Cricket

Sophie Devine Steps Down as New Zealand's T20I Captain

Sophie Devine, the formidable New Zealand all-rounder, has announced her decision to step down as the T20I captain after the upcoming T20 World Cup in the UAE. However, she will continue to lead the ODI side. Devine, who has captained New Zealand in 56 T20Is, has been a pivotal figure

Tennis

Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Sponsors Underdog Tennis Players at US Open

Civil Rights Lawyer Ben Crump Sponsors Underdog Tennis Players at US Open Prominent civil rights attorney Ben Crump is making a statement at the US Open this year by sponsoring lesser-known players through patches on their outfits. Crump's firm's name, "Ben Crump Law," has

Tennis

Unseeded Ashlyn Krueger Stuns Andreeva, Captivates New York Crowd

Ashlyn Krueger, a 20-year-old unseeded tennis player from Dallas, has captured the hearts of New York sports fans with her impressive performance at the US Open. Despite being a relative unknown, Krueger has showcased her exceptional skills and determination, earning the admiration of the crowd. Krueger's journey to

Tennis

Dimitrov Faces Griekspoor Test in US Open Third Round

Grigor Dimitrov has been in impressive form at the US Open, cruising through his first two matches with ease. However, he faces a tougher test in the third round against Tallon Griekspoor, who has also shown signs of improvement in New York. Dimitrov, the 20th seed, has yet to drop

Cricket

Porter's Five-Wicket Haul Gives Essex Advantage Over Worcestershire

Essex's Jamie Porter unleashed a devastating spell of bowling to dismantle Worcestershire's top order on day one of their Vitality County Championship clash at Chelmsford. Porter's five-wicket haul, his second of the season, reduced Worcestershire to 10 for 4 within the first five overs.

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Glamorgan Trail Leicestershire Despite Van der Gugten's Four-Wicket Haul

Glamorgan's bowlers, led by Timm van der Gugten and Dan Douthwaite, put in a commendable performance to restrict Leicestershire to 251 all out on a hybrid pitch in Cardiff. Van der Gugten claimed the first four wickets, while Douthwaite chipped in with four of his own. Leicestershire'

Cricket

16-Year-Old Farhan Ahmed Steals Spotlight as Surrey Dominate Day One

Rory Burns, fresh off his double-century against Lancashire, continued his impressive form with a commanding 161 as Surrey dominated day one of their Vitality County Championship clash against Nottinghamshire. The champions-elect ended the day on a strong 339 for 5, with Ryan Patel (77) and Will Jacks (59) also contributing

Cricket

Hampshire's Century Hopes Dashed by Lancashire Fightback

Hampshire's hopes of securing a victory over relegation-threatened Lancashire were dashed on the first day of their Vitality County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford. Despite a century from Fletcha Middleton and a solid partnership with Nick Gubbins, Hampshire could only manage a score of 330 for 9

Tennis

Pliskova Retires from US Open After Three Points Due to Ankle Injury

Karolina Pliskova Retires from US Open After Three Points Due to Ankle Injury Karolina Pliskova, the former world No. 1 and two-time Grand Slam finalist, suffered a heartbreaking retirement from the US Open in the second round on Wednesday. The Czech star played just three points against Jasmine Paolini before

Tennis

Marta Kostyuk Avoids Manhattan Hustle for US Open Serenity

Marta Kostyuk, the No. 19 seed at the 2024 US Open, has opted to stay in Brooklyn rather than Manhattan during the tournament. She finds the hustle and bustle of Manhattan too distracting for her to perform at her best. Kostyuk, who is coached by former WTA pro Sandra Zaniewska,

Cricket

Warwickshire Dominate Kent, Edge Closer to Championship Win

Warwickshire's relentless pursuit of their first Championship victory of the season gained momentum on the opening day of their Division One clash against relegation-threatened Kent at Edgbaston. Kent's batting woes continued unabated as they were bundled out for a paltry 156 in just 39.5 overs.

