Gallery: Weekend In Sport

07 Oct 2024 | Tom Barwick
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Heather Knight’s England kicked off the Women’s T20 World Cup with victory against Bangladesh, while Scotland struggled against West Indies. We’ve looked back at the all highlights from the weekend in sport…


England opened their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign with a 21-run victory over Bangladesh in Sharjah, despite an unconvincing batting performance.

The low-scoring trend of the tournament continued as Heather Knight’s side successfully defended their 118-7, with Bangladesh crawling to 97-7 in response.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) recently inked a wide-ranging partnership with information technology company Cognizant.


Scotland suffered their second defeat of the Women’s T20 World Cup as West Indies strolled to a six-wicket win in Dubai.

In another low-scoring encounter, Scotland were restricted to just 99-8 from their 20 overs, with West Indies reaching their target in 11.4 overs.

Elsewhere in cricket, the ECB has opened the process to secure private investment in The Hundred.


Brighton & Hove Albion scored three goals in the second half against Spurs to complete an improbable comeback.

The Seagulls fell two goals behind at the Amex Stadium on Sunday, with Ange Postecoglou’s side dominating the first half.

But that all changed after the break with Brighton bringing the game level before Danny Welbeck scored the winner to seal a 3-2 victory.

Tottenham Hotspur recently signed a new agreement that designates AIMS Group as the club’s online trading partner from the 2024/25 season.


England produced a clinical attacking display in a nine-try win over New Zealand to move closer to retaining their WXV1 title in Canada.

Wing Jess Breach scored a hat-trick, with her back three team-mates Abby Dow and Ellie Kildunne grabbing two tries each in British Columbia.

We recently caught up with Red Roses star Ellie Kildunne to discuss her efforts to help push the women’s game forward.


Saracens went back to the top of the Premiership with a 29-14 win over Exeter, who have made their worst start to a top-flight season.

Despite recently losing Owen Farrell and the Vunipola brothers from their squad, Saracens seem to adapting quickly with a fast start to the season.

Last week, Premiership Rugby confirmed a two-year extension of its free to air (FTA) broadcast partnership with UK commercial network ITV.


England’s Tyrrell Hatton survived a late scare before securing a record third Alfred Dunhill Links Championship title at St Andrews.

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews recently announced a ten-year extension of its partnership with sports marketing agency Two Circles.


Marie Hobinger scored a stoppage-time penalty as Liverpool registered their first Women’s Super League win of the season in a five-goal thriller with Tottenham.

Barclays recently signed a three-year renewal to remain as the title sponsor of the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship.


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