Leach leads England rout of Pakistan in first Test
England go one up in three-Test series after humbling defeat for Pakistan as records tumbled in Multan.
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Abu Dhabi wave pool added as new venue on World Surf League 2025 tour
Surf Abu Dhabi, located on Hudayriyat Island in the UAE, will be the second stop on the 2025 Championship Tour
Spanish couple detained in Singapore over protest against Valencia owner
Police say pair ‘assisting with investigations’ after Dani Cuesta posted photo of himself with ‘Lim go home’ sign
A Spanish couple have been detained after the man held a banner to protest against Peter Lim, the billionaire Singaporean owner of Valencia football club.
Dani Cuesta had shared photos on social media of himself holding a sign that said “Lim go home” at various locations in Singapore, including the residences where Lim reportedly lives and the tourist landmark Merlion Park.
Continue reading...Wimbledon to replace tennis line judges with electronic system from 2025
From next year, line judges will disappear from Wimbledon as the All England Club adopts electronic line calling.
Match time, team news, form: India vs Sri Lanka – ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka haven't won a match yet, while India haven't found their batting best form before their Group A match.
Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa apologises after being accused of racism
- Badosa pulled eyes back with chopsticks in photograph
- ‘I didn’t know this was offensive. I take responsibility’
The Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa has apologised after she was accused of racism over a photo that appeared to show her pulling her eyes back with chopsticks while in China for a series of tournaments.
Following her defeat on Saturday in the semi-finals of the China Open, Badosa’s coach, Pol Toledo, posted the photo on his Instagram, tagging the official China Open account. Comments soon began pouring in, accusing Badosa of racism.
Continue reading...How football brings joy and helps heal Palestinian children in Qatar
For the Palestinian children evacuated from Gaza, weekly football training brings smiles and unearths future stars.
Indian club Mohun Bagan out of AFC competition after missing match in Iran
The football club did not travel to Tabriz for a match on October 2, the day after Iran launched missiles on Israel.
Paul Pogba drug ban reduced to 18 months, can play football from March
Pogba's four-year doping ban is slashed on appeal, opening the door to the French star signing with a new club.
Former cricket captain Sanath Jayasuriya named Sri Lanka’s head coach
Jayasuriya takes on the role permanently after overseeing the men's national team's recent Test and one-day series wins.
Pakistan not afraid of England’s ‘Bazball’ ahead of Test series: Gillespie
Pakistan's Test coach tells Al Jazeera that his side are ready to turn the tide and challenge England in hot conditions.
Match time, form, head-to-head: India vs Pakistan – Women’s T20 World Cup
South Asian rivals meet in marquee cricket match at the Women's T20 World Cup in hot and humid Dubai on Sunday.
Form, teams, head-to-head: India vs New Zealand – Women’s T20 World Cup
Pretournament favourites India will kick off their campaign against experienced New Zealand in Dubai.
FIFA defers decision on appeal to ban Israel from football amid war on Gaza
FIFA says its disciplinary committee will 'review the allegations of discrimination' raised by Palestine in May.
Noise from new Hobart AFL stadium will ruin symphony orchestra’s historic concert hall, CEO fears
Caroline Sharpen says ‘there’s no precedent in the world’ for a concert hall having to deal with 23,000-seat stadium just 170 metres from its stage
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The $775m bid to bring an Aussie Rules team to Tasmania will place the state’s symphony orchestra in an unenviable world-first position, which could threaten its future existence.
The plan to build a home for the newly formed Tasmanian Devils AFL team will see a 23,000 seat capacity sports and music stadium constructed on a historic Hobart foreshore site just 40 metres from the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s purpose-built performing and recording headquarters, the Federation Concert Hall.
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Continue reading...I want to show faith in the players: Pakistan cricket coach Jason Gillespie
Gillespie opens up on the team's poor results; showing trust in the captain and making Pakistan a competitive Test team.
Alcaraz beats Sinner in tiebreak thriller for China Open tennis title
Wimbledon champion Alcaraz beat the US Open winner 6-7(6) 6-4 7-6(3) for his fourth title of the year.
FIFA bans Cameroon’s Samuel Eto’o for six months over misconduct
Cameroon's football chief faces disciplinary action for his 'offensive behaviour' at a Women's Under-20 World Cup match.
Tickets, teams, India vs Pakistan: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 guide
How many teams are playing and who are the favourites? When is India vs Pakistan? Here are all your answers.
Dikembe Mutombo, NBA Hall of Famer and humanitarian, dies at 58
- Former NBA star’s diagnosis was revealed two years ago
- Center was known for charity work in US and Africa
Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo, whose towering presence dominated basketball on and off the court, has died from brain cancer at the age of 58.
“Dikembe Mutombo was simply larger than life,” NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement on Monday. “On the court, he was one of the greatest shot blockers and defensive players in the history of the NBA. Off the floor, he poured his heart and soul into helping others.”
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