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India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the ongoing Hundred after suffering a hamstring injury while playing for Southern Brave, putting her participation in the upcoming Women's T20 Asia Cup in doubt.
Southern Brave confirmed on Saturday that Rodrigues will miss the rest of the tournament, with Australian all-rounder Charlie Knott brought in as her replacement.
"We can confirm that due to an injury suffered by Jemimah Rodrigues, we've signed Charli Knott as our injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jemi," Southern Brave posted on X.
Rodrigues, 25, scored 143 runs in six innings for Southern Brave, averaging 35.75 at a strike rate of 131.19. Her highest score was 42 not out.
Her absence comes with Southern Brave still having two matches left as they chase a place in the final by finishing top of the table. They will face Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets in their remaining games.
For India, the bigger concern is Rodrigues' availability for the Women's T20 Asia Cup, which begins on August 28. India will start their campaign against Thailand in Dubai on August 30.
Rodrigues has just under three weeks to recover from the injury before India's opening match. The extent of her hamstring injury is yet to be ascertained, and her withdrawal from the Hundred could be a precaution to protect her fitness and avoid further damage.
Rodrigues has scored 143 runs in six innings in this year's Hundred, with her highest score of 42 not out coming as part of her campaign for Southern Brave.
#rodrigues #India #asia #august
Southern Brave confirmed on Saturday that Rodrigues will miss the rest of the tournament, with Australian all-rounder Charlie Knott brought in as her replacement.
"We can confirm that due to an injury suffered by Jemimah Rodrigues, we've signed Charli Knott as our injury replacement for the remainder of The Hundred. Wishing you a speedy recovery, Jemi," Southern Brave posted on X.
Rodrigues, 25, scored 143 runs in six innings for Southern Brave, averaging 35.75 at a strike rate of 131.19. Her highest score was 42 not out.
Her absence comes with Southern Brave still having two matches left as they chase a place in the final by finishing top of the table. They will face Manchester Super Giants and Trent Rockets in their remaining games.
For India, the bigger concern is Rodrigues' availability for the Women's T20 Asia Cup, which begins on August 28. India will start their campaign against Thailand in Dubai on August 30.
Rodrigues has just under three weeks to recover from the injury before India's opening match. The extent of her hamstring injury is yet to be ascertained, and her withdrawal from the Hundred could be a precaution to protect her fitness and avoid further damage.
Rodrigues has scored 143 runs in six innings in this year's Hundred, with her highest score of 42 not out coming as part of her campaign for Southern Brave.
#rodrigues #India #asia #august
3 days ago
Arne Engels of Celtic. Celtic v Dundee, Scottish Premiership, Celtic Park, 3 August 2026. Photo Stuart Wallace IMAGO Shutterstock
David Friel at The Scottish Sun reports that the recently relegated English side are looking at being third time lucky as they come back to Celtic will their highest bid so far.
Nottingham Forest's £25m million bid for Engels in the closing day of the January transfer window sets the benchmark price that Celtic will be looking for and West Ham, who are keen to bring in the Celtic midfielder as soon as possible, will now have to match that earlier bid if they are to get the green light from Celtic for the the transfer.
Engels has other admirers including Roma and perhaps Forest will return to the table as the window progresses. If there is Premier League interest as the window progresses, Engels, who has already agreed personal terms with the Hammers, may opt for that rather than a season in the Championship.
Arne Engels of Celtic FC (L) tries to escape Silas Andersen of Sporting CP (R) during the Sporting CP v Celtic FC Pre-Season Friendly match at Estadio Algarve on July 14, 2026 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues Getty Images)
#celtic #arne #looking
David Friel at The Scottish Sun reports that the recently relegated English side are looking at being third time lucky as they come back to Celtic will their highest bid so far.
Nottingham Forest's £25m million bid for Engels in the closing day of the January transfer window sets the benchmark price that Celtic will be looking for and West Ham, who are keen to bring in the Celtic midfielder as soon as possible, will now have to match that earlier bid if they are to get the green light from Celtic for the the transfer.
Engels has other admirers including Roma and perhaps Forest will return to the table as the window progresses. If there is Premier League interest as the window progresses, Engels, who has already agreed personal terms with the Hammers, may opt for that rather than a season in the Championship.
Arne Engels of Celtic FC (L) tries to escape Silas Andersen of Sporting CP (R) during the Sporting CP v Celtic FC Pre-Season Friendly match at Estadio Algarve on July 14, 2026 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues Getty Images)
#celtic #arne #looking
11 days ago
The Indiana Fever defeated the Seattle Storm 105-95 on Tuesday night in the first night of regular-season action for the WNBA after the All-Star break. However, instead of the Fever's three-game winning streak entering the game, a lot of the coverage surrounding the Fever was on comments reserve guard Sophie Cunningham made regarding transgender athletes.
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham said via a profile on her published by ESPN. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Cunningham's words became a hot-topic issue, with people weighing in from all over the media, intense debates being had online, and even rallies being planned.
After the game, WNBA reporter Roberta Rodrigues, who rebuked Cunningham's comments and the rally tied to them on social media, asked head coach Stephanie White, who is married to journalist Lisa Salters, about the situation.
"Coach, there was a rally before the game, an anti-trans rally before the game, inspired by Sophie Cunningham," Rodrigues started. "As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, how did you receive her comments and the way it ignited the right-wing and anti-trans supporters? And for the players, have you had conversations in the locker room about it?"
