Police presence at Villa Park ‘reminiscent of the 1970s’ ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv visit

Police presence at Villa Park ‘reminiscent of the 1970s’ ahead of Maccabi Tel Aviv visit

Tension is building around Villa Park ahead of tonight’s Europa League game between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. No Maccabi fans will be in attendance, officially at least, after the local Safety Advisory Group decided one of the stipulations for the issuing of a safety certificate would be a blanket ban on Israeli supporters….

Two King’s Plate Winners in Separate Stakes at Woodbine

Two King’s Plate Winners in Separate Stakes at Woodbine

The respective King’s Plate winners from 2023 and 2024, Paramount Prince  and Caitlinhergrtness , swing back into racing action in separate CA$150,000 graded stakes races Nov. 8 at Woodbine. A 4-year-old Omaha Beach   filly, Caitlinhergrtness cuts back to a sprint in second of the three stakes on the Saturday program, the Bessarabian Stakes, when she faces…

How much money does each team have left ahead of WPL 2026 Auction?

How much money does each team have left ahead of WPL 2026 Auction?

All five Women’s Premier League (WPL) teams announced their list of retentions on Thursday ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction set to be held on November 27 in New Delhi. Defending champion Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals were the only teams to retain five players. Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained three, Gujarat Giants two, and…

ED attaches assets worth Rs 11.14 crore of former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina in money-laundering probe

ED attaches assets worth Rs 11.14 crore of former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina in money-laundering probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday said it has attached assets worth Rs. 11.14 crore of former cricketers Shikhar Dhawan and Suresh Raina as part of a money-laundering probe linked to an alleged illegal betting site. A provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to attach a commercial land…

Ayush Mhatre replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy fixture against Himachal Pradesh

Ayush Mhatre replaces Yashasvi Jaiswal in Mumbai squad for Ranji Trophy fixture against Himachal Pradesh

Young opening batter Ayush Mhatre on Thursday replaced India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal in the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy match against Himachal Pradesh beginning here on Saturday. The 42-time champion Mumbai, which has one win and two draws so far this season, will play its second home game at the BKC Ground. READ |…

IND A vs SA A, 2nd Unofficial Test: Jurel stands tall amidst the ruins with sublime century on opening day

IND A vs SA A, 2nd Unofficial Test: Jurel stands tall amidst the ruins with sublime century on opening day

Indian cricket is a crowded market-place. It is tough to stand out and even tougher to consistently do so. But even in this chaotic and unpredictable setting, Dhruv Jurel performs like a solid blue-chip stock – reliable, always growing and unaffected by the upheaval all around him. On Thursday at the BCCI Centre of Excellence…