Cristiano Ronaldo expected to end Saudi strike against Al-Ittihad

Cristiano Ronaldo expected to end Saudi strike against Al-Ittihad

Senior Saudi football officials are expecting Cristiano Ronaldo to return to action for Al-Nassr against Al Ittihad on Friday after his recent absence. The Portugal forward has not played since missing Monday’s Saudi Pro League win over Al Riyadh, amid reports of dissatisfaction over Al Nassr’s financial backing compared to rival clubs. Ronaldo is understood…

Manchester City v Newcastle: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for EFL Cup semi-final, 2nd leg

Manchester City v Newcastle: Commentary, updates, goals and stats for EFL Cup semi-final, 2nd leg

Manchester City host Newcastle tonight. Follow the action from the Etihad with our live commentary… Newcastle have it all to do tonight if they are to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Manchester City at the Etihad. Goals from Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki at St James’ Park put City in the driving seat and…

Dallas Mavericks trade 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards

Dallas Mavericks trade 10-time All-Star Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards

The Dallas Mavericks have finalised a blockbuster deal that sends Anthony Davis to the Washington Wizards, according to Shams Charania. In return, Dallas are set to acquire a sizeable package that includes Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and Marvin Bagley III. The Mavericks will also receive significant draft capital, landing two first-round selections along…

EFL Cup semi-final line-ups, team news, confirmed starting teams

EFL Cup semi-final line-ups, team news, confirmed starting teams

City hold a two-goal lead from the first leg. Manchester City can set up a mouthwatering EFL Cup final against Arsenal next month by seeing off Newcastle tonight. City are overwhelming favourites after winning the first leg 2-0 on Tyneside thanks to goals from Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki. They showed frailties at Tottenham on…

T20 WC warm-up: Ishan Kishan secures opening spot as India crush South Africa by 30 runs | Cricket News

T20 WC warm-up: Ishan Kishan secures opening spot as India crush South Africa by 30 runs | Cricket News

Navi Mumbai: India’s Ishan Kishan (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) In-form Ishan Kishan continued his red-hot form with a rapid half-century as India secured a 30-run win over South Africa in their only warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium. The wicketkeeper-batter raced to 53 off just 20 balls, smashing…

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan fires in India’s warm-up win over South Africa

T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan Kishan fires in India’s warm-up win over South Africa

In-form Ishan Kishan’s minute-a-mile half-century helped him lock his place in the top order as India completed a 30-run victory over South Africa in its only warm-up match ahead of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday. Ishan went hammer and tongs to smash seven sixes and two fours as his 20-ball 53 underlined another dominant…

Jets hire ex-quarterback Frank Reich as new offensive coordiner

Jets hire ex-quarterback Frank Reich as new offensive coordiner

Former NFL head coach Frank Reich has returned to the New York Jets after being appointed as the team’s new offensive coordinator. The Jets confirmed Reich’s hiring on Wednesday, eight days after parting company with offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand, as head coach Aaron Glenn continues a major overhaul of his coaching staff. “Frank has a…