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Sussex Dominate Day One Against Derbyshire with Hughes Century

Sussex, the second division leaders, established a commanding position on day one of their match against Derbyshire at Hove, thanks to a dominant batting performance led by Australian Daniel Hughes. Hughes, who has already confirmed his return to Sussex next season, struck a magnificent 144 off 142 balls, including 18

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Joe Root's Record-Equalling Century Powers England on Day One

Joe Root's record-equalling 33rd Test century propelled England to a commanding position on the opening day of the second Test against Sri Lanka at Lord's. After Sri Lanka opted to field first, England's openers Ben Duckett and Dan Lawrence fell cheaply. Ollie Pope, captaining

Cricket

Gloucestershire-Northamptonshire Match Abandoned Due to Safety Concerns

The Vitality County Championship Second Division match between Gloucestershire and Northamptonshire was abandoned due to safety concerns over the hybrid pitch. Umpires Chris Watts and Sue Redfern halted the game after Northants batters Ricardo Vasconcelos and Rob Keogh were struck on the hand by Gloucestershire paceman Ajeet Singh Dale. Northants

Football

Atletico Madrid Stumble Again, Held to Draw by Espanyol

Atletico Madrid's struggles continued as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at home by newly promoted Espanyol in La Liga on Wednesday. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, Diego Simeone's team failed to find the net, leaving them with just one point from

Cricket

Somerset Dominate Day One with Abell's Century and Rew's Half-Century

Somerset's Tom Abell continued his impressive form with a second consecutive century, leading his team to a commanding 395 for 6 on the opening day of their County Championship clash against Durham. Abell, who scored an unbeaten 152 against Warwickshire in his previous home game, struck 124 off

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Bairstow Century Powers Yorkshire to Dominant Start Against Middlesex

Yorkshire's promotion hopes received a significant boost on the opening day of their County Championship clash with Middlesex at Headingley, thanks to a century from Jonny Bairstow. Bairstow, who has struggled for form in recent months, struck an unbeaten 107 off 130 balls, his first first-class century in

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Raina Warns Against Underestimating Bangladesh Ahead of India Series

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina has cautioned against underestimating Bangladesh ahead of India's upcoming series against the Asian side. Raina believes Bangladesh possesses a formidable bowling attack and that the series will serve as valuable practice for India's upcoming Border Gavaskar Trophy. Raina, speaking at a

Tennis

Azarenka Battles Migraine to Advance at U.S. Open

Victoria Azarenka, the former world number one, battled through a migraine to secure a 6-1, 6-4 victory over Clara Burel in the second round of the U.S. Open on Wednesday. Azarenka dominated the opening set, winning the first five games before Burel managed to break her serve. However, the

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Sakshi Malik's Memoir: An Honest Account of a Wrestling Icon's Journey

Sakshi Malik, one of India's most celebrated women wrestlers, is set to release her highly anticipated memoir, "Witness," in October. Co-authored by Jonathan Selvaraj and published by Juggernaut Books, the book promises an "honest account" of Malik's life, both on and off

Cricket

PCB Concerned Over Ihsanullah's Recovery, Questions Commitment

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is facing concerns over the prolonged recovery of young fast bowler Ihsanullah from an elbow injury that has sidelined him for over a year. The 21-year-old's recent behavior has raised questions about his commitment to his rehabilitation program. According to a reliable PCB

Football

Michael Olise Earns French National Team Call-Up After Olympic Success

English-born winger Michael Olise has been rewarded for his impressive performances for France at the Olympics by being called up to the full French national team for the start of their UEFA Nations League campaign next month. The 22-year-old, who was born and brought up in London to a Nigerian

Football

Federico Chiesa Joins Liverpool in 12.5 Million Pound Deal

Federico Chiesa, the Italian international winger, has completed a move from Juventus to Liverpool in a deal worth a reported 12.5 million pounds ($16.5 million). The 26-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the Reds, with an initial fee of 10 million pounds and a further 2.5

Cricket

Barinder Sran Announces Retirement from International and Domestic Cricket

Barinder Sran, the left-arm fast bowler who represented India in six ODIs and two T20Is, has announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket at the age of 31. Sran's international career was brief but memorable. He made his ODI debut in January 2016 against Australia in Perth,

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TNCA XI Dominate Mumbai, Secure Semifinal Berth in Buchi Babu Tournament

TNCA XI tightened their grip on the Buchi Babu tournament, piling on the misery for Mumbai in the third round match at the Sri Ramakrishna College Cricket Ground. After dismissing Mumbai for a paltry 156 in the first innings, TNCA XI piled up a mammoth 286 in their second essay,