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Multiples of 5. They can bowl 5 or 10 consecutively with a maximum total of 20. They have to bowl 95 within a set time too otherwise they have to bring an extra fielder into the circle for the final 5 balls. Other than that and a tactical time out option for the fielding team it doesn't feel much different.mrb123 said:
How does the bowling work out? Does someone have to bowl a 4 ball over?Pross said:Anyone been watching The Hundred? Other than a few gimmicks and garish graphics I'm not really sure what it offers in cricketing terms that Twenty20 doesn't. I only saw the second innings last night and it was a bit of a bore fest. Tonight has been a bit better but still not really anything you don't see in Twenty20. I like the franchise and draft system but again they could have done that with the slightly longer format.
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120 vs 100 balls was never likely to make a radical difference. It seemed to me to be more about who owns commercial rights than bringing anything new to the game.0
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It has got more than a whiff of English exceptionalism about it.morstar said:120 vs 100 balls was never likely to make a radical difference. It seemed to me to be more about who owns commercial rights than bringing anything new to the game.
If you watch Morgan in the closing overs he is quite obviously cheating to disrupt the flow of the batsmen. They just needed to set a time limit with a ridiculously harsh penalty so it was never breached.0 -
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First Lions test at 5pm. Always a brutal, bruising encounter versus SA.0
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Mayo beat 6 in a row winners Dublin in the semis, to reach the All Ireland Gaelic Football final
Why is this going to interest the forum?
Well its one of the great 'curse' stories in sport
The story goes that the winning team Mayo team of 1951 were travelling back from Dublin when they met a funeral procession. They refused to suspend their celebrations as they passed the cortege. A priest or gypsy, the story isn't clear, put a curse on the county that they'd never win another title until all the 1951 team were dead
Since then they've reached 10 finals and lost all 10. (3 after replays)
Only 1 member of the '51 survives. If you Google search Mayo GAA one of the top searches is' Has Paddy Pendergast died yet?'
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He must be getting worried!tailwindhome said:Mayo beat 6 in a row winners Dublin in the semis, to reach the All Ireland Gaelic Football final
Why is this going to interest the forum?
Well its one of the great 'curse' stories in sport
The story goes that the winning team Mayo team of 1951 were travelling back from Dublin when they met a funeral procession. They refused to suspend their celebrations as they passed the cortege. A priest or gypsy, the story isn't clear, put a curse on the county that they'd never win another title until all the 1951 team were dead
Since then they've reached 10 finals and lost all 10. (3 after replays)
Only 1 member of the '51 survives. If you Google search Mayo GAA one of the top searches is' Has Paddy Pendergast died yet?'0 -
^ Its’ a fascinating read, truth or myth, who knows. I love this sort of story. Tom Simpson and thirteen always comes to mind when I read something like this.
I was taught by my dad to always remove my hat when a Hurst passes by, glad I took his advice – you never know!
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Is that in honour of 1966? Thought you were a Scot.Charlie_Croker said:^ Its’ a fascinating read, truth or myth, who knows. I love this sort of story. Tom Simpson and thirteen always comes to mind when I read something like this.
I was taught by my dad to always remove my hat when a Hurst passes by, glad I took his advice – you never know!
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Pross said:
Is that in honour of 1966? Thought you were a Scot.Charlie_Croker said:^ Its’ a fascinating read, truth or myth, who knows. I love this sort of story. Tom Simpson and thirteen always comes to mind when I read something like this.
I was taught by my dad to always remove my hat when a Hurst passes by, glad I took his advice – you never know!
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I posted about this before last years final defeat to Dublin.tailwindhome said:Mayo beat 6 in a row winners Dublin in the semis, to reach the All Ireland Gaelic Football final
Why is this going to interest the forum?
Well its one of the great 'curse' stories in sport
The story goes that the winning team Mayo team of 1951 were travelling back from Dublin when they met a funeral procession. They refused to suspend their celebrations as they passed the cortege. A priest or gypsy, the story isn't clear, put a curse on the county that they'd never win another title until all the 1951 team were dead
Since then they've reached 10 finals and lost all 10. (3 after replays)
Only 1 member of the '51 survives. If you Google search Mayo GAA one of the top searches is' Has Paddy Pendergast died yet?'
It happened in Foxford where my family are from.
It's the sheer volume of finals they've been in in the last 20 years and lost them all which makes it incredible.
Just very unlucky to come up against Dublin who are the greatest team of all time.
Kerry still huge favourites to win it.
My Grandad and Great uncle have both passed without seeing Mayo win it again since 51. I will be an emotional mess if they finally win Sam.
The head went on Saturday watching the game. My neighbours must have been miffed and wondered what was going on.
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Wonder if Geraint overtook a hearse at some point?1
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Considering getting 'into' baseball
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Easier to follow at a game than on TV I thought.tailwindhome said:Considering getting 'into' baseball
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I occasionally watch some of an evening when there's nothing else much on. Its ok.tailwindhome said:Considering getting 'into' baseball
There's a lot of data and stats, probably even more than cricket.
Considering Americans usually like their sports high scoring and fast paced (think American Football and NBA), baseball can be the opposite, with a few innings passing without a score and pauses between each pitch. You'd have thought T20 would appeal instead, scores in the hundreds and a fast pace, scoring more than a run a ball at times.
