RB’s Lawson apologised to Perez after Mexican GP tension
RB driver Liam Lawson apologised to Sergio Perez after the pair clashed at the Mexican Grand Prix but the New Zealand rookie said he would not change his aggressive approach to Formula One racing. Lawson, widely seen as a potential rival for Perez’s Red Bull seat, collided with the Mexican during Sunday’s race and later […]
World Series champion Dodgers have eye on back-to-back titles with Ohtani returning to mound in 2025
LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first game of the season in South Korea was overshadowed afterward by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter hinting at his stealing from the Japanese superstar. Their last postgame was a beer and champagne-fueled celebration of the franchise’s eighth World Series title. In between came a multitude of injuries, especially to […]
Draisaitl scores twice, assists another to lead Oilers to 5-1 win over Predators
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Leon Draisaitl scored two goals and assisted another to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 5-1 victory over the Nashville Predators on Thursday night. Viktor Arvidsson, Corey Perry and Zach Hyman also scored, and Calvin Pickard made 26 saves for the Oilers, who have won three of their last four. Edmonton played […]
Atletico scrape past sixth-tier side in Cup with late Alvarez double
Atletico Madrid had to dig deep to beat sixth division Unio Esportiva Vic 2-0 thanks to late goals by Julian Alvarez to reach the Copa del Rey second round on Thursday. While most LaLiga clubs fielded much-changed teams against lower level sides, Atletico coach Diego Simeone selected several regulars in his side for the game […]
Barca host local rivals Espanyol looking to extend lead at the top
La Liga leaders Barcelona, coming off the back of a 4-0 win against Real Madrid in the Clasico at the Bernabeu at the weekend, host local rivals Espanyol on Sunday aiming to extend their lead at the top of the standings. After 10 wins in 11 league games, Hansi Flick’s side are six points clear […]
Van Nistelrooy expects to remain in charge at United for Chelsea game
MANCHESTER, England, – Ruud van Nistelrooy is well aware that his interim manager stint at Manchester United will be a short one, but the Dutchman said on Thursday that he expected to still be in charge for this weekend’s Premier League clash at home to Chelsea. Former United striker Van Nistelrooy stepped up from his […]
West Indies tour a chance for untapped talent to shine, says Livingstone
England’s tour of the West Indies will be a platform for players to make a name for themselves, stand-in captain Liam Livingstone said ahead of three One-Day and five Twenty20 Internationals in the Caribbean. England have named a youthful squad for the white-ball series with four uncapped players – Michael Pepper, Dan Mousley, Jafer Chohan […]
FA aims for equal access to football for girls in 90% schools by 2028
The FA wants to achieve equal access to soccer for girls in 90% of schools by 2028 and boost the number of female coaches in the game as part of its new strategy to grow women’s football, England’s governing body said on Thursday. “We have identified challenges that need to be met head-on and opportunities […]
Man City in trouble as injury list lengthens, says Guardiola
Manchester City winger Savinho and defender Manuel Akanji joined the club’s lengthy injury list after Wednesday’s 2-1 League Cup defeat to Tottenham Hotspur and manager Pep Guardiola said he has been left with 13 available players in his squad. Savinho was taken off on a stretcher in the 62nd minute with an apparent ankle injury, […]
Pakistan’s southern coast, a group of surfers chases waves and their dreams
KARACHI, – Attiq Ur Rehman is determined to follow his dream to become Pakistan’s first professional surfer despite his father’s concern for his future, a lack of equipment and the messy waves near Karachi. “I don’t care about the money right now. I just want to compete,” the 21-year-old says, shrugging off his father’s plea […]