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ben croucher reports. great drive from a great british driver, in a race that had pain, rain and champagne. it all owed in no small part to the great british summer. hamilton started second, behind george russell. mercedes controlled the early part of the race. but as the conditions turned, lando norris surged ahead. it wasn't all great for the brits — no hint of irony as a water system issue ended russell's race. and when the rain abated, norris waited one lap longer than hamilton to put dry tyres on with immediate consequences. hamilton into the lead — and no stopping him claiming a record ninth british grand prix. two and a half years since his last win and some fresh waterworks flowing. thank you so much, guys! it means a lot to get this one. to him and a few thousand soggy but satisfied spectators, you suspect. ben croucher, bbc news. this is my last race here at the british grand prix with this team, so i wanted to win this so much for them, because i love them, i appreciate them so much, all the har
ben croucher reports. great drive from a great british driver, in a race that had pain, rain and champagne. it all owed in no small part to the great british summer. hamilton started second, behind george russell. mercedes controlled the early part of the race. but as the conditions turned, lando norris surged ahead. it wasn't all great for the brits — no hint of irony as a water system issue ended russell's race. and when the rain abated, norris waited one lap longer than hamilton to put dry...
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i'm ben croucher.d reached the last eight at the euros, but did it the hard way. late drama in austria, too — we'll show you how george russell won his fi win. and andy murray leaving it late on the eve of wimbledon — the two—time champion is still to decide if he will be fit. thank you very much forjoining us.
i'm ben croucher.d reached the last eight at the euros, but did it the hard way. late drama in austria, too — we'll show you how george russell won his fi win. and andy murray leaving it late on the eve of wimbledon — the two—time champion is still to decide if he will be fit. thank you very much forjoining us.
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ben croucher reports.ace that had pain, rain and champagne. it all owed in no small part to the great british summer. hamilton started second, behind george russell. mercedes controlled the early part of the race. but as the conditions turned, lando norris surged ahead. it wasn't all great for the brits — no hint of irony as a water system issue ended russell's race. and when the rain abated, norris waited one lap longer than hamilton to put dry tyres on with immediate consequences.
ben croucher reports.ace that had pain, rain and champagne. it all owed in no small part to the great british summer. hamilton started second, behind george russell. mercedes controlled the early part of the race. but as the conditions turned, lando norris surged ahead. it wasn't all great for the brits — no hint of irony as a water system issue ended russell's race. and when the rain abated, norris waited one lap longer than hamilton to put dry tyres on with immediate consequences.
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i'm ben croucher. euros, but they did it the hard way. there was late drama in austria, too: we'll show you how george russell was handed his second fi win. and andy murray's leaving it late: on the eve of wimbledon, the two—time champion is still to decide is he'll be fit. thank you very much forjoining us. so, as expected, spain and england into the last eight at the european championship. simple as that, right? doesn't quite tell the full story. we'll kick off sportsday in gelsenkirchen, where england were barely a minute away from crashing out of the tournament. they needed extra time to beat slovakia 2—1. despite topping their group, gareth southgate's side have done little to catch the imagination, so it was perhaps little surprise when slovakia led through ivan schranz.
i'm ben croucher. euros, but they did it the hard way. there was late drama in austria, too: we'll show you how george russell was handed his second fi win. and andy murray's leaving it late: on the eve of wimbledon, the two—time champion is still to decide is he'll be fit. thank you very much forjoining us. so, as expected, spain and england into the last eight at the european championship. simple as that, right? doesn't quite tell the full story. we'll kick off sportsday in gelsenkirchen,...
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our reporter ben croucher has been at royal troon ahead of the first round and earlier sent us this. this week has been the subject of prize money. now, the open championship has increased its prize money. it's $17 million in total now. the winner takes home more than 3 million. but believe it or not, there are 28 tournaments in the men's game that pay more, so is the man who runs the open concerned? a, i didn't know 28. and b, i don't care. that's not what this is about. i think the whole thing... our responsibility for what we do and for what we run is to get that balance right and get the choices to ensure the game is thriving 50 years from now. that's the role of the r&a. the honour of the first tee shot goes to the 1997 championjustin leonard — a course that's been kind to americans down the years and produced an all—time classic between henrik stenson and phil mickelson back in 2016. more of the same? yes, please! away from the golf... chelsea have begun disciplinary proceedings against argentine midfielder enzo fernandez after he posted a video on social media which the french
our reporter ben croucher has been at royal troon ahead of the first round and earlier sent us this. this week has been the subject of prize money. now, the open championship has increased its prize money. it's $17 million in total now. the winner takes home more than 3 million. but believe it or not, there are 28 tournaments in the men's game that pay more, so is the man who runs the open concerned? a, i didn't know 28. and b, i don't care. that's not what this is about. i think the whole...