I was in Central Park many moons ago and a few of us had a picnic and watched some teams play softball ( it was a local league, with bleachers etc)
Was quite relaxing to watch.0 -
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I also find it odd how the same two teams play each other multiple times on consecutive nights.rick_chasey said:160 odd baseball games a year per team
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This struck me when I watched the Michael Jordan basketball documentary - the NBA playoffs seemed to involve a huge number of games.elbowloh said:
I also find it odd how the same two teams play each other multiple times on consecutive nights.rick_chasey said:160 odd baseball games a year per team
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I was taken to a Boston Red Sox match at Fenway Park whilst on a business trip.tailwindhome said:Considering getting 'into' baseball
It was pleasant evening and a nice atmophere but I can't say I was very enthralled at the actual match. Nice to have done it once but wouldn't be that excited to do it again.
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There is a lack of skin in the game as a result.elbowloh said:
I also find it odd how the same two teams play each other multiple times on consecutive nights.rick_chasey said:160 odd baseball games a year per team
I am amazed people can follow that
I went down to see the mets (and Nas was playing afterwards) and the women next to me got up after 40 mins and left.
“It’s too hot we can always come tomorrow”
In the end the nosebleed seats had the best atmosphere as they were all rap fans waiting for Nas…0 -
The only north American team sport worth watching is ice hockey. The rest really are poor versions of European sports.0
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NFL works as there is jeopardy every game as there are only 17 games to decide which make the playoffs and then it’s straight knockout - no legs, no best of.Dorset_Boy said:The only north American team sport worth watching is ice hockey. The rest really are poor versions of European sports.
Granted you get a few dead rubbers and the end but the high stakes games make up for them.0 -
It's like tennis though, most of the time seems spent not playing the game.rick_chasey said:
NFL works as there is jeopardy every game as there are only 17 games to decide which make the playoffs and then it’s straight knockout - no legs, no best of.Dorset_Boy said:The only north American team sport worth watching is ice hockey. The rest really are poor versions of European sports.
Granted you get a few dead rubbers and the end but the high stakes games make up for them.0 -
Im a big hockey fan and have played and refereed the game too.Dorset_Boy said:The only north American team sport worth watching is ice hockey. The rest really are poor versions of European sports.
However, much as the NHL is the pinnacle of the game, as with comments regarding other sports, they play too many games and the best of 7 play-off format makes for too many meaningless games.
Once a game is getting away, teams can switch off and think about the next one rather than trying to salvage the situation. Doesn’t make for great sport.
Having refereed some ex NHLers, I have to say they are awesome to watch up close. Just so good in every area and sublime skating skills. Passes that put some shots to shame.0 -
Went to a fair few Padres games in San Diego. I thought it was a lovely way to spend an evening. Good selection of food and drink, and some nice chilled sport to watch.rick_chasey said:
There is a lack of skin in the game as a result.elbowloh said:
I also find it odd how the same two teams play each other multiple times on consecutive nights.rick_chasey said:160 odd baseball games a year per team
I am amazed people can follow that
I went down to see the mets (and Nas was playing afterwards) and the women next to me got up after 40 mins and left.
“It’s too hot we can always come tomorrow”
In the end the nosebleed seats had the best atmosphere as they were all rap fans waiting for Nas…
Didn't really like it on TV though.0 -
For sure, though usually everything happens so fast you spend most of time in between unpicking what you just saw.TheBigBean said:
It's like tennis though, most of the time seems spent not playing the game.rick_chasey said:
NFL works as there is jeopardy every game as there are only 17 games to decide which make the playoffs and then it’s straight knockout - no legs, no best of.Dorset_Boy said:The only north American team sport worth watching is ice hockey. The rest really are poor versions of European sports.
Granted you get a few dead rubbers and the end but the high stakes games make up for them.
I’ve said before but NFL Redzone is great. It’s on when there are multiple games and they flick between them all constantly so you don’t have any time without action.0 -
Isa Guha making the Hundred final very watchable...
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One of the things I enjoy in sport are the (usually retrospective) tales of kids being incredibly talented.
Having disappeared done a MLB rabbit hole I found myself watching Little League Baseball on BT.
The game was South Dakota v California, a game absolutely dominated by a 12 year old pitcher Gavin Weir.
In his last 8 games he's thrown 600 pitches and given up only 1 hit*
Struck out 114 of 132 batters
An amazing moment came in the game against California. It seems there's a rule that if a Little Pitcher throws more than 65 pitches they must be rested for 3 days. The coach comes out to mound, agrees that Weir continues, he continues to demolish the California team knowing he can't play in either the semi or final
ETA... Seems he can play but not pitch
ETA 2...his South Dakota team have just lost their semifinal to Ohio“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!0 -
Tyrone knock out Kerry in the Semi finalsskyblueamateur said:
I posted about this before last years final defeat to Dublin.tailwindhome said:Mayo beat 6 in a row winners Dublin in the semis, to reach the All Ireland Gaelic Football final
Why is this going to interest the forum?
Well its one of the great 'curse' stories in sport
The story goes that the winning team Mayo team of 1951 were travelling back from Dublin when they met a funeral procession. They refused to suspend their celebrations as they passed the cortege. A priest or gypsy, the story isn't clear, put a curse on the county that they'd never win another title until all the 1951 team were dead
Since then they've reached 10 finals and lost all 10. (3 after replays)
Only 1 member of the '51 survives. If you Google search Mayo GAA one of the top searches is' Has Paddy Pendergast died yet?'
It happened in Foxford where my family are from.
It's the sheer volume of finals they've been in in the last 20 years and lost them all which makes it incredible.
Just very unlucky to come up against Dublin who are the greatest team of all time.
Kerry still huge favourites to win it.
My Grandad and Great uncle have both passed without seeing Mayo win it again since 51. I will be an emotional mess if they finally win Sam.
The head went on Saturday watching the game. My neighbours must have been miffed and wondered what was going on.
Tyrone v Mayo in the final“New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!1
https://youtu.be/qLjHfxE9lnM
