Former India batsman Manoj Tiwary on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket, drawing curtains to a very unique career. Tiwary, who played 12 ODIs and three T20Is between 2008 and 2015, ventured into politics even while he remained an active cricketer, and became a minister of state for sports and youth affairs…
When Boston Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron announced his retirement last week, it was a day that Bruins fans knew was coming but had long feared. Their team would have to find a way to win without their franchise talisman and one of the greatest defensive forwards of all time. And they would need a successor…
LONDON (AP) — Newly signed Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku might miss the start of the Premier League season after coming off injured in the team’s final preseason game in the United States. The France international was substituted midway through the first half of the 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund in Chicago on Wednesday after falling…
Tottenham cannot dare to expect life without Harry Kane to be straightforward but with Richarlison waiting in reserve, they are better placed than some might think. The Brazilian is a superior striker to anyone likely to be available to Spurs in the market. That will be difficult for supporters to accept given the struggles that…
As the summer breezes fade, sweltering Europeans are giving air conditioning a sceptical embrace. During Europe’s heat wave last month, Floriana Peroni’s vintage clothing store had to close for a week. A truck of rented generators blocked her door as they fed power to the central Roman neighbourhood hit by a blackout as temperatures surged….
Even in a trade deadline that was more dud than daring, there’s intrigue. You have your All-Ins (the Texas Rangers probably did the best here, getting two starters, one of which will stick around, and the biggest stuff reliever on the market). You have your All-Outs (the New York Mets probably did the best here,…
Diana Taurasi is an icon in the world of hoops and the perennial All-Star known as the “White Mamba” is on the cusp of another milestone in her illustrious WNBA career. She is closing in on becoming the first player in league history to score 10,000 points in the regular season. But like most of…
Southampton manager Russell Martin says transfer targets Romeo Lavia and James Ward-Prowse will be involved in their Championship opener against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday, live on Sky Sports. Saints rejected Liverpool’s improved bid for Lavia earlier this week which Sky Sports News understands was still below an initial £40m, with Southampton wanting £50m for the…
By Euronews with AFP/AP Published on 02/08/2023 – 08:34•Updated 15:05 All the latest news from the war in Ukraine. Attacks on Ukrainian grain facilities Russian drones yesterday targeted grain infrastructure in southern Ukraine close to the border of NATO member Romania, according to the Ukrainian military. Iranian-made “Shahed” (Martyr) drones, launched from the Black Sea, hit the…
Sunil Dev passed away at the age of 75© Twitter Former Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary Sunil Dev passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 75 and is survived by his wife and children. Dev, who was synonymous with DDCA from late ’70s till 2015, also served in various BCCI…