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England’s Existential Cricket is not fun and carefree but therapy for years of cruelty | Barney Ronay

June 9, 2023 John Martin

This week I watched, in covert late night instalments, the entire day-by-day extended highlights of England’s 1994 five-Test tour of the West Indies. This wasn’t meant to happen. But as

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Labuschagne repels India as Australia stay on top in WTC final

June 9, 2023 John Martin

Australia remain firm favourites to win the World Test Championship final after a dogged Marnus Labuschagne helped extend their lead over India to 296 by stumps on day three. Australia

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Beware, England: Steve Smith looks like a batting immortal again | Geoff Lemon

June 8, 2023 John Martin

From time to time around the Oval press box, little English-accented groans of annoyance burbled through the quiet. “Oh God. Here we go again.” Steve Smith was the cause, across

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Australia in control of WTC final after skittling India top order

June 8, 2023 John Martin

Australia are in control of the World Test Championship final after Steve Smith’s 31st century was followed by his side ripping through India’s top order at The Kia Oval. Smith

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Australia’s Head-start changes emphasis and puts India to the sword | Geoff Lemon

June 7, 2023 John Martin

Test it out quietly to yourself, because it is not yet a fully formed idea. One to be rolled over the tongue to see how it goes before it is

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Zverev makes emotional return to French Open semis

June 7, 2023 John Martin

Alexander Zverev battled his way back into the French Open semi-finals a year after suffering a season-ending ankle injury. The German left Philippe Chatrier in a wheelchair 12 months ago

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London Irish suspended from Premiership and all leagues by RFU

June 6, 2023 John Martin

A third club in just seven months suspended from the Premiership due to financial issues as London Irish suffer same fate as Worcester Warriors and Wasps before them; a proposed

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Ange Postecoglou to Tottenham: Australia revels in rise of its first Premier League manager | Joey Lynch

June 6, 2023 John Martin

Ange Postecoglou will finally get an opportunity to exact revenge on Manchester United. Just over 23 years after Quinton Fortune’s brace condemned his South Melbourne team to a 2-0 defeat

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London Irish set to be suspended from Premiership as Tuesday deadline looms

June 5, 2023 John Martin

London Irish have until 4pm on Tuesday June 6 either to complete a proposed takeover by an American consortium or for owner Mick Crossan to commit to club for entirety

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Mercedes have a long way to go but success in Spain is still significant | Giles Richards

June 5, 2023 John Martin

There was deserved elation at Mercedes after taking a double podium at the Spanish Grand Prix, the tension etched into the faces of some team members draining away. But as

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  • England’s Existential Cricket is not fun and carefree but therapy for years of cruelty | Barney Ronay
  • Labuschagne repels India as Australia stay on top in WTC final
  • Beware, England: Steve Smith looks like a batting immortal again | Geoff Lemon
  • Australia in control of WTC final after skittling India top order
  • Australia’s Head-start changes emphasis and puts India to the sword | Geoff Lemon
  • Zverev makes emotional return to French Open semis
  • London Irish suspended from Premiership and all leagues by RFU
  • Ange Postecoglou to Tottenham: Australia revels in rise of its first Premier League manager | Joey Lynch
  • London Irish set to be suspended from Premiership as Tuesday deadline looms
  • Mercedes have a long way to go but success in Spain is still significant | Giles Richards
  • Rodri ready for Manchester City’s final exam with Champions League in sight | David Hytner
  • McBrine and Adair dig deep to restore Irish pride and frustrate England | Emma John
  • Verstappen takes Spanish GP pole as Norris third in wild Qualifying
  • Pope hits sparkling double ton with England eyeing emphatic win
  • Manchester United v Manchester City: the FA Cup final’s key tactical battles
  • Josh Tongue shows England potential as Stuart Broad puts on masterclass | Simon Burnton
  • Swiatek rolls on in Paris, Rybakina gains momentum & Altmaier wins epic
  • First two-game women’s State of Origin has more on the line than ever | Megan Maurice
  • ‘Beating England would be Ireland’s best achievement in cricket’
  • Tongue to make England debut against Ireland

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  • England’s Existential Cricket is not fun and carefree but therapy for years of cruelty | Barney Ronay
  • Labuschagne repels India as Australia stay on top in WTC final
  • Beware, England: Steve Smith looks like a batting immortal again | Geoff Lemon
  • Australia in control of WTC final after skittling India top order
  • Australia’s Head-start changes emphasis and puts India to the sword | Geoff Lemon

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