#sophie
"I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I'm like, 'I never once said that,'" Cunningham said via a profile on her published by ESPN. "I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men."
Cunningham's words became a hot-topic issue, with people weighing in from all over the media, intense debates being had online, and even rallies being planned.
After the game, WNBA reporter Roberta Rodrigues, who rebuked Cunningham's comments and the rally tied to them on social media, asked head coach Stephanie White, who is married to journalist Lisa Salters, about the situation.
"Coach, there was a rally before the game, an anti-trans rally before the game, inspired by Sophie Cunningham," Rodrigues started. "As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, how did you receive her comments and the way it ignited the right-wing and anti-trans supporters? And for the players, have you had conversations in the locker room about it?"
#sophie
17 days ago
Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic Shelbourne FC v Celtic, Preseason Friendly, Tolka Park, Dublin – 07 July 2026. Photo Lorraine O Sullivan. Shutterstock/IMAGO
The USA international suffered a nasty and unfortunate Achilles injury in the Europa League last season against Austrian side Sturm Graz. That situation was just one in a long list of unforseen issues that dogged our campaign throughout the duration of the season and in a variety of ways.
There was major unrest and discord within the fanbase last term surrounding the club’s hierarchy and the inner machinations of how Celtic is currently being run. That, added to the mistreatment of supporters in a number of ways from the same boardroom members contrived to curtail our Scottish Premiership ***** le charge.
Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic FC during the Sporting CP v Celtic FC Pre-Season Friendly match at Estadio Algarve on July 14, 2026 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
Things thankfully managed to get back on course for us to win the ***** le under Martin O’Neill’s incredible guidance and Cameron Carter-Vickers will be aiming to feature more this forthcoming season, after missing out on so much football last term.
#cameron #friendly #july #term
The USA international suffered a nasty and unfortunate Achilles injury in the Europa League last season against Austrian side Sturm Graz. That situation was just one in a long list of unforseen issues that dogged our campaign throughout the duration of the season and in a variety of ways.
There was major unrest and discord within the fanbase last term surrounding the club’s hierarchy and the inner machinations of how Celtic is currently being run. That, added to the mistreatment of supporters in a number of ways from the same boardroom members contrived to curtail our Scottish Premiership ***** le charge.
Cameron Carter-Vickers of Celtic FC during the Sporting CP v Celtic FC Pre-Season Friendly match at Estadio Algarve on July 14, 2026 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
Things thankfully managed to get back on course for us to win the ***** le under Martin O’Neill’s incredible guidance and Cameron Carter-Vickers will be aiming to feature more this forthcoming season, after missing out on so much football last term.
#cameron #friendly #july #term
27 days ago
India Women moved to the brink of a historic maiden Test victory at Lord's after a dominant third day, powered by Yastika Bhatia's record-breaking maiden century before the bowlers reduced England to 130/6 in pursuit of an improbable 457-run target.
With just four wickets separating them from scripting history at the Home of Cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur's side ended the day firmly in control despite a spirited lower-order resistance from Amy Jones and Mady Villiers.
Resuming Day 3 with a healthy first-innings lead, India continued to pile on the runs despite England enjoying a better opening session with the ball. Lauren Bell removed Smriti Mandhana (70) early before also dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues. Sophie Ecclestone then trapped Harmanpreet Kaur lbw as England briefly clawed their way back into the contest.
However, Yastika Bhatia remained unfazed. Displaying remarkable composure and elegant strokeplay, the left-hander brought up her maiden Test century to become the first-ever woman to score a Test hundred at Lord's. Her memorable knock of 113 off 158 ***** also became the highest score by an Indian woman in the third or fourth innings of a Test match.
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone fought tirelessly and completed her fourth five-wicket haul in Women's Tests, but lacked support from the other end as India continued to dominate.
Following Bhatia's departure, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh injected fresh momentum into the innings with a brisk unbeaten 50 off 52 ***** , taking the attack to the England bowlers. With India's lead swelling beyond 450, captain Harmanpreet Kaur declared the innings at 341/7, leaving England with a mammoth 457-run target to survive or chase down.
India's bowlers wasted little time in tightening their grip on the contest.
Debutant Kranti Gaud and Sayali Satghare produced another outstanding new-ball spell, removing openers Tammy Beaumont and Maia Bouchier inside the opening four overs. Beaumont's dismissal also marked the end of her international career, while former captain Heather Knight, playing her final Test before retirement, was later dismissed by Kranti Gaud and received a touching guard of honour from the Indian team as she walked off.
England's problems deepened when Sneh Rana bowled Nat Sciver-Brunt with a beauty before Sayali breached Alice Capsey's defence, reducing the hosts to 59/5.
Just when India appeared set to wrap up the match on the third evening itself, Amy Jones and Mady Villiers mounted a determined fightback. The duo stitched together a resilient 67-run partnership, frustrating the Indian attack and briefly keeping England's hopes alive.
The stand was eventually broken in spectacular fashion as Richa Ghosh pulled off a stunning close-in catch at silly point to dismiss Villiers off Sneh Rana's bowling. Jones continued her resistance, bringing up a gritty half-century, but England still finished the day in deep trouble at 130/6, requiring another 327 runs with only four w
With just four wickets separating them from scripting history at the Home of Cricket, Harmanpreet Kaur's side ended the day firmly in control despite a spirited lower-order resistance from Amy Jones and Mady Villiers.
