The Independent

 Gus Atkinson took centre stage at Lord’s once again with a maiden first-class hundred as England seized the initiative in the second Test against Sri Lanka.Already on two of the three Test honours boards at Lord’s after a 12-wicket match haul against the West Indies on debut last month, Atkinson completed the set with a swashbuckling 118 off 115 deliveries.Having lifted England from 215 for six when he came in to 427 all out, Atkinson then claimed a couple of wickets, including that of dangerman Kamindu Mendis for 74, as Sri Lanka were bundled out for 196.Another delightful day...

Gus Atkinson follows maiden century with two wickets as England dominate

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Roosters vs. Raiders free-to-air channel, time, team list, free live stream to watch NRL Round 26 game

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Mercury Direct will provide three zodiac signs with abundance and fortune on August 28. It will help them get back on track and remove their obstacles. The astrological transit will put things for the signs. What’s holding you back from exploiting your potential?

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Buffalo Bills linebacker Joe Andreessen grew up a fan of the franchise he now plays for. A lifelong member of Bills Mafia, he's never done something that group is famous for.

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The Philadelphia Phillies could use a boost in the starting rotation after demoting a former All-Star to the bullpen.

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Dennis the Menace actor Jay North is now 73 years old. This is his story. On August 3, 1951, Jay North was born Jay Waverly North, Jr., in Los Angeles, and seven years later, began acting on TV on shows like Wanted: Dead or Alive, and 77 Sunset Strip.

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The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from USC's Week 1 matchup with LSU as each team's college football season begins.

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The Atlanta Braves' rotation might undergo a lot of changes this winter.

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Adam Rich was born on October 12, 1968, lived a troubled life, and died on January 7, 2023, at only 54 years old. This is his story. He lived in the Granada Hills area of Los Angeles with his parents and younger brother. The Rich family resided for a time in Florida where Adam studied acting at the local gym.

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Record-breaking ton the latest crowd-pleasing feat from England's most-accomplished batter

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Smith 'out of gas' as he misses out on Bronze

Vitality County Championship Division Two, 1st Central County Ground, Hove (day two) Derbyshire (2pts) trail Sussex (5pts) by 429 runs with four wickets standing. Sussex took control against Derbyshire at Hove as they look for a victory that would strengthen their County Championship promotion push. The Division Two leaders reduced...

Sussex continue to dominate Derbyshire

Could the Los Angeles Rams leave the Matthew Stafford era in a big way?

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Joe Root further cements his status as England’s greatest batter with a record-breaking 34th Test century in the march towards victory over Sri Lanka at Lord’s.

Root hits record 34th century as England near win

The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Gus Atkinson has his name on both of England’s storied honours boards at Lord’s in his spectacular first summer of test cricket. The pace bowler reached his maiden first-class hundred early on Day 2 of the second test against Sri Lanka at the home of cricket on Friday. A powerful straight drive for four took him to three figures off 103 balls, with his entertaining innings including four sixes so far.

Gus Atkinson has his name on both honours boards at Lord’s after brilliant century against Sri Lanka

The England batter is swiftly rising up the charts for most Test runs and tons

Root breaks records with twin tons at Lord's

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The hype train for New Orleans Saints rookie QB Spencer Rattler has departed the station.

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Former Seattle All-Pro cornerback Richard Sherman now works as an NFL analyst, both on Thursday Night Football and on his podcast.

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BBL 2024-25 draft: Full list of players picked in Big Bash League draft

The Big Bash League fever is back on the cards. Australia's franchise T20 league, one of the premier franchise leagues in the format, the BBL is...

BBL 2024-25 draft: Full list of players picked in Big Bash League draft

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