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Holly Johnson takes 'trip down nostalgia lane' as Relax turns 40 Frankie Goes to Hollywood came back to Liverpool for their first public performance in 36 years. Holly has recently rereleased his number one platinum selling album, Blast. Out on tour next month celebrating 40 years of Relax and 35 years of Blast.
County cricket: south dominates the north as T20 Blast reaches semi-finals Birmingham Bears lost to Essex in the Blast quarter-final at Headingley. Lewis Gregory's 57 utilised his knowledge of local geography to include five sixes.
Bears sign pace bowler Drakes for rest of T20 Barbados-born Drakes has played two one-dayers and 10 T20 internationals for West Indies. Left-armer Drakes took 10 wickets in five Blast games for Yorkshire as they reached Finals Day in 2022.
Bears sign pace bowler Drakes for rest of T20 Barbados-born Drakes has played two one-dayers and 10 T20 internationals for West Indies. Left-armer Drakes took 10 wickets in five Blast games for Yorkshire as they reached Finals Day in 2022.
County cricket: Somerset lead the way with only 100% record in T20 Blast Somerset hold the only 100% record in the Blast (played six, won six) Colin Ingram and Chris Cooke built partnerships of 187, 109 and 65. Dawid Malan has been at the crease for 54.4 of 60 possible overs.
Sue Redfern to become first woman to umpire a men’s Vitality Blast match Sue Redfern will become the first female to umpire a men’s Vitality Blast match in the game between Gloucestershire and Middlesex today. The match in Bristol is not on live television, but the Blast attracts more scrutiny than the Royal London Cup.
In-form James Vince helps Hampshire crush Essex by 118 runs In-form James Vince smashes his fifth T20 century - days after becoming the Vitality Blast's highest run scorer - as Hampshire crush Essex by 118 runs. His supreme 103 laid the foundations for a huge 215 target for the Eagles Champions Hampshire recorded their biggest margin of victory in the Blast.
In-form James Vince helps Hampshire crush Essex by 118 runs In-form James Vince smashes his fifth T20 century - days after becoming the Vitality Blast's highest run scorer - as Hampshire crush Essex by 118 runs. His supreme 103 laid the foundations for a huge 215 target for the Eagles Champions Hampshire recorded their biggest margin of victory in the Blast.
Tom Banton inspires Somerset to third win from three at... Tom Banton inspires Somerset to third win from three at start of Blast campaign. Glamorgan lost regular wickets and were all out for 153 in 19.4 overs. Alex Lees’ career-best 90 from 53 balls helped secure back-to-back wins for Durham.
Blast-off for Birmingham Bears as Worcestershire fight back Birmingham Bears beat Yorkshire Vikings by 34 runs in their Blast opener. Sam Hain top scored with 83 not out for the Bears at Edgbaston. Adam Hose and Gareth Roderick helped Worcestershire beat Leicestershire.
County cricket talking points: Surrey go 25 points clear in Division One Glamorgan's second-innings score of 737 is likely to occupy cricket's more statistically minded fans. Leicestershire and Worcestershire debunked some of the criticisms held by detractors of county cricket. Adam Hose is a man to watch this season, having made his name as a blaster in the Blast.
Notts sign Pakistan paceman Shaheen for T20 Blast Shaheen Afridi has taken 58 T20 wickets for Pakistan in 47 internationals. Notts, Blast winners in 2017 and 2020, are starting a new era after T20 skipper Dan Christian's retirement. South African paceman Dane Paterson also signed up for the T20.
Notts sign Pakistan paceman Shaheen for T20 Blast Shaheen Afridi has taken 58 T20 wickets for Pakistan in 47 internationals. Notts, Blast winners in 2017 and 2020, are starting a new era after T20 skipper Dan Christian's retirement. South African paceman Dane Paterson also signed up for the T20.
Moeen to captain Birmingham Bears in T20 Blast Moeen Ali has played 268 games of T20 cricket round the world, including 74 for England. England's one-day vice-captain will succeed Carlos Brathwaite, who skippered the Bears in 2022. Moeen will miss the start of the Blast because of his Indian Premier League commitments.
Moeen to captain Birmingham Bears in T20 Blast Moeen Ali has played 268 games of T20 cricket round the world, including 74 for England. England's one-day vice-captain will succeed Carlos Brathwaite, who skippered the Bears in 2022. Moeen will miss the start of the Blast because of his Indian Premier League commitments.
Blast keep winning at SECU Arena, claim 8-7 exhibition win over Canada on late Pereira goal Blast fans got a sneak peek of their three-time defending Major Arena Soccer League champions Saturday night. The Blast rallied for an 8-7 win before an announced crowd of 1,727 at Towson University’s SECU Arena.
Blast set to host Canada in international friendly Saturday at SECU Arena Towson University's SECU Arena will host the Canadian national arena soccer team. The game is the first of its kind for the Major Arena Soccer League franchise. The Blast are three-time defending champions.
Worcestershire sign spinner Santner for third time Worcestershire have signed Mitchell Santner for this summer's T20 Blast. The 30-year-old all-rounder becomes the county's second Blast signing for 2023 following the pre-Christmas capture of Santner's fellow Kiwi Michael Bracewell. Santner made just one County Championship and one T20 appearance before heading back down under.
Worcestershire sign spinner Santner for third time Worcestershire have signed Mitchell Santner for this summer's T20 Blast. The 30-year-old all-rounder becomes the county's second Blast signing for 2023 following the pre-Christmas capture of Santner's fellow Kiwi Michael Bracewell. Santner made just one County Championship and one T20 appearance before heading back down under.