July 21st, 2021
Robinson recalled for India Tests, Archer still out
Seamer Ollie Robinson has been recalled to England’s Test squad for the first two matches of the five-game series against India but Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes are sidelined by injury.
Team GB shooter Hill out of Olympics after Covid-19 positive test
British shooter Amber Hill has withdrawn from the Olympic Games after testing positive for Covid-19 in the UK prior to her departure.
Knight ready for Tokyo debut despite self-isolation
Team GB’s 400m hurdler Jessie Knight says her Olympic spirit has not been dampened despite being forced to self-isolate upon arrival in Tokyo.
Reid skips major to avoid Olympic travel issue
Mel Reid has withdrawn from this week’s Amundi Evian Championship to avoid potentially missing out on the Olympic Games due to new travel restrictions.
Courts happy to see key players linked with moves
Dundee United head coach Thomas Courts is happy to see his key players being linked with moves elsewhere because it ties in with the club’s long-term strategy to sell them for a profit.
Alun Wyn Jones to captain British and Irish Lions in first Test against South Africa
Alun Wyn Jones returns to captain the British and Irish Lions against South Africa on Saturday, in a side including three Scottish players for the first time since 1997.
NBA Finals: Milwaukee Bucks beat Phoenix Suns to win first title for 50 years
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 50 points as the Milwaukee Bucks claim their first NBA title for 50 years with a 105-98 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Tokyo Olympics: Team GB footballers begin with win over Chile
Team GB started their Olympic campaign successfully as the women’s football side comfortably beat Chile in an empty stadium in Sapporo, Japan.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan beat Australia as softball gets delayed Games under way in Fukushima
Action at the delayed 2020 Olympic Games gets under way in Fukushima, with hosts Japan beating Australia in their opening softball fixture.
The Hundred: Eoin Morgan says England players’ excitement is ‘through the roof’
The England players are relishing playing against each in The Hundred, says limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan.