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BBC News
8 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
What is umpire's call in cricket?
In Test cricket, umpire's call can be used to decide an outcome as part of the wider Decision Review System (DRS).Umpire's call refers to the original decision made by an on-field official and is used in scenarios where no conclusive outcome is reached by example would be a potential leg before wicket (lbw) call and whether the ball was on track to hit the stumps or the umpire gave the decision as out and the technology could not definitively prove or disprove that, the decision would remain the on-field officials opted not to give the decision as out and the review from the technology was inconclusive, the decision would remain not call is also used to help determine lbw decisions where the impact made with the batter is more than 300cm away from the stumps. What is Ask Me Anything? Ask Me Anything is a service dedicated to answering your want to reward your time by telling you things you do not know and reminding you of things you team will find out everything you need to know and be able to call upon a network of contacts including our experts and will be answering your questions from the heart of the BBC Sport newsroom, and going behind the scenes at some of the world's biggest sporting coverage will span the BBC Sport website, app, social media and YouTube accounts, plus BBC TV and radio. More questions answered... How do points work in the County Championship?Why batting positions matter in cricketWhy were South Africa known as 'chokers'?Do red, white and pink cricket balls behave differently?
RNZ News
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
The Detail: How to ride a horse, if you don't have a horse
What started as child's play has become a serious sport around the world. Photo: Alastair Goodwin Alastair Goodwin remembers standing in front of an obstacle course, hobby horse in hand, and questioning the choices that had led him and his co-founder to that spot. "We were the biggest sceptics," he said. "The couple of hours before we started, we were just like, 'What the hell are we doing?'" After the event kicked off and crowds started lining the perimeters of the course , Goodwin - who co-founded Hobby Horsing New Zealand with Tony Sundman - tells The Detail all his worries evaporated. "It's like, sceptics be damned, people have a really good time and a lot of people have a good laugh." The children's hobby of 'riding' a stick with a horse head on it has been around for centuries, but it wasn't until the early 2000s that it was taken more seriously. Riding a stick with a horse head on it has been around for centuries. Photo: Alastair Goodwin Finland was the first country to embrace it and the sport there is largely dominated by pre-teen girls. Oscar-nominated Finnish film maker Selma Vilhunen is widely credited with bringing the sport into the mainstream with her 2017 film, Hobbyhorse Revolution . While it sounds like a bizarre game of childhood make-believe, hobby horsing is taken incredibly seriously in some parts of the world. The horses are often handmade and the goal is to make them look as realistic as possible. Many riders will train for different events, competing in the likes of dressage, show jumping and western riding. In recent decades, the sport has taken off. It's estimated about 10,000 Finnish people take part and it's on the rise here as well. "We get a lot of emails from people setting up [events] around the place and I know there's another organisation over in Hawkes Bay that does it," says Goodwin. "It is building, which is bizarre." He says it's a lot more laidback here. "We're just trying to promote it as a concept and, if people want to run with it and do the kind of high-end level of it, then that's good for them," he says. Another sport rising in the ranks of popularity here is pickleball. The sport is a mix of tennis, badminton and table tennis, and has nothing to do with pickles. "Three dads were at home with their kids during winter, and the kids were bored and the dads were getting a bit frustrated, so they thought, 'Right, let's see what we can find', and they made the game of pickleball up," says Ange Brady, the Hawke's Bay representative on the Pickleball Association of New Zealand board. The game is designed to include the whole family, from grandchild to grandparent. "Generally, it's played in doubles," Brady says. "You've got two people each side of the net and you can only score a point off your serve." While it began as a fun family sport, pickleball has evolved. Brady says both America and Australia have professional league teams, and there's an annual world cup competition. New Zealand sent two teams over to last year's World Cup. The open team made it to the quarter finals and the 50+ team came second out of the 22 participating countries. There's even talk of it becoming an Olympic sport, but for that to happen, Brady says there need to be some changes at the governing level. "There are currently two governing bodies for pickleball across the world," she says. "We need to have one governing body for the sport and a bit of consistency of what that looks like around the world, because you obviously need to have criteria that you would meet across all of the countries in order to select the team." Whether or not it makes an appearance at a future Olympic games, Brady says pickleball is a sport for everyone. "I hear stories of kids lining up at lunchtime and morning teatime to play at schools. Then we've got pickleball available all through the day for everybody, right through until the evening for those who still have to work a fulltime job, and then across the weekends. "Once you start playing, you just find your people." Check out how to listen to and follow The Detail here . You can also stay up-to-date by liking us on Facebook or following us on Twitter .
