England will look to continue their dominance against West Indies in the second Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, starting Thursday. The series opener saw a resounding English victory. Find out when and where to watch the match.
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Simone Biles, one of the most celebrated gymnasts of all time, is set to make her return to the Olympic stage at the Paris 2024 Games. After stepping away from competition in Tokyo due to mental health concerns, Biles is back in training and ready to compete for glory in the City of Lights.
Casper Ruud suffered a surprise defeat to Thiago Monteiro in the Bastad round of 16, but partnered with Rafael Nadal to advance in the doubles. Nadal, making his return after a French Open exit, will face Cameron Norrie in the singles.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has proposed the establishment of two international disability cricket teams – one for visually impaired players and another for a combined team of physically, intellectually, and hearing-impaired athletes. This initiative aims to promote the sport among disability communities and foster greater inclusivity within cricket.
Danish mixed doubles badminton player Mathias Christiansen has withdrawn from the Paris Olympics after multiple unintentional errors in reporting his whereabouts for anti-doping regulations. The Badminton World Federation confirmed his absence and the removal of his team with partner Alexandra Boje from the mixed doubles draw. Christiansen made three mistakes on his whereabouts, leading to a potential violation and quarantine.
Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz claimed victory in stage 17 of the Tour de France, soloing the final 10km to secure his first-ever stage win in the prestigious race. The stage, set amidst the challenging High Alps, saw Carapaz outmaneuver Simon Yates and seize the lead. He also assumed the overall leader’s yellow jersey, a testament to his impressive performance in the second stage to Bologna. Meanwhile, the top contenders, including Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, and Remco Evenepoel, engaged in a thrilling battle for the overall standings.
West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has called for more Test cricket for his team after a heavy loss to England in the first Test at Lord’s. He emphasizes the importance of consistent Test match experience for the team’s development, lamenting the disparity in fixture schedules between England and the West Indies. Brathwaite also acknowledges the need for improved batting performance from his team going into the second Test at Trent Bridge.
Mexico’s cricket-in-prison program has won an ICC Development Award, recognizing its impact on prisoners and its role in promoting the sport in the country. The initiative, launched in partnership with the Mexican sports secretariat, has seen hundreds of inmates participate in modified versions of the game, with plans for a national prison competition.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will feature four new sports: breaking, skateboarding, surfing, and sports climbing. The article explores the rigorous selection process for Olympic sports, highlighting the criteria for inclusion and the role of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
India’s edtech giant Byju’s, facing financial struggles, will challenge insolvency proceedings initiated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over unpaid sponsorship dues. The move comes after a court ordered insolvency proceedings against the company due to its failure to pay $19 million to the BCCI. Byju’s is attempting to block the insolvency process while simultaneously engaging in settlement talks with the cricket board.