The record-breaking team were met at the airport in Johannesburg by a huge, rapturous crowd.
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Alex Gidman has been appointed as England Women’s assistant coach, after moving on from his batting-coach role at Kent.Gidman, the former Gloucestershire batter who went on to coach Worcestershire to the 2019 T20 Blast title, will be working under his former county team-mate Jon Lewis, England Women’s head coach, whom he succeeded as Gloucestershire’s captain back in 2009.His appointment means that Lewis will now be supported by three permanent assistant coaches, with Gareth Breese and Matt Mason making up the trio. Gidman’s first involvement will be for the tour of India in December, where the team are due to play…
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff Sky Germany reports that Bayern Munich are looking to recall Josip Stanisic early from his loan. Leverkusen, however, want to keep him. Bayern Munich have made contact with Bayer Leverkusen about the possibility of recalling Josip Stanisic from his loan spell early, according to Sky Germany. According to the report, Bayern are unhappy with the playing time the 23-year-old has received this season, with the defender having played 317 minutes in seven games for the Werkself. At the same time, the return of the versatile Croatia international would strengthen Bayern’s squad depth. However, Leverkusen are determined to keep…
Colombian police have confirmed they are searching a forest in a bid to find Luis Diaz’s father, who was abducted recently. Both of Diaz’s parents were kidnapped over the weekend, with national authorities confirming that the abduction occurred when the pair were stopped by gunmen on motorbikes near the border with Venezuela.Diaz’s mother, Cilenis Marulanda, was rescued over the weekend, however the 26-year-old’s father is still missing. The Colombian army have since been drafted in to aid the search for Diaz’s father, a move that was confirmed by the Colombian attorney general’s office.A spokesperson said: “From the moment when Colombia’s…
According to TEAMtalk, Chelsea and Manchester City are leading the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Florian Wirtz next summer. Wirtz is considered as one of the best young midfielders in European football and he has been in fantastic form for Leverkusen this season. The 20-year-old has already bagged 5 goals and 8 assists for the Bundesliga outfit from just 13 appearances. He has played a big role for Xabi Alonso’s side, who are currently top of the Bundesliga. It is now reported by TEAMtalk that the youngster could secure a big transfer in 2024. A mid-season move in January…
Lightweights will take center stage at UFC Austin when Beneil Dariush clashes with Arman Tsarukyan in the main event while Dan Hooker takes on Bobby Green in the co-main event on Dec. 2 at the Moody Center. UFC CEO Dana White made the announcement about the fights late Monday night while also confirming that both the main and co-main events will take place over five rounds. Dariush makes his return to action after his eight fight win streak was snapped in his last outing against Charles Oliveira in May. The 34-year-old contender now attempts to get back on track after…
Ohio State issued an offer to fast-rising 2024 defensive lineman Carlon Jones on Monday. The three-star Nebraska defensive line commit from Bay City (Texas) is in the middle of a strong season, and several schools are coming around to see if they can pry him away from his commitment to the Cornhuskers. The 6-foot-2.5, 270-pound prospect is ranked as the No. 69 defensive lineman in the country and No. 91 overall prospect in Texas, according to 247Sports.While Jones has received more attention as of late, the Buckeyes got his attention. Ohio State has an excellent tradition of producing defensive linemen…
PHOENIX — Following a blueprint similar to the one they used to win the National League pennant, the D-backs will turn to left-handed reliever Joe Mantiply to start Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday night at Chase Field. In what will once again be a full-on bullpen game, manager Torey Lovullo is calling on his high-leverage lefty to tackle the top of the Texas order as Arizona hopes to even the series in a crucial Game 4. Mantiply also started Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the Phillies, with the intent to neutralize Philadelphia’s left-handed…
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet Kevin Durant (27.7 PPG, 8.7 RPG, 4.0 APG, 47.5 FG%, 27.3 3P%, 2-1 record) was nominated for Western Conference Player of the Week. Nikola Jokic (26.3 PPG, 13.0 RPG, 7.7 APG, 61.5 FG%, 45.5 3P%, 3-0 record) won it – 3:59 PM
Xuan ThaiCloseXuan ThaiESPN Senior WriterXuan Thai is a senior writer and producer in ESPN’s investigative and enterprise unit. She was previously deputy bureau chief of the south region for NBC News.Anthony OlivieriOct 30, 2023, 07:51 PM ETA federal judge on Monday dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by former NFL quarterback Brett Favre against ex-NFL tight end and current ESPN personality Shannon Sharpe related to Favre’s alleged involvement in an ongoing welfare fraud case in Mississippi.Favre had accused Sharpe of making “egregiously false” statements about him in September 2022 on the Fox Sports 1 talk show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed.””Because Sharpe’s…