Ben Stokes: Third Wisden leading men’s player in the world award in four years for England captain
Ben Stokes has been crowned as the Wisden Almanack’s leading men’s cricketer in the world for the third time in four years, feted for his transformative captaincy of England’s Test team and match-winning turn in the T20 World Cup final. Stokes, who appears on the cover of the 160th edition alongside head coach Brendon McCullum,…
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Standhardinger’s night ends up badly for Gin Kings as series hits homestretch – rezal404
Christian Standhardinger (right) believes that he and his fellow Gin Kings gave it their all against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and the Tropang Giga. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Christian Standhardinger didn’t use too many words to sum up his feelings on Sunday night. “It’s obviously very, very tough on a night like this,” Standhardinger said, after a loss…
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Wheelchair Rugby League: Tristan Norfolk and Callum Young earn England call-ups
Hull FC’s Tristan Norfolk has been called into the England Wheelchair performance squad Tristan Norfolk and Callum Young are among the new faces in the England Wheelchair performance squad ahead of the team’s first training camp since last year’s Rugby League World Cup triumph. Norfolk and Young will link up with head coach Tom Coyd’s…
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China basketball teams disqualified after match-fixing claims – rezal404
FILE – Former NBA basketball star Yao Ming of China answers questions during a press conference in Beijing on January 17, 2022, ahead of the start of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on February 4. (Photo by Noel Celis / AFP) Two teams were disqualified from the ongoing Chinese Basketball Association season on Monday after…
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World Snooker Championship: Play suspended as protestor interrupts match and throws orange substance on table
A protester jumps on the table during the match between Robert Milkins and Joe Perry The World Snooker Championship match between Joe Perry and Robert Milkins was delayed when a protestor jumped on the table. The man, wearing what appeared to be a t-shirt with ‘Just Stop Oil’ written on it, came out of the…
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Upstart Kings go for 2-0 lead over Warriors – rezal404
Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings celebrates making a three-pointer against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarterer in Game One of the Western Conference First Round Playoffs at the Golden 1 Center on April 15, 2023 in Sacramento, California. Loren Elliott/Getty Images/AFP Two teams feeling pretty good about themselves will get little…
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Sky Bet Championship predictions: West Brom, Sunderland to push towards top six?
Blackpool v West BromTuesday 7.45pm – Live on Sky Sports Football Red Button Blackpool gave themselves a slither of hope with that win against Wigan on Saturday, but they are probably looking at three wins out of their last four at least to have any chance of staying up. And on Tuesday night they are…
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Perpetual’s Louie Ramirez credits latest title to coaches – rezal404
Louie Ramirez lifts his Finals MVP award after leading Perpetual Help to a third straight NCAA men’s volleyball title. NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Perpetual Help star Louie Ramirez capped a dominating campaign with another championship and a Finals MVP on Sunday. Ramirez was front and center in the Altas’ successful three-peat bid but the prolific spiker…
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The Ashes 2023: Full schedule for men’s and women’s series across June and July
Dates and schedule for the men’s and women’s Ashes series across June and July, with all matches live on Sky Sports. The Men’s Ashes First Test (Edgbaston) – Friday June 16 – Tuesday June 20 (11am start) Second Test (Lord’s) – Wednesday June 28 – Sunday July 2 (11am start) Third Test (Clean Slate Headingley)…
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Barcelona president denies any crime in refereeing scandal – rezal404
Soccer Football – FC Barcelona Press Conference – Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain – April 17, 2023 FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta during the press conference REUTERS/Albert Gea BARCELONA – The president of FC Barcelona, Joan Laporta, said on Monday that all payments made by the soccer club to a company owned by a senior refereeing…
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