Archer back in ODI team, Smith on rivalries and Ponting goes to IPL September 18, 2024 Jofra Archer will return to the England ODI fold against Australia while Jamie Smith talks rivalries and Ricky Ponting secures an IPL gig at Punjab Kings Fast bowler Jofra Archer will play his first ODI match for England since March 2023 when he takes on Australia today. The pacer injured his elbow and back in [...]
Essex County Cricket Club punished for “systemic use of discriminatory language” September 18, 2024 County cricket club Essex were handed a fine and reprimand from the independent Cricket Discipline Commission on Wednesday. The county was charged for the “systemic use of racist and/or discriminatory language and/or conduct” between 2001 and 2010. In response the Cricket Discipline Commission cautioned the club, reprimanded them and fined Essex £100,000. Half of their [...]
Fans: Ludicrous Premiership rugby ticket costs may price us out September 18, 2024 Rugby fan groups have called on Premiership clubs not to price out supporters with “ludicrously high” tickets. Data collected by City A.M. on the eve of the new season reveals that the average adult ticket for a seat on the half-way line in a club’s main stand costs £74, ranging from £48 at Newcastle Falcons [...]
Ireland confirm replacement for British and Irish Lions coach Farrell September 17, 2024 Simon Easterby will take charge of Ireland’s rugby union team while Andy Farrell is away coaching the British and Irish Lions. Farrell will lead the touring side to Australia next summer for a three-Test series against the Wallabies. It means he will not be able to lead Ireland in the 2025 Guinness Six Nations, where [...]
Mahmood set for ODI recall as Zampa resigned to Test absence September 17, 2024 Pacer Saqib Mahmood could play his first ODI for England since March of last year after being included in an updated squad for the upcoming One-Day International series against Australia. The Lancashire bowler played against Australia in their drawn Twenty20 series earlier this month and will continue with the side in the 50-over format – [...]
Rohaan set to rule the roost in Ayr Gold Cup September 17, 2024 SOME of the best racing action this week focuses in on the west coast of Scotland, where Ayr hosts its three-day Western Meeting, highlighted by Saturday’s Ayr Gold Cup (3.35pm). This six-furlong dash is usually one of the most hotly contested sprints of the season, with a full field of 25 runners fanning out across [...]
Breathe a sigh of Relief for Haggas’ Rally at Newbury September 17, 2024 NEWBURY’s Saturday card features the Group Two Mill Reef Stakes (3.15pm), named after the star racehorse of the early 1970s, and it looks an intriguing contest but not one I’m willing to have a bet in. Instead, in the opening World Trophy Stakes (1.30pm), Newbury regular RELIEF RALLY looks a smart pick. Last time out, [...]
Maverick can be punters’ Angel with Atzeni up September 17, 2024 WITH the popular Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in full swing in Hong Kong, expect enthusiastic racegoers to pack Happy Valley to the rafters when racing gets underway with an exciting eight-race programme today. Former HK champion trainer Ricky Yiu got off the mark for the new season, when welcoming impressive Sunlight Power into the winners’ circle [...]
Time looks right for Whyte runner to secure first win September 17, 2024 PERHAPS the most difficult puzzle to solve on today’s card is the Class 2 Deep Water Bay Handicap (3.50pm) over the extended mile, with plenty of potential and progressive gallopers in the line up and little between them on the form book. With the likes of Moments In Time and Helene Feeling setting the standard, [...]
Manchester City star says footballers will strike over too many matches September 17, 2024 This week sees the first round of a new 36-team Champions League with a 51 per cent increase in games.