4 hours ago
County Championship leaders Sussex have told eight players they will not be offered contracts at the end of the season as they aim to regain control of their finances.
However, head coach Paul Farbrace may stay at the club in a part-time director of cricket role, having earlier said he would be leaving Hove.
"I'd rather keep players rather than me stay on a full-time basis," Farbrace told BBC Radio Sussex.
"The plan would be for me to work two days a week in the winter and three days in the summer, supporting the new head coach."
Sussex's finances are under strict control by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), following losses of £1.3m in 2025, including a salary cap for the next three years.
However, head coach Paul Farbrace may stay at the club in a part-time director of cricket role, having earlier said he would be leaving Hove.
"I'd rather keep players rather than me stay on a full-time basis," Farbrace told BBC Radio Sussex.
"The plan would be for me to work two days a week in the winter and three days in the summer, supporting the new head coach."
Sussex's finances are under strict control by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), following losses of £1.3m in 2025, including a salary cap for the next three years.
10 hours ago
The Carolina Hurricanes are Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2006 and the second time in franchise history. Carolina went on the road and stifled the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6 on Sunday night to secure the Stanley Cup.
Sean McDonough had the ESPN on ABC television play-by-play call alongside color commentator Ray Ferraro.
McDonough: “And they’re going to clinch it appropriately, with a total team effort! AND A SHUTOUT! THE CAROLINA HURRICANES HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP FOR THE SECOND TIME!”
Chris Cuthbert had the Canadian television play-by-play call for Sportsnet:
Cuthbert: “THE PERFECT STORM! IN THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FIRST ******* LE, ONCE AGAIN, ARE THE CAROLINA HURRICANES ARE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!”
Sean McDonough had the ESPN on ABC television play-by-play call alongside color commentator Ray Ferraro.
McDonough: “And they’re going to clinch it appropriately, with a total team effort! AND A SHUTOUT! THE CAROLINA HURRICANES HAVE WON THE STANLEY CUP FOR THE SECOND TIME!”
Chris Cuthbert had the Canadian television play-by-play call for Sportsnet:
Cuthbert: “THE PERFECT STORM! IN THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FIRST ******* LE, ONCE AGAIN, ARE THE CAROLINA HURRICANES ARE STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS!”
15 hours ago
Trea Turner's season-long slump continues, testing Phillies manager Don Mattingly's confidence level originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Trea Turner retains the confidence of manager Don Mattingly.
"Trea's gonna be fine over the course of the season," Mattingly told 97.5 The Fanatic. "He's gonna hit one of those stretches where you're like, okay, Trea, he's back.
"I feel good about Trea."
He's one of the few.
Philadelphia Phillies infielder Trea Turner retains the confidence of manager Don Mattingly.
"Trea's gonna be fine over the course of the season," Mattingly told 97.5 The Fanatic. "He's gonna hit one of those stretches where you're like, okay, Trea, he's back.
"I feel good about Trea."
He's one of the few.
21 hours ago
CINCINNATI — Outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had two hits in four at-bats in the Arizona Complex League on Saturday, June 13, and appears to be nearing a return from the injured list — perhaps as soon as the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels at Chase Field.
“Sooner than later – he’ll be back sooner than later,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “I know he played in those (complex league) games and feels good. What the timing is with that I don’t know exactly yet.”
Gurriel had the two hits, both singles, but has gone just 4 for 16 (.250) with one double, one walk and six strikeouts in five games on his rehab ***** ignment.
He's not exactly a hot hitter — and he would be joining a lineup filled with players struggling to get going at the plate. Lovullo was asked if Gurriel’s subpar results make bringing him off the injured list at this time harder. The Diamondbacks have scored 40 runs in their past 15 games.
“I want to be careful, but we’re sputtering a little bit and we need somebody with a presence to step into this lineup and give us a little impact,” Lovullo said. “If they say he’s ready, we’ll get him here. I don’t know what that answer is yet right now.”
“Sooner than later – he’ll be back sooner than later,” manager Torey Lovullo said. “I know he played in those (complex league) games and feels good. What the timing is with that I don’t know exactly yet.”
Gurriel had the two hits, both singles, but has gone just 4 for 16 (.250) with one double, one walk and six strikeouts in five games on his rehab ***** ignment.
He's not exactly a hot hitter — and he would be joining a lineup filled with players struggling to get going at the plate. Lovullo was asked if Gurriel’s subpar results make bringing him off the injured list at this time harder. The Diamondbacks have scored 40 runs in their past 15 games.
“I want to be careful, but we’re sputtering a little bit and we need somebody with a presence to step into this lineup and give us a little impact,” Lovullo said. “If they say he’s ready, we’ll get him here. I don’t know what that answer is yet right now.”
