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India's captain Virat Kohli bats during the second day of the World Test Championship final cricket match between New Zealand and India, at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, England, Saturday, June 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
India grind out 146-3 against NZ pace on Day 2 of WTC final

Jun. 19, 2021 02:00 PM EDT

New Zealand players celebrate with the winners trophy after their win in the second cricket test match between England and New Zealand at Edgbaston in Birmingham, England, Sunday, June 13, 2021. New Zealand won the series 1-0. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira)
India going in cold for WTC final against top-ranked NZ

Jun. 16, 2021 07:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 7, 2020 file photo, a member of staff has their photograph taken in front of the artwork painted by Banksy during lockdown, entitled 'Game Changer', at Southampton General Hospital in Southampton, England. A Banksy painting honoring Britain’s health workers in the coronavirus pandemic has sold for a record 16.8 million pounds ($23.2 million.) Auction house Christie’s said Tuesday, March 23, 2021 that proceeds from the sale will be used to fund health organizations and charities across the U.K. (Andrew Matthews/PA via AP, file)
Banksy painting raises $23 million for UK health charities

Mar. 23, 2021 11:03 AM EDT

Southampton to host world test championship final in June

Mar. 10, 2021 09:51 AM EST
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The world test championship final between India and New Zealand will be played at the Hampshire Bowl in the southern English...

MATCHDAY: Bayern's CL title defense strained by virus

By The Associated Press Feb. 22, 2021 07:01 PM EST
A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Tuesday: ATLÉTICO MADRID-CHELSEA Atlético Madrid plays its home game...

Leicester's James Maddison, right, celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leicester City and Southampton at the King Power Stadium in Leicester, England, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. (Alex Pantling/Pool via AP)
Maddison celebrates alone as Leicester jumps to 2nd in EPL

Jan. 16, 2021 05:31 PM EST

FILE - This Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 file photo shows a general view of a social distancing message on display outside the Villa Park stadium, home of Aston Villa, in Birmingham, England. Aston Villa has on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 reported a “significant” coronavirus outbreak and closed its training ground a day before a scheduled FA Cup home game against Liverpool. Villa says “discussions are ongoing between medical representatives of the club, the Football Association and the Premier League.” (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, file)
Aston Villa reports 'significant' virus outbreak

Jan. 07, 2021 09:29 AM EST

Arsenal players react after a goal from Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez, not pictured, during the English League Cup quarterfinal soccer match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium, London, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)
MATCHDAY: Arsenal-Chelsea highlights Boxing Day in EPL

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2020 11:15 AM EST

Soccer fans keep social distance waiting for the start of the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Sheffield United at the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, England, Saturday, Dec. 20, 2020. (Mike Hewitt/Pool via AP)
Virus curbs prevent crowds at Brighton, Southampton in EPL

Dec. 23, 2020 06:38 AM EST

A sign welcomes a number of home fans allowed into an English Premier League soccer match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates stadium in London, England, Sunday Dec. 13, 2020. (Catherine Ivill/Pool via AP)
Virus spike sees EPL games in London closed to fans again

By Rob Harris Dec. 14, 2020 11:07 AM EST

Players in action during the Champions League group D soccer match between Liverpool and Atalanta at Anfield stadium in Liverpool, England, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Jon Super, Pool)
Only half of EPL clubs allowed fans when restrictions eased

Nov. 26, 2020 07:17 AM EST

Liverpool's Roberto Firmino tries to get past Manchester City's goalkeeper Ederson during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Liverpool at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020. (Shaun Botterill/Pool via AP)
Leicester ends on top after weekend of changing EPL leaders

By Rob Harris Nov. 08, 2020 06:03 PM EST

Pakistan's Babar Azam, center wearing helmet, greets England' players at the end of the fifth day of the third cricket Test match between England and Pakistan, at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
England without injured Jason Roy for T20s against Pakistan

Aug. 27, 2020 08:14 AM EDT

Pakistan's Babar Azam, right, plays a shot during the fifth day of the third cricket Test match between England and Pakistan, at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool)
Anderson gets to 600 wickets; England clinches series win

Aug. 25, 2020 01:22 PM EDT

Smith missing fans already as Australia leaves for England

Aug. 23, 2020 01:01 AM EDT
SYDNEY (AP) — The Australian cricket team departed Sunday for a tour to England like no other in the long history between the two nations....

Co-curator Jo Loosemore examines a recently created wampum belt made by members of the Wampanoag Native America people, after its unpacking and prior to it going on display in Southampton, England, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. On the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage, commemorations are focusing on both the Pilgrim settlers and the Native people whose lives were transformed by their arrival. An exhibition in England focuses on one casualty of colonization: a wampum belt taken from the Wampanoag people to England in the 17th century, and then lost. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
After 400 years, Native stories at heart of Mayflower events

By Jill Lawless Aug. 14, 2020 05:05 AM EDT

West Indies' captain Jason Holder, left, takes the catch to dismiss England's captain Joe Root, right, during the first day of the second cricket Test match between England and West Indies at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, Thursday, July 16, 2020. (Michael Steele/Pool via AP)
Sibley, Stokes restore calm for England on Day 1 of 2nd test

Jul. 16, 2020 06:51 PM EDT

England's Joe Denly, center, bats during the first day of the 1st cricket Test match between England and West Indies, at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England, Wednesday July 8, 2020. (Mike Hewitt/Pool via AP)
Test cricket returns as rain affects England v West Indies

Jul. 08, 2020 05:52 AM EDT

Jofra Archer of England bowls during a nets session at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton, England, Monday July 6, 2020. England are scheduled to play West Indies in their first Test match July 8 - 12. (Stu Forster/Agency Pool via AP)
New era for cricket as England-West Indies series begins

By Steve Douglas Jul. 07, 2020 09:50 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2020, file photo, Pakistan allrounder Shoaib Malik gestures addresses a press conference in Lahore, Pakistan. Malik, who will be playing in the Twenty20s, has been given special dispensation by the PCB to join the team in England on July 24 after spending time with his family. The Pakistan cricket squad will leave for England on June 28 to play three tests and three Twenty20s internationals, the PCB confirmed on Saturday, June 20, 2020. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary, File)
Pakistan and England cricketers pass latest virus tests

Jun. 30, 2020 07:07 AM EDT