Lijnders’ assist and Konta calls it a day – Wednesday’s sporting social
Ellen White felt grateful and Lee Westwood worked on his swing.
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Football
A special assist for Pep Lijnders.
Record-breaker Ellen White felt grateful.
Manchester United reflected on Marcus Rashford’s debut.
Well said, Liam Cooper
Leeds’ players were happy with their last-gasp win.
Alan Shearer looked back on a worldie.
Jamie Carragher had a laugh.
Mason Mount reflected on precious time with “little legend” Tony.
Happy birthday.
Liverpool recalled the appointment of Bill Shankly as manager, on this day in 1959.
Cricket
Virat Kohli stayed put.
Michael Vaughan’s trip Down Under was delayed.
Tennis
Johanna Konta announced her retirement from tennis.
Golf
Lee Westwood worked on his swing.