Rohit Sharma answered his critics with a magnificent 32nd century, leading India to a decisive four-wicket victory over England in the second ODI at Cuttack on Sunday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.England, choosing to bat first on a favorable pitch, were dismissed for 304 runs in 49.5 overs. Left-arm spinner Ravindra … Read more
England were hurtled to one-day series defeat on an evening when a faulty floodlight was the only thing to inconvenience India captain Rohit Sharma. Defending a target of 305, the only respite for Jos Buttler’s team came during a 40-minute period at the start of the chase when one of the ground’s eight towers stopped … Read more
Travis Head took a cheeky swipe at former Australian batter Ed Cowan on Sunday as his side clinched a 2-0 series victory against Sri Lanka. Cowan, who scored 1001 Test runs across 18 matches for Australia had previously joked that Steve Smith’s side’s trip to the UAE prior to their tour of Sri Lanka was … Read more
Henry McKenna NFL Reporter NEW ORLEANS — They can’t keep getting away with this. That’s been the common refrain regarding the Kansas City Chiefs’ habit of winning narrowly. Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid and the Chiefs have won 17 consecutive one-possession games, tied for the most in NFL history. You might even argue they’re procrastinators — … Read more
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