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Dickie Bird was one of a kind - from breakfasts with players and snaffled roast beef to his unique style of handling dissent, I'll never forget these stories of our time together: DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD
24/09/25 11:00
DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: I spent a lot of time with Dickie Bird, one of the game's great characters, and in all those years I never once heard him swear. He got on so well with everyone that there was no need to get angry....read
DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: Why Rehan Ahmed is England's golden ticket to win the Ashes
05/08/25 04:00With his numbers, Rehan Ahmed is not a hunch or a wildcard pick. Yes, Australia will be a challenge, but he will not be overwhelmed by the occasion.
Why Jacob Bethell needs time, the big Ashes calls facing England... and don't tell me Test cricket is dying - BUMBLE ON THE TEST
04/08/25 05:54Mail Sport's David Lloyd - AKA Bumble - was among those left gripped by the action on the final day. He offers his thoughts on some of the key talking points following the match and the series itself.
Harry Brook would be a fitting choice as England vice-captain and the whole-hearted Indian star who has been their best bowler in the series - BUMBLE ON THE TEST
03/08/25 09:39What a fabulous series for Mohammed Siraj. Whole-hearted, no-nonsense and a highly skilled bowler. He's been the best in this series by a distance, writes DAVID LLOYD.
A heartfelt celebration of Graham Thorpe and a disappointing Indian send-off for Ben Duckett: BUMBLE AT THE TEST
01/08/25 09:41I was delighted to see the celebration for Graham Thorpe yesterday. It was a tragic end to his life but what a cricketer he was, writes DAVID LLOYD.
How Ben Stokes should prepare for the Oval Test and my pick from each team in a dream XI: BUMBLE AT THE TEST
27/07/25 09:50DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD:: England found it hard-going on the final day of the fourth Test against India, toiling away but failing to find the wickets needed to win the game.
Joe Root is heading for top spot and why it's not all about spin - particularly at Old Trafford: BUMBLE AT THE TEST
25/07/25 08:36DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD: England are in a commanding position at the end of day three of the fourth Test against India , leading by 186 runs and wickets still in hand.
Zak Crawley in perfect rhythm and why the North have got a raw deal: BUMBLE AT THE TEST
24/07/25 09:30In the latest edition of Bumble at the Test, he looks at some of the key talking points on the second day of the fourth Test between England and India, as well as notable items across cricket.
Liam Dawson supplements the attack like one 2005 Ashes hero, Old Trafford recognises two LEGENDS of the game, and a word of advice for fans ahead of day two: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
23/07/25 07:59BUMBLE ON THE TEST: England's enthralling five-match Test series returned for its fourth installation at Old Trafford, with the hosts leading the way by two Tests to one.
Jofra Archer brings the X-factor and Washington Sundar will learn from his comments: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
14/07/25 06:19DAVID LLOYD: England secured an impressive victory by 22 runs against India on the final day of the third test. Mail Sport presents the latest edition of BUMBLE ON THE TEST.
Rules should be brought in to stop time wasting and England must be alarmed from a batting viewpoint: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
13/07/25 08:29DAVID LLOYD: Bryson Carse impressed late on as England kept their hopes of overcoming India alive. India need 135 runs to win following a captivating conclusion to the fourth day.
Why players need to stop worrying about the state of the ball and my advice for players when it comes to stump-mic: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
12/07/25 09:43BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Surely it is abundantly clear now that the pace of the game is a major problem. There's so many interruptions to the flow of the game.
The England star who could be boosted up the batting order and why Lord's are struggling to get the crowd in: BUMBLE AT THE TEST
11/07/25 09:19DAVID LLOYD AT LORD'S: After a tightly-fought second day at Lord's which saw visitors India close on 145-3, Mail Sport delivers its latest edition of BUMBLE AT THE TEST.
Are the Dukes balls good enough? We are constantly having to change them and it's a nonsense, writes DAVID LLOYD
11/07/25 08:42COMMENT BY DAVID LLOYD: England's innings lasted 112.3 overs and we went through five balls. So there is clearly an issue with the quality but the modern-day player also needs to crack on.
Why England were right to abandon Bazball on day one - and the technical flaw holding Ollie Pope's batting back: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
10/07/25 09:31England finished day one at Lord's on 251/4 with Ben Stokes and Joe Root at the crease. After a tightly-fought first day, Mail Sport delivers its latest edition of BUMBLE AT THE TEST.
