken the lead through Anthony Gordon on 55 minutes, but Argentina hit back late on with two goals to book a place with Spain for a chance to lift the trophy, while England and France battle for a third place finish. On…

Tim Tszyu had no interest in objecting when Errol Spence Jr. asked to raise the contracted weight for their July 26 fight in Sydney from 158 pounds to the middleweight limit of 160. Tszyu said he agreed immediately because he wants to face the best version of the former unified welterweight champion, not one weakened by the scales. “I just wanted him here. I wanted the fight to happen. I’m not a diva. It’s whatever, man, whatever. I’m an easy guy,” said Tszyu to Ring Magazine. “I just don’t want any excuses. I want him here, refreshed, rejuvenated, make sure…

The year is 2010. A Spain side stacked with star names have sneaked their way into the World Cup final, where they ultimately triumph in a bruising encounter against the Netherlands with an extra-time Andres Iniesta winner.Fast forward 16 years and a more under-the-radar, but equally efficient, Spain team have again reached football’s showpiece.The names may not trip off the tongue as smoothly as they did before, but Luis de la Fuente’s current contingent are driven to match the achievement of the country’s golden generation and lift the trophy for a second time on Sunday, 19 July.Certain parallels are evident.Take…

Morning everyone. A quick Friday morning blog you before I head to the golf course. After the departure of Leandro Trossard to Besiktas was confirmed this week, David Ornstein reported yesterday that Arsenal have reached an agreement with Club Brugge for the signing of Christos Tzolis. 🚨 Arsenal reach agreement with Club Brugge to sign Christos Tzolis. Deal for 24yo left winger done at €40m asking price set by #ClubBrugge. Move in process of being finalised; Greece international wanted/prioritised #AFC switch throughout 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.socialwww.nytimes.com/athletic/735… — David Ornstein (@david-ornstein.bsky.social) 2026-07-16T13:38:53.902Z The 24 year old will cost up to €40m, I’m guessing…

World-ranked junior-welterweight Ernesto “Tito” Mercado has signed a “long-term” contract with Salita Promotions/Wynn Records and will be placed in the co-main event of Claressa Shields’ middleweight title fight against Kaye Scott, August 15, in Atlanta.Mercado, 19-0 (18 KOs), of Pomona, California, will meet veteran Emmanuel Tagoe, 34-2 (16 KOs), of Ghana on the card, less than two months after posting a second-round knockout of another veteran, Juan Carlos Burgos, June 19 for a smaller promotion in Long Beach, California.“Super excited about what they’ve been doing, and by them putting me in the co-main event of a fight against Claressa Shields,…

Ireland captain Dan Sheehan says Andy Farrell’s side must “make our own history” when they take on New Zealand at Eden Park in the Nations Championship on Saturday [08:10 BST].The All Blacks have not been beaten at their Auckland fortress since 1994 and while Ireland won a Test series on away soil in 2022, they lost at Eden Park in the first of a three-match series.They did follow that up with a first away win over the All Blacks in Dunedin before clinching the series in Wellington.While New Zealand’s record at their “iconic” Auckland fortress has formed part of the…

Nottingham Forest would be solving more than one problem if they complete a deal for Dodo with Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall. Oliver Glasner’s system demands relentless energy from his wing-backs, and finding players capable of delivering at both ends of the pitch is never straightforward. The Brazilian, who has also been linked with Newcastle, has already proved himself in Serie A and Europe. Dodô has become one of Fiorentina’s most reliable performers since arriving from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2022. Comfortable playing as either a conventional right-back or a wing-back, he has also developed a reputation for his ‘super fast’ pace…