The visitors reduced the hosts to 58/1 by stumps on Day 2, leaving the West Indies trailing by 491 runs. With plenty of batting still to come, Day 3 will be crucial as the home side attempt to dig themselves out of a daunting first-innings deficit.

West Indies Face Stern Test
The opening session could prove decisive for the hosts. John Campbell, unbeaten on 31, and Kavem Hodge, on 6 not out, safely negotiated the closing overs on Day 2 after the early loss of Brandon King.

However, with nearly 500 runs still to erase, the West Indies will need to produce disciplined batting performances and build substantial partnerships to avoid falling further behind.

Sri Lanka’s Bowlers Hold the Upper Hand
Despite arriving for the series with injury concerns, Sri Lanka’s bowling attack has continued to impress.

Fast bowler Asitha Fernando provided the breakthrough by dismissing Brandon King late on Day 2, while left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya maintained relentless accuracy, conceding just five runs in five overs before stumps.

As the pitch wears deeper into the match, Jayasuriya is expected to become an even bigger threat, with the surface likely to offer increasing assistance to spin.

Batting Built the Platform
Sri Lanka’s commanding position was set up by a superb batting display led by Lahiru Udara, whose marathon 188 anchored the innings.

He received excellent support from Sonal Dinusha (92) and Kusal Mendis (69), helping the visitors post an imposing 549/9 declared.

Pitch and Weather Report
The Antigua surface continues to provide consistent bounce and good value for batters willing to spend time at the crease. While seamers may receive some assistance with the new ball early in the day, the pitch is expected to gradually favour spin as cracks and rough patches begin to develop.

Weather conditions are forecast to remain warm and humid, with a chance of brief passing showers. Any cloud cover could offer the fast bowlers additional movement, particularly during the morning session.

But England do not have to remove direct play from their game entirely.

By managing the space and speed of the game, they can pick their moments to release the likes of Noni Madueke, Anthony Gordon, Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham.

If England do opt to play more slowly, they will also be hoping these ‘boring’ spells of play work to silence the Mexican home crowd.

The decision to pick a squad of similar profiles might be one of the more astute decisions Tuchel has made as England boss when it comes to this game too.

With a tactical plan in mind, making five substitutions that do not alter the dynamic of the game greatly, but instead reinforce the plan with freshness and energy as Mexico begin to tire could be the difference.

This could indeed be a match full of mini-games and picking moments in which to change things will be key.

Tuchel, as we’ve seen throughout his club career, and most recently against DR Congo, has a knack for getting mid-game tweaks right but the many variables of the game against Mexico make this one of his toughest challenges yet.

Broncos Wire‘s 91-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie wide receiver Joseph Manjack (No. 86).

Before the Broncos: Manjack (6-3, 210 pounds) bounced around the college ranks, starting his career at USC in 2021. In 11 games (seven starts), Manjack caught seven passes for 67 yards before transferring to Houston, where he played from 2022-24. Manjack appeared in five games in 2022, but his time was limited due to a hand injury. Manjack rarely wore gloves, and became a campus sensation when he caught a one-handed pass for a touchdown against UTSA. In 2023-24, Manjack was rewarded for his toughness by being voted by his teammates to wear No. 0, a sign of his mental toughness.

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In 2023, Manjack started 10 games, catching 46 passes for 577 yards and a career-high six touchdowns. In 2024, Manjack followed his performance by starting 11 games, hauling in 22 passes for 351 yards and three scores. In 2025, Manjack transferred a final time to TCU, where he finished his college football career. Manjack started all 11 contests, catching 44 passes for a career-high 579 yards and three touchdowns last fall.

Broncos tenure: Manjack was one of 13 undrafted free agents signed by the Denver Broncos in the immediate aftermath of the 2026 NFL draft. Manjack will make his Denver debut during preseason this summer.

Chances to make the 53-man roster: Slim. Manjack enters a crowded wide receiver room which features the likes of Jaylen Waddle, Marvin Mims and Courtland Sutton. Manjack may not be with the Broncos by the time roster cuts happen in August, but he could be a candidate to find a spot on the practice squad.