Why England's bowlers weren't happy with the Edgbaston pitch and there are many better options than Shoaib Bashir: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
06/07/25 08:11DAVID LLOYD: The hosts went into the final day knowing that a draw was the best they could hope for after being set a huge target of 608 to chase and came up way short.
Why the pressure is mounting on Shoaib Bashir, what England must do to recover, and why Rishabh Pant is box office: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
05/07/25 06:23India took control of the second Test at Edgbaston with England requiring 536 runs to win with seven wickets remaining. Rishabh Pant stole the show with a highly entertaining innings/
The worrying sign of England's mental state and Joe Root's uncanny dismissal: BUMBLE AT THE TEST
04/07/25 07:14DAVID LLOYD: England ended the third day of the second Test against India still behind - but with a glimmer of hope. At one stage in the morning, they were 84 for five.
Why you can't take your eyes of Ravindra Jadeja, the major issue officials must tackle and Harry Brook gamble backfires: BUMBLE AT THE TEST
03/07/25 07:46BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England endured a chastening second day of the second Test against India at Edgbaston on Thursday.
After Surrey racked up 820-9 it's time to end this County Championship Kookaburra farce - or we'll get even more bore draws, says DAVID LLOYD
03/07/25 04:03Surrey scoring 820 and declaring against Durham seemed like a protest against the Kookaburra. And let's be honest. The experiment is turning into a farce. The ball is not suited to the UK.
How India are shooting themselves in the foot, my honest advice for the absent Jasprit Bumrah and the England star who could benefit from a cult hero: BUMBLE AT THE TEST
02/07/25 07:31DAVID LLOYD AT EDGBASTON: England began the second Test against India with Ben Stokes opting to bowl - but their opponents held fast.
The England star who has come a long way and could get in a World XI - and a crucial difference between Ben Stokes' side and India: BUMBLE ON THE TEST
24/06/25 06:20England chased down India in thrilling style to go 1-0 up in the five-match Test series on Tuesday. Here, Mail Sport's David Lloyd gives his take on the final day.
DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: My definitive ranking of the all-time greatest fast bowlers... Jimmy Anderson in sixth, no room for Stuart Broad but who takes top spot?
24/06/25 11:08DAVID LLOYD: When I was asked to pick my greatest fast bowlers of all time, I rattled the names off in less than two minutes.
The England player who might become a problem for Ben Stokes - and could it be time for a star to return? BUMBLE ON THE TEST
23/06/25 09:30DAVID LLOYD: Rishabh Pant is box office. It is fabulous to see him back after his near-fatal car crash in 2022.He is supremely talented and a real entertainer.
Inside the turmoil at Lancashire - what's gone wrong, who's to blame and how they fix it, reveals DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD
22/05/25 11:12DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: Last week, we were branded the worst team in England after going bottom of Division Two of the County Championship.
DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD: My definitive ranking of England's Test grounds from worst to best - which stadium is No 1?
22/05/25 01:00Experiences can vary, but if you want someone to rate atmosphere, heritage and where to venture after hours for a pint and a curry, who better than Bumble?
DAVID LLOYD: Whoever captains England, good luck. They might as well be on the Titanic. There's only one way to solve our 50-over woes
27/02/25 10:30England's early exit from the Champions Trophy is no surprise at all. I didn't expect anything different. In fact,I would have put my house on Afghanistan beating England! So where does the finger point?
Why Liverpool FA Cup tie means so much after once in a lifetime draw: Accrington Stanley's most famous fan Bumble meets club chairman ahead of Anfield trip
10/01/25 12:00Mail Sport's David Lloyd, who played semi-professionally for Accrington Stanley in the 1960s, returned to the club this week with his home town gripped by FA Cup fever.
DAVID LLOYD: This is what happens behind the scenes when the outrage mob come for you over one wrong word - I know how Isa Guha will feebut she's done nothing wrong
18/12/24 02:00DAVID LLOYD: One of the pitfalls of working on live television is that once they have tumbled out of your mouth you can't take your words back. It is only human to make mistakes.
DAVID LLOYD: Sorry Ben Stokes, but over rates are awful. Just stop faffing around so much!
