England have closed day one of the first Test against New Zealand on a positive note.
The visitors ended play on 241 for 4 in Mount Maunganui.
Rory Burns (52), Joe Denly (74) and Ben Stokes (67 not out) struck half-centuries, while Colin de Grandhomme took two wickets for the Black Caps.
Captain Joe Root's poor form with the bat continued as he made just 2 runs from 22 balls, while opener Dom Sibley managed only 22 on his debut.
F1 commission agrees to shorter races from 2027
The governing FIA's Formula One commission has agreed on Monday to reduce the standard Grand Prix distance from 305km to 290km from 2027, cutting races by two or three laps.
Spain extend coach Luis de la Fuente to 2032
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has announced Monday that its board of directors has unanimously approved an extension of coach Luis de la Fuente's contract until 2032.
Infantino says he is open to talks over FIFA reform
FIFA President Gianni Infantino proposed an outside review of how the governing body makes major decisions on Monday, acknowledging in a letter to members that its handling of a now-abandoned investment plan had caused concern.
Troubled Marseille lose fifth straight as PSG win
Captain Marquinhos has snatched the winner as champions Paris St Germain won 2-1 at troubled Olympique de Marseille in Ligue 1 on Sunday, condemning the hosts to a fifth successive loss and a spot in the relegation zone.
Anders Dreyer’s brace earns San Diego road draw with Inter Miami
Anders Dreyer has scored his 10th and 11th goals on either side of halftime and visiting San Diego FC earned a 2-2 draw against Lionel Messi and defending MLS Cup champions Inter Miami on Sunday night.
The funeral prayer for the late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at Za'abeel Grand Mosque in Dubai.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has passed away on Monday, with the Court of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, declaring a 10-day mourning in the Emirate.
A total of 377 fake recruitments to bypass Emiratisation targets have been detected at private sector firms across the UAE during the first half of this year, Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced on Tuesday.