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MUNICH (AP) — South African Michael Hollick eagled the final hole to defeat countryman Hennie Du Plessis and win the BMW International Open for his first European tour victory on Sunday.

The 39-year-old Hollick also birdied the 17th hole for a final-round 5-under 67, ending at 18 under for the tournament.

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“I didn’t really know what the scores were,” Hollick said. “I hit two perfect five irons on 17th and 18th, so couldn’t have asked for much more, really.”

Hollick had bogeyed the 16th and Du Plessis was two shots clear at the top coming into the 17th, but a bogey-par finish kept him at 17 under for the tournament.

Hollick, in his rookie season in the DP World Tour, said that four years ago he had “put the clubs in the cabinet” and started coaching for a while.

“It’s amazing, honestly, just given myself and my family such a good opportunity,” Hollick said.

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Bob Arum has highlighted one of Terence Crawford’s greatest attributes, questioning whether Jaron Ennis would have the wizardry to overcome it.

Despite hanging up his gloves in December, ‘Bud’ has been repeatedly mentioned as a potential opponent for Ennis, who comes off a career-best victory over Xander Zayas.

The 29-year-old was considered a clear favourite heading into their showdown last weekend, yet it was nonetheless an awe-inspiring performance as he scored three knockdowns en route to a seventh-round stoppage victory.

As a result, ‘Boots’ became a two-division unified champion by claiming the WBO and WBA super-welterweight titles, dethroning one of the flagship fighters at 154lbs.

Against Crawford, however, many believe that Ennis would enjoy comparatively meagre success, even with the 38-year-old having seemingly settled into retirement.

The American’s last outing saw him dethrone Canelo Alvarez in September, becoming a three-division undisputed champion by scoring a unanimous decision victory at 168lbs.

‘Bud’ was arguably most effective at 147lbs, though, as suggested by his surprisingly one-sided ninth-round stoppage victory over Errol Spence Jr in July 2023.

While considering this performance, in particular, Top Rank promoter Arum told FightHype that he wonders how Ennis would compete with Crawford’s switch-hitting style.

“Crawford is an awfully good fighter, and it would take a real wizard to beat him. Crawford has something that no other fighter around has … He fights equally well as a southpaw and a right-hander.

“Usually, the fighter he’s fighting trains for him as an orthodox fighter – and so, from the first round, he’ll turn southpaw, and the guy isn’t ready for him. That’s what beat Spence.”

While Crawford is more accomplished, as a former five-division world champion, Ennis has also proven to be equally effective when fighting out of the orthodox and southpaw stances.

Yes, the countdown is around 10 weeks until Minnesota Vikings regular season football, and yes, we have 10 things for you to know before that September 13th game at home against the Green Bay Packers.

To set the table, sportsbooks expect the Vikings to win just eight or nine games this year, so if they plan to reach the playoffs — and maybe even win a game in the tournament — they must beat the odds, as they did in 2024.

Kyler Murray’s Discount Deal Takes the Cake for Vikings Offseason

1. The Cardinals Are Paying Kyler Murray to Play for the Vikings

The Cardinals are shouldering most of Murray’s salary while he plays for the Vikings. Minnesota is only responsible for the veteran minimum of $1.3 million, a fraction of the $36.8 million Arizona remains obligated to pay under Murray’s previous contract.

The unusual financial arrangement allows the Vikings to acquire a former top draft pick for the cost of a backup or a player competing for a starting role, while the Cardinals bear the substantial financial burden. It remains to be seen if Murray can revitalize his career in Minnesota, but from a financial perspective, it’s an exceptionally favorable deal for the Vikings. It might be the best deal in professional sports right now.

