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Racism and sexism in cricket ‘widespread and deeply rooted’, report finds

The Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket found 87 per cent of people with Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage have experienced racism within the game, while women are treated as ‘second-class citizens’

The Independent UK

Discrimination in cricket report to finally be published on Tuesday

The findings come on the same day as a sanctions hearing for Yorkshire in the Azeem Rafiq case.

The National (Scotland)

Ragga-metal, Y2K R&B and folk legends: 30 acts to see at Glastonbury

From big names including Arctic Monkeys and Kelis to must-see cult acts such as Yaya Bey and Vigro Deep, our music editors pick out the essential sets

The Guardian - UK

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British teacher elected mayor of town in Mallorca in historic vote

Richard Thompson, 52, joked that he will have a kettle installed in the office on his first day

Evening Standard

New British mayor of Mallorcan town to start work with nice cup of tea

Teacher from west Sussex says victory was down to strong manifesto and knowing everyone in Sant Joan

The Guardian - UK

Catholic church 'dismayed' by ACT government takeover of Calvary Public Hospital, but peak medical body backs plan

Canberra's Catholic archdiocese says it's dismayed and disappointed by the ACT government's decision to take over the Catholic-owned Calvary Public Hospital.

ABC News

Strauss exits ECB with new T20 format on table and Hundred on the rack

The former England captain Andrew Strauss was strategic adviser to the ECB while changes could mean a T20 setup with two divisions and 18 teams

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Sir Andrew Strauss to step down from role as ECB’s strategic adviser

His decision comes seven months after overseeing the publication of a wide-ranging high-performance review aimed at improving English cricket.

The Independent UK

Man kills friend with a single punch as yobs put cigarettes in his nose while unconscious

Jamie Garwood, 34, killed Richard Thompson after attacking the victim at his home in Newport, south Wales, last year, and has now been jailed for the grim attack

Daily Mirror

Man killed by pal's one punch as others stick cigarettes up nose while lying unconscious

Jamie Garwood, 34, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Richard Thompson, 42, who was assaulted at his home in Newport which had been cuckooed.

Daily Record

Man kills friend with a single punch while others put cigarettes up his nose

Jamie Garwood, 34, pleaded guilty to manslaughter

Manchester Evening News

Man kills friend with a single punch as others put cigarettes in his nose while he's unconscious

Jamie Garwood, 34, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Richard Thompson, 42, who was assaulted at his home in Newport which had been cuckooed

Wales Online

Road to reconciliation after Yorkshire racism saga will be long and difficult

Over almost three years, views have become polarised, Yorkshire CCC has been left on its knees and the human cost spread far and wide

The Guardian - UK

The story of The Stranglers' controversial No More Heroes album: "We got away with murder"

Hugh Cornwell tells the story of the Stranglers' summer-of-punk-classic second album No More Heroes: "We definitely couldn’t get away with that now"

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Daily Mirror

ECB deputy chairman Martin Darlow to become latest board member to stand down

Martin Darlow is reportedly set to be the latest member of the ECB board to leave his role amid a raft of changes at the sport's governing body in England

The Independent UK

Robin Smith says ECB should have called an independent Yorkshire inquiry

The Azeem Rafiq case was heard last week.

ABC News

Flood-ravaged farmers warn of years of recovery ahead in New South Wales' Central West

As the water recedes from the flood-ravaged New South Wales' Central West, all that remains standing on some farms are the trees.

The Guardian - UK

Tom Verlaine: Television’s perfectionist guitar genius always kept punk guessing

A hugely gifted and original musician, Verlaine kept up the exacting standards in his solo career

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Daily Mirror

Former England cricket chief 'set to make rugby switch' for Six Nations top job

Former ECB chief Tom Harrison is reportedly set to replace Six Nations CEO Ben Morel, having stood down from his previous role in June after more than seven years in charge

Irish Mirror

Richard Thompson would have no issues with A Plus Tard going straight to Cheltenham

“His season has been a bit flat so far, but we very much hope he’s back on course for Cheltenham.”

Daily Mirror

Ferny Hollow to miss another Cheltenham Festival after tendon injury knocks him out for the season

The injury comes as a blow to owners Cheveley Park Stud, with Ferny Hollow only running three times since winning the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham in 2020

Irish Mirror

Champion Chase hopeful Ferny Hollow suffers season-ending tendon injury

The Willie Mullins trained horse will not feature for the rest of the season.

Daily Mirror

ECB chief insists The Hundred is worth 'a lot more than £1bn' in IPL comparison

Richard Thompson has confirmed the ECB received an offer to invest in The Hundred and claimed the tournament is worth "more" than £1bn after one of the new IPL franchises was bought for $940m last year

The Independent UK

The Hundred would cost ‘a few billion’ to buy, ECB chair Richard Thompson claims

It has been suggested private equity company Bridgepoint Group had made a £400million offer for 75 per cent of the tournament

The Guardian - UK

Private equity firm ‘makes £400m offer’ for 75% stake in the Hundred

English cricket is understood to have received a ‘£400m private equity approach’ for a majority stake in the Hundred

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