Real Madrid, Barcelona support Super League court ruling
Madrid, Dec 22 - Both FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have reacted positively to the ruling made by the European Court of Justice that UEFA and FIFA were wrong to ban clubs from joining breakaway competitions, such as the proposed European Super League.
President’s Trophy kick-off as SSGC pulls out claiming cricket ‘not a top priority’
Karachi, Dec 18 - Pakistan President’s Trophy, which began on December 16 and is scheduled to be played till January 31, 2024, is having its share of drama and challenges with a top side pulling out of the competition just before the start
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc’s ‘self-diagnose’ that rectified him in first Test
New Delhi, Dec 18 - Australia pace bowler Mitchell Starc found himself in a predicament over his bowling delivery action during the first Test against Pakistan that “frustrated him a little bit”. Frustrated by some wayward deliveries throughout Pakistan’s first innings in Perth,
Oosthuizen makes a winning start at his own La Reserve course in Mauritius Open
Bel Ombre (Mauritius), Dec 18 - Louis Oosthuizen won his second straight DP World Tour title in a matter of six days. A birdie on the 18th extended his 54-hole one-shot lead to two at the finish of the 2023 Mauritius Open. The
Had a feeling it would be great if I start my first ball with a boundary, says B Sai Sudharsan on his India debut
Johannesburg, Dec 18 - With his exploits in IPL 2023 and competitions like the Emerging Men’s Asia Cup, it was a matter of time before B. Sai Sudharsan would enter the stage of international cricket and shine. It did happen on Sunday (December
Naveen-ul-Haq banned from ILT20 for 20 months for breach of contract
Dubai, Dec 18 - Afghanistan pace bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been banned by the International League Twenty20 League (ILT20) for 20 months for breaching his player agreement with Sharjah Warriors who had signed him for Season 1 of the tournament.
Premier League: Man Utd stop Liverpool’s home run with a goalless draw
Liverpool, Dec 18 - Liverpool were denied a return to the top of the Premier League as Manchester United's defensive display held their dominant hosts to a 0-0 draw at Anfield.
Premier League: Arsenal move to top with dominant win over Brighton
London, Dec 18 - Goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz sent Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League table as they clinched a dominant 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
New Zealand’s Jamieson rested from Bangladesh ODIs due to hamstring issues
Nelson (NZ), Dec 18 - Fast-bowler Kyle Jamieson has been rested for the remainder of the ODI series against Bangladesh after experiencing stiffness in his hamstring following his arrival home from a Test tour, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Monday.
AUSvPAK: Morris released from squad as Australia name trim squad for Boxing Day Test
Melbourne, Dec 18 - Australia have announced their 13-player squad for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Pakistan in Melbourne with uncapped pacer Lance Morris dropping out to return to home for domestic T20 duties.
La Liga: Real Madrid return to top, Barca and Atletico drop points
Madrid, Dec 18 - Real Madrid enjoyed a comfortable 4-1 win at home to Villarreal to return to the top of La Liga, but risk losing defender David Alaba for an extended period after he was carried off in the first half with
Dominant Inter conquer Lazio in Serie A
Rome, Dec 18 - Inter Milan continued their fearsome form as they registered a 2-0 away victory over Lazio in Serie A, thanks to strikes from Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.
US to host new FIFA Club World Cup in 2025, Chile will host U20 World Cup
Jeddah, Dec 18 - FIFA has announced the schedule and detailed information of the first 32-team FIFA Club World Cup, which will be played in the United States in 2025.
Surprised that Mumbai Indians has moved on from Rohit Sharma so early, says Wasim Jaffer
New Delhi, Dec 16 - A day after Mumbai Indians appointed Hardik Pandya as their captain ahead of 2024 IPL season, former India opener Wasim Jaffer said he was surprised that five-time champions have quickly moved on from Rohit Sharma as their skipper.
IND W vs ENG W: A 2-3 Test match series would have been better, says England skipper Heather Knight
Mumbai, Dec 16 - England Women captain Heather Knight said her team would have bowled better if they had more Test matches against India instead of just one red-ball game on this tour, adding a three-match Test series would have been a better
Gu Ailing claims 2nd straight World Cup win to start season
Washington, Dec 16 - China's Olympic champion Gu Ailing, also known as Eileen Gu, clinched her second consecutive title to start the FIS Freeski Halfpipe World Cup season at Copper Mountain.
‘Zafardanesh is a future Pro Kabaddi League Star,’ says U Mumba Head Coach Gholamreza Mazandarani
Pune, Dec 16 - U Mumba registered a thrilling 42-40 victory over Patna Pirates in the Pro Kabaddi League Season 10. The Iranian all-rounder Amirmohammad Zafardanesh was in the thick of things with 13 points in the game.
Kerala Professor brings out exclusive Olympic calendar as it returns to Paris after 100 yrs
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 16 - A retired Kerala professor has brought out a 2024 exclusive calendar tracing the evolution of modern Olympics and honours the legends of Olympics, as the biggest sporting extravaganza returns to Paris next year exactly after 100 years.
IND W vs ENG W: Not used to conditions, it’s a steep learning curve for us, says Heather Knight after big defeat
Mumbai, Dec 16 - At the end of the second day's play in the four-day women's Test against India, England's Nat Sciver-Brunt said many batters in her team lacked the intent to score, thus getting bowled out for 132 in their first innings.
Paunovic leaves Mexico’s Guadalajara
Mexico City, Dec 16 - Serbian manager Veljko Paunovic has parted ways with Guadalajara after a year in the role, the Mexican top-flight club said.