Sport in brief: November 6, 2024
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) works under pressure by Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Greg Gaines (96) during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo.
Johnny Sexton appointed as an assistant coach
MEN’S CRICKET:
Despite not playing any Twenty20 matches since 2014 and retiring from Test cricket in July, Jimmy Anderson has joined 1,573 other cricketers hoping for one of the 204 places available in the Indian Premier League’s upcoming auction.
England’s Test captain Ben Stokes will not be taking part, and none of the English players that appeared in last season’s competition have been retained by their teams prior to the auction.
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