Edgbaston stadium pitch report

The Indian bowling attack was completely dismantled on day and 5 of the Edgbaston Test as the duo of Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow slammed unbeaten centuries to guide England to their highest successful chase in Test cricket as Ben Stokes ' side chased down the 378-run target with 7 wickets in hand. The Indian pacers got no help from the wickets as the England batters made merry on a flat track. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was asked how this could happen on a pitch where three innings have already been played and whether the heavy roller had a role to play in the pitch offering no help to the Indians bowlers. Gavaskar explained that the Edgbaston pitch has traditionally helped batters as the days progressed. "Well the roller does play a role for the immediate half an hour or so because it flattens the dents or whatever that might be there and there could be quite if you dents if there are fast bowlers who are pounding the ball on the grass. The roller just helps … [Read more...] about Sunil Gavaskar Weighs In On Edgbaston Pitch After England’s Record Chase | Cricket News

Getty Images The Bears are positioned for a future relocation from downtown Chicago to the suburb of Arlington Heights in order to build a new "world-class" stadium . But Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is proposing the city make its own renovations to keep the team in town. A mayoral committee is set to recommend Chicago "explore the feasibility" of adding a dome to Soldier Field, the Bears' longtime open-air stadium, along with other significant updates to the historic venue, per Crain's Chicago Business . Lightfoot has openly floated the idea of enclosing Soldier Field before, most recently in February . But her Lakefront Museum Campus Working Group, established to recommend strategic investments to Chicago's lakefront landmarks, is now expected to formally propose Soldier Field improvements. This would include rebuilding parts of the nearly 100-year-old stadium and potentially selling or granting naming rights to the venue, which has been home to the Bears since 1971. … [Read more...] about Chicago mayor recommends potential Soldier Field dome, renovations to keep Bears downtown, per reports

Whatever happens with Deandre Ayton — sign-and-traded to Brooklyn for Kevin Durant , sign-and-traded somewhere else, begrudgingly re-signed and brought back to the Suns — Phoenix needed some depth at center on the roster. Phoenix made two moves to fill that space. First, they are re-signing Bismack Biyombo , reports Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Free agent center Bismack Biyombo has agreed to terms on a return to the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell @YahooSports . — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2022 Biyombo was signed mid-season by the Suns and, in 36 games, averaged 5.8 points and 4.6 rebounds in just more than 14 minutes a night. The Suns also traded for former Spurs backup big man Jock Landale , reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Phoenix Suns are trading for Australian center Jock Landale from the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Landale averaged 4.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 54 games for the Spurs last … [Read more...] about Reports: Suns re-sign Biyombo, trade for Landale from Hawks for depth at center

Gorgui Dieng signed with the Spurs after a buyout when they were trying to win in 2021. Now, as San Antonio rebuilds , Dieng is returning after spending last season with the Hawks. Shams Charania of The Athletic: Free agent center Gorgui Dieng has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 5, 2022 Dieng, 32, doesn’t really fit the Spurs’ long-term plan. But they clearly know him well and believe he’ll be a good presence in their locker room. Dieng’s playing time will depend whether San Antonio keeps Jakob Poeltl (a prime trade candidate as the Spurs seek longer-term assets) and whether Zach Collins stays healthy. … [Read more...] about Report: Spurs signing Gorgui Dieng again

The Trail Blazers have been looking for a trade partner to take Eric Bledsoe for weeks, going back to before the NBA Draft, but to no avail. Bledsoe has a $19.4 million contract for next season but only $3.9 million is guaranteed. That changes on July 10 when the full contract becomes locked in. Faced with a decision to pay him the entire amount to be a third point guard or let him walk, the Trail Blazers will waive Bledsoe, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Portland Trail Blazers plan to waive guard Eric Bledsoe ahead of his guarantee date approaching, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Entering his 13th NBA season, several teams are expected to pursue Bledsoe as a free agent. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 6, 2022 Bledsoe can be traded before Sunday, however, that team likely would do it for the financial savings and waive him. Bledsoe, 32, will be entering his 13th NBA season. He averaged 9.9 points a game for the Clippers last season, but … [Read more...] about Report: Portland Trail Blazers to waive guard Eric Bledsoe

