Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh broke MS Dhoni's 15-year-old record thanks to a brilliant knock against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday.

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Albert fought off tough competition to claim the 2026 Maldon Mud Race win [BBC]A 16-year-old managed to fight off competition from hundreds of plucky competitors to win an annual race through a boggy riverbed.The brave racegoers ran, walked and crawled across a 440m (1,443ft) stretch of the River Blackwater earlier in the Maldon Mud Race.The first race kicked off at 14:30 BST and was impressively won by Albert who admitted he had done no preparation.This year also saw the first ever elite race for the super-fit which was won by John Matthews who had only decided to take it on last week.As it happened: Sixteen-year-old wins main event at Maldon Mud RaceSixteen-year-old Albert, pictured with race chairman Brian Farrington, won the public race and looked barely out of breath [Jodie Halford/BBC]Albert told the BBC after the race: "[It was] very good, but very hard. I never thought I'd win."Asked if he had done any preparation, he added: "None at all, absolutely nothing."My legs are burning, but my head is very happy."I don't know how I did it... I'll be coming back next year." Albert's dad, Paralympian and world record holder in the 800m, Danny Crates, said he could not believe how well his son did."Being the youngest and potentially setting a record time makes it special as well," he said."He's put me to shame. I'd still be out there now if I'd run it."John Matthews managed to win the elite race [Jodie Halford/BBC]The elite race took place at 15:30 after the course had been churned up by the other competitors.Matthews, after his win, told the BBC: "It was much harder than I thought it would be, near enough impossible."You have to pull your legs out with your hands, it was near enough a full body workout."Despite only having decided to race last week, he was confident of the win and joked, "I couldn't lose to an Olympian", in reference to boxer Lewis Richardson, who also took part.The Maldon Mud Race is not to be underestimated [BBC]The river temperature was expected to be about 8C during the race.The event has helped raise thousands for charity over the years. The idea was born out of a dare made to the landlord of the Queen's Head pub in 1973, who had to serve a meal on a strip of land in the river at low tide.Joel Hicks, known for taking on the mud race every year while being naked, took on his 21st race [BBC]Chairman Brian Farrington said this year's event had been "absolutely fantastic" with "brilliant" weather and all competitors had "survived".He said the elite race was a "bit of an experiment" but was a success."I think they thought it was easy 'til they did it, then they realised," he continued. "We'll definitely do it again and add some more difficulties next time."Additional reporting by Alex Dunlop and Lauren Carter.Do you have a story suggestion for Essex? Contact us below.Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. More on this story Athletes warned: Do not underestimate mud raceHundreds dive into sludge in mucky Essex mud raceIn pictures: Mud race sees hundreds take partMud, sweat and tears - what is the Maldon Mud Race? Related internet links Maldon Mud Race

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Midfielder proves why he is ready for Liverpool move with brilliant performanceA Midfield Duel That Told a Bigger StoryLiverpools 31 victory over Crystal Palace will be remembered for the goals, moments, and a much-needed three pointsbut beneath the surface, it also offered something more revealing. A glimpse into what Liverpools midfield has been, and what it may soon need to become.Alexis Mac Allister, to his credit, produced one of his better performances of the season. Two assists, intelligent use of the ball, and a composed presence in possession. On the day, he delivered. He contributed to the result, and in isolation, this was the version of the Argentine that Liverpool supporters expected to see far more consistently.But that is the issueit has been too inconsistent.Across the wider campaign, Mac Allister has struggled to impose himself physically. His technical quality has never been in doubt, yet the demands of the Premier League continue to expose the limitations in his profile. When games become transitional, when duels intensify, and when control requires both intelligence and physical dominance, Liverpools midfield has too often come up short.And then there was Adam Wharton.Even in defeat, the Crystal Palace midfielder stood out as one of the most influential players on the pitch. Calm under pressure, assured in possession, and constantly dictating the tempo of the game, Wharton looked every inch a player ready for the next level. His ability to receive under pressure, pick passes through lines, and switch play with ease gave Palace a platformeven in a game they ultimately lost.It was a cultured performance.And perhaps, a telling one.Because while Mac Allister delivered moments, Wharton controlled phases.Why Change Now Feels InevitableThis is where Liverpools summer begins to take shape.If interest from Real Madrid were to materialise in the region of 6070 million for Mac Allister, it would represent more than just a transferit would be a strategic pivot. A recognition that while the Argentine is a high-level technician, his long-term fit within the physical demands of this league may not align with where Liverpool needs to go.La Liga would suit him. Slower tempo, greater emphasis on technical control, and fewer relentless transitions. It is a move that would make sense for the player.But for Liverpool, it opens a door.Adam Wharton feels like the natural successornot as a like-for-like replacement, but as an evolution. Standing over six feet tall, he brings a physical presence that Liverpools midfield has lacked. Yet it is not just about size or strength. His passing range is exceptional, his composure is advanced, and his understanding of tempo allows him to dictate games rather than simply participate in them.Placed alongside a more destructive, ball-winning midfieldersomething Liverpool clearly still needsWharton could become the foundation of a far more balanced and functional unit.Because this midfield does not need refinement.It needs reconstruction.Too often this season, it has looked like a collection of individuals rather than a cohesive system. The lack of physical authority, the inconsistency in structure, and the absence of a true controlling presence have all contributed to Liverpools broader struggles.Under a new managerpotentially someone like Xabi Alonsothe introduction of a player like Wharton would align perfectly with a more structured, possession-based approach. Control, intelligence, and balance would replace chaos and inconsistency.What this game showed, more than anything, is that Liverpool already has the answer in front of them.They just need to act on it.

Talladega Superspeedway (Talladega, Ala.) Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray are going racing again. Both drivers will have their shot in the Kaulig Racing No. 25 Ram truck Bowyer in the May 15 race at Dover Motor Speedway and McMurray in the June 19 race on the Naval Base Coronado. Bowyer last raced in NASCAR in 2024 in a truck at Nashville, where he started 11th and finished 17th driving for Spire Motorsports. The winner of 10 Cup races and eight OReilly Series races (the series where he was the 2008 champion), Bowyer has three truck wins in his career. He started second and finished 34th in the 2007 truck race at Dover. McMurray last raced in NASCAR in the 2021 Daytona 500. He has one career truck win in 25 starts, along with seven Cup wins and eight OReilly wins. Bowyer and McMurray have remained active in the sport as analysts for FOX, with Bowyer part of the Cup booth and McMurray as an analyst pre-race and during races. McMurray also works for The CW as part of the booth for the OReilly Series. The two former full-time drivers announced their Kaulig rides Sunday during the NASCAR RaceDay show on FOX. The Kaulig-Ram free agent truck has been driven by a mix of veterans, specialists and young up-and-coming drivers. Parker Kligerman gets the next start in the truck Friday at Texas Motor Speedway.

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