<ul><li>Updates from day two of the latest Championship round</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/09/im-always-fighting-myself-mohammad-abbas-on-notts-pakistan-and-guardiolas-hotel-room">Mohammad Abbas interview</a> | <a href="mailto:tanya.aldred.freelance@theguardian.com">Email Tanya</a> or post BTL</li></ul>When Abbas played for Hampshire his trousers always used to be slightly too short. The Notts kitman/woman seems to have measured his legs correctly. A magical slip of a man. At the other end Brett Hutton is an old fashioned, underrated, broad of beam tricksy English seamer. A pleasing combination and not easy to face on this pitch.And there is Abbas’s first wicket for Notts! Gubbins a 13-ball duck. Hants 31-2. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2025/may/10/warwickshire-v-surrey-nottinghamshire-v-hampshire-and-more-county-cricket-live">Continue reading...</a>

This live coverage provides insights into ongoing County Championship matches, showcasing player performances and team dynamics, which are key for cricket enthusiasts tracking domestic competition and emerging talent in English cricket.

Updates from day two of the latest Championship round
Mohammad Abbas interview | Email Tanya or post BTL

When Abbas played for Hampshire his trousers always used to be slightly too short. The Notts kitman/woman seems to have measured his legs correctly. A magical slip of a man. At the other end Brett Hutton is an old fashioned, underrated, broad of beam tricksy English seamer. A pleasing combination and not easy to face on this pitch.
And there is Abbas’s first wicket for Notts! Gubbins a 13-ball duck. Hants 31-2.
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Updates from day two of the County Championship cricket matches, including highlights like Mohammad Abbas taking his first wicket for Nottinghamshire and Brett Hutton's skillful bowling.  

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<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2025.05/thumbnail/681f721920302733c6400053.jpg" /> Russia is not concerned about new Western sanctions as it knows how to minimize their effects, the Kremlin has said <a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/617328-russia-not-afraid-western-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

This reflects Russia's defiance toward Western pressure, signaling continued geopolitical tensions and economic resilience strategies amid ongoing sanctions. It underscores the broader standoff between Russia and Western nations over issues like Ukraine and global influence.

Russia is not concerned about new Western sanctions as it knows how to minimize their effects, the Kremlin has said 
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The Kremlin has stated that Russia is not worried about new Western sanctions, claiming it has strategies to mitigate their impact.  

Russia is not afraid of Western sanctions – Kremlin

<ul><li>Follow goal and news updates from around the grounds</li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live">Live scores</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/tables">Tables</a> | <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jan/14/premier-league-top-scorers-2024-25-who-is-leading-race-for-golden-boot">Golden Boot race</a> | And <a href="mailto:barry.glendenning@theguardian.com">mail Barry</a></li></ul>League One playoff: Stockport County have gone ahead at Brisbane Road, with Norwood turning provider to tee up Fraser Horsfall for a back post header from close range that gives the visitors the advantage.League One playoff: Leyton Orient took the lead against Stockport County in their semi-final first leg courtesy of a strike from a preposterously offside Charlie Kelman that was allowed to stand, but the visitors have just equalised after Oliver Norwood scored from the spot. There’s about 30 minutes to play at Brisbane Road. Wycombe Wanderers and Charlton Athletic will contest the first leg of their semi-final at Adams Park tomorrow. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/may/10/southampton-v-manchester-city-fulham-v-everton-football-live-clockwatch">Continue reading...</a>

The piece highlights real-time developments in key football matches, emphasizing both routine results (like the 0-0 draw) and contentious moments (the disputed offside goal), reflecting the unpredictable and drama-filled nature of live sports coverage.

Follow goal and news updates from around the grounds
Live scores | Tables | Golden Boot race | And mail Barry

League One playoff: Stockport County have gone ahead at Brisbane Road, with Norwood turning provider to tee up Fraser Horsfall for a back post header from close range that gives the visitors the advantage.
League One playoff: Leyton Orient took the lead against Stockport County in their semi-final first leg courtesy of a strike from a preposterously offside Charlie Kelman that was allowed to stand, but the visitors have just equalised after Oliver Norwood scored from the spot. There’s about 30 minutes to play at Brisbane Road. Wycombe Wanderers and Charlton Athletic will contest the first leg of their semi-final at Adams Park tomorrow.
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The article provides live updates on several football matches, including a goalless draw between Southampton and Manchester City, and League One playoff action where Stockport County took the lead against Leyton Orient with a controversial offside goal allowed.  

