Eden Hazard returns to training ahead of Wales game after thigh injury

Belgium captain Eden Hazard has returned to training ahead of their quarter-final tie with Wales tomorrow night after suffering a thigh injury.  Hazard has been fantastic this month for Belgium, as they made it through to the knockout stages of Euro 2016 with a second-placed finish behind Italy in Group E, before tearing Hungary apart. The Chelsea forward, who scored four goals in the last five games of the Premier...

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Time for New Day to Drop the Tag Titles

New Day can still rock even without the titles. Big E, Kofi Kingston, and Xavier Woods revitalized the stagnant WWE tag team scene. With their over the top and hilarious antics, New Day went from being obnoxious heels to beloved fan favorites. Their popularity helped make them one of the WWE’s most popular acts. But it’s time for new tag team champions to headline the division. When the division was filled with the same teams like the...

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Hamburg fans petition club to sign Wigan’s song sensation

The Northern Ireland striker has become a cult hero at the European Championship despite failing to feature in any of the nation’s matches with a song dedicated to him reaching the top 10 of iTunes’ charts Will Grigg could be heading for the exit door of Wigan Athletic if supporters of Bundesliga side Hamburg get their way after they created a petition for the club to sign the striker. The 24-year-old was in fine form throughout season...

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Euro 2016: Paris authorities select best fans

Supporters of the Irish national squad have been recognized the best fans of the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Euro 2016 which France is hosting, reported France Football.Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, awarded the Grand Vermeil medal of the Paris city hall to the Irish fans. “Their behavior was extremely positive, joyful,” the mayor announced. “They were exemplary. We wanted to say thanks.” Ireland made it to the Euro...

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Atletico Madrid promise major signings following reports of formal offer for Diego Costa

Diego Costa remains Atletico Madrid's top summer targetGetty Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo has promise his team will sign a major star during the coming transfer window, amid ongoing reports saying manager Diego Simeone is after a reunion with Chelsea's Diego Costa. Marca reports Los Colchoneros have already tabled bids worth more than €50m (£41.3m, $55.6m) for Gonzalo Higuain and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, but the Blues' number...

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Win tickets to see Notts Outlaws v Yorkshire Vikings in NatWest T20 Blast

AUSSIE RULES -- Dan Christian, the Australian all-rounder who captains Notts Outlaws NatWest T20 Blast side. (PHOTO BY: Simon Trafford)  Whether it’s a Friday night or a weekend afternoon, cricket’s NatWest T20 Blast is already the hottest ticket in town this summer. And the Guardian has free tickets to give away for Notts Outlaws’ match against the Yorkshire Vikings at Trent Bridge on Friday, July 15 (6.30 pm) start). The Outlaws,...

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Worcestershire wicketkeeper agrees new long-term deal at New Road

Ben Cox has scored 3,344 runs and claimed 251 dismissals in all cricket for Worcestershire Wicketkeeper-batsman Ben Cox has signed a new four-year contract with Worcestershire. Academy-graduate Cox, 24, had one year left on his existing deal but has now agreed to stay at New Road until at least 2020. "I'm a Worcester boy through and through - to sign for another four years is brilliant," Cox said. "I've been here since I was nine-years-old and...

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Successful England tour can make Mickey Arthur Pakistan’s hero

Pakistan’s legendary World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan always wanted to achieve two things during his cricketing career: to beat England and India at their homes. Having to lead a bunch of mercurial cricketers, he managed to materialise both dreams, beating India and England in the 1987 tours. India may be Pakistan’s fiercest rival, but beating England in England has a charm of its own – which has immortalised two...

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Essex Second XI v Surrey Second XI

   Essex team: Dan Lawrence (28), Jaik Mickleburgh (32), Liam Gough (11), Kishen Velani (8), Callum Taylor (67), Matthew Cross, Graham Napier (17), Aron Nijjar (19), Aaron Beard (14), Tom Moore (33), Jamie Porter (44), Matt Dixon (30). Surrey team: Oliver Batchelor, Ryan Patel, Gary Wilson (14), James Burke (8), Olly Pope, Will Jacks, Conor McKerr, Matt Pillans. Freddie van den Bergh (5), Matt Dunn (4), Mark Footitt (6), Guramar...

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Bolton League U21 team selected to play Greater Manchester League U21s

CAPTAIN: Ryan Ayres BOLTON Cricket League Under-21s continue their season with a fixture against the Greater Manchester League U21s at Woodbank Cricket Club on Sunday, 1.30pm start. Players are asked to arrive at the ground no later than 12.30pm. Team: Ryan Ayres (Farnworth Social Cirle, captain), Jack Wainman (Eagley, wicketkeeper), Oliver Sutclife (Heaton), Will Shuttleworth (Eagley), Jake Cooper (Darcy Lever), Jake Waterworth...

