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A closer look at how Somerset won the T20 Blast on a dramatic finals day Somerset, Hampshire, Northamptonshire and Lancashire arrived in Birmingham with dreams of taking home the trophy Author | Jamie P Stadium | Edgbaston How Somerset reached their third final in a row Somerset (182-7) beat Lancashire (159 all out) Tom Kohler-Cadmore's 81 off 52 balls powered Somerset to 182-7 in their 20 overs at Edgbaston. Liam Livingstone and Keaton Jennings had Lancashire well placed in the chase at 78-2 but Kohler-Cadmore's wonderful diving catch in the deep removed Jennings for 44. England all-rounder Livingstone struck three big sixes before he was given out lbw off Lewis Gregory despite claiming he got an inside edge and reviewing the decision. Replays were inconclusive with the bat next to the pad and Livingstone was furious as he left the field. At 102-4 in the 12th over when Livingstone went, Lancashire lost momentum under darkening skies and were bowled out for 159 in the...

We’re moving closer to one of the biggest events in the golfing calendar. The Ryder Cup, golf’s most celebrated team competition, is played every two years between Europe and the United States. Author | Liam C Fans watch on at 2023 Ryder Cup When and where is the 2025 Ryder Cup? The 2025 edition will run from Friday 26 September to Sunday 28 September at the Bethpage Black Course in Farmingdale, New York . Hosting duties alternate between Europe and the United States. The last Ryder Cup in 2023 took place at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, while the 2027 event will be staged at Adare Manor in Ireland. How does the format of the competition work? Unlike traditional golf tournaments, the Ryder Cup is a team contest. Each side is made up of 12 players, who compete in a mix of pairs and singles matches across three days. The team that secures the most points wins. READ MORE |   Latest news and stories from the 2025 Ryder Cup Match formats explained There are three ty...

The Oasis reunion tour took them to New York and the MetLife Stadium It was another memorable night for the brothers from Burnage. Author | Natalie R Oasis burst onto the stage with the expected set list, but the delivery was anything but routine. The songs came loud, fast and fiery, with no hint of age or artifice. It felt like a proper rock’n’roll show. Cage the Elephant had already set the tone with a blistering support slot, earning a raucous response as the Shultz brothers tore through their set with punkish intensity. To move from that wall of energy into Oasis’s own sonic onslaught was nothing short of exhilarating. There were moments of rust, but they only added to the charm, a reminder that this was no polished exercise in backing tracks or pre-recorded vocals. It was a band sounding raw, real and alive. The night delivered classic rock’n’roll at every turn, with Gem Archer emerging as one of the standouts. Though most of the big solos were left to Noel , Gem was l...

England's poor form in white-ball cricket continues. South Africa sealed the series with a game to spare after edging England by five runs in the second one-day international. Author | Jamie P Stadium | Lord's Cricket Ground This was a far closer contest than the heavy defeat at Headingley on Tuesday, yet the scoreline disguised how much control the tourists held. A closer look at what happened Chasing 331, which would have been the highest successful pursuit in an ODI at Lord’s, England closed on 325 for nine. The loss marks their first series defeat since Harry Brook took charge of the white-ball side at the start of the summer, and their fifth in six series since the 2023 World Cup. On a damp afternoon, England chose to field and had South Africa 93 for three before Matthew Breetzke and Tristan Stubbs rebuilt with composed half-centuries. Breetzke made 85 and Stubbs 58, while Dewald Brevis’ rapid 42 from 20 balls carried the visitors to 330 for eight. Jofra Archer impres...

Emotional Messi scores twice in final match in Argentina Lautaro Martinez also scored as the hosts beat Venezuela 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier in Buenos Aires. Author | Jack L Stadium | Estadio Mâs Monumental Messi, 38, was joined by his three sons and received a standing ovation from a crowd of 80,000 in moving scenes before the match. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner captained Argentina to their third World Cup triumph in 2022 and has scored a record 114 goals in 194 games for his country. A closer look at what happened Lionel Messi opened the scoring at the Estadio Monumental, collecting a pass from Julián Álvarez before rifling into the top corner. Argentina, already assured of their place at the 2026 World Cup and leading the South American qualifying table, extended their advantage through Lautaro Martínez ’s diving header, with Messi adding a second soon after. The 37-year-old, Argentina’s record appearance holder, admitted afterwards that he has yet to decide wheth...

A match that could be useful preparation for the upcoming World Cup. Mexico faces Japan on Sunday in their first match since winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Author | Ajay Stadium | Oakland Coliseum With both sides already assured of a place at the 2026 World Cup, the meeting offers a valuable test and a chance to sharpen preparations for the tournament. It has been a successful period for Mexico In the summer, they became the most successful nation in Gold Cup history. Javier Aguirre’s men went unbeaten through the tournament, opening with a 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic, followed by a 2-0 victory against Suriname and a goalless draw with Costa Rica in the group stage. They went on to beat Saudi Arabia 2-0 in the quarter-finals, Honduras 1-0 in the semi-finals and then sealed the crown in the final by beating the hosts United States. That success came just months after their CONCACAF Nations League victory in March, where they defeated Panama 2-1.  READ MORE |  Spor...

What has been happening? As always, we can't cover everything, please message us on Bluesky ( Super News Affiliate ) with any stories Author | Adam Devlin Today's headlines Salford Red Devils winding-up petition adjourned again More uncertainty for Salford Red Devils. A winding-up petition against the Super League strugglers has been adjourned for a second time. The case was first delayed in June after the club said it was confident of securing a bridging loan to settle a tax bill owed to HMRC. Nantwich edge past Nantwich in FA Cup It was heartbreak for Avro as Nantwich scored two late goals to secure the win and head into the next round of the FA Cup Qualifiers.  The first game was a 1-1 draw which took the game to this replay. Following the draw on Monday afternoon, the winners knew they would face Trafford FC at home. Salford City beat youthful Wigan side A youthful Wigan side fell to a 2-0 defeat against Salford City in their opening Vertu Trophy fixture on Tuesday nig...