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Ben Jones, who went from ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ to Congress, dies at 84

Former Rep. Ben Jones, the plain-speaking “Dukes of Hazzard” star-turned-Georgia Democratic congressman, has died at the age of 84. His wife, Alma Viator, shared the news of his death in a public Facebook post late Sunday. “I lost the love of my life today. Ben passed from a massive heart…

Roll Call

Soho Dukes started as a 19th-century drinking club. Now they're bringing fun back to rock'n'roll

Hats off to a band with a questionable past and sword-swallowing, trick-cycling, lion-taming grandparents

Louder

Magical Arran is ‘Scotland in miniature’

Recounting family memories, Gordon Thomson shares why this island of improbable landscapes seeps in and stays with you

The Independent UK

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‘You can’t keep slowing the game down’: Root wants to limit number of ball changes

Joe Root has called for a limit to the number of times a team can ask for a ball to be changed after a day in which India had it switched twice in the first session

The Guardian - UK

Why the Dukes ball is causing problems for England and India: ‘It’s not good for cricket’

The bowling side are frequently complaining about the ball going soft and losing shape

The Independent UK

Smartwool vs Icebreaker: which brand makes the most out of merino?

We compare the two merino wool giants of the outdoors industry to learn about the similarities and differences

Advnture

Dan Worrall spearheads Surrey county title drive again

Champions Surrey can again thank their Anglo-Australian bowling spearhead Dan Worrall for their fine start in the county clash against Essex.

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A new start after 60: I’m a 90-year-old drummer with a leather jacket – I’ve unleashed my inner wild woman!

Barbara McInnis was looking for thrills as she headed into her 90s. Quilting wasn’t quite cutting it, nor was the ukulele. Then she realised she could be the next Ringo Starr

The Guardian - UK

Reward or redemption? World Test Championship final looks entirely different for Australia and India

While the two nations face off at The Oval, cricket fans will also be wondering about the future of the fixture

The Guardian - AU

Andy Whitfield obituary

Other lives: Composer and musician at the Dukes Playhouse theatre company who established the Lancaster Millennium Choir

The Guardian - UK

Ross Taylor backs India pace attack to fire in World Test Championship Final

NEW DELHI: Former New Zealand skipper Ross Taylor firmly believes that India have the pace attack to trouble Australia in the World Test Championship Final, scheduled at the Oval in London from June 7-11, despite missing the services of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah due to injury.

The Times of India

First show in 100 years of disabled Victorian artist Sarah Biffin opens in London

Accomplished miniaturist and a household name in 19th century was born without arms and hands

The Guardian - UK

Pumpkin spice is the flavor of fall. But what is it? And where did it come from?

One spoiler, for those who aren’t already aware: Pumpkin spice is not made with pumpkin.

Chicago Sun-Times

New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell hits six directly into spectator’s pint

‘What does the local beer do to the Dukes ball, do we know?’ asked Nasser Hussain.

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In India, jealous gang wanted me to fail, so I developed thick skin: Ravi Shastri

LONDON: Robert Key will need to grow a "thick skin" akin to the Dukes ball just like I grew one to counter the "jealous people", former India head coach Ravi Shastri said on how the ex-England opener should go out about his job as ECB's 'Director of Cricket'.

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