Getty Images The Invictus Games have grown considerably since they were founded in 2014, with about 500 competitors taking part last year in Dusseldorf Birmingham has won the bid to …
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Ben Youngs: Former England scrum-half underwent heart surgery this year
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer England scrum-half Ben Youngs says he underwent heart surgery this year after collapsing during an open training session with Leicester Tigers. The 34-year-old, who is England’s most-capped men’s player, …
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Paris Paralympics: GB’s Sarah Storey selected for ninth Games
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGreat Britain’s most successful Paralympian Sarah Storey says being selected for a ninth Games was a “pinch-me moment” after she was named on Monday in a 23-strong cycling squad for …
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Ireland v Zimbabwe: ‘We we never believed it would happen’ – White welcomes first Test in NI
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesCraig Ervine will lead the Chevrons while Sean Williams, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani and Richard Ngarava are also in a squad which includes four uncapped players. Zimbabwe’s calendar, like Ireland, …
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Football gossip: Tomori, Calafiori, Cash, De Bruyne, Amrabat
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAston Villa‘s French forward Moussa Diaby, 25, is expected to complete his move to Al Ittihad next week. (Talksport), external Villa will look to replace Diaby with Atletico Madrid‘s 24-year-old …
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Coverage of Norway v Northern Ireland in the Men’s U19 Championship.
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Alice Procter: Amateur jockey in intensive care after Cartmel fall
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesAmateur jockey Alice Procter is in intensive care in hospital after undergoing an operation following a heavy fall at Cartmel on Saturday. The 21-year-old was flown by air ambulance to …
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The Hundred 2024: Charlotte Edwards on building her Southern Brave squad
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSimilarly, bringing back India batter Smriti Mandhana was a big priority for Brave at March’s draft. But for a coach involved in so many competitions throughout the year, that approach …
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World Matchplay: Luke Humpries to face Michael van Gerwen in final
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWorld number one Luke Humphries will face three-time winner Michael van Gerwen in his first World Matchplay final. Humphries beat James Wade 17-10 to book his spot in Sunday’s showpiece …
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England vs West Indies: ‘We’re going to have years of fun watching him play’ – Michael Vaughan on Harry Brook
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWatch as Michael Vaughan reflects on Harry Brook’s “special” batting performance as he inspired England to a healthy lead on day three of the second Test at Trent Bridge. HIGHLIGHTS: …