Resuming Day 3 with a healthy first-innings lead, India continued to pile on the runs despite England enjoying a better opening session with the ball. Lauren Bell removed Smriti Mandhana (70) early before also dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues. Sophie Ecclestone then trapped Harmanpreet Kaur lbw as England briefly clawed their way back into the contest.
However, Yastika Bhatia remained unfazed. Displaying remarkable composure and elegant strokeplay, the left-hander brought up her maiden Test century to become the first-ever woman to score a Test hundred at Lord's. Her memorable knock of 113 off 158 ***** also became the highest score by an Indian woman in the third or fourth innings of a Test match.
England spinner Sophie Ecclestone fought tirelessly and completed her fourth five-wicket haul in Women's Tests, but lacked support from the other end as India continued to dominate.
Following Bhatia's departure, wicketkeeper-batter Richa Ghosh injected fresh momentum into the innings with a brisk unbeaten 50 off 52 ***** , taking the attack to the England bowlers. With India's lead swelling beyond 450, captain Harmanpreet Kaur declared the innings at 341/7, leaving England with a mammoth 457-run target to survive or chase down.
India's bowlers wasted little time in tightening their grip on the contest.
Debutant Kranti Gaud and Sayali Satghare produced another outstanding new-ball spell, removing openers Tammy Beaumont and Maia Bouchier inside the opening four overs. Beaumont's dismissal also marked the end of her international career, while former captain Heather Knight, playing her final Test before retirement, was later dismissed by Kranti Gaud and received a touching guard of honour from the Indian team as she walked off.
England's problems deepened when Sneh Rana bowled Nat Sciver-Brunt with a beauty before Sayali breached Alice Capsey's defence, reducing the hosts to 59/5.
Just when India appeared set to wrap up the match on the third evening itself, Amy Jones and Mady Villiers mounted a determined fightback. The duo stitched together a resilient 67-run partnership, frustrating the Indian attack and briefly keeping England's hopes alive.
The stand was eventually broken in spectacular fashion as Richa Ghosh pulled off a stunning close-in catch at silly point to dismiss Villiers off Sneh Rana's bowling. Jones continued her resistance, bringing up a gritty half-century, but England still finished the day in deep trouble at 130/6, requiring another 327 runs with only four w
27 days ago
"Freestyle Biomechanics: The Science Behind The Strokes," a book by former University of Hawaii swimming coach Jan Prins, is now available via Amazon.
The book focuses on freestyle, but also touches on "the three other competitive strokes," said Prins, who earned a doctorate in kinesiology at Indiana in 1978 and still teaches at UH. "(It) covers … every freestyle movement from stroke pattern, body position, flutter kick, hand entry to recovery and much more."
It is the culmination of nearly 50 years of coaching, presentations, research and video workshops Prins has conducted for competitive swimmers and coaches.
"It will become a continuous shelf reference for all swimmers, especially triathletes and adults," said Garry Rodrigues, swim consultant to USA Triathlon for the 2028 Olympics.
The book focuses on freestyle, but also touches on "the three other competitive strokes," said Prins, who earned a doctorate in kinesiology at Indiana in 1978 and still teaches at UH. "(It) covers … every freestyle movement from stroke pattern, body position, flutter kick, hand entry to recovery and much more."
It is the culmination of nearly 50 years of coaching, presentations, research and video workshops Prins has conducted for competitive swimmers and coaches.
"It will become a continuous shelf reference for all swimmers, especially triathletes and adults," said Garry Rodrigues, swim consultant to USA Triathlon for the 2028 Olympics.
27 days ago
Venezia are on the verge of securing Sevilla striker Akor Adams in a deal worth €16m plus add-ons, as director Filippo Antonelli confirms 'talks are at a very advanced stage.'
The Nigeria international is 26 years old and made the move from Montpellier to Sevilla for €5.5m in January 2025.
In the last season, he scored 10 goals with three ****** ists in 32 LaLiga appearances for Sevilla.
LEIRIA, PORTUGAL – JUNE 10: Akor Adams of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between Portugal and Nigeria at Estadio Dr Magalhaes Pessoa on June 10, 2026 in Leiria, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
According to multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia and Tuttomercatoweb, the agreement is very close to completion.
The Nigeria international is 26 years old and made the move from Montpellier to Sevilla for €5.5m in January 2025.
In the last season, he scored 10 goals with three ****** ists in 32 LaLiga appearances for Sevilla.
LEIRIA, PORTUGAL – JUNE 10: Akor Adams of Nigeria during the International Friendly match between Portugal and Nigeria at Estadio Dr Magalhaes Pessoa on June 10, 2026 in Leiria, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
According to multiple sources including Sky Sport Italia, Sportitalia and Tuttomercatoweb, the agreement is very close to completion.
28 days ago
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana (83, 108b, 11x4, 1x6), captain Harmanpreet Kaur (58, 121b, 7x4) and seasoned allrounder Deepti Sharma (57, 87b, 7x4) struck resolute fifties as India posted 285 before pacer Kranti Gaud's early breakthrough left England at 21 for one on an engrossing opening day of the historic first-ever women's Test at Lord's.
After opting to bat, India looked set for a much bigger total at 190 for three but suffered a collapse, losing seven wickets for 95 runs.
England dominated the final session, taking the last four wickets for just 11 runs in 42 ***** . Leftarm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (368) finished with three wickets, including the final three, as India were bowled out in 74.5 overs.
