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September 24, 2022
India beat England in third women’s ODI after controversial run-out— as it happened
India completed a series whitewash, and said farewell to the great Jhulan Goswami, with a 16-run victory at Lord’s
And now the national anthems: “God save the King.” Actually, just “God Save the King,” unless I missed something.
An impeccably observed minute’s silence for the Queen (not Goswami, the other one, RIP).
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September 21, 2022
India beat England by 88 runs to win second women’s ODI and series – as it happened
Harmanpreet Kaur stroked a spectacular 143 not out as India outplayed England to clinch a memorable series victory
India would’ve bowled too, but Harmanpreet reckons it’s a decent track, so isn’t too perturbed; is she ever? Her team shows, two changes, Meghna and Sneh dropping out with Renuka and Hemalatha coming in,
Kate Cross wins her 50th cap – mazal tov to her, a titan of English cricket.
Continue reading...September 18, 2022
India beat England by seven wickets in first women’s ODI – as it happened
Smriti Mandhana made 91 and Harmanpreet Kaur an unbeaten 74 as India hammered England in the first ODI at Hove
4th over: England 14-0 (Lamb 10, Beaumont 4) An eventful over from Meghna Singh. A leading edge from Beaumont falls short of point; then Lamb times a boundary through backward square leg and is beaten outside off stump.
3rd over: England 8-0 (Lamb 5, Beaumont 3) Beaumont shovels Goswami off the pads for a couple to get off the mark. She has started walking down the track, trying to disrupt Goswami’s length, and gets another run with a work behind square.
Continue reading...September 6, 2022
Women’s World Cup qualifiers: England stay perfect as Wales reach playoffs with draw – as it happened
England completed a perfect qualification campaign – 80 goals scored, none conceded – while Wales reached the playoffs
1 min Peep peep! Ella Toone gets the match under way.
Here come the England players, on what is a wet, windy night in Stoke. There’s a lovely ovation for the players, and then an almighty cheer when Sarina Wiegman, the genius behind England’s Euro triumph, is presented with the Uefa coach of the year trophy.
September 4, 2022
Manchester United 3-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened
A debut goal from Antony and two from Marcus Rashford gave Manchester United a stirring victory over Arsenal in an excellent game
Erik ten Hag speaks
Eeesh, Brighton have beaten Leicester 5-2; they stay fourth, Leicester bottom. Check out the reaction here:
Continue reading...Brighton & Hove Albion 5-2 Leicester City: Premier League – as it happened
Alexis Mac Allister hit a double as Brighton piles yet more misery on Leicester
Tielemans shouldered March off the ball and found Barnes, who helped the ball onto Daka on the left side of the area. He angled a precise cutback towards Iheanacho, who swept the ball into the empty net from eight yards.
Leicester take the lead after 51 seconds!
Continue reading...September 2, 2022
Transfer window reaction, Premier League team news: football countdown – as it happened
Look back at our updates as the great and the good of English football reacted to a record-breaking transfer window
It’s the first Old Firm derby of the season tomorrow and Celtic will have a new midfielder Oliver Abildgaard – their ninth summer signing – available to face Rangers should they wish. You wouldn’t guess that a Denmark international who had been playing for Rubin Kazan was an obvious one to come over all Robbie Keane when he was unveiled, but he did. This is from Associated Press:
Celtic released a photograph of Abildgaard wearing the green and white hoops on his ninth birthday and the player explained the connection. “My uncle is a huge Celtic fan and my granddad lives in Aberdeen and also is a Celtic fan,” he told Celtic TV. “This is a day I’ve been very much looking forward forever since I heard the possibility of coming here. I’ve been following the highlights recently, ever since I heard about the interest, and I’ve also been keeping my eye on Carl Starfelt as well ever since he moved here a year ago. He’s been amazed by the club ever since he came here, and the life in Glasgow as well. He’s enjoying it very much and he’s only told me good things about it.” Abildgaard described himself as a holding midfielder and added: “Due to my physique, I’m very strong, I will win my duels, and I’m able to be the link between our defence and our attacking players.”
I know the fans are frustrated at the moment. We heard and felt that last week. You don’t just create a siege mentality when you go through bad patch. You do that from the moment you walk through the door. [But] it’s time to stick together and fight and I have every confidence we can do that. [City] can have an off day. We need to have that belief and have a fighting chance.
Continue reading...September 1, 2022
Transfer deadline day 2022: Antony, Akanji, Aubameyang, Melo and more – as it happened
In unsurprising news, Antony is very pleased to join Manchester United on a deal running to 2027. I spoke to an Eredivisie full-back who said the Brazilian is the best he has come up against in the league. Now he just needs to prove it in England.
“This is an incredible moment in my career to be joining one of the most iconic clubs in the world,” Antony said. “I’m thankful to everyone who has believed in me, especially my family, and all my coaches and team-mates, because I could not have got here without them.
Continue reading...Leicester City 0-1 Manchester United: Premier League – as it happened
Jadon Sancho finished off a good move to give Manchester United victory in a forgettable game at the King Power Stadium
A reminder of the teams
Leicester City (4-1-4-1) Ward; Justin, Evans, Ndidi, Thomas; Soumare; Maddison, Tielemans, Dewsbury-Hall, Barnes; Vardy.
Substitutes: Iversen, Soyuncu, Castagne, Albrighton, Praet, Brunt, Iheanacho, Perez, Daka.
August 28, 2022
Nottingham Forest 0-2 Tottenham: Premier League – as it happened
Harry Kane scored twice and had a penalty saved as Spurs continued their strong start to the season with a hard-fought victory
1 min Peep peep! Forest kick off from left to right as we watch, and from down to up as they hope to play.
As ever, there’s a belting atmosphere at the City Ground. It’s such a joy to have it back as a Premier League ground, on TV never mind in person.
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