Jamie Insole was a man on a mission at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale, with the Urloxhey Stables joint-trainer featuring among the buyers at the Kentucky bonanza via a daughter of sire-on-fire Justify . Having enjoyed a banner year largely thanks to Lennox Stakes (G2) winner Witness Stand , Insole was not resting on his laurels when…
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup 2025, a day after Pakistan’s Group A clash with India in Dubai. Pakistan had lodged an official protest with the referee post the encounter, after the Indian players, led by skipper Suryakumar Yadav, refused to participate in…
Swansea pulled off a League Cup shock to hand Ange Postecoglou his second successive defeat since taking over as Nottingham Forest manage. Forest conceded twice in stoppage time to lose 3-2 after being 2-0 up. Forest had controlled the opening half with Igor Jesus scoring twice – his first in the 14th minute when he…
For the best wrist-spinners, creating an illusion of spin when there is precious little is an essential part of their beguiling craft. They manage to do so by combining the nuances of drift, flight, and dip with subtle changes in the point of release, luring batters into their trap, hook, line and sinker. At his…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was the hero with a thumping last-minute header as the Reds got their Champions League campaign off to a winning start against a typically tough Atletico Madrid. Arne Slot’s side scored twice in the opening six minutes before the Spanish side roared back to level. Mohamed Salah hit a free-kick…
Representing India A in the upcoming series against Australia A is a crucial step for players eyeing a spot in the senior national team, head coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar said on Monday. The Shreyas Iyer-led side will host Australia A in two four-day games at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, starting Tuesday. “India A games…
Chelsea endured an unhappy return to the Champions League as they were beaten 3-1 by Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday. Featuring in Europe’s elite club competition for the first time since 2023, the Blues fell to a Harry Kane brace and Trevor Chalobah own goal as the German champions emerged as comfortable…
Two four-day matches between India A and Australia A, starting Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, promise to be more than just second-string contests — they could shape the Test futures of several players on both sides. India has potential vacancies in its batting order with series against the West Indies and South…
The Cleveland Browns opened the 2025 NFL season with back-to-back losses, sparking widespread frustration throughout the organization and its fan base. After dropping their first two games, the team faces mounting criticism over another disappointing start that threatens to derail hopes of progress. Cleveland’s struggles reached a breaking point following a crushing 41-17 defeat…
Afghanistan has confirmed that fast bowler Naveen-ul Haq has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2025 with a shoulder injury. In a post on X, the team confirmed that the experienced pacer was still recovering from the injury, and had not been passed fit by the team’s medical staff. He will now continue his…
