Stranded Nigeria team boycott Libya qualifier in Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria have pulled out of their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Libya and were heading home on Monday, their captain said, in protest at being diverted and abandoned for hours in an airport far from the match venue. The Super Eagles had been due to play Libya on Tuesday in the city of Benghazi, […]
Wigglesworth promoted as England coaching merry-go-round continues
LONDON, – Richard Wigglesworth has been promoted to England senior assistant coach under Steve Borthwick, the RFU said on Monday, in the latest development in the head-spinning Twickenham merry-go-round of staff working with the senior team. Former England scrumhalf Wigglesworth, 41, who joined as attack coach before last year’s World Cup, has been given greater […]
Pakistan make four changes for second England test
Pakistan have made four changes to the side for the second test against England after resting senior cricketers including former captain Babar Azam from the rest of the series. All-rounder Kamran Ghulam will make his test debut, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said on Monday, as the hosts look to bounce back from a historic […]
Argentina’s Matera to miss Italy clash after red card ban
Inspirational loose forward Pablo Matera will miss Argentina’s November test against Italy in Udine after being banned for two weeks for a red card offence committed in the last match of the Rugby Championship. Blindside flanker Matera was sent off in the 56th minute of Argentina’s 48-7 loss to the Springboks in Nelspruit in late […]
Cameroon seal Cup of Nations finals place with Kenya win
Five-time winners Cameroon have qualified for next year’s Africa Cup of Nations finals with a 1-0 victory over Kenya on Monday where Boris Enow scored the only goal of the game in neutral Kampala. Enow scored with a low free kick from just outside the box as Cameroon dominated the contest and did enough to […]
Luciano Spalletti in dilemma at the Nation team
Italy manager Luciano Spalletti has still not decided his team for the Nations League match at home to Israel on Monday as he ponders how to line up against a side he regards as dangerous. The Italians top Group A2, one point ahead of France, who beat Israel 4-1 on Thursday, but the coach was […]
Odense Denmark to involve Robots in tournament
Do not be surprised when a cobot arm hands over a shuttle to their local hero and world No. 1 men singles shuttler Viktor Axelsen or to other world-class players at the Denmark Open starting today. Not only that, robots will also carry these players’ bags on to the court at the Jyske Bank Arena […]
Shaky Poland still struggle to close gap to elite in Portugal loss
Poland have maintained their Nations League’s top-tier League A status ever since the competition’s creation but their loss to Portugal on Saturday underscored their continued struggles to keep up with European top teams. Poland beat Scotland 3-2 on the road with a last-gasp penalty in their campaign opener but lost 1-0 in Croatia ahead of […]
Big blow for Australia as Green to miss India series with spinal surgery
MELBOURNE, – Australia all-rounder Cameron Green will miss the home test series against India and is expected to be sidelined for at least six months after opting to have surgery on a stress fracture in his lumbar spine. The fast-bowling Green was diagnosed with a lower back injury during the ODI series in England, fanning […]
Greece’s winning streak continues with 2-0 victory over Ireland
PIRAEUS, Greece, 
– Greece extended their perfect Nations League campaign with a 2-0 home win over Ireland on Sunday, their fourth victory coming thanks to second-half goals from Anastasios Bakasetas and Petros Mantalas on an emotional night. The Greeks top Group B2 on 12 points, three ahead of second-placed England, who won 3-1 away […]