Neymar return overshadowed as Al-Dawsari’s hat-trick seals Al-Hilal win
HONG KONG, 
– Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal handed defending champions Al-Ain a dramatic 5-4 defeat in the Asian Champions League Elite on Monday as Salem Al-Dawsari’s hat-trick in an incident-filled clash overshadowed Neymar’s return to competitive action. Neymar, who has been sidelined since a cruciate ligament rupture last October, was a 77th minute substitute as […]
Salt and Pepper could bat together for England after Buttler ruled out
LONDON, – Uncapped Essex wicketkeeper-batter Michael Pepper has been called up to the England ODI squad to tour West Indies and, in the absence of injured captain Jos Buttler, could open with Phil Salt, the ECB said on Monday. Pepper, 26, was Essex’s leading scorer in this year’s Vitality Blast and hit 32 sixes, the […]
Wood winner for Forest inflicts more misery on poor Palace
NOTTINGHAM, England, 
– Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood profited from an error by Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson to give his side a narrow 1-0 Premier League win on Monday that leaves the visitors still without a victory this campaign. Forest led 20 minutes into the second half when Wood’s low strike from 25 […]
India will have to be careful with Pant injury, says Rohit
BENGALURU, – India captain Rohit Sharma said they will have to carefully manage Rishabh Pant’s workload for the remainder of the series against New Zealand after the wicketkeeper-batsman suffered a knee injury in their eight-wicket defeat by the tourists. Pant left the field when he was struck on his right knee after missing a stumping […]
Sabalenka determined to stay world number one after leapfrogging Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka’s return to top spot in the WTA rankings after leapfrogging Iga Swiatek has set up a thrilling end to the season, with next month’s WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia likely to prove decisive in the race to end the year as world number one. Sabalenka has enjoyed a spectacular season, defending her Australian […]
RFU reveals new limited-contact format to boost schools rugby
LONDON, – The Rugby Football Union (RFU) is to roll out a new, non-contact form of the game in schools in a bid to arrest the decline in the sport at school level, the governing body said on Monday. The plan is the result of a widespread review that found a decline in school and […]
Chelsea boss Bompastor calls for goal-line technology in women’s game
Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor called for the introduction of goal-line technology in women’s soccer after her side conceded a controversial goal during their 5-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the Women’s Super League (WSL) on Sunday. Spurs scored their first goal when Amanda Nilden’s long-range effort appeared to be saved by Chelsea keeper Hannah Hampton, […]
New Zealand coach lauds Ravindra, O’Rourke for big roles in win
BENGALURU, – New Zealand coach Gary Stead said all-rounder Rachin Ravindra and pace bowler William O’Rourke will be brimming with confidence after the pair played crucial roles in the team’s first test victory in India for 36 years. The Black Caps withstood some hostile bowling in the series opener in Bengaluru on Sunday to successfully […]
J.T. Poston hangs on to win Shriners Children’s Open
J.T. Poston had a strong back nine and returned to the winner’s circle at the Shriners Children’s Open on Sunday in Las Vegas. Poston’s 4-under-par 67 pushed him to 22-under 262 for the week at TPC Summerlin, giving him a one-shot win over playing partner Doug Ghim (final-round 65). The tournament had fallen behind schedule […]
Fans of Bangladesh’s Shakib attacked during protest
DHAKA, – A group of fans calling for Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan to play in a farewell test against South Africa were attacked by rival protesters wielding sticks and bamboo on Sunday, police said. Shakib was a member of parliament for the Awami League led by Sheikh Hasina, whose 15-year rule as prime minister […]