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Updates from the series opener at Kingsmead GroundAny thoughts? Email Geoff4th over: South Africa 9-1 (De Kock 7, Bavuma 1) Hazlewood gets the breakthrough with the wicket of Tony de Zorzi and almost has a second with a big lbw shout against Temba Bavuma. The South Africa skipper is given the benefit of the doubt as he defends a straight one. Australia send the decision for a review that shows the ball strikes Bavuma on the back pad, hits him dead in front of the stumps … but is bouncing over.The South Africa left-hander found Hazlewood hard to get away earlier and when finally given a hint of room he can’t help but open up. The Australia quick drifts a touch wider of the off-stump with the ball moving away and De Zorzi drives hard but can only get an edge to Matt Renshaw at first slip. Continue reading...

Updates from final round of county cricket games Warwickshire ‘in the groove’ as destiny calls Get in touch with James on email or comment BTLThat man Jack Leach has got the breakthrough in Taunton. Michael Vaughan and Steve Finn have both been calling for Leach to be recalled into the Test side, definitely one to keep an eye on, particularly with the Bangladesh series early next year.Leach snares his old England teammate Rory Burns who plays a loose sweep and gifts a top edge to Tom Abell.His long career gives him the perspective to see how the game has been transformed, and what matters. “Cricket has changed a little bit, there are lots of offshoots, and the franchise world of course. But on a day-to-day basis, the measure of you as a cricketer is either Test cricket if you can play it, or otherwise the County Championship.To do well in county cricket is incredibly satisfying, and being able to win the championship is a great marker in your career. It says a lot that the great Chris Woakes could have sailed off into the sunset, but he has stayed for weeks like this.” By Sunday, we will know how the die fell.” Continue reading...

Over-by-over updates, second ODI from 12.30pm BSTCounty Championship finale | South Africa v Australia – live1st over: Sri Lanka 1-0 (Nissanka 1, Kamindu Mendis 0) Headingley is usually a great place to bat, so Sri Lanka will probably want upwards of 300. Fifty overs is a long time*, which means Kamindu Mendis can take a bit of time to get his eye in. He plays out five consecutive dot balls during an accurate opening over from Archer.* Drink Continue reading...

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Seb Hutchinson and Paul Watson as the international break begins Continue reading...

Fight on 11 December announced by Turki AlalshikhFury v Joshua to be streamed globally on NetflixTyson Fury and Anthony Joshua’s highly-anticipated heavyweight clash will take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December after a deal was finally agreed.The details will for the bout, one of the biggest in British boxing history, were announced by Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and president of the Saudi Boxing Federation, with the tagline: “Years in the making. One night to settle it.” Continue reading...

Sylvain Houles’ newly promoted team finished alongside Catalans in mid-table but their big battle is for exposureBy No Helmets RequiredEvery now and then, something dramatic is required. No one could blame Sylvain Houles for threatening to quit rugby league if his Toulouse Olympique team were replaced in Super League next season by London Broncos. After all, he has just taken them to eighth in the table on half funding, finishing above their rivals Catalans Dragons for the first time in 25 years in the process.The rumour that Toulouse could be ranked 14th by IMG and relegated has since been quashed – to every sane league fan’s relief. Shane Richardson, the NRL head of strategy, says the aim is to build the code’s presence in France, not slash it in half. Continue reading...

Hitler was an artist in Vienna before first world warHorse also has full sister called New OrderThe US Jockey Club has ordered a racehorse to be renamed after ruling the animal’s name was a reference to Adolf Hitler.Austrian Painter won its debut race at the Horseshoe Indianapolis track on Monday. However, the Jockey Club received a complaint about the name and began an investigation. Hitler, who was born in Austria, was a professional artist in Vienna before the first world war. People often use the term “Austrian Painter” online to discuss Hitler without naming him in order to avoid content moderation filters. Continue reading...

Harlequins, Saints and Gloucester attracting interestPrem using Hundred sales as template for growthHarlequins, Northampton and Gloucester are attracting serious interest from overseas investors with Prem Rugby entering an expansionist phase before its first season as a closed league begins on Friday.A source with knowledge of the discussions disclosed that there have been approaches from several high net worth individuals from the United States and the Middle East, as well as consumer brands whose interest has been piqued by Red Bull’s takeover at Newcastle last year. Continue reading...

With interest in the league rising, some are calling for dedicated away ends at stadiums to improve atmosphereWith interest in the Women’s Super League on the rise and more clubs playing at their main stadiums, there are questions over whether to separate supporters into stricter home and away sections, as in the men’s game, or to continue with mixed seating and optional away ends.From the 2023-24 season, new league regulations required clubs to include an away-ticketing policy in their licensing agreements, a move backed by the Football Supporters’ Association (FSA). Continue reading...

This week, we dive into the big questions surrounding the most surprising result of the Premier League weekendBefore this past weekend, Arsenal had not lost in the Premier League since April. Nine straight league wins had been enough to crown the Gunners as champions at the end of last season and firmly establish them as the team to beat early this season.Against Brighton on Saturday, though, the team to beat were beaten. Thoroughly. Continue reading...