Fun fact: I just checked today’s Tour de France Femme route, and at one point they were cycling along a road I used to cycle on to get to/from school.

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UEFA: “Football’s future cannot be dictated by the expectations of those whose first duty is to maximise financial return.” ECB: “Hey billionaires, can we interest you in buying a quarter of our playing season? Do what you like with it, no need for it to be cricket!”

Nadine Batchelor-Hunt@nadinebh.bsky.social · 6d ago

This statement by UEFA on FIFA attempting to sell off the World Cup gave me goosebumps, what a statement - the beautiful game deserves no less “As so long as Europe has a voice, it will never be for sale.”

Our criteria for success are disastrously skewed. In my view, a successful person is one who does more good than harm, on any scale. On this measure, most billionaires are massive failures, while humble folk in my neighbourhood who look after other people are highly successful.

RAIN IT IS RAINING

But mostly I am feeling the sheer disconnect between a 40yo who earns enough to have a wife who doesn't have paid work, and who has paid off the mortgage on a semi-detached in Surbiton and...any 40yo today

Good for UEFA, and I only wish cricket had someone similar to stand up to the ICC and ECB. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Fifa World Cup: Uefa to boycott tournament if Gianni Infantino's investment plans go through

Uefa's 55 member associations vote to boycott the World Cup if Fifa proceeds with its plan to sell stakes in its competitions.

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@nedboulting.bsky.social I’ve never really been into cycling, but I came across your podcast at the start of the Tour de France and I’ve been hooked, listening to it religiously every night. I don’t know what to do with myself tonight with no new episode to enjoy! Thank you.

Any time an innings progresses more than about halfway with a batter hovering around 50%, Bannerman-watch is invoked.

Charged up for the 50th List A fixture at Guildford 🏏 WATCH LIVE 🔗 buff.ly/GB4Y59J 🖤 | #OneDayCup

Commonwealth Games coverage on BBC Alba from 5.30pm today (ty @loreandordure.com for the tip, my mum is so relieved!), and S4C from 8.30pm!

Me: We should ban AI because of the amount of water it consumes AI kool aid drinker: Well actually, most AI data centres only consume as much water as a golf course Me: We should ban AI and golf then. I don't see any downside.

Did anyone in the early 2020s make a “Cav and Pog” headline/joke about Mark Cavendish and Tadej Pogacar dominating the Tour de France, referencing the fact that the short operas Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci are often performed together? Feels like a missed opportunity.

I’ve become a bit obsessed with the For the Love of Cycling podcast over the last couple of weeks. I only understand about a quarter of it, but I’m keenly watching my podcast feed each evening waiting for the next episode. I’m going to be gutted when the Tour de France is over. #fortheloveofcycling

@kevinhowells.bsky.social Will there be any BBC commentators at either of the Surrey games in Guildford on Friday and/or Sunday? I will try to find time to make cakes for them if so.

I’ve been hearing good things about Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey. People are saying it’s a richly subtle work, with myriad strata of meaning and levels of nuance. They’re saying, in fact, that it has – oh no, oh gosh, oh god I’m so sorry – Menelaus.

First Night of the Proms - it’s wonderful to be back after a year off last summer. So many people to catch up with, so much great music. Including Wonderwall, and for the first time I’m sad that the men’s football team are out of their World Cup.

Three weeks later and they're best mates now 🦡🐈

Foxton Rox@foxtonrox.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Into the third day and the competitors are now very much eyeball to eyeball... 🐈🦡🤷‍♂️

My to-do list for tomorrow is more than a page in Notes, and it doesn’t include a full day of work that I’m supposed to squeeze in there somewhere.

Anyway, we should all be focusing on the real result today, Somerset's incredible away win at Yorkshire in the Blast quarter finals #Blackbird

The Battle of the Peasants, by M.D. Hout, 17th c

Dan Norcross made a convincing case today on air that, given they’re not going to win the men’s football World Cup, losing in the quarter finals to Norway is the optimum result for England team, so I’m very chilled now. #EngvNor

England having a mare! Capsey is bowled for 9 as Kranti Gaud wobbles another one past her bat. England making her look unplayable with 3/13. Amy Jones comes out with her plans for a quiet day being rapidly rearranged. 47/4 #ENGvIND

IECM Wong is the first women's Test player with the same number of forenames as letters in her surname. Three men have had the same distinction - PBH May, TBA May and the recent addition of JEK Rew. WPUJC Vaas famously had more of the former than the latter.

Women's Test players with the most forenames: 5 - JLMLM Elledge 4 - EMTP Ekanayake, IMHC Joyce, KADC Lakmalee, SARC Silva, IECM Wong Sadly for this record, EJCLRC Rainford-Brent only played in the shorter formats.

People complain about their GP surgery, but mine’s great. I sent them a message at 8:12 and had a reply by text from a doctor by 8:16. No need to call, wait, come in to the surgery - it’s a great service. And that’s representative of every interaction I’ve had with them in seven years.

As you may know the word ‘farage’ means the liquid found at the bottom of a bin or waste container. So the Clacton by election is Binface vs bin juice. Thanks to all who sent photos. x

If I were the Indian batters I would simply stop hitting the ball in the air at fielders #TheCricket #Analysis

Listen though guys, here's the important part.Eveeythimg Trump tries to involve himself with, turns to shit. We've got a year to convince him there's nothing his enemies hate more than Australian cricket.