Source: Global Chess League

Day One report Global Chess League in London

Global Chess League launches second season in London with a day of spectacular matches The second edition of the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League—chess’s first franchise competition—kicked off in London with a bang as top players from around the world squared off in an electrifying opening day. After three matches, the PBG Alaskan Knights, American

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Source: GB Hockey

Hollie Pearne-Webb set for 100th GB cap

Great Britain has named the 41 men and women chosen to represent their nation in the teams’ first games of the new FIH Pro League 2022/23 season, including seven potential debutants. GB teams face both Argentina and Netherlands from 13-19 Dec Seven potential GB debutants including Scotland’s Jen Eadie and Fiona Burnet Women’s captain Hollie

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Source: Julian Thompson

London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix

London Spirit vs Birmingham Phoenix at London (Lord’s) on 30 August (15h00) The twenty-second women’s match of ‘The Hundred’ tournament was a ‘must win’ match for Phoenix to qualify for the ‘Play-offs’ – which they failed to do. An extraordinary match unfolded, as Spirit’s memorable four-wicket win knocked Phoenix out of the tournament. Some of the ‘world’s best batters’

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Source: England Hockey

England’s gold medal winning squad head to Durham

Gold medal winning women’s squad head to Durham for European Qualifiers next week European Qualifiers at Durham University from 25-28 August England, Wales, Croatia and Slovakia taking part. Only the winning team progresses to full 2023 EuroHockey Championships Same 18-strong gold-medal winning England squad from Commonwealth Games will take part Games will be streamed on

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Source: England Hockey

England out of the Hockey World Cup after 1-0 defeat

England exit World Cup after 1-0 defeat to Argentina in Quarter Finals VIctoria Grannato scores in fourth quarter; Argentina ‘keeper makes two big saves in final moments England women and men next in action at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham at end of July England exited the 2022 FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup after a narrow

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Source: England Hockey

England into World Cup quarter finals

England into World Cup quarter finals after 5-0 win; Argentina up next England see off Korea 5-0 in knockout match; two for Giselle Ansley, one each for Tess Howard, Hannah Martin and player of the match Ellie Rayer England will now face Argentina in quarter finals on Wednesday, either 6pm or 8:30pm UK time Laura

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Source: England Hockey

Laura Unsworth to play 300th game for England/GB

Sunday’s crossover game against Korea confirmed for 5pm UK time Winners will face Argentina in quarter finals; loser goes into classification matches Laura Unsworth to become fifth woman to reach 300 appearances for ENG/GB England will face Korea in the crossover stage of the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup and the game will take place

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Source: England Hockey

England women into World Cup knockout phase

England beat China 2-0 in decisive pool match; Grace Balsdon & Giselle Ansley score David Ralph’s team finish second in group and play next game on Sunday night Sunday’s game will be either 6pm or 8:30pm in Barcelona; Spain or Korea likely opponents in what will be Laura Unsworth’s 300th international game.  England 2 Balsdon

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Source: England Hockey

England women beaten by New Zealand in World Cup

England defeated 3-1 in Amstelveen Lily Owsley opened scoring on 100th England appearance Ellie Rayer wins 50th England cap Final pool game vs China at 3:30pm UK time on Thursday; England must win to guarantee progression Match report Centurion Lily Owsley’s early strike couldn’t prevent England from slipping to a 3-1 defeat to New Zealand

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Source: England Hockey

England share spoils with India in World Cup opener

England and India shared a tense 1-1 draw in their Pool B opener at the FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup in Amstelveen. Izzy Petter’s super deflecton saw David Ralph’s side hit the front on eight minutes and Hannah Martin in particular created several further chances. But India posed a keen threat from penalty corners and

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