After a shocking loss to Pakistan in the first Test at Lord’s, the English team came back strongly in the 2nd Test and the inclusion of Ben Stokes and James Anderson proved vital for them. Anderson picked up 4 wickets in the Old Trafford Test as England defeated Pakistan by 330 runs, thus levelling the series 1-1. The flamboyant fast bowler from England has picked up 458 wickets from his 117 appearances....
England’s James Anderson made his debut against Australia in December 2002. Anderson was brought on as a fast bowler into the England squad, and opened the bowling alongside James Kirtley, another England right-hand fast bowler. In a day-night match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Anderson found himself up against the likes of Australia’s wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist, and skipper Ricky Ponting. After losing opener Matthew Hayden early, Gilchrist and Ponting took the attack to the English bowlers, smashing an incredible 225 runs in the next 34 overs of the Australian innings....
The 27-year-old has struggled for regular first-team football at Bayern Munich this season as Niko Kovac has instead opted for the likes of Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry in midfield. James enjoyed an impressive first season on loan at the Bundesliga champions, scoring seven goals as they cruised to the title under Jupp Heynckes. And Colombia boss Queiroz - who left his role as Iran coach after the Asian Cup - hopes to see a return to that form after taking over from Jose Pekerman on a contract that runs until the 2022 World Cup....
The Yankees started their offseason with a few maintenance moves — bringing back CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner on one-year deals — but trading for James Paxton is the true opening salvo of the Bombers’ hot stove season. The Mariners make noise and start off their rebuild, shooting a cannon at their own franchise — but in a good way. Here’s how the trade shakes out. MORE: The cases for and against Bryce Harper’s best fits...
But the haze did little to slow James and the Lakers, who used their best defensive effort of the year to earn a 101-86 win Saturday night against the Sacramento Kings, lifting Los Angeles to .500 (6-6) for the first time this season. James scored 25 points and recently signed Tyson Chandler had 12 rebounds for the Lakers, who began the season with three straight losses but now have won four of their last five....
The group was created in 2018 and debuted in October that year after members were grouped together as a temporary project through Mnet’s idol survival show, Produce 48. Fans of the group may have known this was coming. However, IZ*ONE’s success in South Korea and abroad may have raised the hopes that the members’ contracts would be extended. It is with intention that WIZONE (the fanbase for the group) even raised nearly $2 million last week for the Parallel Universe Project, an initiative they hoped would keep IZONE going....
All-Pro wide receiver Hopkins was stunningly dealt to the Cardinals in March for a second-round draft pick and running back David Johnson. The deal, made by head coach Bill O’Brien, who acts as the Texans de facto general manager, drew widespread criticism. Watt, along with quarterback Deshaun Watson, is one of the faces of the franchise. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year was unwilling to criticise the Texans’ decision to part with another of the team’s superstars....
But ahead of the Rangers game Monday night at Madison Square Garden against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Rangers training camp group still consisted of 21 forwards and 10 defensemen, a nod to a competition Vigneaut said hasn’t finished playing itself out yet. But the head coach was ready to reveal one piece to New York’s lineup puzzle. Forward J.T. Miller, who began training camp by being moved to center, will begin the regular season on the wing, Vigneault said....
Svechnikov fell to the ice with what appeared to be a lower-body issue after jockeying for position with Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara in front of the net. MORE: Mike Milbury justly roasted for awful take on Tuukka Rask’s opt-out Edwards, always quick to defend his B’s and dump on opponents, said Svechnikov had been too frisky behind the net just before the injury and got what he deserved from Boston’s captain....
Hughes injured himself blocking a shot in the team’s 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Nov. 28, missing the following three games against the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights. New Jersey fell in each decision. MORE: Hockey Canada looking to improve following Bill Peters scandal In his return to the lineup, Hughes will center a line with Miles Wood and Wayne Simmonds NHL.com’s Dan Rosen....
Ellsbury sat out Tuesday’s loss to the Blue Jays with what manager Joe Girardi called a “mild, mild, mild, mild” strain. He was scratched from Wednesday’s win over the Braves. The team hoped Ellsbury would be ready to play Friday against the Tigers. He is expected to return to the lineup by March 26 at the earliest but likely won’t play in a major league exhibition game before April 4, when spring training ends....
The star pass-rusher, who has yet to sign the franchise tag and remains away from the team, is willing to miss regular season games over his contract situation and is upset the team is listening to offers for him, NFL Network reported, citing unidentified sources close to Clowney. It’s been widely reported that the Dolphins are interested in Clowney, and the Houston Chronicle reported that he has met with Miami coach Brian Flores....
Ramsey requested a trade following the second game of the season after a run-in with Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone. A two-time Pro Bowler, Ramsey was originally selected by the Jaguars out of Florida State with the fifth pick in the 2016 draft. Ramsey reiterated his desire to be traded by the Jaguars on Thursday, telling Sirius XM’s “17 Weeks Podcast”: “I’m not sure if I’ve played my final game for the Jags yet or not, but my trade request still stands....
“Shaqtin’ a Fool,” the TNT segment that caused the vicious beef between Shaq and the Warriors center, tweeted from its official account a video of Okafor’s “defense,” if you can call it that, Wednesday night against the Heat. MORE: Shaq’s Kareem story helps explain beef with McGee Yeah, that really isn’t going to cut it. Okafor appears to be giving as much effort on defense as a second-semester senior gives in a home economics class....
The column appeared ahead of Trump’s visit this weekend to regional power Saudi Arabia, a supporter of the fellow Sunni Muslim-ruled kingdom of Bahrain as it grapples with continued unrest from its Shi’ite majority. Both countries have been fighting for over two years in Yemen against the Iran-allied Houthi movement, which they have yet to defeat despite launching thousands of air strikes. “(Trump’s) administration already decided to lift all human rights restrictions on arms sales to my country, Bahrain, which is a partner in the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen,” the column said....
Jaipur Pink Panthers predicted starting line up Pawan Kumar (Raider) Pawan Kumar will try for the running hand touches on the cover defender Jeeva Kumar having played alongside the veteran in the past at U Mumba. Manoj Dhull (Defender) He should be given a chance to prove his worth in the defence against rivals like UP which features a great attack. Tushar Patil (Raider) Tushar Patil will look to penetrate through the defence on the opposite shore with quick paces raids....
The YouTuber-turned-boxer has made waves in the sport in recent times, recording highlight-reel knockouts of former MMA fighters Ben Askren and Tyron Woodley to see his popularity skyrocket. A fight with Paul is seen by many in the game as a way to cash in on the 25-year-old’s new-found sporting fame. Scores of boxers, MMA fighters and even non-combat sport athletes have called out “The Problem Child” throughout his stunning rise, all looking for a piece of the pie and the chance to knock him off his perch....
Paul, who is an undefeated professional boxer with a 4-0 record, now has back-to-back wins over former UFC fighters, something which doesn’t reflect well on the MMA community. Paul has been insulting and calling out multiple UFC fighters as of late. Paul has even insulted UFC president Dana White multiple times in the past. Despite his polarizing persona, Jake Paul has managed to grab the attention of the entire combat sports world, just as he had planned....