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i'm ben croucher.il networks in france, we arejust a matter of hours away from the 33rd olympic games being declared open in paris. indeed, this time tomorrow we'll have already dished out the first medals, but friday is all about the opening ceremony, and one with a difference for it will not be held in the olympic stadium, but rather on the river seine. hello from the bbc sport centre. thomasjolly, the artistic director, said he wanted the beauty of the sun to bathe paris, but he may not get his wish. the parisian precipitation may be winning the battle right now, but the forecast later is better. so what can we expect? many of the details are still secret, but a floatilla will entertain some 300,000 spectators along the banks of the seine, ending near the eiffel tower at trocadaro. it is definitely a huge talent, but think about that, on a six kilometre parade, the athletes are going to go through some parts of the history of france with an artistic shoe intertwined into the parade and the prodigal
i'm ben croucher.il networks in france, we arejust a matter of hours away from the 33rd olympic games being declared open in paris. indeed, this time tomorrow we'll have already dished out the first medals, but friday is all about the opening ceremony, and one with a difference for it will not be held in the olympic stadium, but rather on the river seine. hello from the bbc sport centre. thomasjolly, the artistic director, said he wanted the beauty of the sun to bathe paris, but he may not get...
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i'm ben croucher. coming up, better late than never: england reached the last eight at the euros, but did it the hard way. late drama in austria, too — we'll show you how george russell won his f1 win. and andy murray leaving it late on the eve of wimbledon — the two—time champion is still to decide if he will be fit. thank you very much forjoining us. so, as expected, spain and england into the last eight as the european championships. simple as that, right? doesn't quite tell the full story. we'll kick off sportsday in gelsenkirchen, where england were moments away from crashing out of the tournament. they needed extra time to beat slovakia 2—1. despite topping their group, gareth southgate�*s side have done little to capture the imagination, so it was little surprise slovakia kept it level. it took until the 95th minute for england to get a shot on target. not a bad one. jude bellingham getting the equaliser. it went to extra time. harry kane scored in the first minute of it to set up the quarter—fi
i'm ben croucher. coming up, better late than never: england reached the last eight at the euros, but did it the hard way. late drama in austria, too — we'll show you how george russell won his f1 win. and andy murray leaving it late on the eve of wimbledon — the two—time champion is still to decide if he will be fit. thank you very much forjoining us. so, as expected, spain and england into the last eight as the european championships. simple as that, right? doesn't quite tell the full...
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ben croucher reports.mpionship and now xander schauffele is the open champion. when you shoot a six under par to win mha for the second time in three months, that is some pedigree. we started the day with billy horschel in the lead. justin rose challenged at one point. we had a 4—way tie for the lead and were set for our titanic trestle, but one by one the challenge is fed away birdie by birdie, xander schauffele clenched his grasp on the claretjug ever tighter. playing alongside
ben croucher reports.mpionship and now xander schauffele is the open champion. when you shoot a six under par to win mha for the second time in three months, that is some pedigree. we started the day with billy horschel in the lead. justin rose challenged at one point. we had a 4—way tie for the lead and were set for our titanic trestle, but one by one the challenge is fed away birdie by birdie, xander schauffele clenched his grasp on the claretjug ever tighter. playing alongside
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ben croucher reports. euro 2020 quarter finalists, that has a nice ring to it. had only reached the last eight once before, netherlands not since 2008, it didn't take long though for this one to roar into life. good hit, a fabulous goal by cody gakpo! top form struggling to get teams off. netherlands were improved though, but another goal, a matter of inches. orjust a matter of time. gakpo, it hasn't gone out of play and he puts it in the net! in or out? not such a close call as it turned out, and not really a close contest. marlon rented out the win in stoppage time. no need to wait in the other knockout tie... what a start for turkey! just 57 seconds it took for firing turkey ahead of austria which just couldn't deal with corners. the heavens opened, and a gap at the far post by marco gregoritz. top the group containing france and netherlands but in these games you only get one last chance, not this time. pure turkish delight, and they secured a place forjust the third time in their history in the quarterfinals. where they'll meet netherlands. sound good 7 ben
ben croucher reports. euro 2020 quarter finalists, that has a nice ring to it. had only reached the last eight once before, netherlands not since 2008, it didn't take long though for this one to roar into life. good hit, a fabulous goal by cody gakpo! top form struggling to get teams off. netherlands were improved though, but another goal, a matter of inches. orjust a matter of time. gakpo, it hasn't gone out of play and he puts it in the net! in or out? not such a close call as it turned out,...
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ben croucher reports. he is the olympic champion, the pga championship and now xander schauffele is the open champion. when you shoot a six under par to win mha for the second time in three months, that is some pedigree. we started the day with billy horschel in the lead. justin rose challenged at one point. we had a 4—way tie for the lead and were set for our titanic trestle, but one by one the challenge is fed away birdie by birdie, xander schauffele clenched his grasp on the claretjug ever tighter. playing alongsidejustin rose, the british crowd are willing the englishman own, but in the end it was the american soaking up the adulation on the 18th, with a two shot victory. another fascinating open championship, another deserving champion. let's do it all again next july in portrush. champion. let's do it all again next july in portrush— july in portrush. winning the first one helped _ july in portrush. winning the first one helped me — july in portrush. winning the first one helped me a _ july in portru
ben croucher reports. he is the olympic champion, the pga championship and now xander schauffele is the open champion. when you shoot a six under par to win mha for the second time in three months, that is some pedigree. we started the day with billy horschel in the lead. justin rose challenged at one point. we had a 4—way tie for the lead and were set for our titanic trestle, but one by one the challenge is fed away birdie by birdie, xander schauffele clenched his grasp on the claretjug ever...
