The climax to the American football season is much more than just a sports event. It is a cultural juggernaut which mixes athleticism, politics, showbiz and obscene amounts of food and drink into an international event that often makes as many headlines for what happens when the players are off the field as when they step between the white lines.Here's everything you need to know about Super Bowl LIII... When is the game?The 53rd annual instalment of the National Football League's championship game will be played on Sunday.The New England Patriots (winners of the AFC) will face off against the Los Angeles Rams (winners of the NFC), with kick-off at 11.30pm UK time.Where will it be played? Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia will host its first Super Bowl, having opened in 2017. It is one of the few NFL stadiums with a retractable roof.The $1.6bn (£1.2bn) arena can hold more than 70,000 fans and is the home of the Atlanta Falcons, who were on the end of a miraculous comeback … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LIII Essential Guide: New England Patriots vs Los Angeles Rams
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Boult, De Grandhomme cleared to fly to Australia after making ‘good progress’
Boult and De Grandhomme missed the drawn second Test against England due to rib and abdominal injuries respectively. However, the pair will fly to Perth – where the first Test against Australia begins on Thursday – with the rest of the Black Caps squad, it was confirmed. New Zealand vs England: Boult, De Grandhomme ruled out of second Test "Trent Boult and Colin de Grandhomme are both making good progress with their injuries and successfully trained today at Bay Oval," the Black Caps wrote on Twitter on Friday. "The pair will travel with the team to Perth tomorrow."New Zealand recorded a 1-0 series win over England and face Australia in three Tests, beginning with the clash in Perth. Melbourne will host the Boxing Day Test before the teams meet in Sydney beginning January 3. More TRENT BOULT News New Zealand win MCC's Spirit of Cricket award for exemplary show of sportsmanship in ICC WC final Injured New Zealand pair under cloud for Australia series New Zealand … [Read more...] about Boult, De Grandhomme cleared to fly to Australia after making ‘good progress’
1st Test: Akila Dananjaya Five-Wicket Haul, Ross Taylor Fifty Mark Rain-Hit Day 1
Akila Dananjaya took three early wickets including New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson. © AFP Ross Taylor hit an unbeaten half-century to keep New Zealand afloat after Sri Lanka spinner Akila Dananjaya claimed five wickets on a rain-hit day one of the first Test on Wednesday. New Zealand were 203 for five, having recovered from 71-3 at lunch, when rain stopped play for the day in the final session in Galle with Taylor batting on 86. Dananjaya, bowling with a remodelled action after being reported for a suspect action last year, stood out with his fourth five-wicket haul.The mystery spinner took three early wickets including skipper Kane Williamson for nought before Taylor put on 100 runs for the fourth wicket with Henry Nicholls.Dananjaya, who was overlooked for Tests in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa, trapped Nicholls for 42 to break the century stand and then got BJ Watling for one to make New Zealand slip further.Taylor handled pace and spin with aplomb as he … [Read more...] about 1st Test: Akila Dananjaya Five-Wicket Haul, Ross Taylor Fifty Mark Rain-Hit Day 1
Jonny Bairstow and James Anderson pushing for England Test squad returns
Jonny Bairstow and James Anderson will be eyeing returns to England's Test set-up when the squad for the tour of South Africa is named on Saturday. Wicketkeeper-batsman Bairstow was left out of the 1-0 series defeat in New Zealand after averaging just 23.77 in The Ashes and only 24.23 in Test cricket since the start of the 2018 summer.Sibley out? Ali back? What next for England?England in South Africa on Sky SportsJos Buttler took over the wicketkeeping gloves for the first Test against the Black Caps but was struck down by a back injury ahead of the second, meaning batsman Ollie Pope stepped in with England not naming a second recognised wicketkeeper in the touring party. Bairstow could be included against South Africa, either as Buttler's back-up - a position that Ben Foakes could also fill - or as a specialist batsman.The Yorkshireman's chances of facing the Proteas appear to have been boosted by the news he will head to South Africa early this month for a training camp, where he … [Read more...] about Jonny Bairstow and James Anderson pushing for England Test squad returns
A high-quality advertisement for women’s cricket in India
May 12, 2019Annesha Ghosh in JaipurFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintThe build-up to the Women's T20 Challenge was fairly low-key, even in Jaipur, where the matches were played. But among the players, the tournament held significant value, and the final, between Supernovas and Velocity, turned out to be a fitting finale. Annesha Ghosh, who tracked the tournament, offers her thoughts on Saturday's match and beyond. A leaping punch of excitementWhen New Zealand's Lea Tahuhu sported a sling at the post-match presentation, it amused Harmanpreet Kaur, captain of Supernovas and the Player of the Final. "I was like, arre, how did she dislocate her shoulder? Slide toh dono batsmen mein se kisi ne bhi nahi maara tha [Neither of the two batsmen slid into the crease while taking a run]," Harmanpreet exclaimed after her team had clinched the title.Tahuhu, in fact, had to head to the hospital after the game, even as some of her team-mates shared groupfies on social media, because … [Read more...] about A high-quality advertisement for women’s cricket in India