Root reveals incoming England coach Fleming was in daily contact duri…

• ‘It’s great that he’s very invested already,’ says captain

• England bowlers ‘don’t understand how good they are’

Joe Root celebrated a commanding start to his latest reign as England’s Test captain, his side thumping Pakistan in Leeds and afterwards revealed Stephen Fleming has been in daily contact before he starts his role as head coach. grenadier.co.za

Fleming does not take up his position until after the series against Pakistan but has been in touch with Root during the week. “It’s been great to have [him] on the end of the phone,” said Root. “It’s great that he’s very invested already in what we’re trying to achieve.”

• 39-year-old collapsed during event in June

• American won world title in 2011

Former 1500m world champion Jenny Simpson says she will not return to running after she collapsed during a track event in June.

Simpson, a three-time Olympian and one of the most accomplished American female runners in history, was pacing a mile group at an event in North Carolina when she went into cardiac arrest. She was given CPR before she was rushed to hospital, where she was placed on life support due to issues with her heart and lungs.

The Freedom 250 isn't the first race hosted in Washington, D.C. by the U.S. president in celebration of America's birthday. On July 4th, 1801, 225 years ago, to celebrate America's 25th birthday, President Thomas Jefferson helped put on festivities including horseback riding and cockfighting in Washington, D.C., according to the White House Historical Association. Jefferson, the third President of the United States, and the Washington Jockey Club "established a racecourse just blocks from the White House, with part of the course running across Pennsylvania Avenue and through what is now Lafayette Park." According to the White House Historical Association, "the north grounds of the President's Park came alive at daybreak with the raising of tents and booths, soon followed by crowds of people. A festival took place just for the day. Food and drink and cottage goods of all types were sold. There were horse races and parades of the Washington Militia, along with other military companies. After the festivities, Jefferson invited attendees into the White House. The tradition of an annual reception at the White House continued for much of the nineteenth century. Not only did Jefferson host a horse race near the White House, but he was an avid supporter and participant in horse racing. He often attended meets at the National Race Course in Washington, D.C. Now Donald J. Trump, the 47th president of the U.S., is helping to bring a 250-mile, 147-lap race to Washington, D.C. to celebrate America's 250th birthday. "I'm thrilled to be here with some of the most extraordinary figures in the history of motorsports and any sport, if you think about it," Trump said at a Freedom 250 Grand Prix Showcase on July 13. "As we count down to the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, this will be like no other race, ever. I don't think anything will ever be — will ever top what we're going to be having." The Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., is the first NTT IndyCar Series race ever held in the nation's capital. The FOX pre-race show will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 23, with the green flag scheduled for 1:13 p.m. ET. The course does not reach the White House, but it runs along Pennsylvania Avenue, Constitution Avenue and in front of the Washington Monument. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is the second event hosted in proximity to the White House this summer, along with UFC Freedom 250. With this being the initial IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., no drivers have course experience as an upper hand. But Alex Palou (542 points) enters Sunday's race with a healthy lead in the standings, despite finishing fourth at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham last Sunday. The battle for second place is much closer, with Kyle Kirkwood (409), David Malukas (405) and Christian Lundgaard (403) separated by six points. So while the Freedom 250 will be a spectacle to watch, IndyCar's top drivers can't lose focus as the stakes are high.

Kpassagnon, a former Chiefs second-round pick in 2017, spent four years with Kansas City before joining the Saints for four seasons. He played in four games for the Bears last season and has 146 career tackles, 17.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

Eifler has appeared in 17 games for the Commanders and Falcons over the last four seasons, recording four tackles while playing primarily on special teams. The moves add depth to Tennessee's defensive unit as the team prepares for the upcoming season.