2. Half of All Vikings Starters Are Scheduled to Hit 2027 Free Agency

Vikings football could look a whole lot different in 2027. These men are scheduled to test the open market next offseason:

• Blake Brandel (OL)
• Blake Cashman (LB)
• Andrew DePaola (LS)
• T.J. Hockenson (TE)
• Theo Jackson (S)
• Aaron Jones (RB)
• Jauan Jennings (WR)
• Jordan Mason (RB)
• Kyler Murray (QB)
• Brian O’Neill (OT)
• Ivan Pace Jr. (LB)
• Isaiah Rodgers (CB)
• Ryan Van Demark (OT)
• Andrew Van Ginkel (OLB)
• Jay Ward (S)
• Carson Wentz (QB)

3. The New General Manager Is Tight-Lipped

Minnesota hired Nolan Teasley at the end of May, and at his introductory press conference, reporters asked him in-depth questions. He replied with short, diplomatic answers.

His predecessor, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, often divulged the team’s roster construction process. Those days are over. Teasley will never say too much.

4. Vikings Have Best WR1-WR2-WR3 Setup since Moss-Carter-Reed

In no way, shape, or form are Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, and Jauan Jennings better than Randy Moss, Cris Carter, and Jake Reed. But they’re the best threesome since Moss-Carter-Reed. The Vikings finally emphasized the WR3 spot this offseason. The days of Bisi Johnson, K.J. Osborn, and Jalen Nailor — decent at best — third wide receivers are paused.

5. Brian Flores Will See the Dolphins and Tua Tagovailoa — in Separate Games

In Week 4, Flores will face his former employer, the Miami Dolphins. That franchise unceremoniously fired him five years ago, setting in motion an ongoing lawsuit against the league. Flores can get redemption on the field against Miami at U.S. Bank Stadium on October 4th.

Eight weeks later, the Vikings face the Atlanta Falcons, a team that could be led by quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who called Flores a “terrible person” in the summer of 2024.

A double dose of Flores revenge.

6. No Western U.S. Games

The westernmost points on Minnesota’s 2026 schedule are Mexico City and Minneapolis, believe it or not. If you live Vikings games in California, Colorado, and Arizona, you are out of luck this year — unless the Vikings reach the playoffs.

7. Remember the Alternate Year Theory

A brief history of the Vikings’ performance over the last dozen years:

It’s time for another playoff trip, by the numbers.

8. EDGE Depth Is Different This Time

In years past, the Vikings would roll into September with Jonathan Greenard, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Dallas Turner. Or, before that, Danielle Hunter, Za’Darius Smith, and D.J. Wonnum. After the Greenard trade to the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota no longer has a go-to OLB3, unless rookie Jake Golday or second-year DT Tyrion Ingram Dawkins are ready for the job.

The OLB setup on paper before training camp now looks like this:

• Andrew Van Ginkel
• Dallas Turner
• Bo Richter

Perhaps the Vikings will sign a free agent like Jadeveon Clowney and show they mean business.

9. For Now, There’s No Harrison Smith, C.J. Ham, or Adam Thielen

Ham and Thielen retired — like expressly. Smith simply hasn’t returned. No matter how you dice it, the Vikings won’t feel the same. The beloved veterans are gone.

Smith could return for one more hurrah to ease the pain, but you know, he actually has to do that at some point.

10. No Longer an Old Team

Minnesota booted Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave off the roster. Ham and Thielen walked away. Smith’s future is up in the air.

In one offseason, Minnesota went from an old football team to a young one:

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A full house of 31,180 fans is expected at the iconic venue as England aim to maintain their remarkable record in World Cups at home. The hosts have never lost a World Cup on home soil, having won all four previous editions staged in England.

Standing in their way are six-time champions Australia, who are chasing a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title.

Familiar rivals meet again in final

This will be the fourth Women’s T20 World Cup final between England and Australia. The two sides previously met in the title clashes in 2012, 2014 and 2018.

England are chasing only their second Women’s T20 World Cup crown after winning the inaugural tournament in 2009, which was also played at Lord’s. Current England head coach Charlotte Edwards captained the side to that historic triumph.

Australia, meanwhile, have dominated the competition over the years, winning the trophy in 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020 and 2023.

Australia enter final with confidence

Australia will head into the final full of confidence after their commanding performances throughout the tournament.

They also hold a psychological advantage, having handed England a 16-0 Ashes whitewash in Australia at the start of last year, including a 3-0 sweep in the T20I series.