05/12/24 09:09DAVID LLOYD: I agree with Ben on the World Test Championship, but I mildly disagree with him on the over-rate penalties which he has complained about.
It's time for the inspectors to do their jobs... they must ban venues that dish up unfit pitches, writes DAVID LLOYD
22/10/24 09:32They've had heaters and fans pitchside this week ahead of the deciding Test between Pakistan and England. That's hilarious. At 30 degrees, Rawalpindi is surely hot enough to dry the surface naturally.
Joe Root's team-mates and friends share their favourite memories of England's greatest Test run machine: A cheeky chappy, prankster and one classy bloke
12/10/24 09:32Joe Root was hailed as England's greatest ever batter last week, after surpassing Alastair Cook as his country's record run-scorer with a stunning innings of 262 against Pakistan,
DAVID LLOYD: I'm losing interest in cricket - are the people in charge drunk when they come up with these maddening schedules?
07/10/24 04:00DAVID LLOYD: I was at the golf club on Saturday with a couple of mature fellas who like cricket and they said they were losing interest. They were shrugging their shoulders about this Pakistan series.
£175 to watch England play at Lord's? It's elitist nonsense and beggars belief. The warning signs are flashing, writes DAVID LLOYD
25/09/24 09:50DAVID LLOYD: More than ever, Test cricket is in danger of becoming an elite showpiece, of narrowing the cross section of society who will even consider attending such an event.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Jayaball is here to stay after shock Sri Lanka win, don't be too hard on England - and the outrageous price for cheese on toast at the Oval!
09/09/24 09:30DAVID LLOYD: We have heard plenty about Bazball over the past couple of years, but Sri Lanka tore into England with some Jayaball on the final day at the Oval to pick up their only Test win.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Josh Hull looks to be a real find - but the Dan Lawrence experiment has failed
08/09/24 09:39Sri Lanka seized control on day three of the third Test, cruising to 94-1 before bad light stopped play on Sunday.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Chris Woakes' improvisation provided some top entertainment amid bad light fiasco - and why Freddie Flintoff's Lions job is a fantastic appointment
07/09/24 09:30DAVID LLOYD: After Ollie Pope's scintillating century on day one, the Surrey man's side collapsed on day two, posting a total of 325 all out before taking to the field with the ball at the Oval.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Dan Lawrence would be much more comfortable in the middle order...and forget the Oval and the MCG, THIS ground is the real Home of Cricket
06/09/24 07:30DAVID LLOYD AT THE OVAL: He has been the reserve batter for a period of time and he deserves to retain that title this winter. If further opportunity arises he'll be more comfortable in the middle order.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: There's every chance Joe Root can surpass Sachin Tendulkar's world record run tally... and what Ollie Pope MUST do to improve
31/08/24 07:55DAVID LLOYD AT LORD'S: He also joined an exclusive group of players - which includes George Headley, Graham Gooch and Michael Vaughan - to have scored two centuries at Lord's.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Gus Atkinson proves he is a gem with his maiden century and don't write off Jonny Bairstow yet
30/08/24 09:44DAVID LLOYD: Gus Atkinson continued his bright start to his career with a maiden century as England dominated day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Ollie Pope is a concern for England, aggressive 'Bazball' needs adjusting... and the secret behind Joe Root's success
29/08/24 10:52DAVID LLOYD: An England number three averaging 34 is not good enough and he was out to a ridiculous shot again on Thursday. Regardless of the vice-captaincy, this is a crucial series for Pope.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Shoaib Bashir wasn't at his best but Ollie Pope did a decent job as England captain
24/08/24 08:24BUMBLE AT THE TEST: I spotted Ben Duckett swapping the bails, as England do when they need a bit of luck with the ball. By the way, reader: little quirks don't make the slightest bit of difference!
