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Racism, sexism and class-based discrimination ‘widespread’ in English cricket, independent report finds

An independent report into the culture of cricket in England and Wales has found racism, class-based discrimination, elitism and sexism to be “widespread” and “deep rooted” in the sport. In the wake of the shocking report, former Yorkshire player Azeem Rafiq joins World Sport’s Amanda Davies to discuss the racism he encountered in the sport.

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‘I got choked up a little bit,’ says Brittney Griner after playing for Phoenix Mercury in home WNBA opener

(CNN) — After spending more than 300 days in Russian custody last year, Brittney Griner made an emotional return to her WNBA home court in the Phoenix Mercury’s 75-69 defeat by the Chicago Sky. Before tip-off at the Footprint Center in Phoenix on Sunday, the Mercury players were introduced to their home fans and Griner received an incredible response when her name

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