Cubs manager Craig Counsell said he was “very comfortable” starting Matthew Boyd on three days’ rest after the lefty lasted just eight batters in Saturday’s 9-3 loss to the Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS.
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Kasatkina at ‘breaking point’ ends season early
Russia-born Australian tennis player Daria Kasatkina says she’s ending the season early for the sake of her mental wellbeing after hitting “breaking point” on tour.
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Handscomb ton and Warren’s three put pressure on South Australia
The defending champions had looked like taking a strong lead, but ended up in trouble themselves later in the day
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Unchanged New Zealand bat against unchanged South Africa
Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Marizanne Kapp ticked off key landmarks even before a ball was bowled
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‘Stripped back’ Labuschagne takes leap towards Ashes recall with 160
He had a couple of lives, on 61 and 98, but Labuschagne played with impressive fluency against Tasmania
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NZ coach Walter: Kane Williamson ‘deserves’ time to communicate availability
The New Zealand coach is content to work out flexible agreements with casual contract players
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Texas’ Miller gets first commit in top-50 Ogden
Coach Sean Miller landed his first recruit since taking over as Texas coach, in small forward Bo Ogden, whose father, Chris, is GM at Texas.
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Mekies takes ‘zero’ credit for Red Bull turnaround
Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies is still steadfastly refusing to take credit for the team’s dramatic turnaround in form under his watch.
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Schutt praised for response to omission as another selection call awaits
Australia are preparing to face Pakistan in Colombo after their second match was washed out