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- The Independent
Yorkshire boost survival hopes after thrashing Sussex in Scarborough
Yorkshire have boosted their survival hopes in the Division One of the Rothesay County Championship with an innings-and-128-run thrashing of Sussex. Daniel Hughes and Danial Ibrahim had made fifties to give Sussex hope of batting out the final day in Scarborough, but Matt Milnes dismissed both overnight batters in his first couple of overs. Milnes was the pick of the Yorkshire attack with five for 31 as Sussex added just 80 runs on the fourth day, all out for 195 and only Fynn Hudson-Prentice offering resistance with an unbeaten 52. Victory for Yorkshire takes the White Rose up from ninth in the table to seventh, although there are only 15 points separating fifth-placed Hampshire and ninth-spotted Durham with three matches left. Hampshire might have put more of a gap between themselves and those below them ,but fell two wickets short of beating rock-bottom Worcestershire at New Road. A declaration on 313 for seven left the Pears needing 358 in 53 overs for just a second win of the season and Jake Libby cracked 106 from just 122 balls – his second century of the match. Hampshire kept chipping away, with highly-rated quicks Sonny Baker and Eddie Jack each claiming three wickets, but hands were shaken with Worcestershire on 303 for eight after 52.5 overs. Nottinghamshire sit nine points adrift of leaders Surrey after being held to a draw by Somerset at Trent Bridge. With a 106-run first-innings lead in a high-scoring match, Nottinghamshire needed to make inroads into Somerset's batting. But while Calvin Harrison took three wickets, Somerset getting to 200 for five meant a stalemate was agreed. Ed Barnard went from an overnight 90 to 108 for Warwickshire, but mid-afternoon rain meant their match at Essex petered out to a draw. In Division Two, Glamorgan remain on course for promotion after claiming their first win at Emirates Old Trafford since 1993. Any hopes of Lancashire reeling in 473 from an overnight 226 for five were soon extinguished despite Marcus Harris' 61 as the Red Rose were all out for 318. Leaders Leicestershire were frustrated by Ben Compton's double hundred as their clash at Kent ended in a draw. Unbeaten fifties from Luis Reece and Brooke Guest and the rain helped Derbyshire avoid defeat at Northamptonshire, while Joe Phillips hit his maiden first-class ton as Gloucestershire versus Middlesex was also draw at Cheltenham.
Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
PSG defender Achraf Hakimi could face '15 years in prison' as prosecutors 'seek trial for alleged rape after years-long investigation'
Achraf Hakimi could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted over an allegation of rape, after prosecutors in France formally requested that the Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco international be sent for trial before a criminal court. The request, signed on August 1 by the Nanterre prosecutor's office, marks the latest development in a judicial investigation that has spanned more than two years. A final decision on whether the case goes to trial now rests with the investigating judge, who can either approve or dismiss the recommendation. The case stems from an alleged incident on the night of February 25, 2023, at Hakimi's home in Boulogne-Billancourt, a suburb west of Paris. A 24-year-old woman claims she was raped after being invited to the player's residence. She told police that the two had begun exchanging messages on Instagram in January and that Hakimi arranged for a car to bring her to his home. Once there, she alleges he began kissing and touching her without consent and, despite her protests, forced her to engage in sexual acts. She says she eventually managed to push him away and left, later messaging a friend for help. The woman reported the alleged rape to police the following day, although she did not initially file a formal complaint. Messages she sent to friends about the incident were later provided to investigators. On March 3, 2023, Hakimi was placed under formal investigation — the French equivalent of being charged. The allegation against Hakimi, which he denies, was made in 2023. He has continued playing for PSG since then and was part of the team that won the UEFA Champions League in May According to Le Parisien, the final indictment request signals that prosecutors believe there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial, though it does not constitute a finding of guilt. Hakimi has denied any wrongdoing throughout the investigation and maintains the encounter was consensual. He has continued to play for PSG and the Moroccan national team in the meantime. His lawyer, Fanny Colin, described the prosecution's request as 'incomprehensible and senseless in light of the evidence in the case.' She said the proceedings had already highlighted contradictions in the accuser's testimony, particularly in psychological assessments. 'Achraf Hakimi and I remain as calm as when the proceedings began,' she said. 'If these requests were to be followed, we would obviously pursue all avenues of appeal.' The alleged victim's lawyer, Rachel-Flore Pardo, told Le Parisien her client had received this week's development with 'immense relief', viewing it as a sign the justice system is taking her claims seriously. PSG have not commented extensively on the case but have stood by the player, citing 'personal reasons' when he missed training sessions during sensitive phases of the investigation. The club has said it continues to trust the legal process. The investigating judge is expected to decide in the coming weeks whether Hakimi will stand trial.
Reuters
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Local hero Squiban storms to second straight Tour de France Femmes stage win
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