The date is 19 August 2016, and Great Britain's women hockey players are on the cusp of history. Penalties are under way against the Netherlands in the Olympic final in Rio de Janeiro.
Former Sheff Utd owner United World claims it is still owed £35m from COH Sports Bidco; winding-up hearing set for August 19; if current owners declared insolvent, 12-point deduction could be imposed on Bramall Lane club; sources close to COH insist club is 'financially healthy'
Harry Brook says he does not know whether the Wellington incident ahead of the Ashes cost him the England captaincy, but believes appointing Joe Root was the “right decision”.
The 26-year-old was made white-ball captain last April and promoted to vice-captain of the Test team in September.
Charlie Dean will lead England for their one-day international series against Ireland in September, with regular captain Nat Sciver-Brunt among a number of senior players rested.
Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell and Amy Jones will also miss the three-match series while Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Sciver-Brunt are absent as they manage their fitness and recovery.
Calm is the word most used about Michael Carrick by people at Manchester United.
Outwardly at least, nothing knocks him out of his stride.
Take Thursday for instance. During extended chats with the UK media, one journalist asked, pointedly and with persistence, about realistic targets for the season ahead and questioned the club's willingness to spend enough to achieve them.
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Nasser Hussain hailed new England Test captain Joe Root's decision to abolish a team curfew but fears the returning skipper sometimes lacks a feel for the game as a leader like his predecessor Ben Stokes.