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Culture

Brook, Cox shine as England take 195-run lead over Pakistan in first Test

Harry Brook’s blistering 91 helped England take a 195-run lead over Pakistan despite a maiden five-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Ali Usman on day two of the first Test at Headingley on Thursday. At the conclusion of the second day, the hosts were well-placed at 366/8, leading by 195 runs, with wicketkeeper batter Jamie Smith […]

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Commanders' Dan Quinn provides injury update on a key starter

Head coach Dan Quinn provided a concerning injury update regarding center Nick Allegretti who has already missed most of training camp with a calf strain.

  • Nick Allegretti missed most of training camp due to calf strain.
  • Dan Quinn confirmed Allegretti won't play in preseason game.
  • Ryan Bates is best available option for center position.

·sports.yahoo.com

NFL fines teams combined $1 million for practice fight. What we know

The Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints were each fined $500,000 for the series of fights that broke out during the two joint practices they held.

  • NFL fines Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints $1 million combined
  • Fight between players from both teams occurred in Oxnard, California
  • Violations of NFL's unsportsmanlike behavior policy led to penalties

·sports.yahoo.com

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