Man Utd’s Maguire sidelined for a few weeks after injury at Villa
MANCHESTER, England, 
– Manchester United will be without England international Harry Maguire for a few weeks after the centre back said on Tuesday that he picked up an injury in Sunday’s draw at Aston Villa. Maguire went down clutching his calf late in the first half and the 31-year-old was withdrawn at the break. […]
FIFA bans Italian player Curto for 10 games for discrimination towards South Korean opponent
Italian defender Marco Curto has been banned for 10 matches for racially abusing South Korean forward Hwang Hee-chan while playing for Como against Wolverhampton Wanderers in a pre-season friendly in July. Curto, who is currently on loan from Como to Serie B club Cesena, will serve half of the punishment immediately with the other half […]
Cheng Su Yin and Hoo Pang to become partners
Shuttler Cheng Su Yin’s hunger and willingness to learn could see her become the ideal partner for Hoo Pang Ron in the mixed doubles. The 26-year-old Pang Ron has been combined with Cheah Yee See, Toh Ee Wei and Teoh Mei Xing in the past but have not managed to become a top pair with […]
Shams Charania ,star NBA reporter will join ESPN
ESPN hired Shams Charania as its next senior NBA insider on Monday, tapping the 30-year-old to succeed his mentor Adrian Wojnarowski, who announced his retirement from journalism last month. “I am honored to join ESPN … I can’t wait to be part of an incredible group of colleagues at ESPN and serve the sports audience […]
Alejandro Garnacho is ruled out of the World Cup qualifiers
Argentina forward Alejandro Garnacho will miss their World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Bolivia due to discomfort in his left knee, the team said on Monday. The 20-year-old Manchester United winger completed Sunday’s 0-0 draw against Aston Villa in the Premier League but will not join up with the Argentina squad. Argentina, who lead the […]
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi Elected Chair of Council of Governors, Succeeding Anne Waiguru
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi has been elected as the new chairperson of the Council of Governors (CoG), taking over from Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, who held the position for two terms. Gover Ahmed Abdullahi, who previously served as the CoG vice chair, secured his new role during an election at the Safari Park Hotel in […]
Coach Enzo Maresca praises Chelsea’s spirit after rash of yellow cards
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca said he admired the spirit of his players after Sunday’s bruising 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest that included 11 yellow cards and a pitch-side fight. Forest forward James Ward-Prowse was also sent off in the 78th minute for a second yellow card after two professional fouls, stopping first Cole Palmer and […]
Criticism is mounting against Kylian Mbappé in his native France for missing the Nations League games against Israel and Belgium, while remaining available to play for Real Madrid.
France captain Kylian Mbappe is facing criticism in his home country for skipping Les Bleus’ Nations League games against Israel and Belgium while being available to play for Real Madrid. The forward picked up a muscle injury last month but made his return to the pitch in the Champions League last Wednesday. France coach Didier […]
As bad as it gets, says Postecoglou, after Tottenham surrender
BRIGHTON, – Tottenham Hotspur’s second-half capitulation to lose 3-2 at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League was as bad as it gets, dumbfounded manager Ange Postecoglou said on Sunday. Spurs were 2-0 ahead and cruising with first-half goals by Brennan Johnson and James Maddison putting them on course for a sixth successive win […]
Liverpool top with win at Palace, Man City and Arsenal stay on their tails
LONDON, – Liverpool will head into the international break top of the Premier League thanks to a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace before champions Manchester City and Arsenal both recovered from going behind to claim home wins on Saturday. Diogo Jota’s early goal was enough for Liverpool to maintain their impressive start under new manager […]