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ben croucher reports. euro 2020 four quarters finalists, that has a nice rain to it. had only reached the last eight once before, netherlands not since 2008, it didn't take long though for this one to roll into life. though for this one to roll into life-— into life. good head, a fabulous _ into life. good head, a fabulous goal - into life. good head, a fabulous goal by - into life. good head, a fabulous goal by codyl into life. good head, a - fabulous goal by cody gakpo! top form struggling to... netherlands were improved though, it's another goal, a matter of inches. orjust a matter of inches. orjust a matter of inches. orjust a matter of time. matter of inches. or 'ust a matter of timefi matter of time. gakpo, it hasn't gone _ matter of time. gakpo, it hasn't gone out - matter of time. gakpo, it hasn't gone out of - matter of time. gakpo, it hasn't gone out of play i matter of time. gakpo, it i hasn't gone out of play and matter of time. gakpo, it - hasn't gone out of play and he puts it in the net!— puts it in the net! in or out? not such — puts it in the net! in o
ben croucher reports. euro 2020 four quarters finalists, that has a nice rain to it. had only reached the last eight once before, netherlands not since 2008, it didn't take long though for this one to roll into life. though for this one to roll into life-— into life. good head, a fabulous _ into life. good head, a fabulous goal - into life. good head, a fabulous goal by - into life. good head, a fabulous goal by codyl into life. good head, a - fabulous goal by cody gakpo! top form struggling...
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ben croucher reports.lor, some reduce it to black—and—white. when bukayo saka missed in the 2020 shoot—out he was attacked because of the colour of his skin. fast forward three years... the colour of his skin. fast forward three years- - -_ the colour of his skin. fast forward three years. . ._ i - the colour of his skin. fast forward three years. . ._ i saw. three years... saka scores! i saw lots of lenglet _ three years... saka scores! i saw lots of lenglet on _ three years... saka scores! i saw lots of lenglet on saturday. - three years... saka scores! i saw lots of lenglet on saturday. the | lots of lenglet on saturday. the return _ lots of lenglet on saturday. the return redemption was used for saka a lot, _ return redemption was used for saka a lot, and _ return redemption was used for saka a lot, and i_ return redemption was used for saka a lot, and i was thinking, anyone who knows— a lot, and i was thinking, anyone who knows this young lad who had that awful — who knows this young lad who had that
ben croucher reports.lor, some reduce it to black—and—white. when bukayo saka missed in the 2020 shoot—out he was attacked because of the colour of his skin. fast forward three years... the colour of his skin. fast forward three years- - -_ the colour of his skin. fast forward three years. . ._ i - the colour of his skin. fast forward three years. . ._ i saw. three years... saka scores! i saw lots of lenglet _ three years... saka scores! i saw lots of lenglet on _ three years... saka...
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let's take you to royal troon where ben croucher can update us. ben, it's changing all the time. through the final round of the major championship, six or eight players still think they have a realistic chance of winning. we hear tears in all corners of the royal troon. this could be an all—time classic we have a free way tie for a lead. rose is bidding to become the first englishman to win this is 1982. a steely look in his eyes to the abbey theatre grandstand alongside him three birdies and a bogey for the overnight leader billy horschel, and the south african despite missing the cut in the last two events, not doing bad. and the pga champion making back to back birdies, shane lowry, scottie scheffler, the world number one, inexplicably made a double bogey on the ninth but with still a couple of hours to go, one gust of wind or errant shot could unravel everything. we don't know where the dog will be sleeping tonight, could be up in the breezy scottish air. the west indies have begun their chase in the second innings of the second test at trent bridge. their target is 385 after
let's take you to royal troon where ben croucher can update us. ben, it's changing all the time. through the final round of the major championship, six or eight players still think they have a realistic chance of winning. we hear tears in all corners of the royal troon. this could be an all—time classic we have a free way tie for a lead. rose is bidding to become the first englishman to win this is 1982. a steely look in his eyes to the abbey theatre grandstand alongside him three birdies and...
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lets go live to the course and join our reporter ben croucher, and ben conditions once again not makingt easy, whose fairing best out there. it is properly blowing out here now. the wind has really whipped up. we have no shelter from that breeze on the west coast of scotland. there are gusts of 20 or 30 miles for, may be stronger lowering the players down the back nine. who is coping best? it might be no surprise to hear that a man who has conquered the open championship before, the 2019 champion from ireland, shane lowry, another under 30 round for him. two shots clear of the rest, 7—under par. huge roar on the 18th and hour ago we heard, that is a tell—tale sign the irishman is very well. credit to dan brown who is five under par, he plays his last couple of holes. just dropped a couple of holes. just dropped a couple of holes. just dropped a couple of shots. justin rose not a single bogey for him so far. he has played 1.5 rounds. that is some going. just 12 players currently under par. bryson dechambeau and rory mcilroy have just teed off. the cut line about a—over. definitely work t
lets go live to the course and join our reporter ben croucher, and ben conditions once again not makingt easy, whose fairing best out there. it is properly blowing out here now. the wind has really whipped up. we have no shelter from that breeze on the west coast of scotland. there are gusts of 20 or 30 miles for, may be stronger lowering the players down the back nine. who is coping best? it might be no surprise to hear that a man who has conquered the open championship before, the 2019...