At the heart of the Eixample district of Barcelona, a brisk 40-minute walk from La Rambla down Carrer de Mallorca, the towers of Gaudi's most famous work pierce the clear blue skyline gradually rising into the heavens. This giant, unfinished minor basilica has been under construction since 1882. After 144 years, Spain's Sagrada Familia was finally slated for completion in 2026, the 100th anniversary of the original architect's death. Gaudi said of his masterpiece, "my client is not in a hurry", with the project less than 25 per cent complete by the time of his passing. In the years since, nine architects have taken on the project only to eventually walk away due to its myriad obstacles. The trials and tribulations of Gaudi's focal point mean Catalans are used to being patient. They have known for some time how the devil is in the detail. Some six kilometres south-west down Avinguda Diagonal at the Nou Camp, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez's own reconstruction has hit a … [Read more...] about Barcelona Q&A: Patient Xavi still waiting to loosen financial straitjacket in summer of transfer poker

The San Francisco Giants have been without three of their everyday starters this week, but the question for daily Fantasy baseball players is whether or not any of their replacements present value for MLB DFS lineups. An intriguing candidate among the substitutes is second baseman David Villar , who got the call to step in for Thairo Estrada (COVID-19). In his major league debut on Monday, he went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI in a 8-3 loss to Arizona. Villar looks likely to get another shot to perform on Wednesday against Arizona and starting pitcher Merrill Kelly , who has given up multiple runs in three of his last four starts. Another name to consider in the MLB DFS player pool from San Francisco could be Wilmer Flores , who has bounced around the infield as needed, but has a homer and double on three hits in seven career at bats against Kelly. Before you make your MLB DFS picks for Wednesday, be sure to check out the MLB DFS advice, strategy and projections from … [Read more...] about MLB DFS: Top DraftKings and FanDuel daily Fantasy baseball picks, lineup advice for Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Getty Images The 2022 MLB regular season is three months old and the All-Star break is right around the corner. Before you know it, the trade deadline will be here. There's still half a season to play, but several important dates are coming up, then it'll be time to get into the dog days of summer and the postseason races. With that in mind, our weekly series breaking down various trends across the league continues Wednesday with a look one player chasing a rare milestone, one team's struggles in the field, and one GM finding success with his former players. Last week we looked at Andrew Vaughn's breakout, Eli Morgan's unique changeup, and the rise in catcher interference calls . Olson chasing 60 doubles Matt Olson ATL • 1B • 28 BA 0.256 R 35 HR 12 RBI 47 SB 0 View Profile Sixty home runs is a hallowed number in baseball. Only five players have ever hit 60 homers in a season (Barry Bonds, Babe Ruth, … [Read more...] about MLB trends: Matt Olson chasing ultra-rare 60-double season; one reason why the Giants aren’t repeating 2021

Getty Images As the Bears push toward the possibility of moving to a new stadium in Arlington Heights, Chicago pushes toward the possibility of making their current home more attractive. Via Sports Business Journal , a Chicago mayoral committee will recommend that the city consider the feasibility of putting a dome over Soldier Field. A dome, as reported by Crain’s Chicago Business , could cost between $400 million and $1.5 billion. Other possibilities include upgrades to the stadium (including significant rebuilding of certain parts of it) and selling naming rights to generate revenue for improvements. The Bears have entered into a purchase agreement for land in Arlington Heights, but the deal isn’t expected to close until next year. It’s a long-term play, and it’s ultimately a dance between a team that wants a better venue and a city that doesn’t want to pay for all or most of it. It’s fundamentally a leverage play, with the Bears using the possibility of building … [Read more...] about Chicago considers a dome on Soldier Field – ProFootballTalk

The Thunder with Lu Dort and Rockets with Jae'Sean Tate faced similar decisions with their team options: Keep the player on a bargain minimum salary for next season (exercise option) or Make the player a restricted free agent this offseason (decline option) Oklahoma City general manager Sam Presti said he’d exercise Dort’s option . Houston was reportedly to do the same with Tate . But apparently both teams changed course at the last moment. Shams Charania of The Athletic: The Oklahoma City Thunder are declining the $1.9 million team option on froward Lu Dort for 2022-23 season, which makes him a restricted free agent and allows sides to negotiate a new deal in free agency, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2022 The Houston Rockets have declined forward Jae'Sean Tate's $1.8 million team option for next season, making him a restricted free agent, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Rockets and Tate have … [Read more...] about Thunder (Luguentz Dort), Rockets (Jae’Sean Tate) decline team options