Sport remembers John Motson – Thursday’s sporting social
The former BBC commentator died at the age of 77.
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Football
Tributes poured in after the death of commentator John Motson.
Leah Williamson dedicated England’s Arnold Clark Cup win to the late mother of injured team-mate Beth Mead.
Gary Neville had his say on the Government’s White Paper on football governance.
Wrexham’s famous owners prepared to lace up their boots.
Happy birthday!
Cricket
Australia edge out India to reach Women’s T20 World Cup final.
Darts
Michael van Gerwen was pleased to be back in Dublin.