India struck back late when pacer Kranti Gaud trapped opener Tammy Beaumont (2), playing the final Test of her career, lbw with a sharp inswinger. Gaud nearly dismissed Heather Knight too, but India declined a review that balltracking later showed would have hit the stumps. Maia Bouchier was unbeaten on 17 and Knight on one at stumps.
Earlier, England made the perfect start. Lauren Bell and Lauren Filer struck inside the opening seven overs, removing Shafali Verma for a duck and Yastika Bhatia (12). Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues (35) rebuilt with a brisk 64run stand before Rodrigues dragged Issy Wong onto her stumps.
Mandhana then combined with Harmanpreet in an 89-run fourthwicket partnership that steadied India after a shaky start. The lefthander played with characteristic fluency, peppering the off-side with elegant drives and also launching Ecclestone for six. However, she fell for 83, edging Wong behind while chasing a wide delivery.
Harmanpreet, under scrutiny after India's group-stage exit at the Women's T20 World Cup, responded with a patient half-century despite battling cramps. Soon after Mandhana's dismissal, she was undone by debutant off-spinner Mady Villiers, who picked up her maiden Test wicket with a delivery that drifted and turned through the gate.
Richa Ghosh (13) failed to make an impact, but Deepti's composed knock and a 46-run stand with Sneh Rana kept India afloat before another collapse ended the innings.
Brief Scores:
India 285 (Mandhana 83, Harmanpreet 58, Sharma 57) lead England 21-1 by 264 runs.
After opting to bat, India looked set for a much bigger total at 190 for three but suffered a collapse, losing seven wickets for 95 runs.
England dominated the final session, taking the last four wickets for just 11 runs in 42 ***** . Leftarm spinner Sophie Ecclestone (368) finished with three wickets, including the final three, as India were bowled out in 74.5 overs.
India struck back late when pacer Kranti Gaud trapped opener Tammy Beaumont (2), playing the final Test of her career, lbw with a sharp inswinger. Gaud nearly dismissed Heather Knight too, but India declined a review that balltracking later showed would have hit the stumps. Maia Bouchier was unbeaten on 17 and Knight on one at stumps.
Earlier, England made the perfect start. Lauren Bell and Lauren Filer struck inside the opening seven overs, removing Shafali Verma for a duck and Yastika Bhatia (12). Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues (35) rebuilt with a brisk 64run stand before Rodrigues dragged Issy Wong onto her stumps.
Mandhana then combined with Harmanpreet in an 89-run fourthwicket partnership that steadied India after a shaky start. The lefthander played with characteristic fluency, peppering the off-side with elegant drives and also launching Ecclestone for six. However, she fell for 83, edging Wong behind while chasing a wide delivery.
Harmanpreet, under scrutiny after India's group-stage exit at the Women's T20 World Cup, responded with a patient half-century despite battling cramps. Soon after Mandhana's dismissal, she was undone by debutant off-spinner Mady Villiers, who picked up her maiden Test wicket with a delivery that drifted and turned through the gate.
Richa Ghosh (13) failed to make an impact, but Deepti's composed knock and a 46-run stand with Sneh Rana kept India afloat before another collapse ended the innings.
Brief Scores:
India 285 (Mandhana 83, Harmanpreet 58, Sharma 57) lead England 21-1 by 264 runs.
29 days ago
India and England shared the honours on an engrossing opening day of the historic first-ever women's Test at Lord's, with the visitors posting 285 before reducing England to 21/1 at stumps on Friday.
After England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and chose to field, India appeared well placed for a much bigger total thanks to impressive half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. However, a late collapse ensured England regained control before the close of play.
The hosts then negotiated 11 overs in fading light but lost opener Tammy Beaumont cheaply, leaving the match finely balanced heading into Day 2.
India endured a shaky start after losing Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia early, but Smriti Mandhana once again showcased her class with a fluent innings of 83 off 108 **** . The left-hander was positive from the outset, driving elegantly through the covers and punishing anything overpitched. She struck 11 fours and a six while stitching together crucial partnerships that helped India recover from the early setbacks.
Jemimah Rodrigues looked comfortable during her brief stay, adding a valuable stand with Mandhana before throwing away a promising start.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur then joined Mandhana to steady the innings with an important 89-run partnership. While Mandhana played the aggressor, Harmanpreet anchored the innings with a patient 58 off 121 deliveries, ensuring India remained in a commanding position through the afternoon session.
At 190/3, India looked set to cross the 350-run mark. But Mandhana's dismissal shifted the momentum dramatically.
England's spinners, led by Sophie Ecclestone, exploited the ageing ball brilliantly. Ecclestone extracted sharp turn and bounce to finish with 3/68, while debutant Mady Villiers made an immediate impact as India slipped from a position of strength.
With wickets falling regularly around her, Deepti Sharma produced a composed knock under pressure. The experienced all-rounder compiled a valuable 57 from 87 **** , striking seven boundaries and guiding India to a competitive 285 before becoming the last batter to fall in the 75th over.
England had only 11 overs to negotiate before stumps and suffered an early setback when Kranti Gaud dismissed Tammy Beaumont for just two. Maia Bouchier looked **** ured during her unbeaten 17, while captain Heather Knight remained unbeaten on one as England closed the day on 21/1, trailing India by 264 runs.
