Gallagher enjoys Kane news and cut-out goes home – Wednesday’s sporting social
It was two years to the day since Ben Stokes’ remarkable innings at Headingley.
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Football
Harry Kane announced he was staying at Tottenham this summer.
Manchester City fan Liam Gallagher was happy with the news.
Michail Antonio took his cardboard cut-out home.
Marcus Rashford ramped up his recovery.
Virgil Van Dijk received his Best FIFA men’s award from 2020.
Kalvin Phillips felt honoured.
Jack Harrison reflected on a great night.
Gary Neville and Roy Keane went for a dog walk.
Vincent Kompany looked back on his time at Manchester City.
Zlatan arrived in style.
Paralympics
Dame Sarah Storey claimed Great Britain’s first gold of the Tokyo Games.
Steve Bate and pilot Adam Duggleby celebrated silver medal glory.
Will Bayley opened his Games with a win.
More preparation was under way.
Cricket
Two years since the miracle at Headingley
Jofra Archer watched on as England rattled through India.
Michael Vaughan enjoyed the show.
Kevin Pietersen had a lot of time for the Headingley wicket.
Sarah Glenn was missing The Hundred.
And Trent Rockets’ mascot.
Sam Billings was back on Kent duty.
Formula One
What to do with a summer break when you can’t drive your F1 car….
George Williams headed to Spa for this weekend’s race.
Sergio Perez was ready to return to action after the summer break.
Max Verstappen was ready to go.
F1 and McLaren and Jean Todt turned the clock back.
Gymnastics
Relaxing after the Olympics.
Tennis
Serena Williams pulled out of the US Open.