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let's head there now to speak to ben croucher who's there for us, keeping an eye on the weather of course any one of about 25 players may be started the day within six who feel they have a shot at lifting the drug in four hours' time. the stiff breeze and to first subsided a little bit and final pairing is out on the course now in the final round of the open. the early starters score wasn't brilliant but someone likejohn rama who got theirfinal brilliant but someone likejohn rama who got their final round under way an hour ago who got their final round under way an hourago are who got their final round under way an hour ago are shooting up the leaderboard. straight birdies in his first, plus 32—1. and dan brown behind billy horschel has dropped a shot at the very first hole 2—2. adam scott picked up an early buddy as well. as for billy horschel and south african lawrence, under ten minutes' time now but is so congenital congested so the open field feels very open. england are building a convincing lead over the west indies in the second test. mainly thanks to the partnership between the t
let's head there now to speak to ben croucher who's there for us, keeping an eye on the weather of course any one of about 25 players may be started the day within six who feel they have a shot at lifting the drug in four hours' time. the stiff breeze and to first subsided a little bit and final pairing is out on the course now in the final round of the open. the early starters score wasn't brilliant but someone likejohn rama who got theirfinal brilliant but someone likejohn rama who got their...
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ben croucher is on the west coast of scotland to see who might profit on so—called moving day.em to be profiting so far this morning, yes. welcome to royal troon. we have been here for four days here welcome to royal troon. we have been here forfour days here now, and conditions at the moment are the commerce we have seen. we have the sun poking through, we have a gentle breeze, a little more than that, and those already on the course in their third round are making the most of it. we have seen some make three straight birdies, another getting four birdies in his first six holes. adam scott has just started birdie— bertie. we are expecting the wind to pick up a little bit over the next few hours, and crucially, around the same time that the leaders tee off in about four hours, a little bit of rain in the air as well. shane lowry is at the top of the pile at the minute, the 2019 champion from portrush. he was 33 in the world then, 33 in the world now. is that an omen? it is the first time since 1951 that the uk and ireland have held the top three spots. don't discount scottie sc
ben croucher is on the west coast of scotland to see who might profit on so—called moving day.em to be profiting so far this morning, yes. welcome to royal troon. we have been here for four days here welcome to royal troon. we have been here forfour days here now, and conditions at the moment are the commerce we have seen. we have the sun poking through, we have a gentle breeze, a little more than that, and those already on the course in their third round are making the most of it. we have...
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and credibility everywhere for ben croucher. _ for all england's efforts to change the way they approach series against west indies has followed a pretty traditional path. the home side enter a fourth day with a lead 207 with harry brook and joe root hoping to build on that advantage. they bowled the tourists out earlier in their first innings too. all very normal at trent bridge. england moved on to 264 for three. 223 rents the advantage. lando norris will be hoping he can claim his second wind of the season at the hungarian grand prix later on sunday after climbing pole. the british driver secured the third pole of his career as he led oscar piastri to a mclaren one—two ahead of world champion max verstappen. light rain made conditions tricky with sergio perez crashing out of the opening session and yuki tsunoda also causing a red flag towards the end of qualifying. lionel messi hobbled onto the feel in a protective boot as his club, inter miami, celebrated his 45th major title — last week's copa america title defence. messi hurt his ankle and was forced off in argentina's i—o wind ove
and credibility everywhere for ben croucher. _ for all england's efforts to change the way they approach series against west indies has followed a pretty traditional path. the home side enter a fourth day with a lead 207 with harry brook and joe root hoping to build on that advantage. they bowled the tourists out earlier in their first innings too. all very normal at trent bridge. england moved on to 264 for three. 223 rents the advantage. lando norris will be hoping he can claim his second...
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let's head there now to speak to ben croucher who's there for us, — keeping an eye on the weather ofose is the new leader of the open championship, we always wonder what separates us from the very best golfers in the world while aside from a few million in the bank and an ability to whack the ball, sometimes it's about here, the mentality, how you will respond to winning your first major winning yourfirst major championship, how you would deal with the nerves and check conditions. viruses made the —— rose has given us the answer already. he is playing in his 21st open championship and said winning would be a childhood dream. billy horschel birdied his very first hole was handed a shot back after flying a bunker with his t—shirt. triston lawrence has made a part verdi and jon rahm started six—pack with a deficit that has been halved. don't rule him out or shane lowry to sit to under par. there were moments of magic already in the final round with the leaderboard as congested as it is, still anyone's to win but justin rose is the man to catch. joe root has passed his century for englan
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let's go live to our reporter, ben croucher.e today? compared to yesterday, conditions are _ like today? compared to yesterday, conditions are a _ like today? compared to yesterday, conditions are a little _ like today? compared to yesterday, conditions are a little easier, - like today? compared to yesterday, conditions are a little easier, as - conditions are a little easier, as you can probably see... apologies. clearly, the conditions haven't improved much, because we cannot hear from improved much, because we cannot hearfrom ben. improved much, because we cannot hearfrom iden-— improved much, because we cannot hear from ben. hopefully we will get back to him — hear from ben. hopefully we will get back to him later. _ hear from ben. hopefully we will get back to him later. in _ hear from ben. hopefully we will get back to him later. in the _ hear from ben. hopefully we will get back to him later. in the cricket, - back to him later. in the cricket, england have struck three times this mornings as west indies reply to their t
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for the very latest, we can go live there now and join our reporter ben croucher.terday bathed in sunshine is distant memory because it has been wet and windy this morning. the rain makes the rough really heavy. the already brutal, even harder to get out of. we saw jon rahm having to chip out sideways out of a bunker. all in all, it makes a quintessential 0pen makes a quintessential open championship, a quintessential links test for these golfers and the wind, 20 miles an hour, whipping in, difficult for the golfers to control the ball. you need a bit of experience in these conditions. justin rose has paid on 21 open chairmanship now and he has weathered those conditions rather brilliantly. he made team birdies on his front nine. fellow englishman, matt wallace, was leading for a time as well. he is out on four under par, thanks to a whole out eagle on the par—5. he threw it all well with a seven at the ninth of the p is now in the clubhouse and one under par. even when you think you've got the knack of this place, it can come back to bite you.— knack of this place
for the very latest, we can go live there now and join our reporter ben croucher.terday bathed in sunshine is distant memory because it has been wet and windy this morning. the rain makes the rough really heavy. the already brutal, even harder to get out of. we saw jon rahm having to chip out sideways out of a bunker. all in all, it makes a quintessential 0pen makes a quintessential open championship, a quintessential links test for these golfers and the wind, 20 miles an hour, whipping in,...
