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Bethell set for 'hell of a career', says England captain Brook

Bethell set for 'hell of a career', says England captain Brook

Jacob Bethell is going to have "a hell of a career" with England, said captain Harry Brook, after the left-hander's brilliant 105 on Thursday almost took his side to a record chase against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final.

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France coach Galthie slams Scotland for 'smallest changing room in the world'

France coach Galthie slams Scotland for 'smallest changing room in the world'

France coach Fabien Galthie criticised the size of Murrayfield's away dressing room as his Grand Slam-chasing side travel to Scotland for what promises to be the stand-out match of the 2026 Six Nations.

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Wales' James Botham 'sledged' by grandfather Ian Botham after Six Nations error

Wales' James Botham 'sledged' by grandfather Ian Botham after Six Nations error

Wales flanker James Botham has revealed how his "gut-wrenching" Six Nations mistake led to a FaceTime smirk and a 'sledge' from his famous grandfather, Ian Botham.

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India hero Samson eyes 'one more' big knock in T20 World Cup final

India hero Samson eyes 'one more' big knock in T20 World Cup final

Opener Sanju Samson said Thursday he wants "one more" match-winning knock to enable India to defend the T20 World Cup, after his 89 helped edge England in a thrilling semi-final.

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Britney Spears detained on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Britney Spears detained on suspicion of driving while intoxicated

Pop superstar Britney Spears was released from police custody Thursday morning after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, according to legal filings and US media reports.

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Grooming makes Crufts debut as UK dog show widens offer

Grooming makes Crufts debut as UK dog show widens offer

With her nose pointing high in the air, back arched and legs suitably astride, Raven stood proud on the grooming table as an expert judge appraised her condition.

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Townsend insists Scots' focus solely on France not Six Nations title race

Townsend insists Scots' focus solely on France not Six Nations title race

Gregor Townsend is adamant his only concern when Scotland face France in the Six Nations in Edinburgh on Saturday is overseeing a winning performance, regardless of what it means for the destiny of the title.

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Leagues Cup to hold matches in Mexico for first time

Leagues Cup to hold matches in Mexico for first time

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will face Mexican sides Atletico San Luis, Monterrey and Leon on the first phase of the 2026 Leagues Cup, which will feature matches in Mexico for the first time.

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India reach T20 World Cup final after England fail in epic chase

India reach T20 World Cup final after England fail in epic chase

India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell's superb 105 that put Harry Brook's side within a whisker of pulling off a record chase.

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Conservative Anglicans press opposition to Church's first woman leader

Conservative Anglicans press opposition to Church's first woman leader

Conservative Anglican bishops opposed to the Church of England appointing a woman as its head for the first time said Thursday they had created a new body to lead them.

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