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The hearing was closure for me - RafiqPerhaps there is now the opportunity to tackle the issue at hand.Eighteen months after Azeem Rafiq told MPs that English cricket is "institutionally racist", a verdict on charges brought about in relation to Rafiq's experiences at Yorkshire has been delivered.For various reasons, not least the lengthy period of time taken to get to this point, the Cricket Disciplinary Commission hearing effectively became the public trial of English cricket's racism issue.In reality, it descended into a circus of claim and counter-claim, non-cooperation and questions over the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) simultaneous role as regulator and investigator.That is not to say a disciplinary process is not without merit. Victims and alleged victims should be given the opportunity at justice, the accused a chance to defend themselves, wrongdoing punished.But, in this instance, the protracted battle has only deepened division. Social media bile, newspapers, websites…

Burnley midfielder Johann Berg Gudmundsson had not scored since December before scoring twice against Sheffield UnitedChampionship leaders Burnley celebrated their return to the Premier League with victory over second-placed Sheffield United who played most of the game with 10 men.The Blades had goalkeeper Wes Foderingham sent off after 17 minutes for bringing down Nathan Tella just outside the box.But the visitors kept Burnley, who sealed an immediate return to the top flight on Friday, out for the remainder of the first half at Turf Moor.Substitute Manuel Benson came close to giving Burnley the lead after the break when he fired against the side netting with a shot from outside the box.Fellow substitute Johann Berg Gudmundsson then scored twice in 10 minutes with two cool finishes as Burnley eventually made their advantage count to seal a 26th league win of the campaign.The win meant Burnley extend their lead at the top…

Ding Liren becomes China's first male world chess champion - BBC News Source

Udinese stuns Lazio in Serie A for only second win of the year  The Associated Presssource

Turkey elections: Young voters who could decide Turkey's future - BBC News Source

My son the hostage: Dissident families targeted in Belarus - BBC News Source

Sign up for CNN’s Life, But Greener newsletter. Our limited newsletter series guides you on lifestyle changes to minimize your personal role in the climate crisis — and reduce your eco-anxiety. CNN  —  The battle against the single-use plastic bag may not be won but it’s definitely under way. Restrictions on their use are in place in almost a dozen US states and in many other countries around the world. And in many cases, these efforts have been successful at eliminating new sales of thin, wispy plastic bags that float up into trees, clog waterways, leech microplastics into soil and water and harm marine life. (Of course, these restrictions don’t address the plastic bags already out there that will take centuries to decompose.) But this environmental success story of sorts masks another problem. Many of us are drowning in reusable bags — cloth totes or thicker, more durable plastic bags…

Newspaper headlines: Sunak under investigation and Charles' Coronation quiche - BBC News Source

Alice Capsey and Marizanne Kapp both made 34 as they added a vital 60 for the fourth wicketUP Warriorz 138-6 (20 overs): McGrath 58* (32); Capsey 3-26Delhi Capitals 142-5 (17.5 overs): Lanning 39 (23), Kapp 34* (31), Capsey 34 (31); Ismail 2-29Delhi Capitals won by five wickets Scorecard.TableDelhi Capitals reached the Women's Premier League final with a five-wicket win over UP Warriorz. England's Alice Capsey took 3-26 and then scored 34 as Delhi reached their target of 139 with 13 balls to spare.Warriorz, who had already qualified for the knockouts, must now play Mumbai Indians in the eliminator on Friday.Mumbai and Delhi both finished on 12 points but Delhi's superior net run-rate ensured they ended top of the table. Mumbai had an opportunity to take top spot in the earlier fixture against Royal Challengers Bangalore, but took 16.3 overs to chase 126 which dented their net run-rate further. Delhi will…