10 h. ago Stuart Broad hits back at David Warner’s Ashes ‘moral victory’ jibe

Broad labelled the hosts the “worst” Australian side in 15 years in response to Warner’s Ashes prediction

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11 h. ago Broad brands Australia’s team as their worst since 2010 as pre

Former bowler hits back after Warner predicts 4-0 winCook backs Pope to retain No 3 spot ahead of BethellThe pre-Ashes barbs continue to fly, with Stuart Broad saying that England will face “probably the worst Australian team since 2010” on tour this winter.The former England bowler’s claim was in response to David Warner – an Ashes foe of Broad’s – predicting a 4-0 victory for the hosts. “If the captain [Pat Cummins] doesn’t play, they might win one game,” Warner said.Watch live exclusive coverage of the Ashes on TNT Sports and discovery+ Continue reading...

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14 h. ago Stuart Broad claims Australia have ‘worst’ team in 15 years ahead of the Ashes

Broad helped crank up the ‘war of words’ before the first Test in Perth on November 21 after David Warner predicted a 4-0 victory for the hosts.

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37 h. ago Como claim Serie A fixture in Australia is essential for ‘survival of the league’

Como insist relocating Milan game ‘not a matter of greed’Italian side highlight gulf in revenues to Premier LeagueThe Italian club Como have released a statement on their potential Serie A match against Milan in Australia, claiming that taking games abroad is about “ensuring survival” for the league.Uefa has reluctantly given approval for the match – a home league fixture for Milan – to take place in Perth next February. In addition, Villarreal’s La Liga match against Barcelona in December is set to take place in Miami, Florida. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Farewell the Wizard: Chris Woakes could cast spells but let his cricket do the talking | Ali Martin

Warwickshire all-rounder always put the team first and hit the heights for England with an enviable Test career and two World Cup winsAs suspected at the time, Chris Woakes bravely walking out to bat at the Oval in August, arm in a sling, crowd on their feet, was his final act as an England cricketer. Grimacing through the agony of a dislocated shoulder, it made for front page news and a fitting, albeit unwitting, exit.Few Test careers get endings such as Stuart Broad’s mic‑drop at the same ground, or the sentimental farewells laid on for Jimmy Anderson or Alastair Cook. But this one suited Woakes: full circle at the scene of his Test debut 12 years earlier and still putting the team first. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lowry sinks putt that retains Ryder Cup for Europe as they hold off US comeback

Irishman’s birdie takes Europe to crucial 14 pointsUSA stage amazing fightback but lose 15-13 overallTwo points. Two miserly points, from 11 matches. So easy to say, much harder to actually accomplish. Anybody in any doubt about that can only ask Luke Donald.A Ryder Cup belatedly broke out under the blaring sun at Bethpage Black on Sunday . The competitive spirit summoned by the United States of America ultimately was not enough to rip the 17 inch trophy back from Europe’s grasp but wow did they give Donald and his players a fright. A singles session that started with the visitors eyeing a procession and record breaking was dominated by Keegan Bradley’s US team. Donald surely feared one of the worst sporting capitulations of our time. How would they recover? How would Europe’s golfers ever recover? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Lowry sinks crucial putt as Europe fend off rousing US fightback to win Ryder Cup

Irishman’s birdie takes Europe to unassailable 14 pointsUSA stage amazing comeback but lose 15-13 overallTwo points. Two miserly points from 11 matches. So easy to say, much harder to actually accomplish. Anybody in any doubt about that need only ask Luke Donald.A Ryder Cup broke out under the blaring sun at Bethpage Black on Sunday. The competitive spirit summoned by the United States of America ultimately was not enough to rip the 17-inch trophy back from Europe’s grasp but wow, did they give Donald and his players a shuddering fright. A singles session that started with the visitors eyeing a procession and record breaking was dominated by Keegan Bradley’s US team. Donald surely feared one of the worst sporting capitulations of our time. How would they recover? How would Europe’s golfers ever recover? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Home fans turn up heat on Luke Donald at fiery Ryder Cup opening ceremony

Europe’s captain was roundly booed but took his chance to subtly highlight the issue of payment for the US team, tooTurns out that European is only the second-worst thing you can be at Bethpage this week. Luke Donald and his team may have been booed at the opening ceremony on Wednesday, but the reception they got from the tens of thousands of liquored-up golf fans who had hung around to watch was a warm welcome compared to the one they gave New York state’s governor, the Democrat Kathy Hochul, who was jeered so loudly that her short speech was just about drowned out. Donald should maybe think about bringing her in as a last‑minute vice-captain, just to draw the fire away from his team.“Relax everybody, she’s not Roger Goodell,” said the master of ceremonies, Carson Daly, referencing the unpopular NFL commissioner. It didn’t help. “What should everyone coming here for the first time know about New York?” he asked Hochul. (“She has no idea! She lives in Albany!” bellowed a man standin...

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