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The Ashes: Ben Stokes believes thrilling series is what Test cricket needed as England clinch draw against Australia

England’s pulsating Ashes series against Australia can boost Test cricket amid question marks over the red-ball format in recent years, believes skipper Ben Stokes. Stuart Broad claimed the decisive wicket on his final day before retiring as England beat Australia to win the fifth Test, draw the series and deny the visitors a first series…

Kai Sotto opts out of China tournament; Jordan Clarkson joins Gilas there – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto during a game against Saudi Arabia in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Mall of Asia Arena. Photo by Fiba Kai Sotto has decided to rest his back rather than join Gilas Pilipinas in China to play in a pocket tournament, an integral part of the Filipinos’ preparations with…

Sky Cricket pundits: Ashes draw ‘tip of the iceberg’ as England’s entertainers ‘grow up’ to add winning edge

After England slipped 2-0 down in The Ashes, questions were asked of their sloppy fielding and “reckless” batting. But Ben Stokes’ side rallied to draw the series 2-2 and may very well have won it had it not poured with rain during the final two days of the fourth Test at Emirates Old Trafford. The…

Bolden to take time off before leading Team PH back to grand stage in four years – rezal404

Soccer Football – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 – Group A – New Zealand v Philippines – Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand – July 25, 2023 Philippines’ Olivia McDaniel celebrates after the match REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Sarina Bolden is not just excited on what possibilities there are for the Philippines moving…

Stuart Broad: England’s box-office bowling great takes centre stage to clinch Ashes-levelling win in final Test

‘Warrior’. ‘Competitive’. ‘Clever’. ‘Skilled’. Just some of the adjectives reserved for the brilliance of Stuart Broad after the 37-year-old England great announced he was to retire from cricket at the conclusion of the fifth Ashes Test at The Kia Oval. As well as the above, Broad’s great trademark has been his ability to sniff out…

Kurashiki Ablaze savors PVL experience, ‘100 percent’ sure of returning if invited again – rezal404

Kurashiki Ablaze celebrate winning the PVL Invitational Conference title. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After a successful stint in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference, the Kurashiki Ablaze promised to come back and defend their title if they get another invitation from league president Ricky Palou. Kurashiki displayed Japan’s world-class volleyball talent as…

The Ashes: Stuart Broad takes final two wickets as England draw series with thrilling 49-run win at The Oval

Stuart Broad claimed the final two wickets as England took seven in a thrilling final session of the Ashes summer to beat Australia by 49 runs in the fifth Test at The Kia Oval and draw the series 2-2. Broad (2-62) – who announced his retirement from cricket on Saturday – first dismissed Todd Murphy…

Sean Henry Narag channels his idol EJ Obiena to win gold – rezal404

Pole vaulter Sean Henry Narag at the 2023 Palarong Pambansa. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Sean Henry Narag constantly gets fascinated each time he watches Ernest John Obiena hurdle the bar at a risky height. The 17-year-old pole vault greenhorn imitated his idol and conquered the field on Monday to reward powerhouse National Capital Region its first…

Rasmus Hojlund: Manchester United finalising £72m deal for Atalanta striker

Manchester United are finalising a £72m deal to sign striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta. United hope to have Hojlund’s medical completed this week and for a five-year deal – with the option of a further year – to be formalised in time for him to play some part in one of the team’s remaining pre-season…

Zambia earns first Women’s World Cup win with 3-1 victory over Costa Rica – rezal404

Goal scorer Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji carries teammate Barbra Banda as Mary Wilombe, right, runs in as they celebrate their third goal during the Women’s World Cup Group C soccer match between Costa Rica and Zambia in Hamilton, New Zealand, Monday, July 31, 2023. (AP Photo/Juan Mendez) HAMILTON, New Zealand — Lushomo Mweemba scored the fastest…