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Cricket Updates

Pakistan got off to a "perfect start" in the T20 World Cup Super 8 match as England opener Phil Salt was out first ball. Liam Dawson then took back-to-back wickets to reduce Pakistan to 146-7. Earlier, Jamie Overton showed "terrific athleticism" with a "fabulous" catch to remove Salman Ali Agha, leaving Pakistan 27-2.

Rugby Developments

Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl is holding talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season. Meanwhile, sacked New Zealand coach Scott Robertson will return to rugby by taking charge of the invitational Barbarians side this summer. Wales have turned to a former Scotland colleague of Steve Tandy to fill their defence coach vacancy ahead of the Nations Championship in July.

Winter Sports

Edinburgh's Davy Zyw speaks of "the tragic beauty" of becoming what is believed to be the first snowsport athlete with motor neurone disease (MND) to compete at the Winter Paralympics. In curling, Team GB's silver medal-winning team could target gold at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France but will "sit down in the summer" before making a decision.

WWE History

At the 2002 Survivor Series, six WWE superstars entered the Elimination Chamber. The origin of this match has been revealed, with someone asking "Oh god! Who built this?"

Women's Cricket

Alyssa Healy began her final series before retirement with a half-century as Australia eased to victory over India in the one-day series opener.

NCAA Basketball

Key factors that could define the men's NCAA tournament selection process include metrics, star injuries, and Charles Bediako's impact on March Madness.

Snooker Achievement

Chang Bingyu hit four centuries in a row in an "utterly extraordinary" display against Shaun Murphy at the Welsh Open, creating "a piece of snooker history."

Football Analysis

Former England coach Eddie Jones says the team's defeat by Ireland left him feeling sick as it brought back memories of the end of his own time in charge.

College Football

Key returning players for every top 25 team are being analyzed, with focus shifting from the transfer portal to the most important players retained across college football.