July, 2021
RL Team of the Week: Super League & NRL combine
After recent altered schedules, we take a look at the best players from games in both hemispheres between last Wednesday and Monday for our latest team of the week…
Hussain: Outbreak will cause chaos | England have depth to cope
Nasser Hussain has praised the ECB for their handling of Covid bubbles over the past year but believes the outbreak among the England one-day squad will cause “absolute chaos”.
Roberto Carlos leads Shaw praise: ‘He can get to the top’
Roberto Carlos has been impressed by England left-back Luke Shaw, with the Brazil great saying ‘Shawberto Carlos’ has everything it takes to go to the top.
England v Pakistan: Hosts name nine uncapped players in new squad after Covid-19 outbreak
England name a new squad for their ODI series with Pakistan after three players and four staff members tested positive for Covid-19.
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks dies after ‘fireworks malfunction’
Columbus Blue Jackets goaltender Matiss Kivlenieks dies after a “fireworks malfunction” at a Fourth of July party.
Copa America 2021: Brazil beat Peru 1-0 thanks to Lucas Paqueta’s first-half goal
Lucas Paqueta sends defending champions Brazil into the Copa America final with a first-half winner against Peru.
Italy v Spain semi-final at Euro 2020: Everything you need to know
Italy and Spain go head to head in a European Championship knockout game for the fourth event in a row – these are the talking points.
2021 NBA Finals: Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks to fight for Larry O’Brien trophy
The Phoenix Suns take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the best-of-seven NBA Finals series to see who will lift the Larry O’Brien trophy.
World Grand Prix moved from Dublin to Leicester
The World Grand Prix has been moved to Leicester’s Morningside Arena for 2021.
Last year’s winner Oxted tops 23 July Cup entries
Last year’s winner Oxted is among 23 confirmations for Saturday’s Darley July Cup at Newmarket – with Rohaan and Line Of Departure both supplemented.