India: 285 all out in 74.5 overs (Smriti Mandhana 83, Harmanpreet Kaur 58, Deepti Sharma 57; Sophie Ecclestone 3/68, Issy Wong 2/41)
England: 21/1 in 11 overs (Maia Bouchier 17*, Heather Knight 1*; Kranti Gaud 1/8)
After England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt won the toss and chose to field, India appeared well placed for a much bigger total thanks to impressive half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma. However, a late collapse ensured England regained control before the close of play.
The hosts then negotiated 11 overs in fading light but lost opener Tammy Beaumont cheaply, leaving the match finely balanced heading into Day 2.
India endured a shaky start after losing Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia early, but Smriti Mandhana once again showcased her class with a fluent innings of 83 off 108 **** . The left-hander was positive from the outset, driving elegantly through the covers and punishing anything overpitched. She struck 11 fours and a six while stitching together crucial partnerships that helped India recover from the early setbacks.
Jemimah Rodrigues looked comfortable during her brief stay, adding a valuable stand with Mandhana before throwing away a promising start.
Captain Harmanpreet Kaur then joined Mandhana to steady the innings with an important 89-run partnership. While Mandhana played the aggressor, Harmanpreet anchored the innings with a patient 58 off 121 deliveries, ensuring India remained in a commanding position through the afternoon session.
At 190/3, India looked set to cross the 350-run mark. But Mandhana's dismissal shifted the momentum dramatically.
England's spinners, led by Sophie Ecclestone, exploited the ageing ball brilliantly. Ecclestone extracted sharp turn and bounce to finish with 3/68, while debutant Mady Villiers made an immediate impact as India slipped from a position of strength.
With wickets falling regularly around her, Deepti Sharma produced a composed knock under pressure. The experienced all-rounder compiled a valuable 57 from 87 **** , striking seven boundaries and guiding India to a competitive 285 before becoming the last batter to fall in the 75th over.
England had only 11 overs to negotiate before stumps and suffered an early setback when Kranti Gaud dismissed Tammy Beaumont for just two. Maia Bouchier looked **** ured during her unbeaten 17, while captain Heather Knight remained unbeaten on one as England closed the day on 21/1, trailing India by 264 runs.
India: 285 all out in 74.5 overs (Smriti Mandhana 83, Harmanpreet Kaur 58, Deepti Sharma 57; Sophie Ecclestone 3/68, Issy Wong 2/41)
England: 21/1 in 11 overs (Maia Bouchier 17*, Heather Knight 1*; Kranti Gaud 1/8)
1 month ago
NEW DELHI: India have handed Priya Punia her maiden Test call-up after opener Pratika Rawal was ruled out of the one-off women's Test against England at Lord's with a knee injury.
The Women's Selection Committee named Punia as Rawal's replacement after the opener failed to recover in time for the match, which begins on Friday.
Rawal suffered a cut around her right knee while playing for India A in the second One-Day match against England A in Taunton. The injury required stitches, forcing her to miss the Lord's Test.
Head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed the news ahead of the match.
"Pratika has been ruled out of the Test match due to her injury in the India A match. She has got a cut on her knee which required some stitches. She is out for the Test match and Priya Punia has been added into the squad," said Muzumdar.
Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Priya Punia is a right-handed top-order batter who can also bowl right-arm medium pace. The 29-year-old has represented India in limited-overs cricket but is yet to make her Test debut.
Punia made her international debut in a T20I against New Zealand on February 6, 2019. Since then, she has represented India in both ODIs and T20Is.
Punia's selection for the one-off Test against England comes on the back of an excellent series for India A against England A.
She scored 23 in the opening match before following it up with 87 and 61 in the next two games. She finished as India A's highest run-scorer in the three-match One-Day series with 171 runs and played a key role in India's 2-1 series victory.
So far, Punia has played 12 Women's ODIs, scoring 273 runs at an average of 27.30. Her highest score is an unbeaten 75, and she has hit two half-centuries in the format.
In T20 Internationals, she has featured in three matches, scoring nine runs.
Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Nandini Sharma, Harleen Deol, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Sneh Rana and Priya Punia.
The Women's Selection Committee named Punia as Rawal's replacement after the opener failed to recover in time for the match, which begins on Friday.
Rawal suffered a cut around her right knee while playing for India A in the second One-Day match against England A in Taunton. The injury required stitches, forcing her to miss the Lord's Test.
Head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed the news ahead of the match.
"Pratika has been ruled out of the Test match due to her injury in the India A match. She has got a cut on her knee which required some stitches. She is out for the Test match and Priya Punia has been added into the squad," said Muzumdar.
Born in Jaipur, Rajasthan, Priya Punia is a right-handed top-order batter who can also bowl right-arm medium pace. The 29-year-old has represented India in limited-overs cricket but is yet to make her Test debut.
Punia made her international debut in a T20I against New Zealand on February 6, 2019. Since then, she has represented India in both ODIs and T20Is.
Punia's selection for the one-off Test against England comes on the back of an excellent series for India A against England A.
She scored 23 in the opening match before following it up with 87 and 61 in the next two games. She finished as India A's highest run-scorer in the three-match One-Day series with 171 runs and played a key role in India's 2-1 series victory.
So far, Punia has played 12 Women's ODIs, scoring 273 runs at an average of 27.30. Her highest score is an unbeaten 75, and she has hit two half-centuries in the format.
In T20 Internationals, she has featured in three matches, scoring nine runs.
Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana (vice-captain), Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Sree Charani, Yastika Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Nandini Sharma, Harleen Deol, Renuka Thakur, Kranti Gaud, Sayali Satghare, Sneh Rana and Priya Punia.
1 month ago
New matchups have been revealed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s return to Sacramento, California.
A Fight Night event is confirmed for Aug. 22 at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. It will feature a high-stakes middleweight clash in the main event, with a light heavyweight bout in the co-headliner. Other key fights for UFC Sacramento have also been unveiled.
The UFC returns to Sacramento on Aug. 22 with a middleweight showdown between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues in the main event. Hernandez will look to bounce back after his loss to Sean Strickland this past February, while Rodrigues is on a three-fight win streak, eager to pick up a fourth.
In the co-main event, Reinier de Ridder faces Roman Dolidze at 205 pounds. After back-to-back defeats at middleweight to Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho, de Ridder is moving up to the light heavyweight division. Notably, the Dutchman’s opponent, Dolidze, is also on a two-fight losing skid.
Elsewhere on the card, Serghei Spivac takes on Vitor Petrino and Kennedy Nzechukwu collides with Shamil Gaziev at heavyweight. From the heaviest division in the UFC to the lightest, two women’s strawweight bouts are also on tap for UFC Sacramento: Carli Judice vs. Jeisla Chaves and Shanelle Dyer vs. Elise Reed. Additionally, Contender Series signee Wes Schultz will lock horns with Jackson McVey at middleweight.
More fights are expected to be announced over the coming weeks.
A Fight Night event is confirmed for Aug. 22 at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center. It will feature a high-stakes middleweight clash in the main event, with a light heavyweight bout in the co-headliner. Other key fights for UFC Sacramento have also been unveiled.
The UFC returns to Sacramento on Aug. 22 with a middleweight showdown between Anthony Hernandez and Gregory Rodrigues in the main event. Hernandez will look to bounce back after his loss to Sean Strickland this past February, while Rodrigues is on a three-fight win streak, eager to pick up a fourth.
In the co-main event, Reinier de Ridder faces Roman Dolidze at 205 pounds. After back-to-back defeats at middleweight to Brendan Allen and Caio Borralho, de Ridder is moving up to the light heavyweight division. Notably, the Dutchman’s opponent, Dolidze, is also on a two-fight losing skid.
Elsewhere on the card, Serghei Spivac takes on Vitor Petrino and Kennedy Nzechukwu collides with Shamil Gaziev at heavyweight. From the heaviest division in the UFC to the lightest, two women’s strawweight bouts are also on tap for UFC Sacramento: Carli Judice vs. Jeisla Chaves and Shanelle Dyer vs. Elise Reed. Additionally, Contender Series signee Wes Schultz will lock horns with Jackson McVey at middleweight.
More fights are expected to be announced over the coming weeks.
1 month ago
Real Madrid have been one of the busiest teams in the transfer market this summer, signing no less than four new players heading into the new season.
But while focus is on improving the first team, the club are equally attentive to the youth market and have recently signed a young, prolific Spanish striker in the form of Manu Navarro, reports AS.
The Spanish youth international, who came through the ranks at Betis from a young age, has now officially put pen to paper with Los Blancos, capping off a deal that was first agreed back in April.
Navarro arrives at the Bernabeu with an impressive reputation, having scored 23 goals for Betis’ youth side last season.
Mourinho is equally keen on shoring up the youth ranks. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
But while focus is on improving the first team, the club are equally attentive to the youth market and have recently signed a young, prolific Spanish striker in the form of Manu Navarro, reports AS.
The Spanish youth international, who came through the ranks at Betis from a young age, has now officially put pen to paper with Los Blancos, capping off a deal that was first agreed back in April.
Navarro arrives at the Bernabeu with an impressive reputation, having scored 23 goals for Betis’ youth side last season.
Mourinho is equally keen on shoring up the youth ranks. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
1 month ago
Anthony Hernandez is training with Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight champ Sean Strickland ahead of his headlining bout at UFC Fight Night 285. Hernandez will be looking to return to victorious ways after his win streak was snapped by Strickland in February 2026.
While Strickland went on to claim UFC gold in his next fight against Khamzat Chimaev, Hernandez is scheduled to lock horns with Gregory Rodrigues in Sacramento, California, in August.
Hernandez posted a photo on Instagram following his training session with Strickland. He captioned his post, “Thank you guys for welcoming me in. Appreciate the tips and tricks.”
Strickland then acknowledged the post with a comment, which read, “6 weeks of fun!”
Hernandez’s eight-fight win streak came to a screeching halt earlier this year in Houston, where he was finished in the third round via TKO. Despite the pre-fight tension between “Fluffy” and Strickland, they shared a wholesome moment after the bout, which seemingly paved the way for them to train together.
Currently ranked No. 6 in the UFC middleweight division, Hernandez will take on Rodrigues, who holds the No. 12 spot, next. Meanwhile, Strickland's first ***** le defense could come against Chimaev or Nassourdine Imavov, two middleweights he’s already beaten.
While Strickland went on to claim UFC gold in his next fight against Khamzat Chimaev, Hernandez is scheduled to lock horns with Gregory Rodrigues in Sacramento, California, in August.
Hernandez posted a photo on Instagram following his training session with Strickland. He captioned his post, “Thank you guys for welcoming me in. Appreciate the tips and tricks.”