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it's moving day at royal troon, let's take you straight to the west coast of scotland where ben croucheronditions are affecting the golfers. absolutely. if the first two rounds were all about the wind, today if the umbrella wasn't a big giveaway it's all about the rain. in these conditions, if you miss the tight fairways and the narrow greens, you will pay a price. plenty of low scores earlier today, butjust before the leaders teed off, the heavens opened. not a breath of wind, so this rain looks set to stay for a few hours at least. let's bring you up to speed with the leaderboard. shane lowry teed off about half an hour ago on seven under par, he made a solid par at the first hole even though he found the first hole even though he found the bunker off the tee. justin rose and dan brown made bogey. the south african lawrence six under par today, having started three over. scottie scheffler the world number one with a birdie on the third hole after a beautiful approach. russell henley five under for his round today. so there are still birdies to be had, but when shane lowry won his only
it's moving day at royal troon, let's take you straight to the west coast of scotland where ben croucheronditions are affecting the golfers. absolutely. if the first two rounds were all about the wind, today if the umbrella wasn't a big giveaway it's all about the rain. in these conditions, if you miss the tight fairways and the narrow greens, you will pay a price. plenty of low scores earlier today, butjust before the leaders teed off, the heavens opened. not a breath of wind, so this rain...
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our reporter ben croucher is there and ben, an irishman and two englishmen at the top of the leaderboardenty for the crowds there to be pleased about? absolutely. plenty more drama extensive,. about four hours of play still to go, the scottish winds have blown away the aspirations of most of the field, over 150 players in the open championship, just ten are currently under power. the man who has done better than most is shane lowry, the 2019 champion, he a brilliant second round, under 70, there is a huge roar behind me when he made a birdie on 18, he was asked afterwards it was a good front runner, he said it was not a good runner, he said it was not a good runner but knows how to win at the open. forthe runner but knows how to win at the open. for the latest charters, rory mcelroy has double figures of par and bobby mcintyre, the home favourite who won the scottish 0pen last week, he was acing the bunkers behind me on the chipping green, but at the 1st hole, he made a triple bogey, could not get out of the bunker the first time of asking, illiterate with two more bogeys and then in oth
our reporter ben croucher is there and ben, an irishman and two englishmen at the top of the leaderboardenty for the crowds there to be pleased about? absolutely. plenty more drama extensive,. about four hours of play still to go, the scottish winds have blown away the aspirations of most of the field, over 150 players in the open championship, just ten are currently under power. the man who has done better than most is shane lowry, the 2019 champion, he a brilliant second round, under 70,...
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ben croucher is with me in the studio... it is nervous times.en an interesting game, the first half was terrible, but switzerland took the lead 75 minutes in, embolo poking in at the far post. england were nervous, like they were in their last 16 march. but then it was saka who popped up five minutes later. gareth southgate made three substitutions added made all the difference. saka on the edge of the penalty area curling in a beautiful equaliser for england. penalty area curling in a beautiful equaliserfor england. it penalty area curling in a beautiful equaliser for england. it means we have gone to a penalty shoot—out. it have gone to a penalty shoot—out. it is already under way as well. it is. i think we can actually take a look and go live now to the penalties and england havejust and go live now to the penalties and england have just scored their first one, cole palmer with the goalfor england. it is up tojordan pickford to see if he can level it, or save it and put england ahead. let's dip in and listen. he it and put england ahead. let'
ben croucher is with me in the studio... it is nervous times.en an interesting game, the first half was terrible, but switzerland took the lead 75 minutes in, embolo poking in at the far post. england were nervous, like they were in their last 16 march. but then it was saka who popped up five minutes later. gareth southgate made three substitutions added made all the difference. saka on the edge of the penalty area curling in a beautiful equaliser for england. penalty area curling in a...
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lets go live to the course and join our reporter ben croucher,
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the leaders will tee off within the hour, but we can cross now to ben croucher.had plenty, it feels like we have been waiting all day for this, but it is go time at the open championship, and the calmer conditions in the morning have led to some low scoring. 66s by adam scott and im. lawrence is four under par, and justice thomas on a bit of a charge as well. but the weather is starting to turn. —— justin thomas. that could make it trickier for those at the top of the leaderboard. shane lowry has a two—shot lead over dan brown and justin rose. lawrence beginning the tricky back nine. sam burns, im and russell henley under par, but it is shane lowry the man to catch, the 2019 champion from oil port loss, just one major to his name, he would dearly love to add to that. —— from royal portrush. today is moving day, as you say, it's about making a move up the leaderboard, but these conditions now are going to make that very challenging. we expect to see the leaderboard concertinaing up over the next few hours.— leaderboard concertinaing up over the next few hours. the
the leaders will tee off within the hour, but we can cross now to ben croucher.had plenty, it feels like we have been waiting all day for this, but it is go time at the open championship, and the calmer conditions in the morning have led to some low scoring. 66s by adam scott and im. lawrence is four under par, and justice thomas on a bit of a charge as well. but the weather is starting to turn. —— justin thomas. that could make it trickier for those at the top of the leaderboard. shane...