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Super Jamie Smith is here to stay, Mark Wood's searing pace tests the very best - and why it was a treat to meet Mel Jones
23/08/24 06:34DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD: But, with Sri Lanka having just an 82-run lead, England are in pole position to complete victory at Old Trafford on Saturday.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Trust me to ring the bell right, attack is in the genes of England's players - and shy Gus Atkinson makes a bold statement
22/08/24 07:57DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD: Beginning on 22-0, England found themselves in a spot of bother at 67-3 when Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence were all dismissed cheaply.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Gus Atkinson can feel hard done by, classy Kumar Sangakkara is still the boss - and how left-field thinking could help Shoaib Bashir and England
21/08/24 06:31DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD: In response, England's openers Ben Duckett and Dan Lawrence got off to a quick start before bad light stopped play at 22-0.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Jamie Smith wowed like Kevin Pietersen and Adam Gilchrist as England completed their rout of West Indies
28/07/24 07:55BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Mark Wood blew the West Indies away with a ferocious spell of fast bowling as England racked up a thumping 10-wicket victory inside three days at Edgbaston.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: England waste chance to blood two rising stars with West Indies series already won - but Gus Atkinson shows vital stamina
26/07/24 11:20England were pegged back by a resurgent West Indies as the hosts ended day one on 38-3 after a fascinating opening day at Edgbaston.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Harry Brook looked like the new Kevin Pietersen in England's Trent Bridge win over West Indies... and beware the silent assassins!
21/07/24 09:30DAVID LLOYD: There was a private battle going on between Brook and West Indies quick Jayden Seales on Sunday. Fast bowlers can get stung in that sort of situation.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: West Indies aren't going down without a fight, Ollie Pope is starting to deliver on his promise - and why the Hundred is C-list celebrity cricket
19/07/24 07:27DAVID LLOYD: Alick Athanaze and Kavem Hodge really turned things round and ticked along at four an over - a real fillip for them after the tourists' showing at Lord's.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Jimmy Anderson is England's bowling guru, sharing his wisdom - and Rocky Flintoff is proving to be a proper player just like his dad
18/07/24 08:56DAVID LLOYD: England put themselves in firm control of their second Test fortunes against the West Indies as they finished Day One on 416 runs all out at Trent Bridge to pile the pressure on.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Jimmy Anderson being forced out leaves a sour taste - and why 12-wicket hero Gus Atkinson may face the chop for next week's Test at Trent Bridge
12/07/24 05:35England wrapped up a comprehensive victory over West Indies by an innings and 114 runs at Lord's on Friday as legendary seam bowler Jimmy Anderson bid farewell to Test cricket.
BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Ben Duckett's lack of match practice has left him undercooked but it is the modern way - and enjoy the Lord's sell-outs while they last
11/07/24 08:11DAVID LLOYD: Jamie Smith and Jimmy Anderson were among the stars for England on what will likely turn out to be Anderson's penultimate day as an international cricketer.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England were potty not to pick Matthew Potts but Gus Atkinson showed he's the future with stunning Lord's display, while West Indies badly miss the presence of the great Viv Richards
10/07/24 09:55England enjoyed a dominant opening day of the first Test as they bowled West Indies out for 121 and then reached 189-3 by the close of play.
I loved coming out of retirement to play for Lancs over-70s, admits DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD, I just wish I'd remembered my box!
07/06/24 10:05DAVID LLOYD: They say it is like riding a bike, but even after some pre-match throw-downs, it felt like mine was still chained up until I got one down the leg side.
Jimmy Anderson deserved a much better ending than this... the England great should have been able to depart on his own terms and he has every right to be frustrated, writes DAVID LLOYD
11/05/24 09:31Jimmy Anderson deserved to be treated better than this. The end comes to us all in the sporting sphere, but his career was on a level that should have resulted in a departure on his own terms.
DAVID LLOYD reveals what role he thinks suits Jonny Bairstow best as under fire star joins the centurions
03/03/24 10:05DAVID LLOYD: The occasion of his 100th Test in Dharamshala might be a dead rubber against India but it will be viewed by Jonny as a fabulous milestone, not so much for himself but for his family.
DAVID LLOYD: England bowlers still have 'L' plates on but now it's batsmen with a test to pass against India on pancake of a Rajkot pitch
12/02/24 10:30if the Rajkot pitch plays anything like it has in its two previous outings as a Test venue, the toss won't be anywhere near as important this week.
A seismic Test win for England in India, as good as it gets... Mail Sport's experts say with Ben Stokes at the wheel, this team can go to infinity and beyond!
29/01/24 10:30England secured a historical Test victory on Sunday as they overturned a 190-run deficit to beat India in Hyderabad.