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Samaraweera to work with Aussie Test hopefuls for Lanka tour

Brisbane, June 30: As part of their preparations for the upcoming Sri Lanka tour, Cricket Australia (CA) roped in former islander Thilan Samaraweera to work with some of the Test hopefuls at the National Cricket Centre here.Samaraweera, who has been hired as a consultant for just two months, has already begun to work with Adam Voges, Shaun Marsh and Jackson Bird as they prepare for the tour."At the moment I'm involved with the National...

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'Kumble made an impact from his first interaction'

Wednesday marked a special day for two members of the Indian cricket team who could play a crucial role in the upcoming series in the West Indies. While it was the first day in office for legendary spinner Anil Kumble, who took charge as the head coach, it was also a moment to savour for young pacer Shardul Thakur. The Mumbai pacer had his first outing with the Indian cricket team at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. The...

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Cupid struck Ishant Sharma on the basketball court, a cute love story unfolds

Ishant, who got engaged to Pratima Singh in June, has a cute little love story of his own and it all began on the basketball court.While cupid struck on the basketball court, in 2011, it was Pratima’s elder sister Divya Singh, who requested Ishant Sharma to attend a basketball match organised by her and be the chief guest. (Photo: Facebook) Mumbai: Love can brew anywhere. While there have been countless of romantic stories in the hills or...

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Being a Youth Icon Is a Huge Responsibility: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli (Picture Credit: Getty Images) New Delhi: He has not only earned the tag of being a swashbuckling batsman of the Indian cricket team but also that of a youth icon. Star player Virat Kohli says being a role model for others is a huge responsibility as it can "affect a lot of people". Living under the constant public gaze is not always a smooth ride, and Kohli has often been caught on the wrong-foot be it his angry rants or heated...

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Reviewing the effectiveness of the points system in place, is it worth the hype?

Arguing why the new point system is not the best option to revive test cricket.  After winning the test series England lead the super series 16-4 When things tend to go wrong, nothing much appears too bright. Just look at England, especially this week and this adage is vindicated. This week has been a rather haphazard one for England. First, the referendum that forced the much vaunted Brexit, and then the colossal upset to Iceland in...

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Hall on the ball as Co-op edge Askam in Furness Women's League

DEBBIE Hall set up the Co-op for victory in a closely-fought Furness and District Women’s Bowling League match against Askam. They took five games each in the Division One match, but Hall’s 21-2 win gave the Co-op the aggregate by 14 chalks. In another tight match, Hawcoat Park came away with a 7-5 victory from Ulverston Cons. Val Willis and Ann Smith...

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Lodha Panel Report - Supreme Court Hearing Hits Home Stretch: 10 Developments

The Supreme Court is in its final stretch of hearing the RM Lodha panel report. The Lodha panel has made some telling suggestions to make structural changes in the BCCI The RM Lodha panel report has suggested structural changes to the powerful BCCI to ensure more transparency in its operation. A two-member Supreme Court bench, consisting of Chief Justice of India TS Thakur and Justice Ibrahim Kalifullah, is expected to give its order on the...

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Yorkshire Vikings v Lancashire Lightning

Yorkshire Vikings v Lancashire Lightning, NatWest T20 Blast, Friday 1st July, Headingley. In this edition of ‘Yorkshire Informer’ we look ahead to Friday’s NatWest T20 Blast fixture when Yorkshire Vikings face Roses rivals Lancashire Lightning at Headingley. We hear from Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq who recently re-joined the Club. We also bring you all the team news and a statspack. Azeem Rafiq: So Azeem, good to be back at...

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Jason Roy falls just short of record, but still leads England to ODI win over Sri Lanka

England's Jason Roy celebrates reaching his century during the One Day International against Sri Lanka at the Oval in London, Wednesday June 29, 2016. (Simon Cooper/PA via AP) Jason Roy was left with a bitter-sweet taste after his spectacular match-winning 162 clinched a one-day series win over Sri Lanka on Thursday. The Surrey star would have loved to have set a new individual highest ODI score by an England batsman on his home ground The...

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Kagiso Rabada arrives in Kent and is set for debut

Kagiso Rabada is ready for his debut KAGISO RABADA says he had plenty of offers to join other counties but chose Kent thanks to their heritage of South African overseas players. The 21-year-old from Johannesburg had a bit of a culture shock when he arrived at the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence on Tuesday, having arrived from the much more tropical climes of Barbados. The international seamer...