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ben croucher was watching. a great drive from a great british driver.he owed it in no small part to the british summer. lights out and away we go. hamilton started second _ lights out and away we go. hamilton started second and _ lights out and away we go. hamilton started second and mercedes - started second and mercedes controlled the first part of the race but as conditions turned, lando norris surged ahead. when the rain abated, he waited a lap longer than hamilton to put right amazon —— dry tyres on. and that normally ends in one way. hamilton claimed a record ninth silverstone win. two and a half years since his half win in formula 1 and some freshwater works flowing. to him and a few thousand 5°99y flowing. to him and a few thousand soggy but satisfied spectators, i suspect. turning our attentions to wimbledon now — the weather again not playing ball, with delays earlier on the outside courts. but on the show courts, carlos alcaraz was tested but ultimately came through to make the quarter finals. and a slice of fortune, for the french open final
ben croucher was watching. a great drive from a great british driver.he owed it in no small part to the british summer. lights out and away we go. hamilton started second _ lights out and away we go. hamilton started second and _ lights out and away we go. hamilton started second and mercedes - started second and mercedes controlled the first part of the race but as conditions turned, lando norris surged ahead. when the rain abated, he waited a lap longer than hamilton to put right amazon...
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ben croucher is on the west coast of scotland to see who might profit on so—called moving day. 0thery. what a difference a day makes will stop justin absolutely. what a difference a day makes will stopjustin rose, who was tied for second in the championship, said that friday was all about surviving. saturday could all about be thriving —— could be all about thriving. players were struggling to control their golf balls yesterday, but today is much calmer. the wind has died down and we have some drizzle in the air. the golfers won't buy that too much. i was on the course and our guide, we had some sunshine, the flags fluttering on the greens much less than over the first couple of days. as we have seen already on saturday, the likes of adam scott, justin thomas have all been four under for their various stages of the third round. another challenging the top of the leaderboard —— none are challenging the top of the leaderboard, because they are out in a couple of hours' time. the leader is on seven under par, shane lowry. justin rose on five under par. he is 43 and says he needs to embr
ben croucher is on the west coast of scotland to see who might profit on so—called moving day. 0thery. what a difference a day makes will stop justin absolutely. what a difference a day makes will stopjustin rose, who was tied for second in the championship, said that friday was all about surviving. saturday could all about be thriving —— could be all about thriving. players were struggling to control their golf balls yesterday, but today is much calmer. the wind has died down and we have...
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ben croucher rounds up the rest of the days' action. sitting comfortably, mr daley?e. they were in fourth place going into theirfinal they were in fourth place going into their final dive, they were in fourth place going into theirfinal dive, only they were in fourth place going into their final dive, only one thing for it. �* , , ., their final dive, only one thing for it. let's rise to the occasion, it's over to you _ it. let's rise to the occasion, it's over to you now. _ it. let's rise to the occasion, it's over to you now. this _ it. let's rise to the occasion, it's over to you now. this needs - it. let's rise to the occasion, it's over to you now. this needs to l over to you now. this needs to be absolutely — over to you now. this needs to be absolutely spot — over to you now. this needs to be absolutely spot on. _ over to you now. this needs to be absolutely spot on. it _ over to you now. this needs to be absolutely spot on. it was. - over to you now. this needs to be absolutely spot on. it was. july i absolutely spot on. it was. july 31, absolutely spot on. i
ben croucher rounds up the rest of the days' action. sitting comfortably, mr daley?e. they were in fourth place going into theirfinal they were in fourth place going into their final dive, they were in fourth place going into theirfinal dive, only they were in fourth place going into their final dive, only one thing for it. �* , , ., their final dive, only one thing for it. let's rise to the occasion, it's over to you _ it. let's rise to the occasion, it's over to you now. _ it. let's rise to...
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ben croucher is there for us. justin thomas and i m, all four underat likes of adam scott, justin thomas and i m, all four under at various stages of the third round. those guys at the top of the leaderboard are out in around two hours. shane lowry, the irishman, the 2019 champion, sitting on seven under par. he goes out alongside dan brown. justin rose also there on five under par, he is now 43 and he says he needs to embrace the childhood dream to get his hands on the claretjug. don't discount those lower down the leaderboard, just ten people under par, the likes of scottie scheffler and xander schauffele, major winners this year. xander schauffele, his driving and his iron play should be suited to links golf. all of the action from the third round still to come. it's lunch at trent bridge, and the west indies are now leading england after the first innings on the third day at trent bridge. england have lost an early wicket in their second innings. west indies started the day needing 65 runs, they've now passed
ben croucher is there for us. justin thomas and i m, all four underat likes of adam scott, justin thomas and i m, all four under at various stages of the third round. those guys at the top of the leaderboard are out in around two hours. shane lowry, the irishman, the 2019 champion, sitting on seven under par. he goes out alongside dan brown. justin rose also there on five under par, he is now 43 and he says he needs to embrace the childhood dream to get his hands on the claretjug. don't...
