Spectacular batting collapse dents Somerset's title hopes

(Reuters) - Somerset's hopes of a first English County Championship title soared and then plummeted as a late batting collapse against Nottinghamshire undid their good early work on the first day of the final round of matches. A double-century stand between Chris Rogers and James Hildreth helped third-placed Somerset put immediate pressure on leaders Middlesex and second-placed Yorkshire, who are playing each other at Lord's. The pair compiled a third-wicket partnership of 269 on Tuesday as they