Columbus, OH

The Guardian

A fine unbeaten 72 from wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith meant England ended day two with a first innings lead of 23 runs and four wickets remaining

Jamie Smith eases England into lead against Sri Lanka on rain-hit day

The Independent

 Lord’s will host its first women’s Test in 2026, with Heather Knight’s side taking on India at the home of cricket.There will be a women’s Test next summer, with 14 white-ball games against the touring West Indies and India teams, but Marylebone Cricket Club has announced the landmark fixture will take place the following year.Lord’s has hosted England Women in limited-overs games in each of the past three seasons, and will do so again in 2024. The last women’s Test in England took place at Trent Bridge during the Women’s Ashes Test and a historic return fixture at the...

Lord’s to host first women’s Test in 2026 when England take on India

Per The Telegraph, former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff is set to resign from his role in the national team ahead of the white-ball series against arch-rivals Australia. One of the country's best-ever players, Flintoff has been involved in the white-ball formats in some capacity. England are set to play a...

Andrew Flintoff to leave England cricket team? Former player set to step down from his role ahead of white-ball series against Australia

 Marcus Trescothick is eager to have Jamie Smith at his disposal when he takes charge of England’s white-ball team next month, having watching him flourish on the Test stage.Trescothick will lead the side in three T20s and five ODIs against Australia next month, promoted from his role as assistant coach to caretaker following Matthew Mott’s sacking, and Smith is a player he would love to have by his side.The 24-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has enjoyed a profitable summer in the red-ball side and produced his latest impressive contribution with an unbeaten 72 on day two of the first Test against Sri...

Marcus Trescothick keen to include Jamie Smith in Australia white-ball series

Test cricket is poised for the introduction of a dedicated fund as the International Cricket Council looks to boost match fees and stem the talent drain to lucrative franchise leagues

ICC plans multimillion-pound boost for Test cricket via dedicated cash fund

Georgia State

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The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

South Carolina State

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

Los Angeles County, CA

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As the star of TV's Dr. Kildare (NBC, 1961-1966), Richard Chamberlain was a heartthrob for millions of female fans in America and the world. Decades later, the actor transformed into the charismatic king of TV-mini-series with acclaimed productions like the originalShogun (NBC, 1980), and The Thorn Birds (ABC, 1983, in which he played a sexually repressed priest).

The Once Secret Gay Life of Actor Richard Chamberlain ('Dr. Kildare'): 21 Years After He Came Out

Chicago, IL

Sporting News

The Sky host the Fever in the final game of the 2024 season between rookies Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. Here's what to know about the matchup, including date and cheapest tickets for the matchup in Chicago.

Fever vs. Sky cheapest tickets, seats, date to watch Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese in WNBA game at Wintrust Arena

The Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England moved into a commanding position in the first test against Sri Lanka after wicketkeeper Jamie Smith’s maiden century gave the hosts a lead of 122 runs following the first innings at Old Trafford on Friday. Smith hit 111 before England, replying to Sri...

England moves into dominant position against Sri Lanka after first test century for Jamie Smith

 Former footballer Jermaine Jenas, who formerly co-hosted The One Show and Match Of The Day, has been sacked from the BBC following complaints about workplace conduct.The ex-Premier League player, 41, has been removed from the presenting line-ups of both shows and had his contract terminated after issues were raised involving digital communications, such as texts, in recent weeks, BBC News reported.A BBC spokesperson told PA news agency: “We can confirm that he is no longer part of our presenting line-up.”Jenas began presenting a TalkSport drive time show with Jermaine Pennant moments after the news broke.The father-of-four joined The One...

Ex-footballer Jermaine Jenas sacked from BBC after complaints

Vitality County Championship, Division One, Edgbaston (day one) Warwickshire 277-6: Yates 69, Burgess 63*, Bethell 60*; Davey 2-49, Overton 2-59 Winless Warwickshire showed some much needed spirit in their mission to beat the drop to Division Two as they battled back well against treble-chasing Somerset at Edgbaston. Needing a win...

Yates stands tall as Bears battle against Somerset

Cricket On SI

By Mohamed Bahaa Early on Day 1 of the opening Test in Rawalpindi, Pakistan found itself on the back foot as Bangladesh's bowlers seized on ideal conditions. Af

Pakistan Faces Early Challenges Against Bangladesh's Powerful Bowling Attack

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Horoscope for Friday, August 23rd

Atlanta, GA

The Atlanta Braves are desperate for help at the hot corner, and according to reports, they are working out a 40-year-old minor leaguer at a position he hasn't played in years.

Braves surprisingly working out 40-year-old former batting champ at third base

Darwin is pushing to host Australia's upcoming white-ball series against South Africa, aiming to end a 16-year absence of international cricket in the region. The last time the city hosted an ODI was in 2008, with a renewed focus on developing local infrastructure and cricketing events, including the Top End T20 series. NT Cricket CEO Gavin Dovey emphasizes the region's potential to regularly host international matches, particularly men’s T20s, to engage local youth with cricket heroes.

Darwin Aims to Host T20Is with South Africa for Cricket Comeback

Bronx, NY

The New York Yankees strongly defended captain Aaron Judge after criticism from one Little League coach.

Yankees eviscerate Little League coach after Aaron Judge criticism

First Test, Emirates Old Trafford (day two of five) Sri Lanka 236: Dhananjaya 74, Rathnayake 72; Woakes 3-32, Bashir 3-55 England 259-6: Smith 72*, Brook 56; A Fernando 3-68 England nudged ahead of a spirited Sri Lanka on a truncated second day of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford.

Brook and Smith edge England ahead of Sri Lanka

Philadelphia, PA

The Philadelphia Eagles released their final injury report on Wednesday morning, and starting tight end Dallas Goedert was a noticeable addition. Goedert was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday’s practice with an oblique injury. While Goedert has been a full participant at Eagles training camp throughout the summer, he has yet to see the field in the preseason as head coach Nick Sirianni has opted not to play his offensive starters.

Dallas Goedert injury: The latest on star Philadelphia Eagles TE

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What makes today’s date special for your zodiac sign? Today, all zodiac signs are set to experience extraordinary cosmic shifts that would likely affect certain areas of their lives. For some signs, today’s cosmic boost will positively affect their finances. The planets have aligned to bring luck and good fortune their way. Hence, some individuals will feel a special wave of optimism and passion to lay a good foundation for financial abundance.

3 Lucky Zodiac Signs With Financial Abundance | August 22, 2024

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'No opposition batsman wants to face him' - Jasprit Bumrah is the scariest bowler in the world, says Ricky Ponting

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting praised Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, calling him as the \"best multi-format bowler\" and most feared bowler in modern cricket. Bumrah,...

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting praised Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, calling him as the "best multi-format bowler" and most feared bowler in modern cricket. Bumrah,...

'No opposition batsman wants to face him' - Jasprit Bumrah is the scariest bowler in the world, says Ricky Ponting

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