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England’s Olly Stone is bowled by Ireland’s Mark Adair. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)
England’s Olly Stone is bowled by Ireland’s Mark Adair. (Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers)

Ireland in command after bowling England out for 85

LONDON (Reuters) – Ireland enjoyed a fairytale opening day in their first ever test match against England as they bowled out the hosts for 85 before building a healthy lead at sweltering Lord’s yesterday.

Kristof Milak of Hungary reacts after the race. (REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth)

Hungarian teen smashes Phelps record, Peaty does double

GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) – Hungarian teenager Kristof Milak shattered Michael Phelps’ 10-year-old world record in the 200 metres butterfly yesterday while Adam Peaty sewed up a third straight breaststroke double with victory in the 50 metres at the world championships.

Sun Yang reacts after winning the men’s 200m freestyle. (Reuters photo)

Sun embroiled in more podium controversy at worlds

GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) – There was more podium drama at the world swimming championships yesterday as British bronze medallist Duncan Scott refused to shake hands with Sun Yang after the Chinese swimmer’s victory in the 200 metres freestyle.

Messi banned for one game for Copa America red card

ASUNCION (Reuters) – Argentina captain Lionel Messi has been banned for one game and fined $1,500 after being sent off against Chile in the Copa America third-place playoff and levelling accusations of “corruption” at South American soccer chiefs.

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