Strickland then acknowledged the post with a comment, which read, “6 weeks of fun!”
Hernandez’s eight-fight win streak came to a screeching halt earlier this year in Houston, where he was finished in the third round via TKO. Despite the pre-fight tension between “Fluffy” and Strickland, they shared a wholesome moment after the bout, which seemingly paved the way for them to train together.
Currently ranked No. 6 in the UFC middleweight division, Hernandez will take on Rodrigues, who holds the No. 12 spot, next. Meanwhile, Strickland's first ***** le defense could come against Chimaev or Nassourdine Imavov, two middleweights he’s already beaten.
1 month ago
Allycia ******* en Rodrigues knew that retaining her ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le against “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom would demand one of the absolute finest performances of her career.
The 28-year-old Brazilian faced the reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion in the main event of The Inner Circle 19 at Bangkok’s historic Lumpinee Stadium, where the two elite strikers battled through five closely contested rounds.
The mom-champ ultimately earned a hard-fought split-decision victory, becoming the first athlete to defeat Phetjeeja in ONE Championship and denying the Thai superstar’s bid to claim World ******* les in two sports.
The victory marked Rodrigues’ fifth successful World ******* le defense since she dethroned Stamp Fairtex for the atomweight Muay Thai crown in August 2020, further extending one of the longest-running championship reigns in ONE. After overcoming one of the toughest challengers of her career, the ******* et Fight Club representative took immense pride in keeping the belt with her team.
She said:
The 28-year-old Brazilian faced the reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion in the main event of The Inner Circle 19 at Bangkok’s historic Lumpinee Stadium, where the two elite strikers battled through five closely contested rounds.
The mom-champ ultimately earned a hard-fought split-decision victory, becoming the first athlete to defeat Phetjeeja in ONE Championship and denying the Thai superstar’s bid to claim World ******* les in two sports.
The victory marked Rodrigues’ fifth successful World ******* le defense since she dethroned Stamp Fairtex for the atomweight Muay Thai crown in August 2020, further extending one of the longest-running championship reigns in ONE. After overcoming one of the toughest challengers of her career, the ******* et Fight Club representative took immense pride in keeping the belt with her team.
She said:
1 month ago
Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia face each other this Saturday at the NRG Stadium of the World Cup. The match will be broadcast live at 01:00 on ITV 4.
In their last outing, Cape Verde drew 2-2 against Uruguay (World Cup 2026). In their last encounter, Saudi Arabia were beaten 4-0 by Spain (World Cup 2026).
Cape Verde ( vs Uruguay 2026-06-21): Vozinha, Steven Moreira, Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes, Sidny Cabral, Kevin Pina, Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro, Telmo Arcanjo, Garry Rodrigues, Gilson Benchimol
Saudi Arabia ( vs Spain 2026-06-21): Mohammed Al-Owais, Saud Abdulhamid, Ali Lajami, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Hassan Tambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi, Musab Al-Juwayr, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Salem Al-Dawsari, Feras Al-Buraikan
In their last outing, Cape Verde drew 2-2 against Uruguay (World Cup 2026). In their last encounter, Saudi Arabia were beaten 4-0 by Spain (World Cup 2026).
Cape Verde ( vs Uruguay 2026-06-21): Vozinha, Steven Moreira, Diney Borges, Roberto Lopes, Sidny Cabral, Kevin Pina, Ryan Mendes, Jamiro Monteiro, Telmo Arcanjo, Garry Rodrigues, Gilson Benchimol
Saudi Arabia ( vs Spain 2026-06-21): Mohammed Al-Owais, Saud Abdulhamid, Ali Lajami, Abdulelah Al-Amri, Hassan Tambakti, Moteb Al-Harbi, Musab Al-Juwayr, Abdullah Al-Khaibari, Nasser Al-Dawsari, Salem Al-Dawsari, Feras Al-Buraikan
2 months ago
BeatrizMesquita is quickly making a name for herself in the UFC.
After finishing MelissaMullins in her third Octagon appearance at UFC Fight Night 279, the 10-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu championnow boasts an 8-0 record in MMA. As she climbs the bantamweightrankings, "Lady GOAT" wasted no time calling out her next foe,surging Argentinian contender AilinPerez.
"I came to be the champion of the division, the new face of Brazilin women's MMA," Mesquita said. "I want to finish the rankings as[high] as possible because I want to fight for the belt in2027."
Shortly after leaving the Octagon, Mesquita explaned her callout Inan interview with UFC Brazil reporter Evelyn Rodrigues.
"I find Ailin disrespectful and it could be a perfect match, sinceBrazil and Argentina already has a normal rivalry," Mesquita said."The Octagon is no place to be twerking and showing your ***** . I'mready to face her and show the 'Lady GOAT' mentality."
After finishing MelissaMullins in her third Octagon appearance at UFC Fight Night 279, the 10-time Brazilian jiu-jitsu championnow boasts an 8-0 record in MMA. As she climbs the bantamweightrankings, "Lady GOAT" wasted no time calling out her next foe,surging Argentinian contender AilinPerez.
"I came to be the champion of the division, the new face of Brazilin women's MMA," Mesquita said. "I want to finish the rankings as[high] as possible because I want to fight for the belt in2027."
Shortly after leaving the Octagon, Mesquita explaned her callout Inan interview with UFC Brazil reporter Evelyn Rodrigues.