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so all that to look forward to — let�*s cross live now to ben croucher, who is there for us, and covering after the deluge that we had last year, i bought a new raincoat for this week and thought about packing my wellies. you have needed none of that today, we have seen at royal troon resplendent in thejuly sunshine. it has been warm and sunny, the punters have enjoyed it. we have seen what this course has to offer, we have been out here today and it has got more than just the added length. that long parfive, that short postage stamp of a par three. there are nuances, character, you need to stay out of those bunkers behind me because they are huge. we will get a little bit more on the course and its challenges, but this is the open championship, the oldest major plate on the most historic linked courses around the country. featuring 156 of the best golfers in the world. they have increased the prize money this year as well. the winner will take home more than £2 million. believe it or not, there are 28 men�*s tournaments that actually pay more. so, it is the man who runs the open concern.
so all that to look forward to — let�*s cross live now to ben croucher, who is there for us, and covering after the deluge that we had last year, i bought a new raincoat for this week and thought about packing my wellies. you have needed none of that today, we have seen at royal troon resplendent in thejuly sunshine. it has been warm and sunny, the punters have enjoyed it. we have seen what this course has to offer, we have been out here today and it has got more than just the added length....
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let's go to royal troon where ben croucher can update us — ben, it's changing all the time.derboard, isn't it? ~ , ,~ ., it? absolutely, they all lead the 0 en it? absolutely, they all lead the open championship _ it? absolutely, they all lead the open championship in - it? absolutely, they all lead the open championship in the - it? absolutely, they all lead the open championship in the last i it? absolutely, they all lead the - open championship in the last couple of hours but as we enter the final few holes we have a new leader, xander show file, part of that group of men that you wondered how did they ever win —— how have they never won a major? metronomic consistency this afternoon, he has made five birdies including back to back to back on his last two holes. he's beenin back on his last two holes. he's been in top ten of all of the majors so far this year. behind the chasing pack, tristen lawrence, 27 years old, he is a member of the world tour, he's only been on that world tour, he's only been on that world tour for three years. tour, he's only been on that world tou
let's go to royal troon where ben croucher can update us — ben, it's changing all the time.derboard, isn't it? ~ , ,~ ., it? absolutely, they all lead the 0 en it? absolutely, they all lead the open championship _ it? absolutely, they all lead the open championship in - it? absolutely, they all lead the open championship in the - it? absolutely, they all lead the open championship in the last i it? absolutely, they all lead the - open championship in the last couple of hours but as we enter...
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i'm ben croucher.. it is men's semifinals day at wimbledon. will it be another alcaraz—djokovic final? we'll have all the build up from the all england club. the countdown is on — just over two days to go until england faces spain in the euro 2024 final. well, they say all good things have to come to an end. good might be slightly underselling jimmy anderson's career as one of the greatest bowlers in history. he has bowled his last delivery in international cricket and was amongst the wickets as england wrapped a comprehensive innings victory over west indies on the third morning at lord's. our sports correspondent joe wilson is there. james anderson took his 704th wicket. sadly, because of the weakness in west indies batting, there was no sense of tension on the outcome of the map, it was whether james anderson could have taken his final wicket with his final ball. he was putting down —— he put down a caught and bowled. atkins is the kind of bowler that england think will help them win back the ashes
i'm ben croucher.. it is men's semifinals day at wimbledon. will it be another alcaraz—djokovic final? we'll have all the build up from the all england club. the countdown is on — just over two days to go until england faces spain in the euro 2024 final. well, they say all good things have to come to an end. good might be slightly underselling jimmy anderson's career as one of the greatest bowlers in history. he has bowled his last delivery in international cricket and was amongst the...
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the overnight leader shane lowry is on the course, as is ben croucher. he is doing very well right now, good weather for ducks this, but other birdies should be a little harder to come by in these conditions. some of the best golfers in the world are producing some fine displays out there on the course right now. birdies can be found, you need great, mentalfortitude in these conditions and shane lowry, thatis these conditions and shane lowry, that is a man who has that in spades. there is a huge irish contingent following him around the course today, theyjust have a short little hop over the irish sea to make it to scotland and they have done so in their hundreds and a huge role, about 45 minutes ago, when he made a birdie on the force. no blemishes on the scorecard for him today, not really been in any massive danger and that is probably the key to success around royal troon right now. just staying out of danger and not attacking the course too hard. he continues to lead the open championship by two shots. if we have a look at how others behind our fair
the overnight leader shane lowry is on the course, as is ben croucher. he is doing very well right now, good weather for ducks this, but other birdies should be a little harder to come by in these conditions. some of the best golfers in the world are producing some fine displays out there on the course right now. birdies can be found, you need great, mentalfortitude in these conditions and shane lowry, thatis these conditions and shane lowry, that is a man who has that in spades. there is a...
