France need goals against Poland with or without Mbappe

France will try to finally get the goals flowing against already-eliminated Poland as they seek to finish top of their Euro 2024 group on Tuesday, but questions remain about the availability of key forward Kylian Mbappe.
25 June 2024

Afghanistan 'proved Brian Lara right’

Afghanistan have realised cricketing history in reaching the final four of the mega event, edging out Bangladesh in one of the most dramatic T20I contests of all time.
25 June 2024

Shanto ‘sorry’ for letting down the fans

“I would say that as a team we have disappointed our fans. We have let down the people who always follow our matches. So, on behalf of my team, I apologise,” Shanto said after the match against Afghanistan.
25 June 2024

Brazil held to goalless draw by Costa Rica

Brazil had more than 75% possession in the first half and had a goal disallowed for offside but struggled to crack open the disciplined Costa Rican defence.
25 June 2024

Modric bemoans 'cruel' late draw with Italy

The 38-year-old became the oldest goalscorer in European Championship history when he prodded home in the 55th minute to put Croatia on track to reach the knockout phase for a fifth straight major tournament.
25 June 2024

Birthday boy Messi returns to scene of Argentina Copa torment

Eight years ago, Messi was part of the Argentina team which lost the Copa America final on penalties to Chile at the New Jersey venue -- with the striker missing his team's first effort in the shoot-out.
25 June 2024

Rodriguez shines as Colombia beat Paraguay 2-1

Colombia's ninth consecutive win maintained an impressive run of 19 victories and five draws since March 2022, with their last defeat a 1-0 loss to Argentina in February 2022.
25 June 2024

Slowly shedding the 'Chokers' tag?

The stage was set for another classic South African choke in an ICC event when they took on West Indies in a virtual knockout fixture in the Super Eight stage of the ICC T20 World Cup yesterday in Antigua.
25 June 2024

Afghanistan through to semis after Tigers fall apart, Australia eliminated

Bangladesh lost the toss and were sent to bowl first against Afghanistan today in a high-stakes match which will decide who will claim the final spot in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup today.
24 June 2024

Perfect Spain send Albania out, ensuring last 16 entry for England, France, Netherlands

Spain matched their feat of 2008 when they also won every group game on the way to the title
24 June 2024

Croatia devastated as Italy snatch late draw to reach last 16

Italy ensured their European Championship title defence would continue into the knockout stage as Mattia Zaccagni's dramatic 98th-minute equaliser snatched a 1-1 draw against Croatia on Monday.
24 June 2024

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: All you need to know

As it stands, Afghanistan have the best chance to move into the last-four stage, whereas the odds are stacked the heaviest for Bangladesh.
24 June 2024

‘Come on, Bangladesh’: Australia captain Marsh after India loss puts them on brink

On the brink of elimination, the Men from Down Under are now looking to a limping Bangladesh to pull off an upset against the high-flying Afghans.
24 June 2024

India down Australia to march into semis; Bangladesh still alive

The result leaves the Aussies in a serious spot of bother as they will now hope that Bangladesh beat Afghanistan, and do so by a margin of under 62 runs.
24 June 2024

Pothas cries ‘power’ crisis but gives no solutions

Bangladesh assistant coach Nic Pothas has argued that batters did not have the required power to have confidence about them that they are going to make up for deliveries they use up to get in.
24 June 2024

Rohit lights up St Lucia as India post 205-5

Rohit, however, fell just eight runs short of a century, departing after a belligerent 41-ball 92 with seven boundaries and eight maximums as India made 212 for six after being put into bat first.  
24 June 2024

Messi turns 37, ‘still enjoying like that boy’ in Rosario

This year, the Argentina captain gets to celebrate his birthday with the national team in the middle of the Copa America, ahead of their Tuesday Group A fixture against Chile in New Jersey.
24 June 2024

Starc returns as Australia bowl against India

Australia made one change to the team that suffered a shock 21-run defeat by Afghanistan, with left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc replacing spinner Ashton Agar.
24 June 2024

Cricket hits a six in the USA

The USA leg of the Men’s T20 World Cup saw riveting cricketing action including the home team’s stunning upset win in Dallas and an incredible India vs Pakistan nail-biter in New York.
24 June 2024

Costa Rica coach Alfaro not afraid of Brazil

"The hierarchy (of Brazil) is respected, but not feared. If you're afraid to play, you don't show up," the coach told a press conference on Sunday.
24 June 2024