Marauding Mumbai banished last week’s shocking defeat to Uttar Pradesh to a mere footnote as they returned to winning ways in Ranji Trophy’s Elite Group B in style on Sunday. It’s another matter that Bengal, asked to follow-on after being dismissed for 199 on Saturday in reply to the visitors’ 412, seemed to have lost … Read more
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson ground out unbeaten centuries as New Zealand punished a second-string South Africa on the opening day of the first Test at Mount Maunganui on Sunday. A Proteas side featuring six debutants paid heavily for deciding to bowl and spilling chances as the home side reached 258-2 at stumps. This story … Read more
Klay Thompson’s future with the Golden State Warriors is in question as the NBA trade deadline approaches. ESPN analyst and former champion Kendrick Perkins expressed his disbelief on social media, criticizing the Warriors for not parting ways with Thompson. Perkins believes that a change of scenery could help Thompson regain his old form. Thompson’s recent … Read more
In a shocking turn of events, star pitcher Blake Snell remains unsigned in the free-agent market. Speculation is running wild as to which team will ultimately secure his talents, and one team that has emerged as a potential destination is the Los Angeles Angels. Snell, known for his incredible pitching prowess, could be the missing … Read more
India’s ‘price’ Shubman Gill finally pushed the critics off his back, scoring his third Test century on Day 3 of the second Test against England in Vizag. Gill, who had been in the line of fire owing to repeated poor shows with the bat, rode his luck at early stages to reach the triple-digit score. … Read more
Man of the match Sean Abbott grabbed three wickets and slammed an entertaining 69 as Australia cruised to an 83-run victory over the West Indies in the second one-day international to seal the three-match series on Sunday. Chasing 258-9, the visitors were dismissed for 175 in the 44th over at a humid Sydney Cricket Ground. … Read more
Top six as Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho struck to show further signs of a bright future for the Red Devils in a 3-0 win over West Ham. United’s blushes were saved by 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo in a dramatic late 4-3 win over Wolves on Thursday and had two more young stars to thank for … Read more
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur on Saturday threw her support behind the potential staging of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia, urging critics to be ‘more informed’ on the Kingdom’s interest in the sport. Jabeur said she was impressed by the response of Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United … Read more
A dominant India never looked back after winning both singles matches on Saturday, taking their overall record in the Davis Cup against Pakistan to 8-0. The Indian pair of Saketh Myneni and Yuki Bhambri were too good for the Pakistani duo of Aqeel Khan and Muzammil Murtaza, winning 6-2, 7-6. Veteran Pakistani player Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi … Read more