Southgate considered resigning as England manager before World Cup

Gareth Southgate contemplated resigning as England manager following criticism ahead of last year's World Cup despite leading his team to the 2018 World Cup semi-finals and the Euro 2020 final.
27 January 2023, 10:17 AM

Lara to act as 'performance mentor' for West Indies

Cricket West Indies (CWI) said batting great Brian Lara has agreed to take on the role of "performance mentor" to help players and coaches in all three formats of the game.
27 January 2023, 08:50 AM

Djokovic's father skips Melbourne semi-final after flag controversy

Tennis ace Novak Djokovic's father said he will stay away from his son's Australian Open semi-final Friday, insisting he "wishes only for peace" after being filmed with fans holding Russian flags.
27 January 2023, 08:38 AM

Sania Mirza bids emotional farewell to Grand Slam career

Indian trailblazer Sania Mirza bowed out of Grand Slam tennis Friday with defeat in the Australian Open mixed-doubles final playing alongside Rohan Bopanna -- her first playing partner 22 years ago.
27 January 2023, 08:05 AM

Tsitsipas beats gutsy Khachanov to reach first Australian Open final

Stefanos Tsitsipas blazed his way into a first Australian Open final with a 7-6(2) 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 win over Russian 18th seed Karen Khachanov on Friday, as the third-seeded Greekinched closer to becoming world number one.
27 January 2023, 08:05 AM

Vinicius has final say as Madrid defeat Atletico to reach Copa semis

 Karim Benzema And Vinicius Junior's Extra-Time Strikes Earned Real Madrid A 3-1 Win Over Rivals Atletico Madrid On Thursday To Reach The Copa Del Rey Semi-Finals.
27 January 2023, 04:00 AM

Babar Azam ICC's Cricketer of the Year for 2022

It's hard to believe that Babar Azam even further elevated his game during 2022 as the inspirational skipper broke more individual records and ensured Pakistan's star continued to shine brightly.
26 January 2023, 10:09 AM

Babar Azam named as ICC Men's ODI Player of the Year

There were match-winning knocks, spell-binding stroke-play and memorable moments from a personal perspective and his team in 2022 as Pakistan skipper Babar Azam claimed the ICC Men’s ODI Cricketer of the Year Award for a second consecutive year.
26 January 2023, 06:41 AM

Electric Dembele fires Barca past Real Sociedad to Copa semis

Ousmane Dembele's strike, capping a brilliant individual display, helped Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 1-0 on Wednesday, and reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals.
26 January 2023, 05:01 AM

Rashford stars as Man Utd crush Forest

Marcus Rashford scored a dazzling solo goal as Manchester United beat Nottingham Forest 3-0 in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Wednesday to virtually book a place at Wembley next month.
26 January 2023, 04:50 AM

Djokovic 'sends a message' with Rublev, Minaur wins

Novak Djokovic said there was something extra behind his title charge at this year's Australian Open after being deported from the country last year and having to play his matches with an injured hamstring after suffering the problem in Adelaide.
26 January 2023, 03:00 AM

Last dance awaits Sania Mirza as she reaches mixed doubles final

Sania Mirza, India's greatest women's tennis player, stayed on track for a fairytale farewell after she reached the mixed doubles final at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
26 January 2023, 01:49 AM

Danjuma teams up with Richarlison and Co until this season's end  

Tottenham have made their first signing of the January transfer window as Dutch winger Arnaut Danjuma joined on loan from Villarreal for the rest of the season.
25 January 2023, 19:39 PM

Ancelotti deems Modric, Kroos key despite Madrid 'transition'

Carlo Ancelotti said on Wednesday veteran midfielders Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are still key for Real Madrid even though he dropped the pair last weekend.
25 January 2023, 18:31 PM

Simeone advocates scrapping extra time in cup matches

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone believes cup matches should go straight to penalties if teams are tied after 90 minutes, without playing extra time.
25 January 2023, 17:26 PM

Bangladesh victory over UAE not enough to secure semi-final spot

Bangladesh defeated the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by five wickets in their final Group 1, Super Six fixture, but it was not enough to secure passage into the semi-finals of the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women’s T20 World Cup in South Africa.
25 January 2023, 15:50 PM

Pakistan players asked to prematurely return from BPL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had asked its players engaged in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) to head back for the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL). 
25 January 2023, 14:38 PM

Unstoppable Djokovic mows down Rublev to reach semis

Novak Djokovic delivered another masterclass at the Australian Open on Wednesday to thump fifth seed Andrey Rublev 6-1 6-2 6-4 and reach the semi-finals at Melbourne Park where he is bidding for a record-extending 10th crown and 22nd Grand Slam title.
25 January 2023, 11:10 AM

SKY bags ICC T20I Men’s Cricketer of the Year 2022 award

India batter Suryakumar Yadav had one of the best years any player has had in the T20 format's history and the cricketer was adjudged the winner of the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year for his outrageous outings in 2022.
25 January 2023, 10:59 AM

Miraz in ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehedi Hasan Miraz made it to the ICC Men’s ODI Team of the Year for 2022.
24 January 2023, 07:48 AM