DAVID LLOYD: I told Rob Key that match-winner Tom Hartley could cut it out in India - I was right! His style suits the conditions down to a tee
28/01/24 10:28DAVID LLOYD: I made a point that that on the subcontinent you don't need flighty English-style spinners, but tall ones who hit the pitch hard. Bowlers such as Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.
DAVID LLOYD: Shoaib Bashir's visa snub has echoes of the Basil D'Oliveira apartheid row... the ECB should think about bringing the England team home
23/01/24 10:30COMMENT: The ECB have a decision. Either ignore it and carry on, tell India they will not start the Test series until their full complement of players is present, or bring the England team home.
DAVID LLOYD: India should have been told 'play on this strip or forfeit the game'... the ICC were unbelievably weak in letting them decide what pitch they wanted in World Cup semi-final
15/11/23 10:30DAVID LLOYD: It has always, as far as I'm aware, been in the regulations that World Cup semi-finals and finals should be played on fresh pitches.
DAVID LLOYD: Hallelujah! I don't pay to watch cricketers dwardle! Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews should have been ready to bat against Bangladesh - players should not be going down mid-over for a chat
06/11/23 10:36DAVID LLOYD: It's about time. I haven't paid my money to watch cricketers wandering about aimlessly. Mathews should have been ready because he knew he was next in.
Switch the skipper, drop Root...and don't panic! After England were finally put out of their misery in India, our experts discuss what they must do to hit back
05/11/23 10:30Mail Sport's expert panel - attempt to find the answers to why England's World Cup defence has gone so horribly wrong and how they can build to be competitive again in 2027.
'England are undercooked. It's madness!' As Jos Buttler's men prepare to defend the World Cup in India, Mail Sport's Nasser Hussain, David Lloyd, Paul Newman and Lawrence Booth discuss their hopes... and who will be the stars of the show
03/10/23 09:30It's time for England to defend the World Cup they won so dramatically at Lord's four years ago. Can they go even better by retaining it in India?
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Stuart Broad will be an asset for Sky's commentary team but first England need to get him to deliver one last magical spell
30/07/23 08:44On day four of the fifth Ashes Test, England were left frustrated by Australia's strong start. Mail Sport columnist David 'Bumble' Lloyd gives us his unique insight from the fifth and final Test.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England captain Ben Stokes could become an off-spinner and polite and passive Aussies are nothing like the snarling stars of yesteryear
29/07/23 07:34DAVID LLOYD AT THE OVAL: England now have a golden chance to level the Ashes after a fine day of batting at the Oval on Saturday.
BUMBLE'S VERDICT: Why Steve Smith SHOULD have been dismissed for his controversial run out at the Oval
28/07/23 09:03DAVID LLOYD AT THE OVA:L: Smith was almost run out on Friday as a superb bit of fielding from sub fielder George Ealham allowed Jonny Bairstow to whip the bails off with the batter short of his ground.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Usman Khawaja is the real deal, Joe Root turns to tactics from yesteryear to dismiss Alex Carey - and £16 for a gin and tonic?!
28/07/23 07:52DAVID LLOYD AT THE OVAL: Australia ended day two of the final Ashes Test with a slender first innings lead of 12 after being bowled out for 295 at the Oval.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Mitchell Starc's delivery to get rid of Ben Stokes was beautiful, Harry Brook breaks the mould of Yorkshire batters... and why my admiration for Pat Cummins is huge
27/07/23 09:49BUMBLE AT THE TEST: It was a beautiful delivery from Mitchell Starc to get rid of Ben Stokes. The sort that would get many a batter out. It was an absolute cracker.
Bumble's guide to the Oval: On the lookout for rock stars and going underground like Paul Weller! England deserve to at least draw the series and there will be a great atmosphere
26/07/23 09:30DAVID LLOYD: So off we go, back down to the Big Smoke for one last time. Plenty to do and plenty to see and it seems that England are doubly determined to get the result they need.
