Haris Rauf crowned ICC Men’s Player of the Month for November

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf, who inspired a historic ODI series win in Australia, has been named the ICC Men’s... Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:00pm

Maresca to lean on Chelsea squad depth for trip to Kazakhstan

LONDON: Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca said it would be “not normal” to ask his players who will travel to Kazakhstan to... Published 11 Dec, 2024 05:05pm

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Poor form affecting Rohit’s captaincy, say former India teammates

NEW DELHI: India skipper Rohit Sharma’s woeful batting form is affecting his captaincy in Australia, according to... Published 11 Dec, 2024 12:52pm

Women’s World Cup 2027 to kick off on June 24, FIFA says

The 2027 edition of the Women’s World Cup for soccer will take place in Brazil between June 24 and July 25, global... Published 11 Dec, 2024 10:59am

FIFA to confirm 2030 World Cup hosts and hand Saudi 2034 tournament

LAUSANNE: FIFA will confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 World Cups on Wednesday, with a joint bid led by Morocco,... Published 10 Dec, 2024 07:25pm

Lewandowski leading Barca Champions League charge on Dortmund return

BARCELONA: Robert Lewandowski’s revival has been a key to Barcelona’s strong start to life under Hansi Flick as the... Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:43pm

Jonathan Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year

KABUL: Former England batsman Jonathan Trott will remain head coach of Afghanistan in 2025 having overseen a... Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:30pm

Man City seek Champions League comfort to ease Premier League pain

MANCHESTER: Manchester City’s malaise leaves the English champions in the unusual position of fretting over... Published 10 Dec, 2024 01:23pm

Olympic discus champion Stona bidding to win NFL deal

Jamaica’s Olympic discus champion Roje Stona is among 14 athletes bidding to win a contract with an NFL team through... Published 10 Dec, 2024 12:44pm

Aryna Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year

Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Player of the Year for the first time after the Belarusian won two Grand Slam... Published 10 Dec, 2024 10:36am

All change as South Africa turn to Pakistan white-ball series

DURBAN: While South Africa’s Test team were on the field against Sri Lanka in Gqeberha, a separate group of players... Published 09 Dec, 2024 07:57pm

Alonso says Leverkusen capable of ‘big things’ ahead of Inter visit

BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso backed his side to “do great things” before Tuesday’s home clash with... Published 09 Dec, 2024 08:02pm

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India’s Siraj and Australia’s Head sanctioned for Adelaide altercation

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head have been slapped with demerit points for their bust-up in the second Test between... Published 09 Dec, 2024 05:47pm

South Africa overpower Sri Lanka to sweep series

GQEBERHA: Spinner Keshav Maharaj took five wickets as South Africa secured a 109-run victory over Sri Lanka on the... Updated 09 Dec, 2024 03:31pm

Australia quick Hazlewood could be back for third India Test

SYDNEY: Australia quick Josh Hazlewood bowled two spells at full pace at Adelaide Oval on Monday and thinks he will... Published 09 Dec, 2024 01:23pm

Door open for Shami as India look to lessen Bumrah’s burden

As Mohammed Shami was tormenting local batters in Rajkot last week in his latest outing since returning from a year... Published 09 Dec, 2024 01:16pm

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Pak-South Africa series starting today

LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to face South Africa in an all-format series for the first time since 2019, which will... Published 10 Dec, 2024 06:13am

India’s Adelaide drubbing puts ‘subdued’ Rohit under scrutiny

NEW DELHI: India’s second Test drubbing in Adelaide showed that captain Rohit Sharma was failing to bring the... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:03pm

New Zealand opener Conway to miss third England Test

WELLINGTON: Opener Devon Conway will miss the third Test against England, New Zealand cricket said Monday, clearing... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:44pm

Mbappe ‘can do better’ as troubled Real Madrid visit Atalanta

MADRID: Real Madrid usually deliver in the Champions League when the pressure is on and their trip to face Atalanta... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:36pm

PSG up against it in Champions League as Qatari project risks drifting

PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain have developed a reputation over the last decade as being one of Europe’s most glamorous... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:33pm

Former England assistant Holland to coach Japan’s Yokohama: reports

TOKYO: Gareth Southgate’s former England assistant Steve Holland is set to be named as new coach of Japanese club... Published 09 Dec, 2024 12:24pm

Gamble on Bethell pays rich dividends for England on New Zealand tour

Jacob Bethell was considered a gamble at number three when he was handed his England debut against New Zealand in... Published 09 Dec, 2024 10:32am

Diego Simeone lauds Atletico substitutes in comeback win over Sevilla

Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone praised the impact of his substitutes after his side rallied to record their... Published 09 Dec, 2024 11:50am

Australia privileged to have a bowler like Starc, says Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins said it was a “privilege” to have a bowler of Mitchell Starc’s calibre at his disposal... Published 08 Dec, 2024 01:25pm

Olympic gold medallist Marchant hospitalised after crash

Paris Olympics gold medallist Katy Marchant was taken to hospital after crashing in the women’s keirin semi-final at... Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:57pm

‘Solid start’ as Vonn returns to competition

Olympic gold medallist Lindsey Vonn returned to competition for the first time in almost six years on Saturday, as... Published 08 Dec, 2024 12:53pm

Australia thump India at fortress Adelaide to level series

ADELAIDE: A resurgent Australia thumped India by 10 wickets to win the second Test on Sunday and level their... Updated 08 Dec, 2024 09:37pm