Adapting to Mumbai pitch key to NZ hopes of whitewash, says Stead
New Zealand’s chances of delivering a famous series whitewash in India will depend on how well they adapt to the Mumbai pitch, coach Gary Stead said. The tourists thrashed India by eight wickets in the series opener in Bengaluru before winning the second match in Pune by 113 runs on Saturday, ending their opponents’ home […]
Napoli extend lead at the top with 2-0 win at Milan
MILAN, Italy, 
– Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia struck first-half goals to earn a 2-0 win at AC Milan on Tuesday and stretch their side’s lead at the top of Serie A to seven points. Napoli have 25 points ahead of champions Inter Milan, who visit Empoli on Wednesday. Milan stay eighth on […]
Wolfsburg dump Dortmund out of German Cup with extra-time winner
WOLFSBURG, Germany, 
– Jonas Wind struck late in the second half of extra-time to help VfL Wolfsburg snatch a 1-0 victory over visitors Borussia Dortmund in the German Cup second round on Tuesday, stretching the Ruhr valley club’s losing run. It was the third defeat in a week for Dortmund, who lost to Real […]
Milan’s Fonseca not giving up on title challenge despite loss to Napoli
MILAN, Italy, – AC Milan slipped further away from the top of Serie A after a 2-0 loss at home to leaders Napoli on Tuesday but manager Paulo Fonseca believes winning the title is still a possibility. Milan are already 11 points behind Napoli and, while they have a game in hand, their third […]
Possible Cabinet Shake-Up Looms as Ruto Considers Changes Amid Gachagua’s Legal Battles
President William Ruto may implement significant alterations to his Cabinet if the court upholds the impeachment of his deputy, Rigathi Gachagua. Sources suggest that the President is contemplating a major reorganization aimed at fostering a more inclusive government during a crucial period for the country. Insiders told Juniitvonline that these planned changes are expected to […]
No need to change, McLaren boss tells Norris
McLaren have told Lando Norris he has no need to change the way he drives in the Formula One title battle with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, according to team boss Andrea Stella. The Briton, often his own harshest critic, had told reporters before Sunday’s Mexico City Grand Prix that he needed to make changes to […]
Roff convinced building Wallabies will be competitive against Lions
SYDNEY, – World Cup-winning winger Joe Roff, who played an instrumental role in Australia’s series win over the British and Irish Lions in 2001, is convinced the Wallabies will be competitive when the tourists return next July. Australia, knocked out of the World Cup in the pool stage last year, are ranked 10th in the […]
Injured Black Cap Williamson to miss third test against India
Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will miss the third test against India starting in Mumbai on Friday in the hope that his groin strain clears up in time to face England next month, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday. The Blacks Caps on Saturday managed a first ever test series triumph in India without […]
Vinicius believes fighting racism led to Ballon d’Or defeat
MADRID, – Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr said on Monday that he will keep on fighting racism even if his activism is what led to him not winning the Ballon d’Or, sources close to the player told Reporters. Vinicius took to social media after finishing second in the prestigious award voting behind Spain […]
Time running out for struggling India stalwarts Kohli, Rohit
NEW DELHI, – The inglorious end of India’s proud home record has left the cricket-mad nation grappling with the reality it has long been dreading – that ageing stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma might be approaching the end of the road. Through three World Cup titles, two World Test Championship (WTC) finals, and a […]