The Ashes: Cricket MUST be more flexible on rain delays, England face a tough decision over Jimmy Anderson and Pat Cummins still has plenty to prove at the Oval despite retaining the urn: Mail Sport's experts look ahead to the final Test
24/07/23 09:30Mail Sport's ASHES EXPERTS took ahead to the main talking points ahead of the final Ashes Test, which gets underway on Thursday.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Cricket fans have been robbed of a grand finale after the washout at Old Trafford... if we have less than 30 overs in a day, we should have a reserve day
23/07/23 08:45BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Quite simply, England were handicapped by not getting to bowl who they wanted. It seems a false game when you can't bowl your best bowlers.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Light would have been good enough for Michael Holding, keen golfers Ricky Ponting and Mark Butcher get in the swing... and it'll be fine on the final day
22/07/23 06:39BUMBLE AT THE TEST: England's prospects of levelling the Ashes were just about alive after Joe Root claimed the only wicket of a rain-ruined fourth day at Emirates Old Trafford.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Shane Warne would be seething that Australia have gone without a spinner at Old Trafford... and Stuart Broad predicted Jonny Bairstow's runs!
21/07/23 09:33BUMBLE AT THE TEST: I have never seen an Australia team so bereft of ideas - though I do have some sympathy for captain Pat Cummins because of spinner Nathan Lyon's awful injury.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: It seems it was right to back Zak Crawley and Joe Root pulls off extraordinary ramp for six
20/07/23 08:46BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Australia were handed a blow as opening bowler Mitchell Starc was forced off the field with a shoulder injury, having already looked to be struggling with a knee problem
Bumble's guide to Manchester: The pubs and poultry are perfect! And England could level the series if Moeen Ali's 'nuts' decision pays off
18/07/23 09:30DAVID LLOYD: There's no place like Manchester. You can walk anywhere and if you don't fancy a stroll, get on the tram! When I was at Sky, they got me driving one.
Joe Root or Moeen Ali at No 3? Do England drop Jonny Bairstow? And should they bring back Jimmy Anderson for Old Trafford? Mail Sport's experts discuss the major Ashes talking points
10/07/23 09:30Former England captain Nasser Hussain, former England coach David 'Bumble' Lloyd, Cricket Correspondent Paul Newman and Wisden Editor Lawrence Booth - have their say…
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Mark Wood and Chris Woakes are England's heroes but both teams are missing a No 3... and how I'm becoming a Yorkshire convert
09/07/23 04:37DAVID LLOYD AT HEADINGLEY: What a finish and two selections for this Test who have justified their inclusions. How good were Mark Wood and Chris Woakes?
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Moeen Ali is a gem of a bloke, the England quicks need more rest - and Glenn McGrath... give us a bit of the mongrel!
07/07/23 08:42DAVID LLOYD: Ben Stokes' latest act of defiance and a spirited performance from England's bowlers left everything up for grabs after two days of the third Ashes Test.
BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Mark Wood is quick but don't forget about Fred Trueman, Gareth Southgate chatting on Test Match Special was a real treat - and I can't get enough of Ugly Mugs!
06/07/23 09:57DAVID LLOYD AT HEADINGLEY: They don't miss a trick in looking after the public here in Leeds, with the pubs around Headingley opening at eight o'clock in the morning.
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After Koepka's shock decision to leave LIV Golf and make a dramatic return to the PGA Tour.
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Trump hints at Super Bowl pick as he brushes off feud with NFL owner at Melania movie premiere
After falling out of January 6 riots at Capitol Hill
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Josh Allen reveals how he is preparing for wife Hailee Steinfeld's due date with QB set to juggle being a new dad with the NFL season
After playoffs blow
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German bobsledder reveals her Olympic dreams are funded by OnlyFans profits: 'That's the downside'
Faced with task of funding much of her own training
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Charles Barkley blasts NBC over interview controversy with former friend Michael Jordan
Did little to repair his relationship with icon
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Long-time ESPN host Chris Fowler stuns fans with his post-surgery body by deadlifting 360 pounds at age 63
Defying his age with grueling gym workouts
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EXCLUSIVEBill Belichick and Jordon Hudson 'engagement' whisper swirls
Hall-of-Fame snub could lead to wedding bells for Bill
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Lamar Odom checks into rehab after his arrest on DUI charge as spokeswoman says he is 'taking responsibility'
Odom refocuses on his sobriety
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Boxer Gervonta Davis finally arrested after weeks-long manhunt over strip club domestic violence allegations
Baltimore native's legal issues continue
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LeBron James is introduced in Cleveland for possibly the last time before Lakers star tears up during tribute
Was this his last game in Cleveland?
