An overhaul of the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) is proposed in a bid to restore trust in international sport.
Source: BBC Sport
Monthly Archives: August 2016
England v Pakistan: England break world record with highest ODI score
Jos Buttler scores a four off the final ball as England post 444-3 – the world’s highest ODI score – in the third one-day international against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Source: BBC Sport
Watch: Paralympian Townsend's journey from Afghanistan to Rio
Paratriathlete Joe Townsend describes his journey from Royal Marine in Afghanistan to representing Great Britain at the Paralympics in Rio.
Source: BBC Sport
US Open video: Gael Monfils' near miss as courtside clock shatters in first round clash with Gilles Muller
Source: TalkSport.com Tennis
Playing 3.30pm, Tuesday 30th August 2016: US Open Day 2
The world No. 2 went viral in his most recent match against Rosol in May 2015 after shouting some choice words across to the net to his opponent, but he insists its water under the bridge now.
The veteran Czech hasn’t beaten Murray in their two previous meetings, but he has taken a set each time and has the type of off-speed game that typically frustrates the Brit.
But the 2012 US Open champion is playing the best tennis of his career and knows what it takes to win in New York. Murray struggles early on but wins in four sets.
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Wayne Rooney: England captain to quit internationals after 2018 World Cup
England captain Wayne Rooney confirms he will retire from international football after the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Source: BBC Sport
Westwood, Kaymer & Pieters named as Ryder Cup wildcards
Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer & Thomas Pieters are selected as Europe’s wildcards by Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke.
Source: BBC Sport
Playing 2:00pm, 30th August: England v Pakistan One Day International.
Paceman Liam Plunkett says he thinks the current England limited overs side is the best he has been a member of.
Eoin Morgan’s men are on a run of eight matches unbeaten in white ball cricket this summer and will bid to make it 3-0 on Tuesday in their best-of-five ODI series against Pakistan.
And Plunkett, who has been involved with the England set-up, albeit intermittently, since 2005, and has 41 ODI caps, thinks the current one-day side are a powerhouse unit.
Source: SkySports.com
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Playing 11:00am, 30 August 2016: Australian FFA Cup – Edgewort v Western Sydney Wanderers
Edgeworth caught the eye in the Round of 32, putting the heat on FNQ in Cairns with a clinical 3-0 dismantling of the Queensland powerhouse – though now, it’s a completely different challenge for the NNSW champs.
This time the Eagles have home advantage though knowing Wanderers, their fabulous fans will make this feel like an away tie for Damien Zane’s men. But if they need inspiration they need look no further than the indefatigable Daniel McBreen.
The Edgeworth club legend scored the decisive second goal for the Mariners against Wanderers in the 2013 Hyundai A-League Grand Final, and he is still banging in the goals as he draws closer to his 40th celebration.
The former A-League golden boot winner netted in Cairns and remains a danger. But there are plenty of other talents in this team.
Source: theffacup.com.au
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News: Burnley sign Chelsea striker on loan
The 22-year-old has not played a first-team game for Chelsea in his four and a half years with the club following his move from Nottingham Forest.
Bamford has had loan spells with MK Dons, Derby, Middlesbrough, Crystal Palace and Norwich.
Speaking after Saturday’s 3-0 Premier League defeat at Stamford Bridge, Clarets boss Sean Dyche had said the signing was imminent.
Source: BBC Sport
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