Football
Aston Villa, the English Premier League club, is set to host German giants Bayern Munich in a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday, October 3. The match will mark Villa's return to the top tier of European football after a 41-year absence. Villa's European
Cricket
Sri Lankan Spinner Praveen Jayawickrama Banned for One Year for Anti-Corruption Breach The International Cricket Council (ICC) has imposed a one-year ban on Sri Lankan left-arm spinner Praveen Jayawickrama for breaching the anti-corruption code. The ban, which was announced on August 18, 2023, includes a six-month suspension. Jayawickrama admitted to
Tennis
Magnus Norman, a former world No. 2 tennis player, has found a new calling as a highly successful coach. After a promising playing career cut short by injuries, Norman returned to the sport as a coach, guiding two players to Grand Slam titles and establishing a renowned tennis academy in
Tennis
Jelena Dokic's harrowing autobiography, "Unbreakable," is set to be brought to life on the big screen in a powerful documentary film. The film, also titled "Unbreakable," delves into the depths of Dokic's tumultuous journey, marked by both triumph and adversity. Dokic'
Cricket
West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell has expressed outrage over the controversial floodlight situation that led to Trinbago Knight Riders' elimination from the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Eliminator against Barbados Royals. During the match, Knight Riders were in a commanding position at 168 for 3 in 19.1 overs when
Cricket
Lauren Filer, England's lightning-fast bowler, has inked a three-year deal with Durham, bolstering the club's aspirations as a Tier 1 women's county in 2025. Filer, renowned as the quickest bowler in England's current ranks, joins international teammate Mady Villiers as a significant
Cricket
Yorkshire legspinner Jafer Chohan has earned his maiden England call-up for the men's limited-overs tour of West Indies, becoming the first graduate of the South Asian Cricket Academy (SACA) to achieve international recognition. Launched in 2021, SACA aims to address the underrepresentation of British South Asian players in
Cricket
The proliferation of franchise leagues has prompted counties to become more selective in issuing No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) to their players, according to Daryl Mitchell, interim chief executive of the Professional Cricketers' Association (PCA). In recent years, the number of overseas leagues clashing with the English summer has surged. English
Cricket
The Indian Premier League (IPL) has unveiled its player regulations for the 2025 season, introducing significant changes to the retention and auction process. Franchises will now be allowed to retain a maximum of six players, down from eight in previous seasons. This move aims to create a more balanced competition
Football
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has made a stunning return to football, signing for Spanish giants Barcelona on Wednesday. The 34-year-old, who retired from international duty after Euro 2024, has agreed to a contract until June 30, 2025. Szczesny's arrival at Camp Nou comes as a timely boost for
Cricket
Indian cricket team's star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has etched his name in the annals of Test cricket history by becoming the first bowler to claim at least 50 wickets in all three editions of the World Test Championship (WTC). Ashwin's remarkable feat was achieved on Day
Tennis
The ATP Masters 1000 series resumes in Shanghai this week, boasting a star-studded field and a hefty prize pool of over $10 million. Nine of the world's top 10 players will compete, including Novak Djokovic, who makes his first appearance since his early exit at the US Open.