Al Bawaba
a day ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Game, Set, Match! Emirates returns to The Championships, Wimbledon 2025
Courts are buzzing with the start of The Championships, Wimbledon, taking place from 30th June – 13th July at The All England Lawn Tennis Club. Emirates is returning as Official Airline Partner of the event, once again serving 'fly better' experiences both in the air and on the a bumper summer of sport, Emirates will be celebrating The Championships via bespoke Wimbledon inspired menus onboard flights between Dubai and the UK, branded beverage coasters and headrests across all different cabins, and even offering tennis fans the chance to win a holiday to Dubai via its on the ground interactive booth at the event.*Serving an ace at 40,000 feetEmirates' passengers will be in for a treat at 40,000 feet with specially curated Pimm's cocktails and strawberry mocktails, and strawberries and cream for dessert served in the A380 Onboard and Premium Economy Class passengers travelling with Emirates between the UK and Dubai from now until 13th July can indulge in cream cheese mousse served with strawberry compote and hazelnut streusel, strawberry tart, strawberry panna cotta and strawberry and Business Class passengers will enjoy special menus onboard with delicious panko-crusted lamb cutlets and tasty desserts including honey cake with strawberry compote, handcrafted pastries, and lemon strawberry cupcakes featuring a Championships logo dessert Class passengers will also be gifted Emirates-branded Wimbledon 2025 seasonal towels, produced by Christy, the Official Towel Supplier of The travellers can also look forward to refreshing Sipsmith cocktails served in the First Class Lounge in Dubai, along with classic fish and chips, and strawberry the court actionTennis fans can follow every serve across Emirates Lounges in Dubai and the UK or stay connected to the action at cruising altitude via Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra on the airline's award-winning ice entertainment can also enjoy watching more than 40 sports programmes including tennis movies such as 'The Racket,' 'Gods of Tennis,' and Wimbledon's official film, featuring all the action from another year of 'fly better' experiences on the groundsEmirates will once again showcase its award-winning hospitality throughout The Championships. Guests can look forward to exquisite meals and the finest beverages, including First Class wines served onboard such as Château Mouton Rotschild 2003, and Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Bouchard Père & Fils 2013, as well as other premium wine offerings such as Cloudy Bay, and Sauvignon Blanc Chateau D'Esclans' Rock 'Emirates Experience' stand will return to The Championships grounds, and fans can enjoy interactive experiences and exclusive giveaways including a chance to win a getaway to Dubai with Emirates Holidays. * Young tennis supporters can also explore Emirates-branded tennis courts and take part in the Emirates Cup to earn free items in Wimbleworld on home exclusive merchandiseFrom Emirates branded Christy Towels, bespoke Championships branded A380 aircraft models, clothing, accessories and more, fans can get their hands on a range of merchandise available at the Emirates Official Store in-store and sponsorships in the UKEmirates is the Official Airline and Premier Partner of the ATP Tour. The airline's tennis portfolio includes the highest profile events in the world, including all four Grand Slams, and 60 other tournaments across the this year, Emirates and The All England Lawn Tennis Club announced a multi-million-pound investment to launch 'Championing Nature' – a new programme aimed at creating positive, lasting impact in urban communities through greater connections and engagement with nature. The programme will be delivered by four Wildlife Trusts: the London Wildlife Trust; Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust; the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester, and North Merseyside; and Northumberland Wildlife Trust – with each Trust receiving investment to help fund bespoke projects and initiatives in their local urban areas to connect more children and families to the UK, the airline is also a proud partner of Arsenal FC, the Emirates FA Cup, Lancashire Cricket Club, Emirates Great Britain Sail Grand Prix | Portsmouth in addition to Emirates Old Trafford, and Emirates Great Britan SailGP currently serves the UK with 133 weekly flights including: six times daily A380 to London Heathrow; three times daily A380 service to Gatwick; twice daily service to Stansted; three times daily A380 service to Manchester; twice daily service to Birmingham (including a daily A380 service); daily service to Newcastle; daily A380 service to Glasgow; and a daily A350 service to Edinburgh. The airline's extensive network of more than 140 destinations offers customers access to an array of onward connections to Asia, the Indian Ocean, the Middle East, Africa, and Australasia.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Captaining the Lions a 'privilege and an honour', says Dan Sheehan
Captaining the Lions a 'privilege and an honour', says Dan Sheehan. Dan Sheehan insists his British and Irish Lions will use their pride in the jersey to match the determination of a Western Force side who are targeting a famous victory in Perth.
CTV News
2 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
Decathlon closing 5 stores in the Greater Toronto Area
French sporting goods retailer Decathlon will be closing five of its stores in the Greater Toronto Area this summer. Decathlon Canada said it is 'evolving' its retail strategy in the region and as result will be 'reimagining' its retail strategy in the GTA. 'The retail landscape is changing with consumers valuing variety across online and in-store formats. We are adapting our approach in key markets to deliver great value, quality gear and inspire more Canadians to enjoy the wonders of sport,' the company said in a news release. 'Most immediately this includes changes to our store presence in the GTA.' The affected locations are in Brampton, Burlington, Markham, Scarborough, and Vaughan. The final closing date for the affected stores is still to be determined, said Decathlon Canada. The company indicated it is 'considering a return to brick-and-mortar stores with a smaller footprint in the GTA.' 'We are staying agile in our retail strategy, considering our options for quicker, more efficient service that meet our customers where they are with the products they love,' it said, adding that this includes its recently launched same-day shipping service. 'We are exploring wholesale opportunities with new partners while continuing to serve customers online and through 15 retail locations in Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia, Quebec and British Columbia.' Decathlon Canada said it would support employees affected by the closures, and would consider all employees who want to apply for open positions in other markets. The world's largest sporting goods retailer, Decathlon has more than 1,800 stores in 79 countries and regions.
