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And just like that, the English International Summer of Cricket is over with a brief heavy downpour which caught umpires and ground staff napping. With England at 280/4 in the 31st over and heading for a record score against Ireland, play was quickly abandoned in Bristol after the pitch became waterlogged. @gettysport @gettyimages @englandcricket

Premier League Matchweek 6. Everton win away at Brentford while Arsenal and Spurs put on a show in their drawn North London Derby at The Emirates. @gettysport @gettyimages @premierleague @arsenal @everton @spursofficial

Formula Kite. This week Portsmouth is playing host to the Formula Kite European Championships. Kiteboarding will also make its Olympic debut for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Thank you to my boat driver @davetrendy for a great day out on The Solent and to @kiteclasses @royalyachtingassociation or having us. @gettysport @gettyimages @paris2024 #kiteboarding #formulakite

Back to the Premier League. Spurs storm home against Sheffield United with two goals in (14 mins of) injury time while Bournemouth held Chelsea to a 0-0 Draw. @gettysport @gettyimages @premierleague

Fred again.. Great to see England great Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff back around the team for the ODI Series against New Zealand yesterday in Southampton. @gettysport @gettyimages @englandcricket #cricket

With a 945pm kickoff in 40deg heat, over 6000 travelling Scots packed into the 8000 capacity AEK Arena in Larnaca last night as Scotland all but sealed their qualification to Euro 2024 in Germany with a 3-0 win over Cyprus. @gettysport @gettyimages @scottishfa @scotlandnationalteam @cyprusfa_official #football @euro2024

Forza Ferrari. Monza. 2023. 🏎️ @gettysport @gettyimages @scuderiaferrari @autodromonazionale_monza #monza #ferrari #italy #tifosi

Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix. Monza. @gettysport @gettyimages @f1 #formula1 #ferrari #tifosi #monza

‘The End of the Road’ …and last post I promise! A few cherries on top from a quick last paddle out before my flight last night. Nice to meet Aussie surfer @olivia_ottaway out there on a gloomy afternoon. Sorry if I got in your way once or twice 🤙🏼. Thank you to local experts @timmckenna @mattdunbarphoto @benthouard @jeromebrouilletphotography @lorenzotahiti @chloekoji for answering ALL my questions and helping a newbie out. Much appreciated! Thanks also to @pgilham and @matthias.hangst for sending me on this crazy assignment. One of those pinch yourself moments for sure. @gettysport @gettyimages @wsl @paris2024 #teahupoo #surfing

Time will tell on the effect bringing an Olympic size event will have on the tiny village of Teahupo’o. Speaking to many of the beautiful and friendly locals, despite some current redevelopment on the main bridge and also on the marina, it’s life as normal at ‘The End of The Road’…simple, peaceful and respectful. Mauruuru Teahupo’o @gettysport @gettyimages @paris2024 #teahupoo #surfing #olympics #paris2024

This week the nice morning light didn’t shine that often and big angry Teahupo’o swell didn’t show its face but what did eventuate were some great shapes. Even the smaller 3-5 footers are worth shooting. Insane wave. @gettyimages @gettysport @wsl @paris2024 #teahupoo #surfing #tahiti

Teahupo’o from above is a little less scary but no less beautiful. What a place! @gettysport @gettyimages #teahupoo #surfing #tahiti @paris2024