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Serena Williams brazenly flaunts body transformation in Super Bowl ad for weight loss drug after sparking fury
But critics are upset about injection drug
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Man who threatened to shoot Kelce and Mahomes at Morgan Wallen concert files motion to dismiss
Social media post back in August 2024
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Outrage as football Hall of Fame rejects another NFL great after wild Belichick snub
Not in for a second straight year
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Haley Kalil confident her bitter lawsuit with ex-NFL star husband will be thrown out as she cites 'free speech'
After revealing size of his manhood to the world
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NFL quarterback who'd feared he'd torn his ACL gets miraculous news on his recovery
Already made a full recovery
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Portnoy pitches radical plan to get Belichick in Hall of Fame after surprise snub
Could the ingenious plan actually work?
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EXCLUSIVEThe wild truth about my influencer sons, their psycho dad and how lawsuits nearly left them bankrupt - by Jake and Logan Paul's MOM
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LeBron James and Patrick Mahomes lead furious backlash over Bill Belichick's brutal Hall of Fame snub: 'That's impossible and disrespectful!'
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Caitlin Clark lands huge new TV role as injuries stall her WNBA career
The Indiana star has found a new side hustle as she gears up for next season
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Football fans left stunned as NFL-bound quarterback star is revealed to have lied about his height throughout his college career
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NFL fans left divided as NBC's Super Bowl announcers and sideline reporters are revealed
Ahead of the showpiece event next month in Santa Clara
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End of Portnoy's NFL ban comes with crucial condition ahead of his beloved Patriots' Super Bowl
Has long been banned from NFL events
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Gauff rages at Australian Open organizers after her shocking behind-the-scenes meltdown was broadcast to the world
Dumped out in 59 mins
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Dodgers manager wants huge new job after leading LA to back-to-back World Series titles
Targeting glory with a new team altogether
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Chiefs owner reveals his strategy to convince Kelce to return for another NFL season
Has a lot on his plate, including a wedding with Swift this summer
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Shohei Ohtani's beloved dog Decoy awarded rare honor as Dodgers star takes home more awards
At swanky BBWAA Dinner in New York
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Hockey star and his fiancee mourn loss of their unborn baby amid her battle with heart problems
Months after she suffered a near-death scare
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OnlyFans model sparks rumors she's dating Packers star... just weeks after being linked to his bitter Bears rival
With recent images
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Paul Pierce hit with paternity lawsuit as woman demands court make basketball legend take a DNA test
Claims Celtics great us dad to her unborn child
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NFL fans force ESPN analyst to confront her humiliating pre-season prediction about the Seattle Seahawks
As they celebrated team's 31-27 victory over Rams
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EXCLUSIVE'I yelled at God to send me to hell': NFL star's celestial journey saved him from suicide
Here's what brought him back from the brink
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Leerdam flaunts her incredible figure as she steps into hot tub with fiance Paul in a skimpy black bikini
Set to compete in the Winter Olympics
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Stunned NFL fans rage as Shedeur is awarded 'undeserved' end of season honor
Was a third-string quarterback for much of his rookie season
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Stephen A. blasted for giving 'worst NFL take ever' that even left his ESPN colleague embarrassed
Might be his most outlandish claim yet
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Stunning twist of fate that saw Brittany leave Patrick Mahomes weeks after he was drafted by the Chiefs...
Crazy story that has rarely been told
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Tom Brady leaves NFL viewers in awe of his stunning $650,000 watch
The seven-time Super Bowl winner's latest breathtaking timepiece
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NFL fans slam 'annoying' Cardi B as she celebrates wildly after boyfriend Stefon Diggs' Patriots reach Super Bowl
Did not go down well
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Drake Maye and wife Ann Michael share loving embrace after he sealed Super Bowl spot
The signal caller sealed his spot in the Super Bowl in just his second season
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Livvy Dunne steals the show on boyfriend Paul Skenes' big night
With stunning appearance in a jaw-dropping red dress at the annual MLB awards
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Daredevil Honnold reveals 'embarrassing' fee he was paid to climb 101-story Taiwan skyscraper live on Netflix
Didn't wear a harness
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Odom is spotted in Vegas bar days after DUI arrest as concern mounts for ex-NBA star
Khloe Kardashian's ex-husband was seen at C3 Lounge just off the Strip
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On-strike Cristiano Ronaldo FAILS to stop Karim Benzema's Saudi swap transfer and now faces uncertain future...
