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After the ODIs, England play three T20s against New Zealand before another three against India as their World Cup preparations ramp up. Their World Cup campaign begins on 12 June against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Key spinner Sophie Ecclestone, 27, also sat out Sunday’s win with a quad problem. The camp has suggested Ecclestone’s injury…

SARMs are not the only potentially harmful substance being marketed towards young gym-goers online. Online searches for peptides have increased five-fold in the past year, according to data from Google Trends, having been promoted for muscle growth and injury recovery by influencers focused on fitness and looksmaxxing – predominantly US-based young men promoting extreme forms…

Before we get into any tactical analysis of Arsenal‘s win over West Ham, we have to address the decision that saw the Hammers’ stoppage-time equaliser ruled out. Anyone who watches football regularly probably thinks the grappling we see at corners and set-plays has gone too far this season. I think most people are up for…

Alex Fitzpatrick’s hopes of a first individual win on the PGA Tour were dashed as Kristoffer Reitan claimed a maiden victory at the Truist Championship on Sunday. England’s Fitzpatrick went into the final round with a one-shot lead over Reitan but his Norwegian rival secured a two-shot victory at Quail Hollow in Charlotte, North Carolina….

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised the officials for overturning West Ham’s stoppage-time equaliser as his side picked up a crucial 1-0 victory at the London Stadium. Source link

Manager Hansi Flick will take charge of Barcelona in Sunday’s El Clasico against Real Madrid despite the death of his father. Tributes will be paid at the Nou Camp, with a minute’s silence before kick-off (20:00 BST) and players wearing black armbands during the game. Announcing the death on Sunday afternoon, Barcelona said: “FC Barcelona…

France and England will battle it out for the Six Nations title in the final match next weekend and, even though Ireland aren’t pushing those heavyweights, they now established themselves as a young, upcoming squad. Their victory over Wales is their second of this campaign after an impressive 57-20 win over Italy, who occupy fourth…

Compared to their second-half showing against England, where they bagged two late tries for a bonus-point, Wales could muster very little after the break in Belfast. Ireland were utterly dominant with possession and territory, with last year’s player of the championship Aoife Wafer leading the charge. Travelling fans’ only consolation was a 78th minute Jasmine…

Thunder goal defence Nicola Smith, who has made seven interceptions in her last nine games, believes her side can win the competition. “Yes, definitely,” said the two-time champion with Loughborough Lightning. “After today’s performance, what can I say?” Thunder fulfilled their home fixture in a double-header at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool where LexisNexis Dragons…

Sabalenka was twice a set and a break up on veteran Cirstea, who is retiring at the end of the season. She also broke the 36-year-old when Cirstea served for the match at 5-4 in the third set – only to immediately hand the advantage back in the next game. Sabalenka’s serve – the most…