Messi trains and Willey signs off from The Hundred – Thursday’s sporting social
There was widespread support for Denis Law after his dementia diagnosis.
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Football
Support for Denis Law after his dementia diagnosis.
Enfield Town had a new sponsor.
Harvey Barnes signed a new deal at Leicester.
Patrick Bamford stuck with Leeds.
Cesc Fabregas turned the clock back.
As did the EFL
Lionel Messi trained.
Wayne Rooney relished Derby’s first league win of the season.
Juventus unveiled their new third kit.
Boxing
Tyson Fury is going offline.
Morning motivation from Tony Bellew.
David Haye is getting ready.
Cricket
David Willey and Darren Gough signed off from The Hundred.
Instagram versus reality.
Ricky Ponting was impressed with Australia’s T20 World Cup squad.
Wise words from Kevin Pietersen.
KP also spent 18 holes pondering 100 balls.
Paralympics
With five days to go, the preparations for Tokyo 2020 continue.
Formula One
McLaren were celebrating World Photography Day.
Happy 34th birthday Hulk.