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'Distressed' £20m transfer deadline day cast-off Dwight McNeil in tears after Crystal Palace move was...
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Winter Olympics meltdown over Covid fears: Athletes told to wear masks and avoid handshakes in Milan - after...
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How Kepa Arrizabalaga became the perfect back-up to David Raya: The pair's 'exceptional relationship', the...
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How Jean-Philippe Mateta's AC Milan move fell through, Nottingham Forest's day of disappointment - and the...
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Mercedes are the big winners from F1 testing and their rocket ship makes George Russell favourite for the...
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Footballer's daughter to footballer's wife! Man United flop Donny van de Beek is marrying an Arsenal...
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Chelsea looking for summer transfers in EVERY position... bar one: KIERAN GILL reveals what the Blues will...
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Tony Pigott dead at 67: Ex-England cricketer - who postponed his own wedding to play for his country - dies...
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FIFA chief is forced to apologise to British football fans after insulting joke
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'Everybody knows Elliot Anderson will leave this summer': TOM COLLOMOSSE reveals details of Nottingham...
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CRAIG HOPE lifts the lid on Newcastle's transfer plans - and issues a big warning on Sandro Tonali, who is...
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What Liverpool do next: LEWIS STEELE on plans to sign in two positions in the summer along with Jeremy...
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Why Thomas Tuchel will be pleased at Manchester United's revival and its implications for his England World...
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Transfer Deadline Day RECAP: Crystal Palace break transfer record by forking out £48MILLION on deadline day,...
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Revealed: Why Everton winger Dwight McNeil's £20m transfer to Crystal Palace COLLAPSED - as the Toffees...
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Man United stars Leny Yoro, Manuel Ugarte and Senne Lammens form new friendship group as they dine out with...
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Lewis Hamilton in major SPLIT from his closest professional partner - just as his 'secret romance' with Kim...
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You cannot be serious! John McEnroe should NOT have to say sorry for telling an attention-seeking 'fan' who...
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Cristian Romero criticises Tottenham's 'disgraceful' recruitment strategy - and claims Spurs had just 11...
- Turning Point USA announces star-studded lineup for its rival Super Bowl halftime show after Bad Bunny backlash
- NFL chief Roger Goodell addresses Bad Bunny's scathing ICE criticism at the Grammys days before his Super Bowl show
- Savannah Guthrie set to pull out of Winter Olympics coverage as mom Nancy remains missing
- LA Rams make huge decision on the future of head coach Sean McVay after team missed out on the Super Bowl
- Sexually-explicit emails sent by former NASCAR star who was married to Jeffrey Epstein's 'key lieutenant' are revealed in latest shocking release
- Olympics fans fume at NBC as favorite figure skater is BANNED from using iconic song in Milan
- Everyone applauded Billie Eilish's anti-ICE speech at the Grammys except me... then A-list stars reached out one-by-one
- 'Furious' Caitlin Clark's reaction to basketball icon goes viral after he makes unflattering comparison between her and NBA player
- Lewis Hamilton in major SPLIT from his closest professional partner - just as his 'secret romance' with Kim Kardashian emerges
- Fresh blow for Tiger Woods' legacy as his 27-year-old golf record is finally broken while he recovers from surgery
- NFL fans destroy 'diabolically pathetic' Super Bowl merch as fans start to arrive in San Francisco
- NFL set to make its debut in Paris as the league continues its global expansion... with the Saints slated to suit up in historic clash
- Firm behind horrific Super Bowl merch blasted for its 'pathetic' explanation to Patriots and Seahawks fans
- NFL star Puka Nacua says he's got a date with Sydney Sweeney after publicly flirting with actress
- NFL icon Russell Wilson furiously hits back after being named in the latest Epstein file release
- 'Classless' hockey team blasted for teasing cancer survivor with $1million charity donation in 'impossible' game
- Iconic national championship-winning football coach makes bombshell retirement decision at 60
- NFL fans split as league announces huge new 'multiyear' partnership to expand international schedule
- NFL finally breaks its silence after DOJ files showed Jeffrey Epstein found young women for Giants co-owner Steve Tisch
- Cardi B's NFL star boyfriend Stefon Diggs makes his feelings clear on Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show
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