"I find Ailin disrespectful and it could be a perfect match, sinceBrazil and Argentina already has a normal rivalry," Mesquita said."The Octagon is no place to be twerking and showing your ***** . I'mready to face her and show the 'Lady GOAT' mentality."
2 months ago
ONE Championship is heating up the month with a blazing-hot pair of must-see events in Asia primetime.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 19 and ONE Friday Fights 159 live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 19.
Fans can look forward to World **** le matches and nearly two dozen athletes competing for a life-changing US$100,000 contract and global roster spot.
In the main event of The Inner Circle 19, ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia **** en Rodrigues will defend her crown against the division's kickboxing queen, Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom.
Plus, in the co-main event, undefeated ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion Samet Agdeve will make his first World **** le defense against two-sport, two-division king Roman Kryklia in a highly anticipated rematch.
The world's largest martial arts organization will broadcast The Inner Circle 19 and ONE Friday Fights 159 live from the historic Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, on June 19.
Fans can look forward to World **** le matches and nearly two dozen athletes competing for a life-changing US$100,000 contract and global roster spot.
In the main event of The Inner Circle 19, ONE Women's Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia **** en Rodrigues will defend her crown against the division's kickboxing queen, Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom.
Plus, in the co-main event, undefeated ONE Heavyweight Kickboxing World Champion Samet Agdeve will make his first World **** le defense against two-sport, two-division king Roman Kryklia in a highly anticipated rematch.
2 months ago
Two-sport ONE World Champion Stella “Always Hungry” Hemetsberger does not need a ringside seat to know how Allycia ******* en Rodrigues will perform in her next fight on the global stage.
Her teammate and close friend puts the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le on the line against “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom in the main event of The Inner Circle 19 in Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, June 19.
The complete Asia primetime card streams exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
The bond between Hemetsberger — the reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion — and the mom-champ runs deep.
They have trained together since 2022, when the RS-Gym representative arrived at ******* et Fight Club to turn professional. Rodrigues was already a ONE World Champion, living the dream “Always Hungry” had come to chase.
Her teammate and close friend puts the ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World ******* le on the line against “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom in the main event of The Inner Circle 19 in Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium this Friday, June 19.
The complete Asia primetime card streams exclusively for subscribers at live.onefc.com.
The bond between Hemetsberger — the reigning ONE Strawweight Muay Thai and Kickboxing World Champion — and the mom-champ runs deep.
They have trained together since 2022, when the RS-Gym representative arrived at ******* et Fight Club to turn professional. Rodrigues was already a ONE World Champion, living the dream “Always Hungry” had come to chase.
2 months ago
After years of circling each other and a frustrating postponement that tested both fighters’ patience, the moment the striking world has been waiting for is officially here.
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom challenges reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia **** en Rodrigues in the main event of The Inner Circle 19.
The epic superfight broadcasts live in Asia primetime on Friday, June 19, from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium, streaming exclusively for members on live.onefc.com.
The road to this monumental World **** le unification has been a long and winding one. Phetjeeja and Rodrigues were originally booked to settle matters in the main event of ONE Fight Night 41 earlier this year, but both superstars picked up injuries during their rigorous training camps.
The decision was made to postpone the blockbuster clash and give both women the necessary time to heal for the biggest fight of their careers. For Phetjeeja, the news was disappointing but entirely understandable.
Reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Kickboxing World Champion “The Queen” Phetjeeja Lukjaoporongtom challenges reigning ONE Women’s Atomweight Muay Thai World Champion Allycia **** en Rodrigues in the main event of The Inner Circle 19.
The epic superfight broadcasts live in Asia primetime on Friday, June 19, from Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Stadium, streaming exclusively for members on live.onefc.com.
The road to this monumental World **** le unification has been a long and winding one. Phetjeeja and Rodrigues were originally booked to settle matters in the main event of ONE Fight Night 41 earlier this year, but both superstars picked up injuries during their rigorous training camps.
The decision was made to postpone the blockbuster clash and give both women the necessary time to heal for the biggest fight of their careers. For Phetjeeja, the news was disappointing but entirely understandable.
2 months ago
Real Madrid have peculiarly followed Barcelona’s transfer targets all summer, beginning with Denzel Dumfries and Julian Alvarez to even Marc Cucurella.
The biggest one of them all, however, was Bernardo Silva who was said to have an agreement in place to move to Catalonia but went on to reportedly give his commitment to Real Madrid.
Los Blancos and the entire fanbase, needless to say, have milked the situation to the maximum to claim the dominance of their institution and badge over Barcelona, claiming that the player left it all to join Real Madrid when the chance arrived.
One of the speculated reasons for Silva picking Real Madrid over Barcelona despite his desire to don garnet-and-blue was the guarantee of minutes that the Madrid-based side provided him – something Barcelona could not under any circumstances.
Bernardo is headed to Real Madrid. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
The biggest one of them all, however, was Bernardo Silva who was said to have an agreement in place to move to Catalonia but went on to reportedly give his commitment to Real Madrid.
Los Blancos and the entire fanbase, needless to say, have milked the situation to the maximum to claim the dominance of their institution and badge over Barcelona, claiming that the player left it all to join Real Madrid when the chance arrived.
One of the speculated reasons for Silva picking Real Madrid over Barcelona despite his desire to don garnet-and-blue was the guarantee of minutes that the Madrid-based side provided him – something Barcelona could not under any circumstances.
Bernardo is headed to Real Madrid. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
