Lauren Bell
CRICKET England Cricket

Swindon-born England bowler Lauren Bell stars as England beat hosts India in the Women’s Cricket World Cup

Swindon-born Lauren Bell opened the wicket-taking for England as they progressed through to the semi-finals of the ICC Women’s World Cup, beating India by four runs. Nicknamed ‘The Shard’ due to her height, the six-foot fast bowler dismissed opening batter Pratika Rawal with an outswinging seam delivery that the Indian opener edged to wicketkeeper Amy […]

Robbie Savage
FOOTBALL Forest Green

“I’m expected to stand there and take that abuse because it’s me,” Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage after Carlisle loss

Forest Green Rovers boss Robbie Savage called out the personal abuse directed at him by Carlisle United supporters during Saturday’s game. Savage’s Rovers lost 4-2 at Brunton Park, which leaves them fifth in the National League, but the game was overshadowed by what the Welshman described as “vile comments” aimed at him from the home […]