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Former England batsman Robin Smith dies aged 62. Nicknamed “The Judge”, Smith won 62 Test matches between 1988 and 1996 and scored 4,236 runs at an average of 43.67, including nine centuries. advertise He also averaged 39.01 in 71 one-day international matches. Smith spent his entire county career at Hampshire, winning two Benson Hedges Trophies…

In Australia, newspapers are beginning to react to Usman Khawaja’s omission from the home squad for Thursday’s second Ashes Test in Brisbane. The 38-year-old struggled with back spasms in the first Test in Perth and was unable to open the innings, scoring his fourth run in the first innings but not batting in the second….

Where to watch Newcastle vs Tottenham Hotspur live, TV channels, Premier League match start times appeared first on Sporting News. Click here to add Sports News as your go-to source. The pressure is mounting on Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank as his side travel to Newcastle looking for a positive return. advertise The north London…

The Arizona Cardinals lost 20-17 to the Temps Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, trailing by seven points at their own 39-yard line with 10:46 left in the fourth quarter. In fact, they only needed half a yard on their first drive. Head coach Jonathan Gannon said the decision was made simply to gain a yard and…

Ligue 1 club Nice have condemned “unacceptable” incidents after angry fans attacked staff and players as they suffered a sixth consecutive defeat in all competitions this weekend. Nice players were met with a large number of supporters as they returned to the club’s training and academy center following Sunday’s 3-1 loss to Lorient in Ligue…

Cremona coach Davide Nicola is delighted with Jamie Vardy’s adaptation and is not worried about the striker’s diet: “There is no longer a single menu that suits everyone.” Vardy scored twice in Cremonese’s 3-1 win over Bologna on Monday, taking his tally to four in nine Serie A games. advertise “Jamie is our reference point,”…

BBC Radio 5 Live’s Monday Night Club panel has heaped praise on Reece James, who performed “sensibly” in Chelsea’s midfield against Arsenal on Sunday. The Chelsea captain, who usually plays as a right-back, has been pushed into a more advanced position at times. advertise “James has always been a fantastic player but he has struggled…

Arsenal’s latest injuries, defensive absences test title aspirations Arsenal’s winter calendar was always going to require resilience, but few expected their defensive foundations to be tested so suddenly. William Saliba’s absence from Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea became the latest example of how stability can quickly unravel when the schedule leaves little room for recovery…

[PA Media] With Coventry City sitting top of the table, 10 points clear, we asked you if you’re confident the Sky Blues will win promotion to the Premier League. We also asked what might be stopping Lampard’s side this season. Here are some of your responses: advertise Andrew: The Korver team is the best team…

Dozens of Gainesville high school football players suspended for on-field fights have been cleared to play in the state playoff quarterfinals. The Georgia High School Association confirmed Monday night that the Red Elephants will be able to have all their players available against Langston Hughes High School. advertise “Our kids have been given the opportunity…