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Stokes was last seen on a cricket field on 7 January, picking over the bones of England’s 4-1 series defeat in Australia at the end of a chaotic and controversial tour. Just over a month later, in a session with Durham’s academy, the Test captain was struck by a ball hit by a batter while…

Floyd Mayweather provided a long overdue update on his rematch with Manny Pacquiao. It was announced earlier this year that the two boxing icons would renew their money-spinning rivalry by facing off in a professional rematch. Pacquiao last competed in the paid ranks in 2025, fighting to a draw against then WBC welterweight champion Mario…

Despite those struggles, both Dasgupta and Yardy are convinced Sooryavanshi has the talent to successfully play red-ball cricket in the future. Though he averages only 17.25 in eight first-class matches for Bihar, having made his debut aged 12, he has two centuries in under-19 Tests against Australia. “He is doing things now that players double…

A rider has died after an incident in Superbike qualifying for the North West 200 international road race in Northern Ireland on Thursday. The crash happened at Station Corner and a red flag brought the session to a close. The rider has not been named because of the wishes of his family. “The session was…

Slowly but surely the team has transformed as more new signings have joined the club. Femi Azeez, Tristan Crama, Camiel Neghli, Mihailo Ivanovic, Josh Coburn, Caleb Taylor and Zak Sturge are among those who have been brought in over the past couple of years and become important squad members. The Lions twice broke their own…

Meetings have taken place between players and Grand Slam representatives. The players have made no progress in their request for benefit contributions, and rejected a meeting in Indian Wells in March to discuss the formation of a Grand Slam player council. Grand Slam executives are currently limited in what they can discuss among themselves, or…

Panini will no longer provide its World Cup sticker albums after the 2030 tournament, ending a partnership of 60 years with Fifa. The publisher has produced the books and stickers since the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Football’s world governing body has signed a new deal with Fanatics, owner of collectibles brand Topps, which will…

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) could decide to alter the regulations around replacements after the first block of County Championship fixtures is concluded. Each team has two more games before the competition breaks for the T20 Blast. During those two rounds of matches, match referees will speak to the directors of cricket at…

Former Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has accused the Football Association of Ireland of not having a “backbone” regarding the planned Nations League games against Israel later this year. An open letter from pressure group Irish Sport For Palestine, which has launched a ‘Stop The Game’ campaign, called on the FAI to boycott the…