'The lads wanted me to stick one up him' - Wood relives fastest spells

The fastest England bowler on record by most metrics, he produced a number of thrilling spells in a career too often hit by injuries. Here are four of those spells in his own words... 'That was the fastest' - the Saint…

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UK Football Police Unit accused of ‘bringing Hillsborough’ into alcohol debate

Talk of changing the law to allow fans to drink at their seat or in the stands has resurfaced after Andy Burnham, the prime minister, said the rules were outdated and discriminatory and should be scrapped . The Football…

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Late Yorkshire wickets halt Notts progress

A fourth-wicket partnership of 108 between Haseeb Hameed (71) and Jack Haynes (48) enabled Nottinghamshire to fight back from 64-3 after being asked to bat first. But Yorkshire's seam attack imposed themselves again with…

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Kent make good start against Gloucs in promotion bid

The promotion-hopefuls dismissed Gloucestershire for 229 after choosing to bowl, with Matt Milnes taking 4-55. James Bracey top-scored with 86, while Ollie Price made 52. JT Langridge then got Zak Crawley for one, but…

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England's Gay hits 141 as Durham start well at Lancs

Gay's high-class century at Emirates Old Trafford was his fourth in 10 Championship innings this season and it helped his side make good on their pledge not to take it easy even though the Division Two title is won. Gay…

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Foxes relegated by Bears, subject to points appeal

The visitors chose to bat in a bid to earn batting points essential to their survival hopes - but that plan went spectacularly pear-shaped as they succumbed for 125 to effectively confirm their demotion, subject to…

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Former England player Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted in 2021

The 37-year-old included the details in his book, Owning It. As a victim of sexual assault, Carroll was automatically granted anonymity. Carroll revealed the incident took place at his home during a second spell at…

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Alcaraz tops the bill as the Laver Cup returns to London still aiming to prove its worth

On this occasion, Zverev happened to be sandwiched between two of the greatest male players of all time. Neither legend was happy. To his right, an incensed Roger Federer spent their walk back to the locker room brutally…

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Bath's Bhatti out for months with forearm injury

The Scotland international was one of two new players brought to Bath this summer, along with number eight Dan du Preez. Bhatti played in Bath's pre-season friendly win against Glasgow last week and posted an image on…

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Leaning leads Sussex recovery against Hampshire

Leaning struck 78 to turn Sussex's wilting 124-7 into 244, with a 75-run stand with Jack Carson turning the tide. Jaydev Unadkat's two wickets sparked the hosts to collapse to 55-4 at the close - with Hampshire without a…

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