England's ODI transformation faces its first real test
Now, having won three consecutive bilateral series, they face a proper test of the extent of their transformation in the 50-over game. For three years, England were a spent force in ODIs. Two years on from a disastrous…
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Futuristic eco cricket ground in Spain eyes Test match
Australian entrepreneur Daniel Weston is overseeing construction of the venue in Playa Flamenca on the Costa Blanca, a 45-minute drive from Alicante. The ground, which will be known as Campo Maximo, aims to be one of the…
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The Rugby Paper Roundup: Red Roses’ unbeaten run ends! Canada’s rise, WXV & PWR season preview
But is this a warning sign for England , or exactly what women’s international rugby needs? In this week’s special edition of The Rugby Paper Roundup, Assistant Editor Ben Jaycock is joined by The Guardian’s Sarah…
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Where are they now? Every player Roy Hodgson voted to win the Ballon d’Or
Some of those were reserved for his Ballon d’Or votes, with one year in particular standing out. We’ve looked at every player Hodgson voted for in his top three for the Ballon d’Or. Lionel Messi Hodgson went with the…
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Manchester United’s most embarrassing European defeats ranked after Como humiliation
It may feel like the worst result of all time right now, but don’t worry, United fans, it’s been way worse before and will probably be even worse in the future. Here are the 10 most embarrassing defeats in Manchester…
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Can you name every player to make the Ballon d’Or top three in the 2020s?
Your clue is the year and the club they were representing when the ceremony took place – which isn’t to say that’s necessarily the club they shone for that year. You have 10 minutes to complete the quiz. If you’re after…
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What happens during the final week before an online casino launch?
Test accounts work, but customers cannot deposit yet. Developers check game rounds while support agents train on payment enquiries. The remaining job is to clear faults that could delay opening, including ahead of major…
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Harry Kane says wait to learn if he has won Ballon d’Or is stressful for family
But the Bayern Munich and England striker accepts the suspense before the big reveal at the London Palladium on Monday night is part of the show. Kane is the odds-on favourite to win the prestigious individual honour…
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Welcome to the trap: swaggering Atlanta Dream turn WNBA finals into a hometown spectacle | Andrew Lawrence
Quavo and TI headlined the half-time show, while two more hugely popular Atlanta rappers performed during other extended play stoppages – a mini-spectacle that speaks to the city's deep bench of hip-hop talent. But it…
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7 of the greatest wonderkids in football history ranked after 200 appearances: Pele, Maradona, Yamal…
Pele remains the gold standard for teenage footballers. A World Cup winner at 17, the Brazilian’s extraordinary early numbers underline why he’s widely regarded as the greatest young talent the game has ever seen. We’ll…
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