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Smith and Warner make returns against NZ
The call to bat Warner at No.3 is somewhat of a surprise given his incredible recent form opening the batting in the IPL . Australia were clapped onto the field by the small crowd, with one fan yelling out "welcome back Smithy" as they walked through the gates. [Full Article...]
West Indies break all-time opening partnership record in ODIs
However, they now hold the record for the highest opening partnership in one-day global cricket, which previously belonged to Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman of Pakistan. Barry McCarthy was the most successful bowler for Ireland , picking the wickets of Campbell and Hope in his spell of 2/76 from 10 overs. Campbell slammed 179 in just 137 deliveries - his maiden ODI century - which included 15 fou... [Full Article...]
All indications are Holland willing to accept Oilers' GM job
Detroit won three Stanley Cups during Holland's 22-year tenure as general manager. In 2018-19, the club was the highest spending team in the NHL, but could only muster a 74-point campaign, good for 28th in the league. If he declines, Sportsnet reports the Oilers' remaining finalists are Mark Hunter, Keith Gretzky and Sean Burke. Despite another spectacular season from two-time Art Ross Trophy... [Full Article...]
Lucas Vazquez hits out at Real Madrid exit reports
Bale was not even on the bench in Madrid's next match, and Zidane would not elaborate on the Welshman's absence following Sunday's game. "I am the coach", Zidane said. The 2018 Ballon d'Or victor has featured regularly in a season of underachievement for the Spanish giants that has seen them slump to third in La Liga and be eliminated by Ajax at the Champions League last 16. [Full Article...]
Divock Origi saves Liverpool with late goal in must-win game
Saturday saw Liverpool return to the top of the Premier League with a vital win. Lombardi would have enjoyed watching Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool - the team that is doing its best to prove that it can always beat the clock. Newcastle were now full of belief and energy and when the lively Ayoze Perez rattled the Liverpool bar with a fierce drive, the momentum seemed to have shifted. [Full Article...]
Van Dam, Ryu, Ji tied for lead at Lake Merced
She carded just three birdies on Friday, including a chip-in at No. 12, and one bogey to stand at 7-under-par 137 after Round 2. She birdied the fifth, then eagled the par-4 eighth and birdied the ninth. "It was interesting, the final nine holes, with the cold and a little bit of wind, but started playing, trying to be patient out there, trying to keep it simple". [Full Article...]
Guardiola says City title bid ranks alongside greatest achievements
Manchester City's Belgian defender Vincent Kompany (3L) lifts the trophy as Manchester City players celebrate their victory in the English League Cup final football match between Manchester City and Chelsea at Wembley stadium in north London on February 24, 2019. [Full Article...]
Cardiff boss Neil Warnock: Sala's death puts relegation in perspective
The attention of Arsenal's players would be in West London where they will be hoping that the Blues drop point against Watford in Sunday's early kick off. But the club was never able to ascend the table in the top-flight, as they spent the season battling among the relegation places. Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock said relegation from the English Premiership was insignificant compared wit... [Full Article...]