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Petersen hopes Lightning can pick up T20 form

Alviro Petersen is hoping “clever” Lancashire have finally kick-started their NatWest T20 Blast title defence. The ex-South Africa international’s 68 was a mainstay of the Lightning’s home win over Worcestershire last Friday, although Stephen Parry claimed 5-13 and Nathan Buck 3-12. Lancashire posted 149-5 before bowling the Rapids out for just 53 to win by a massive 96 runs. It was the win their Blast campaign has been crying out for following...

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Shastri-Ganguly feud: Gautam Gambhir's scathing attack on 'desperate' Ravi Shastri

New Delhi, June 30: Veteran India discard Gautam Gambhir lashed out at former Team India director Ravi Shastri for the latter's feud with the former India captain Sourav Ganguly in the wake of national coach appointment. 'Hurt and extremely saddenned' by Shastri's comments: Ganguly Ravi Shastri is apparently miffed with the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), of which Sourav Ganguly is a part, after his candidature for Team India's head coach...

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All smiles! Sehwag posts awesome pic of the sun and birds 'smiling'

He maybe one of the most deadliest batsmen of any era in cricket, but many would be surprised to see Virender Sehwag's eye for nature's beauty. The Indian cricketer posted an amazing picture on his social networking account which shows the sunset amidst the clouds that shows it smiling and also a three birds flying abov positioned in such a wat that it looks like a smile. Wow! The birds smiling back at the Sun.#BeautyOfNature pic.twitter.com/SqHDAIMn6W —...

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Anthony Joshua to front hard-hitting activity campaign

  Johnson said inspiring a more active nation is a  mission close to his heart Champion heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has been announced as the latest high-profile athlete to front a forthcoming campaign to encourage the nation to become more active. Joshua, who stopped Dominic Breazeale on Saturday night to extend his perfect record to 17 knockouts in 17 wins, will be the face of forthcoming Lucozade Sport campaigns to promote...

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Rutherglen's Durie's BC make history after winning two golds in Hull

SHAHZMAN Parnez, 11, and James Sweeney, 13, helped their club become the first Scottish duo from the same team to win gold medals at the Hull Box Cup.Coaches Archie Durie and Jimmy Stewart with Shahzman Parnez and James Sweeney at the Hull Box Cup Durie’s Boxing Club made history last weekend when it became the first Scottish club to have two winners at the Hull Box Cup. Shahzman Parnez and James Sweeney battled bravely to take home gold...

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Keith Thurman Comes Into His Own, Yaqui Lopez, Sanctioning Bodies, Ray Liotta, My Pal Al, & The Chutzpah Award Posthumously Goes to Debbie Edwards

Oy Vay are you going to hear it today… Hello RSR readers. I have been gone for a little while for some much needed R/R with my beloved bagel breaker Sadie. My batteries are recharged and expect lots more from me in the upcoming weeks. Bradley, get your Publisher/Editing hat out, I am going to be putting you to work over there in Oklahoma boychick. Let’s get right into it… Keith Thurman… I was not sold on this young man, but knew he was...

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Knockout CP Freshmart takes WBA belt from Byron Rojas

  Wednesday afternoon at City Hall Ground in Khon Kaen, Thailand, WBA World interim minimumweight champion Knockout CP Freshmart (13-0, 6 KOs), from Surin, Thailand, decisioned reigning and defending WBA World minimumweight world champion Byron “El Gallito” Rojas (17-3-3, 8 KOs), from Matagalpa, Nicaragua, to claim the title. The fight was close. The judges had it 115-113 in favor of Freshmart. It was hard to score. There was...

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"Bleed for This" trailer features Miles Teller as fames boxer Vinny Pazienza

The first trailer for upcoming Vinny Pazienza's biopic "Bleed for This" has arrived online for viewing pleasure, AceShowbiz reports. Vinny a.k.a. The Pazmanian Devil was on top of the boxing world after winning the junior middleweight title in 1991. He was then forced to relinquish the title due to a serious car crash. The trailer, released by Sports Illustrated, opens with a scene showing Vinny (Miles Teller) riding on a bicycle while...

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Rob Hunt looks forward to Walsall Town Hall return

Stafford’s Rob Hunt is back in the gym and chasing titles in 2016. The 30 year-old fulfilled a boxing ambition last year when he was crowned Midlands Area Welterweight Champion. It was a belt he picked up in April 2015 with a career-best performance against Nuneaton’s Sullivan Mason at Walsall Town Hall. Sadly for Hunt, the belt changed hands in his maiden defence when he was caught cold by big punching Brummie, Karl Wiggins, at the...

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