Rocky Flintoff hits 88 but Lancs lose to Middlesex
Lancashire teenager Rocky Flintoff, son of ex-England captain Andrew, hits 88 in a One-Day Cup loss to Middlesex before holders Leicestershire also win.
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Brave beat Invincibles in rain-hit game for first win
Bottom-of-the-table Southern Brave win their first match of the women's Hundred competition with a seven-wicket victory over Oval Invincibles in a rain-reduced match.
Saints beat Salford with Mbye’s golden point
Moses Mybe kicks a golden point drop-goal to pinch victory for St Helens over Salford and move them up to fourth in the table.
Former African football boss Hayatou dies aged 77
Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.
Netherlands beat Germany on penalties to win hockey gold
The Netherlands won their first men's hockey Olympic gold medal in 24 years by beating Germany on penalties in a thrilling final at Paris 2024.
Van Rouwendaal dedicates marathon swim gold to pet dog
The Netherlands' Sharon van Rouwendaal makes a late move to clinch gold in the women's 10km marathon swim in the River Seine.
Invincibles beat Brave in table-topping clash
Oval Invincibles comfortably beat Southern Brave by six wickets in a table-topping clash in the men's Hundred competition at The Oval.
Ex-Man Utd keeper De Gea in talks with Fiorentina
Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is in talks with Serie A side Fiorentina over a return to football.
Liverpool remain interested in Gordon – Friday’s gossip
Liverpool remain interested in Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon, Unai Emery wants to sign Joao Felix at Aston Villa, plus more.