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<img alt="Preview" align="left" style="margin-right: 10px;" src="https://mf.b37mrtl.ru/files/2025.05/thumbnail/681f766820302739f1524ad8.jpg" /> The Ukrainian leader has pressed for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, warning Moscow of new EU sanctions <a href="https://www.rt.com/russia/617329-zelensky-talks-unconditional-ceasefire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS">Read Full Article at RT.com</a>

This highlights ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia, with Zelensky's demands signaling no immediate resolution. The threat of further EU sanctions underscores Western support for Ukraine and the broader geopolitical strain between Russia and NATO-aligned nations.

The Ukrainian leader has pressed for a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire, warning Moscow of new EU sanctions 
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Ukrainian President Zelensky demands a full 30-day ceasefire from Russia and warns of new EU sanctions following high-profile talks in Kiev.  

Zelensky voices demands to Russia after high-profile talks in Kiev

Work to raise the Bayesian is put on hold as investigators seek to establish the cause of the 39-year-old Dutchman’s deathRecovery operations to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/05/salvage-operation-to-recover-mike-lynch-superyacht-the-bayesian-begins-off-sicily">raise the late tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s</a> superyacht Bayesian from the seabed off Sicily have been suspended after a diver died during underwater work.Rob Cornelis Maria Huijben, a 39-year-old Dutch diver, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/09/diver-dies-during-salvage-operation-to-recover-mike-lynchs-sunken-superyacht">died on Friday while doing preparation work</a> to cut the ship’s mainmast. He was employed by the maritime company Hebo, whose barge arrived last week in Porticello, a fishing port near Palermo. The luxury vessel was anchored just off Porticello when it was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/19/yacht-sinks-off-sicily-in-storm">struck shortly before dawn by a violent storm</a> on 19 August 2024. It sank within seconds, killing seven people, including Lynch and his daughter Hannah. <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/10/operation-to-recover-mike-lynchs-superyacht-suspended-after-diver-dies">Continue reading...</a>

Work to raise the Bayesian is put on hold as investigators seek to establish the cause of the 39-year-old Dutchman’s death
Recovery operations to raise the late tech tycoon Mike Lynch’s superyacht Bayesian from the seabed off Sicily have been suspended after a diver died during underwater work.
Rob Cornelis Maria Huijben, a 39-year-old Dutch diver, died on Friday while doing preparation work to cut the ship’s mainmast. He was employed by the maritime company Hebo, whose barge arrived last week in Porticello, a fishing port near Palermo. The luxury vessel was anchored just off Porticello when it was struck shortly before dawn by a violent storm on 19 August 2024. It sank within seconds, killing seven people, including Lynch and his daughter Hannah.
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The operation to recover Mike Lynch’s sunken superyacht, Bayesian, has been suspended after a 39-year-old Dutch diver, Rob Cornelis Maria Huijben, died during underwater preparation work off the coast of Sicily. Authorities are investigating the cause of death.  

Operation to recover Mike Lynch’s superyacht suspended after diver dies

<ul><li>21-year-old Welshman wins by 1sec for Ineos Grenadiers</li><li>Second is enough for Primoz Roglic to take overall lead</li></ul>Josh Tarling of Ineos Grenadiers set a time-trial pace even the race favourite, Primoz Roglic, could not match to win stage two of the Giro d’Italia by one second in Albania.Tarling had a nervous wait before his first Grand Tour stage victory was confirmed as the 21-year-old Welshman watched Roglic come so close, but the Slovene had to settle for second place with the consolation of taking over the leader’s pink jersey for Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe.Full report to follow <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/may/10/giro-ditalia-josh-tarling-primoz-roglic-time-trial-victory-cycling">Continue reading...</a>

This victory highlights the emergence of young talent in professional cycling, with Tarling’s win showcasing the competitive depth of the sport. Roglic’s strong performance maintains his position as a top contender, setting up an exciting race for the overall title. The close finish underscores the high stakes and unpredictability of Grand Tour events.

21-year-old Welshman wins by 1sec for Ineos Grenadiers
Second is enough for Primoz Roglic to take overall lead

Josh Tarling of Ineos Grenadiers set a time-trial pace even the race favourite, Primoz Roglic, could not match to win stage two of the Giro d’Italia by one second in Albania.
Tarling had a nervous wait before his first Grand Tour stage victory was confirmed as the 21-year-old Welshman watched Roglic come so close, but the Slovene had to settle for second place with the consolation of taking over the leader’s pink jersey for Red Bull–Bora–Hansgrohe.
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21-year-old Welsh cyclist Josh Tarling narrowly defeats race favorite Primoz Roglic by one second to win stage two of the Giro d’Italia in a thrilling time-trial, while Roglic secures the overall race lead.  

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