India search for perfect end in historic Women’s Cricket World Cup final against South Africa

Psalm 30:5 … “Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” That was one of the pieces of scripture Jemimah Rodrigues was reciting to herself as, battling exhaustion, she shepherded her team towards a stunning win against Australia, the reigning champions, in Thursday’s World Cup semi-final.India have wept plenty over the years. They lost to Australia in the 2005 World Cup final, felled by a Karen Rolton hundred. More recently, three of the current team – Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma – will remember the sinking feeling of watching their team choke in a run chase of 229 against England at Lord’s in July 2017

Three weeks to the Ashes? Unleash the Bazball alpha-bears, Australia just loves them | Barney Ronay

A few weeks ago there was a wave of newspaper interviews with the stepson of the king, Tom Parker-Bowles. These seemed at first glance to be about absolutely nothing at all, froth and chatter, a wincing man in a tweed hat talking about how he makes Sunday lunch. Why was this happening? Scanning the text for meaning, the clouds finally cleared. He was launching a cordial.You might say, do we need … a cordial? What is a cordial? A way of ruining water

New York’s marathon of chaos and charm awaits Hassan and Kipchoge

Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Eliud Kipchoge make their NYC debuts on Sunday, where rolling bridges, loud crowds and marathon chaos awaitThe New York City Marathon, like the city it takes over each fall, is as vast as it is vibrant; as loud as it is chaotic; and more than a little daunting, too.No marathon is easy. But an air of unpredictability lingers over the five boroughs, with hopefuls humbled, and favorites frustrated, as they embark on a challenging 26.2-mile tour of the city.“I’m really scared,” Olympic champion Sifan Hassan, who has won the London, Chicago and Sydney marathons, told reporters on Friday

Australia’s Women’s World Cup defeat exposes need for a reset – not an overhaul | Mrinal Asija

What a difference a night makes? The Australian women’s cricket team, undefeated at the tournament and hot favourites to again lift the Women’s Cricket World Cup, fumbled the semi-final in Navi Mumbai and coughed up the chance to defend their title.Known as the mentality monsters for their unmatched ability to fight back from the most dire of situations, Australia failed to defend their total of 338. In a contrasting display, their opponents – co-hosts India – shed their own tendency to buckle under pressure in knockout games and held their nerve to overhaul the record for the highest successful run chase in women’s ODIs.While it was a history-shaping moment for India, Australia ended their night without the opportunity to add another trophy to their cabinet. The defending champions have now let slip both of their World Cup crowns – T20 and ODI – within 12 months

World Series Game 6: Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 Toronto Blue Jays – as it happened

The crowd in Toronto, moments ago in an absolute frenzy, are stunned into an eerie silence as they file out of the Rogers Centre without the trophy they came for.The Dodgers arms came through at every big moment, preventing the Jays big inning all game long, and thwarting would-be rallies repeatedly. Yamamoto? Awesome. Wrobleski? Fantastic. Sasaki was shaky but got through unscathed while three crucial pitches from Glasnow was enough to wrap it up for LA

LA Dodgers hold on in Toronto to force winner-take-all Game 7 in World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers stayed alive on Friday night, getting to Toronto Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman for three runs in the third inning to win 3-1 and even the World Series at three games apiece. Baseball fans around the world will be treated to a winner-take-all Game 7 on Saturday, with the Dodgers looking to become the first team to win consecutive titles since 2000. The Blue Jays, meanwhile, will try to play spoiler and complete the upset to win their first World Series since 1993.ScheduleBest-of-seven series. All times Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4)