Martin Andersson’s maiden first-class century led a Derbyshire fightback after Logan Van Beek looked to have given his new side the platform to push for a handsome victory on his Leicestershire debut in the County Championship. Ex-Middlesex all-rounder Andersson finished unbeaten on 101 as Derbyshire recovered from 139-6 six in reply to Leicestershire’s 484 to...
A third-wicket stand of 123, after Nottinghamshire had ended on 347, proved the platform for what looks a clear, if hardly decisive, Essex advantage at Trent Bridge. Jordan Cox, cruelly denied a Test debut when fracturing his thumb in the nets on England’s tour of New Zealand last November, continued to a sweetly timed 82...
McManus, who had reached his fifty earlier from 97 balls, marshalled the lower order superbly during the first half of the day and found a willing assistant in Calvin Harrison. The loan signing from Nottinghamshire gave steady support in an 81-run partnership inside 30 overs for the eighth wicket that included reverse sweeping Tom Hartley...
Yorkshire claimed eight Worcestershire wickets during a rampant second-afternoon performance as their seamers helped gain a stranglehold on this County Championship match at Headingley. Jordan Thompson was Yorkshire’s standout player, making a swashbuckling 70 at the start of day two before returning 3-27 with his seamers. In reply to Yorkshire’s 456 all out, Worcestershire had...
Middlesex have batted themselves into a commanding position at the end of day two of their County Championship match with Kent at Canterbury, with a lead of 226 at stumps. Stephen Eskinazi gave them a platform with 57 before Ben Geddes cashed in after being dropped twice to make 73 not out. Earlier Kent were...
At 118-6 Hampshire were looking at a sizeable first innings deficit, but Prest and New Zealander Brett Hampton played positively, the latter caressing a wide, full ball from Kemar Roach to the extra cover fence. A 50-stand was in the offing when Hampton fell for 26 made at more than a run a ball, Pope...
A brilliant bowling performance from Durham put them in a controlling position in their County Championship clash with Warwickshire despite excellent half-centuries from Kai Smith and Michael Booth. Durham were bowled out for 387, adding 44 to their overnight total, with Warwickshire spinner Taz Ali mopping up the tail, picking up two wickets to give...
In cloudier conditions on the second morning, Glamorgan’s bowlers limited the damage already caused on day one, despite ironic applause when the extras tally passed 50. Van der Gugten (2-67) dismissed nightwatchman Matt Taylor and fizzed one through the defences of Miles Hammond, who had reached an attractive half-century. Gloucestershire reached four batting points with...
An opening partnership of 184 between Tom Haines and Daniel Hughes placed Sussex in a commanding position at the end of the second day of their County Championship match against Somerset. By the time Jack Leach finally broke the first wicket stand, in the 50th over, the Sussex lead was 277. And by the close...
Brighton & Hove Albion’s head coach Fabian Hurzeler says his team were “too naive” against during a 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Leicester City. Read full article at source...
Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy says his team were able to “break the cycle,” after ending their eight-game losing streak with a 2-2 draw at Brighton & Hove Albion. MATCH REPORT: Okoli header gives Leicester rare point at Brighton Available to UK users only Read full article at source...
When Forest lost at Everton a year ago they were just one point above the drop zone, but managed to stave off relegation. Few could have predicted their achievements this season in reaching the semi-finals of the FA Cup and challenging for the Champions League but they are now in danger of slipping down the...
Football coverage as Arbroath welcome Stenhousemuir to Gayfield Park. Read full article at source...
David Moyes says he is “loving” his second spell at Everton after the Toffees scored an injury-time winner to beat Champions League hopefuls Nottingham Forest. Read full article at source...
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery praises his side’s “fantastic” performance against Southampton, with goals from substitutes Ollie Watkins, Donyell Malen and John McGinn. Read full article at source...
