Manchester United face a massive tie with Real Sociedad in a competition which could have huge meaning for the next few years of the football club. Win the Europa League and reach next year’s Champions League against all odds, and any hopes of being title challengers within five years will be given a huge boost. … Read more
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After an extremely busy few weeks, the 2025 WNBA free agency period has slowed almost to a stop. Some notable players remain unsigned, including Breanna Stewart (her return to the New York Liberty is a matter of when, not if), and a few more moves will trickle in over the coming weeks. For the most … Read more
The world of cricket always produces serious awe-inspiring stories that make the sport nothing short of inspirational. Such has been the story of a fast-bowling all-rounder who hails from a humble background, but with sheer consistency, handwork and dedication, the young girl has made it to a stage where she would be cheered by millions … Read more
NEW ORLEANS — One advantage of being the designated home team in the Super Bowl is that you typically get to enjoy better facilities than your opponent. Given the game is played in an NFL city, the designated away team gets to practice at a local college while the “home” team utilizes the host NFL … Read more
Last Updated:February 08, 2025, 19:34 IST Speaking in a select media interaction at Pretoria, the legendary cricketer praised the league for its role in nurturing young talent and expressed his aspirations for increased participation from Indian players. AB de Villiers. (X) As the SA20 tournament continues to carve its place in the world of franchise … Read more
An awfully busy Wednesday in the NBA snuck one more big move in before the clock struck midnight ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. ET trade deadline, with the New Orleans Pelicans reportedly trading forward Brandon Ingram to the Toronto Raptors in a deal that ends the All-Star forward’s tenure in Louisiana after five and a … Read more
“This is the big league. This is Test cricket. It will humble you as a player and person.” This was Dean Elgar, in September 2022, offering a gentle warning to Harry Brook on the eve of the latter’s Test debut against South Africa at The Oval. The middle-order batter had hammered 140 for England Lions … Read more
Sam Konstas and Ricky Ponting | Image: AP and PTI It will be nervy time for 19 year old Sam Konstas as he prepares to make his debut for Australia on Boxing Day in the fourth test against India. The fourth test will be crucial for both India and Australia as the series is currently … Read more
First it was Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese. 2025 will be all about Paige Bueckers. 5 Bueckers is being tipped to join the Dallas Wings as the No.1 pick in the 2025 WNBA DraftCredit: Getty And next off the conveyor belt of generational women’s basketball star will be Juju Watkins, who one former NFL coach … Read more