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ben croucher is at royal troon. i assume the excitement is really building? is. welcome to r0 al building? it certainly is. welcome to royal troon — building? it certainly is. welcome to royal troon on _ building? it certainly is. welcome to royal troon on a _ building? it certainly is. welcome to royal troon on a picture - building? it certainly is. welcome i to royal troon on a picture postcard perfect day on the west coast of scotland. what a setting we have for the 152nd open championship. they were talking about football coming home the other day, but golf is coming back to its scottish roots. st andrews may be known as the home of golf but the open championship was bornjust down of golf but the open championship was born just down the road at prestwick golf club in 1860 and we are just a stone throw away. back then they played for a belt rather than a claretjug. but on the practice green, they are going through that final chipping motions, we have the driving range before the players take to the course later for the final practice round. if you are talk
ben croucher is at royal troon. i assume the excitement is really building? is. welcome to r0 al building? it certainly is. welcome to royal troon — building? it certainly is. welcome to royal troon on _ building? it certainly is. welcome to royal troon on a _ building? it certainly is. welcome to royal troon on a picture - building? it certainly is. welcome i to royal troon on a picture postcard perfect day on the west coast of scotland. what a setting we have for the 152nd open...
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you're watching sportsday on bbc news with me, ben croucher. paris is primed.gainst west indies. max verstappen is on top in first practice for the belgian grand prix. we are just a matter of hours away from the 33rd olympic games being declared open in paris. indeed, this time tomorrow we will have already dished out the first medals, but friday is all about the opening ceremony, and one with a difference. our sports correspondent katie gornall is the french capital. katie, we'll get onto that in a minute, but most of the headlines today are on the issues affecting the rail networks. this what has the fall—out been? well, i think from a fan's point of view, it is obviously called huge disruption for those hoping to travel to the olympic ceremony, whether that is from the uk, within france or further afield.— france or further afield. organise our tea france or further afield. organise your tea are _ france or further afield. organise your tea are keen _ france or further afield. organise your tea are keen to _ france or further afield. organise your tea are ke
you're watching sportsday on bbc news with me, ben croucher. paris is primed.gainst west indies. max verstappen is on top in first practice for the belgian grand prix. we are just a matter of hours away from the 33rd olympic games being declared open in paris. indeed, this time tomorrow we will have already dished out the first medals, but friday is all about the opening ceremony, and one with a difference. our sports correspondent katie gornall is the french capital. katie, we'll get onto that...
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ben croucher, bbc news.in this saturday as england take on switzerland?— on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, on switzerland? i am not entirely sure. john! _ on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's _ on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's a _ on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's a lot - on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's a lot to - on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's a lot to get . sure, john! there's a lot to get through before saturday! i think that sa s through before saturday! i think that says it _ through before saturday! i think that says it all! _ through before saturday! i think that says it all! can _ through before saturday! i think that says it all! can we - through before saturday! i think that says it all! can we take - through before saturday! i think that says it all! can we take it, i that says it all! can we take it, jon? we will — that says it all! can we take it, jon? we will need _ that says it all! can
ben croucher, bbc news.in this saturday as england take on switzerland?— on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, on switzerland? i am not entirely sure. john! _ on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's _ on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's a _ on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's a lot - on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's a lot to - on switzerland? i am not entirely sure, john! there's a lot to get . sure, john! there's a lot...
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let's head to the ayrshire coast now and speak to ben croucher.though doesn't play very well in windy conditions and probably they got the best of him this week. fleetwood, michael roy, some of the very best golfers in the world, combined between them, more than 50 over par. one player made for powers, the other five holes, he was 17 over par. golf is hard. t holes, he was 17 over par. golf is hard. ., ., ., hard. i would also say that the weather news _ hard. i would also say that the weather news flash _ hard. i would also say that the weather news flash suggests l hard. i would also say that the i weather news flash suggests the weekend won't be much easier? 1th weather news flash suggests the weekend won't be much easier? as you can ublic weekend won't be much easier? as you can public tell. — weekend won't be much easier? as you can public tell, this _ weekend won't be much easier? as you can public tell, this is _ weekend won't be much easier? as you can public tell, this is a _ weekend won't be much easier? as you can public tell, this is a
let's head to the ayrshire coast now and speak to ben croucher.though doesn't play very well in windy conditions and probably they got the best of him this week. fleetwood, michael roy, some of the very best golfers in the world, combined between them, more than 50 over par. one player made for powers, the other five holes, he was 17 over par. golf is hard. t holes, he was 17 over par. golf is hard. ., ., ., hard. i would also say that the weather news _ hard. i would also say that the weather...
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our reporter ben croucher is there for us this morning.orld number 62 — american, billy horschel. the world number 62. he found himself in trouble — number 62. he found himself in trouble so — number 62. he found himself in trouble so many times on the backline _ trouble so many times on the backline yesterday, but so many times _ backline yesterday, but so many times he — backline yesterday, but so many times he managed to escape. he has won some _ times he managed to escape. he has won some big tournaments in his career. _ won some big tournaments in his career. but — won some big tournaments in his career, but this is the first time he has — career, but this is the first time he has led _ career, but this is the first time he has led going into the final round — he has led going into the final round of— he has led going into the final round of a major championship. how dearly— round of a major championship. how dearly he _ round of a major championship. how dearly he would love to win the claret _ dearly he would love to win the claret
our reporter ben croucher is there for us this morning.orld number 62 — american, billy horschel. the world number 62. he found himself in trouble — number 62. he found himself in trouble so — number 62. he found himself in trouble so many times on the backline _ trouble so many times on the backline yesterday, but so many times _ backline yesterday, but so many times he — backline yesterday, but so many times he managed to escape. he has won some _ times he managed to escape. he has...