Fastnet Rock, one of Australia’s most influential stallions, has died at the age of 24. Coolmore Australia, where the son of Danehill was born, raised, and later stood as a successful stallion, announced the news the morning of Sept. 8. Coolmore’s Tom Magnier said: “Sadly, earlier today our much-loved champion sire Fastnet Rock was humanely…
Varun Goud leapt in joy, thumped the pitch with his hands, and sprinted towards his teammates after trapping G. Ajitesh (57 off 90 balls) leg before on the last ball before Tea. It was a crucial breakthrough for Hyderabad, as TNCA President’s XI looked poised to secure a first-innings lead in the Buchi Babu Trophy…
Scotland boss Steve Clarke saluted his side’s ‘solid start’ after a 2-0 win over Belarus kept them unbeaten in World Cup qualifying. An instinctive finish from Che Adams and a second-half own goal were enough for the Scots to win a game they dominated. Scotland are only behind Denmark by one goal after two games…
A Hinkle Farms-bred filly (Hip 144) by leading sire Not This Time captured the title of session topper deep into the Sept. 8 opening day of the Keeneland September Yearling Sale when owner Cindy Heider went to $2 million for her. Agents David Lanigan and Ted Durcan signed the ticket on behalf of Heider, who races…
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson believes his team’s victory in a tri-series tournament with Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates will serve as a “confidence builder” for the Asia Cup starting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Pakistan thumped Afghanistan by 75 runs on a tricky pitch in Sunday’s final in Sharjah, with Mohammad Nawaz claiming a…
Italy won an incredible World Cup qualifier against Israel 5-4 as Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali found a winner in stoppage time. Italy led 4-2 with just three minutes left but Israel were on the brink of a famous draw when Alessandro Bastoni scored an own goal and Dor Peretz scored his second of the night…
CUIABA, BRAZIL – American tennis player Hibah Shaikh has secured a significant milestone in her burgeoning career, capturing the ITF W35 title in Cuiaba with a thrilling victory over top-seeded Jasmin Ortenzi of Argentina. The unseeded American showcased remarkable resilience and skill throughout the week, culminating in a hard-fought championship win. Shaikh’s path to the…
Eight hips into the Keeneland September Yearling Sale Sept. 8, a colt by Flightline became the first horse to bring seven figures when going to Resolute Bloodstock’s John Stewart. The colt represents the first horse to go through the ring at Keeneland September for Headley VanMeter’s VanMeter Sales consignment. Hip 10 is out of the…
With a slight breeze tempering the stifling heat in the bustling metropolis, India’s batters went about finding the middle of their willows while the bowlers tested the ideal lengths to hit at the International Cricket Council Academy nets on Monday evening. The Indian team has had a month-long break after a gruelling five-Test series in…
Tunisia clinched their place at the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic win over Equatorial Guinea on Monday. Morocco became the first African side to book their spot at the 2026 finals, the 2022 semi-finalists doing so in style with a 5-0 win over Niger. It was a much less routine victory for Tunisia, who…
