Nicolas Otamendi says competing is in Lionel Messi’s “DNA” and fully expects the Argentina captain to lead the team at next summer’s World Cup. Messi has yet to commit to playing in the United States, Canada and Mexico but everything appears to be pointing in that direction as he continues to turn out for his…
India’s KL Rahul walks off the field (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) NEW DELHI: A new father, cradling a one-and-a-half-month-old baby in his arms — most would drop everything to soak in that joy, cherish every moment, play with the little one, and hold on to every giggle and sound. But KL Rahul chose a different path.“Country…
Diontae Johnson’s brief Baltimore Ravens tenure continues generating controversy months after his departure. The wide receiver spent less than two months with the organization, but his time there remains a talking point that has followed him to his new destination with the Cleveland Browns. Ravens fans have kept the criticism alive, particularly regarding Johnson’s…
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a stop clock in Test matches, with the rule coming into effect with the beginning of the 2025-27 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. According to the rule, the fielding team has to start the next over within a minute of the previous one ending. If the rule is…
When Mystik Dan rallied up the inside to impressively prevail in the May 31 Blame Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs, exhales could be heard from Louisville, Ky., to Lexington. Trainer Kenny McPeek had returned the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) hero back to the winner’s circle for the first time since he was draped in roses….
England’s Ben Duckett plays a shot on day five of the first cricket test match between England and India at Headingley in Leeds, England, Tuesday, June 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) Former England cricketer and coach David Lloyd has compared Ben Duckett to former Indian attacking opener Virender Sehwag.Lloyd wrote in his column for the…
South Africa has announced a 14-member squad for the upcoming T20 Tri-Series, set to begin on July 14 at the Harare Sports Club. Rassie van der Dussen, with 50 T20I caps to his name, will lead a side that includes four uncapped players: Corbin Bosch, Lhuan-dré Pretorius, Rubin Hermann, and Senuran Muthusamy. The quartet has…
Usman Khawaja bats on Day 1 of the first Test between West Indies and Australia. (AP) Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja refused to participate in a post-game interview with sports media outlet SEN after day one of the first Test against the West Indies in the Caribbean, following SEN’s controversial dismissal of journalist Peter Lalor earlier…
Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a new contract with Al-Nassr exactly a month after strongly hinting he had played his final game for the Saudi Pro League club, according to a report. Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Ronaldo will extend his deal, which ran until this summer, despite “several bids” from “every corner of the world”, transfer…
Injury-prone Jofra Archer should not be rushed back to play in England’s second Test against India at Edgbaston despite the pace bowler’s recent comeback to red-ball cricket, feels former captain Michael Vaughan. Archer played in his first First-Class match in four years during Sussex’s County Championship game against Durham at Chester-le-Street on Sunday and took…
