It was the moment that summed up this England white-ball tour of India: just as it appeared the world’s number one team were on the ropes, an error drastically altered the course of the contest. At least England’s inquest into a 14th defeat in 21 one-day internationals, stretching back to the start of the World … Read more
CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Bengals kept their playoff hopes alive with a 30-24 overtime win over the Denver Broncos on Saturday at Paycor Stadium as the Broncos were denied a postseason-clinching win for the second consecutive week. Receiver Tee Higgins caught his third touchdown pass of the game in overtime to keep the Bengals alive … Read more
LONDON — Here was something Arsenal sorely needed at the start of the all too lengthy absence of Bukayo Saka, something managers crave most of all at this stage of the season: an extended workout, a prolonged session of at least 45 minutes to start smoothing out the issues that cannot run for over two … Read more
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has been ruled out for “many weeks” with a hamstring injury, says manager Mikel Arteta. Saka limped off in the 24th minute of Arsenal’s game against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday and while the Gunners went on to win 5-1, the victory was marred by the blow to the … Read more
epa11790522 Juventus FC’s forward Nicolas Gonzalez scores a goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Monza and Juventus FC at U-Power Stadium in Monza, Italy, 22 December 2024. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI Juventus finally ended their run of four straight Serie A draws with Weston McKennie and Nico Gonzalez, leaving Monza alone at … Read more
For a 6-foot-9 giant as gregarious as two-time heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has been throughout his legendary — and, at times, tumultuous — career, the self-proclaimed “Gypsy King” has been noticeably quiet, if not stoic this week as he looks to avenge his first loss in 16 years as a pro. Under normal circumstances, any … Read more
Pace bowler Lauren Filer is hopeful England can wrap up another series victory but has said it is important they do not underestimate South Africa as the ODI leg hangs in the balance. Filer has taken five wickets so far in the all-format series, including a three-for during England’s six-wicket win in the second ODI … Read more
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma, looks on prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on December 07, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Claudio Ranieri explains why the introduction of Nicolò Pisilli transformed Roma in their 4-1 … Read more
ROME, ITALY – DECEMBER 07: Alexis Saelemaekers of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Lecce at Stadio Olimpico on December 07, 2024 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images) Claudio Ranieri finally got his first win of this Roma stint, beating Lecce 4-1 … Read more
epa11761070 Atalanta’s coach Gian Piero Gasperini looks on during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan, in Bergamo, Italy, 06 December 2024. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA Gian Piero Gasperini feels Atalanta ‘thoroughly deserved’ to beat Milan and accuses Paulo Fonseca of trying to ‘distract’ from the result. ‘Let the fans sing’ … Read more