Under new captain Sophie Molineux, Australia have continued their winning run. Molineux has also been their leading wicket-taker with 10 wickets in six matches.

The defending champions booked their place in the final by knocking India out at Lord’s before defeating West Indies by eight wickets in the semifinal.

Australia were boosted by the return of Phoebe Litchfield from a quadriceps injury during the win over India. However, the fitness of experienced all-rounder Ellyse Perry remains a concern after she retired hurt with a quadriceps injury in the semifinal against West Indies. Perry, though, trained on the eve of the final.

England boosted by captain’s return

England have received a major lift with captain Natalie Sciver-Brunt returning to form at the perfect time. She played a match-winning knock of 75 off 47 balls against South Africa to help England reach the final.

Opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge has also enjoyed an outstanding tournament. She is currently the leading run-scorer in the competition with 294 runs and will once again be key to England’s hopes of lifting the trophy in front of their home crowd.

Terence Crawford has been comparing the defensive attributes of fellow boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Pernell ‘Sweet Pea’ Whitaker.

Mayweather had the elite honour of retiring with a perfect 50-0 record, with his defensive abilities leading to world title wins in five divisions, rarely ever getting hurt in the process.

Before Mayweather ruled the sport throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Whitaker was viewed as the best defensive fighter in boxing, becoming a four-division world champion and only losing one fight by stoppage in his final bout when he was far past his best.

Another fighter known to have high level defence is Crawford, and in a resurfaced clip he has reflected on the abilities of the two boxing legends, revealing that he ranks Mayweather above Whitaker.

“I think Floyd had the best defence in boxing history. Yeah definitely [better than Whitaker]. I’d say he got more defence than Sweet Pea because he got hit less.

“Sweet Pea had more head movement so was better at slipping punches and making you miss, but Floyd on defence…he’d make you pay catching counter, catching slipping, hitting you with shots you don’t see. That’s where Floyd is the master, hit and don’t get hit.”

There is plenty of evidence to support Crawford’s view, as the biggest shot that Mayweather ever took arguably came in his 2010 clash with Shane Mosley, where he had to show off those defensive skills by recovering from a powerful right hand.

He evaded any further major punishment to stay on his feet and went on to win the bout by a wide unanimous decision, and ended his career having never been knocked down in the ring.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane (Image: ANI)

England captain Harry Kane has urged his teammates to be prepared for a stern examination when they take on co-hosts Mexico in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca. The knockout encounter, scheduled for July 6 at 5:30 AM IST, pits an unbeaten England side against a Mexican team that has enjoyed a flawless campaign on home soil.Mexico head into the contest in outstanding form, winning all four of their matches to top Group A. They have scored eight goals without conceding once, thriving on quick transitions while making full use of the high-altitude conditions in Mexico City.England, meanwhile, have remained unbeaten and booked their place in the Round of 16 with a 2-1 victory over DR Congo. While the Three Lions have also scored eight goals during the tournament, questions remain over fatigue after a demanding club season.Speaking ahead of the high-stakes encounter, Kane acknowledged the scale of the challenge and insisted England must be ready to adapt if they are to progress.“It is going to be a really tough game for many different reasons. First of all, Mexico are a really good team. Then all these other little details are going to make it even harder, but from our point of view it’s another opportunity to build some momentum. It’s kind of the peak time to do that,” Kane said, as quoted by Goal.com.The England skipper added that knockout football often requires teams to find different ways to win.“So there are no excuses in a game like this. We know it will be tough. We know we might have to grind it out. We might have to find a different way to win. But that’s what the World Cup is about. Everyone’s looking forward to the occasion, the stadium, the atmosphere, and ultimately putting yourself in those games. That is why you train like we do. That’s why you play football—it is to have these epic games,” he added. Kane has been one of the standout performers of the tournament, scoring five goals to lead England’s attack. The striker is also on the verge of history, having netted five goals in FIFA World Cup knockout matches. One more strike would see him equal Gary Lineker’s England record of six World Cup knockout goals.