Arsenal expanded their lead in the Premier League by securing a 2-0 victory against Sunderland, thanks to critical goals from Bruno Guimaraes and a penalty from Bukayo Saka. In contrast, Liverpool missed an opportunity to gain ground, settling for a goalless draw with Fulham. Chelsea also struggled, drawing 2-2 with Hull City, while Tottenham and Aston Villa both dropped points, complicating the title race further.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/6RpfrKw
India will begin their three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in New Delhi on Sunday, with the team facing a selection call between young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and experienced wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson. India have dominated Afghanistan in T20Is. They have won eight of the nine matches between the two teams, while one match ended without a result.
On September 11, 2001, 18-year-old Australian swimming star Ian Thorpe narrowly avoided visiting the World Trade Center after returning to his hotel for a forgotten camera. Already a five-time Olympic champion and six-time world champion, Thorpe later described the near miss as a “very, very close call” and a moment of fate. His extraordinary swimming career continued with further Olympic and world titles before his retirement in 2006.
Tanya Chaudhary has etched her name in history by setting a new national hammer throw record, achieving an impressive distance of 68.35m. This surpasses the former best of 67.02m set by Anushka Yadav during the Indian Athletics Series Final. Despite facing injuries and a tough qualification journey, she is now gearing up for the Asian Games in Japan, with an eye on hitting the coveted 70m mark in future events.
Veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami recently emphasised the importance of nurturing young Indian cricketers. He highlighted how the pressures of high-stakes tournaments have accelerated their development. Shami is dedicated to offering strategic insights during tough matches. He also reflected on his own drive to stay motivated, even while away from the national team and celebrated his career milestone by capturing the Duleep Trophy during his 100th first-class match.
Lionel Messi is reportedly set to buy 100% of Spanish second-tier club Eldense, expanding his growing football ownership portfolio after acquiring Cornellà earlier this year. The 39-year-old has agreed a deal in principle, with due diligence and Spanish sports authorities’ approval still required before completion. The takeover would give Messi direct control of a professional Spanish football club.
Liverpool have agreed a reported £300million-plus, five-year sponsorship deal with Turkish Airlines, replacing Standard Chartered as the club’s principal and front-of-shirt partner from 2027. The deal, reportedly worth more than £60million annually, ends Standard Chartered’s 17-year shirt sponsorship. Turkish Airlines branding will feature on Liverpool’s men’s, women’s and academy shirts, making it one of the Premier League’s biggest sponsorship agreements.
Ishan Kishan scored a remarkable double century in the Duleep Trophy final. He guided East Zone to a substantial score against South Zone. Kumar Kushagra also contributed a century to the team's total. East Zone's batting effort surpassed seven hundred runs in the match. Kishan's innings was a highlight of the Duleep Trophy final.
Marnus Labuschagne has retained his place in Australia’s Test squad for the South Africa series, receiving continued support from selectors despite facing challenges in recent matches. Three fresh faces are introduced to the 16-member roster, enhancing Australia's mix of skills. This series is significant as it marks their first Test visit to South Africa since 2018, with the squad designed to adapt to diverse conditions.
Misbah-ul-Haq, the former captain of Pakistan, has voiced his disappointment with the Pakistan Cricket Board's inconsistent policies, particularly regarding the treatment of local versus foreign coaches. He emphasized that knee-jerk reactions under pressure fail to solve issues, and advocated for a thorough evaluation of team performances. Misbah pointed to India's methodical approach to development as an exemplary model for fostering sustained improvement in cricket.
Pakistan Cricket Board is undertaking a significant rebuilding phase following poor tour performances. Senior players have been removed from the squad for the final Test match. Former bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes the board has lost confidence in the current team. He stressed the need to protect the careers of younger fast bowlers. The board is now focusing on developing a new generation of players for the future.
Trinity Rodman was introduced at the US Open as Ben Shelton’s girlfriend, frustrating fans who felt her Olympic and football achievements deserved greater recognition. Despite being an Olympic gold medallist, NWSL champion and highest-paid women’s footballer, Rodman was presented through her relationship with Shelton. The incident reignited debate over how female athletes are introduced and recognised.