The Algerian, 25, won women’s welterweight gold in Paris at the Paris Olympics, a year after being disqualified from the World Championships for reportedly failing gender eligibility tests. The tests were conducted by the Russian-led IBA, who were later stripped of their world governing body status by the IOC over integrity and governance issues. At […]
England, who have lost four one-day international series in a row, have struggled with the bat throughout the tour, particularly against spin. They were bowled out for 214 in Ahmedabad – the sixth time they have been dismissed across the tour. Speaking on TNT Sports, former England wicketkeeper Matt Prior suggested some of the players
England are intent on ending their four-year “hurt” against Scotland when the old rivals meet in the Six Nations, says scrum-half Alex Mitchell. Scotland have won the last four Calcutta Cup matches and Mitchell says English motivation is high to deny Gregor Townsend’s side a record fifth consecutive victory. England will welcome Scotland to the
Three-time world champion Mark Williams is out of the 2025 Welsh Open after a 4-2 second-round defeat by Stephen Maguire. Williams, twice a Welsh Open winner, lost the opening two frames before levelling the match at 2-2. But two half-century breaks from Scotland’s Maguire booked his place in the third round at Llandudno’s Venue Cymru.
Pakistan continued their preparations for their Champions Trophy defence with a six-wicket win over South Africa as they pulled off the highest one-day international run chase in their history. Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha both cracked centuries as Pakistan overhauled South Africa’s total of 353-5 with six balls to spare. The pair shared an ODI
Southern Brave’s sale to the co-owners of Indian Premier League side Delhi Capitals has taken the total value of the eight Hundred teams to more than £950m. GMR Group completed a takeover of host county Hampshire last year, so were widely expected to take full control of the Brave in Wednesday’s final auction. In pricing
When fans hear the legendary music of Star Wars, they get an instant feeling to begin an adventure across the galaxy far, far away. With time, the music of the saga has evolved into a cultural icon and continues inspiring and connecting the fans with it. The Mastermind Behind the Iconic Music John Williams’ orchestral
Arora pointed to the IPL, the largest and most successful franchise cricket league in the world. After being founded in 2008, the IPL’s latest TV and streaming rights deal, signed in 2022, is worth $6.02bn. The figure puts it alongside the NFL in the United States and English football’s Premier League as the richest sports
No alcohol will be allowed at the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, says the country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. In an interview on LBC, Prince Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud said alcohol would not be sold anywhere during the tournament, including hotels. Fifa confirmed Saudi Arabia would host the men’s World Cup in
England’s batting across this tour has been disappointing. Across the eight matches they have been bowled out six times and lost nine wickets in the other two. Duckett and Salt put on 60 for the opening wicket in another encouraging partnership, before the former skewed Arshdeep into the air. Salt continued but was again dismissed
