Category: Sports

Marlon Samuels wishes to join Pakistan Army

Karachi [Pakistan], Mar. 12 : West Indies batting star Marlon Samuels, who recently played the Pakistan Super League final in Lahore, has expressed his desire to join the Pakistan Army. Samuels, who was part of the PSL champions Peshawar Zalmi, has also thanked the country’s administration for the ‘top class’ security arrangements put in place in Lahore for the summit clash.

Murray suffers shocking second-round exit to qualifier at Indian Wells

Johannesburg [South Africa], Mar. 12 : World No.1 Andy Murray on Sunday suffered a major setback as he was crashed out of the ongoing ATP Indian Wells Masters after getting defeated from Canadian qualifier Vasek Pospisil in straight sets. Pospisil, ranked 129th in the world, beat Murray 6-4, 7-6 in the second round contest that lasted for almost two hours.

Asri praises Negeri’s team effort, Tuck happy with hat-trick

Negeri Sembilan boss Asri Ninggal believes his side worked as a team to beat Pulau Pinang, while Lee Tuck said the Deers were hungrier for the win. Negeri Sembilan head coach, Asri Ninggal praised his team’s effort and teamwork after they stormed past Malaysia Super League side Pulau Pinang 4-1 to advance to the quarter-finals of the FA Cup.

ROUND-UP: PKNP win nine-goal thriller, JDT cruise through to the QF

The round three of the FA Cup saw two Premier League teams outclassing Super League sides, and also wins for tournaments’ favorites such as JDT, Pahang and Kedah. The only game on friday saw PKNP FC beat fellow Premier League side Kuantan FA in a nine goal thriller, after going up 4-0 only to be rescued by an injury time winner by Shahrel Fikri.

South Africa revokes decision to leave ICC

On Tuesday night, SA revoked its notice of withdrawal from the ICC, after the High Court ordered President Jacob Zuma, International Relations and Co-operation Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane and Justice Minister Michael Masutha to revoke the notice of withdrawal. Notice of Pretoria’s decision to end the withdrawal process was posted on the UN’s treaty website this week, although it does not necessarily spell the end of its bid to leave the Hague-based court.

Herath leads Lanka’s crushing win over Bangla

Herath leads Lankas crushing win over Bangla Sri Lankan cricket captain Rangana Herath leaves the ground after victory in the opening Test match against Bangladesh at the Galle International Cricket Stadium in Galle, on Saturday. GALLE (SRI LANKA), March 11: …

Victory proves too good for Glory

The Glory stopper was left rooted to the spot in the 74th minute when James Troisi lashed home a stunning goal from outside the box to put an exclamation point on Victory’s outstanding performance. It is that attacking threat that sets second-placed Victory apart from the likes of Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar and Perth.

Palestinian president to visit White House soon

US President Donald Trump on Friday invited Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to the White House, an Abbas spokesman said, after the two leaders spoke by phone for the first time since Trump took office. The invitation was extended to Abbas by Trump during their first phone conversation on Friday since the USA president’s inauguration on January 20, the official Palestinian news agency Wafa reported.

Commonwealth Youth Games beckons for U-17 team

The Vice President of the Ghana Beach Soccer Association Fred Nii Obour Afful has confirmed that the association will prepare at least one team to represent Ghana at the next Commonwealth Youth Games in the Bahamas next July. Mr Afful revealed that the initial games line up did not include Beach Soccer.

Sevilla held to 1-1 draw against Leganes in Spanish league

Sevilla stumbled again in the Spanish league, held at home by relegation-threatened Leganes to 1-1 and missing a chance to move closer to front-runners Real Madrid and Barcelona on Saturday. It was the second straight draw for Sevilla, which could see its gap to leader Barcelona increase to six points by the end of the weekend.

Could Pedro Caixinha do a Stephen Kenny and swap the Celtic Park stand for the dressing room?

Now in charge of Dundalk, where he oversaw a record-breaking stint for an Irish club in the Europa League last season, Kenny was the man to whom Dunfermline Athletic turned to in an attempt to salvage their 2006-07 season. Okay, so it ultimately proved to be unsuccessful, as the Pars – who also reached the Scottish Cup final that season – tumbled into the second tier, but his first match in charge was something to behold.

Matara Hurricane a Mohammedan man

He was one of the pioneers that revolutionised ODI cricket in the 1990s and early 2000s, at one point holding the records for the fastest fifty and fastest century. He was the scourge of opening bowlers the world over.

Toronto FC III arrive in Italy for prestigious Viareggio Cup

Toronto FC ‘s senior academy team, TFC III, touched down this morning in northern Italy, where they’ll be competing in the world-renowned Viareggio Cup youth tournament. The Under-20 squad travelled to Viareggio, Tuscany to play against world-famous clubs such as AC Milan and title-holders Juventus.

Marchand and X-Men relish AUS hockey title

The St. Francis Xavier X-Men are wearing both of those hats after sweeping the nation’s top-ranked UNB Varsity Reds in the best-of-three final Wednesday night at a sold-out Keating Millennium Centre in Antigonish. Just ask playoff MVP Chase Marchand, the freshman student who has majored in goaltending for the X-Men through their perfect 7-0 post-season, including the 5-4 title-clinching victory.

Williamson notches 16th ton as New Zealand chip away

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson scored his 16th test century to take his side to 247 for five at lunch on the third day of the first test against South Africa at University Oval in Dunedin on Friday. Cricket – New Zealand v South Africa – second cricket test match – Centurion Park, Centurion, South Africa – 29/8/2016.

India withdraw Smith protest as boards make peace in DRS row

BENGALURU: India have withdrawn an official protest about the actions of Australia captain Steve Smith in the second test as the governing bodies of both countries moved to bring an end to the acrimony surrounding the ongoing four-match series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India had earlier registered a complaint to the International Cricket Council over Smith looking to the dressing room for guidance on whether to review an lbw decision during the Bengaluru match.

Governing bodies meet to ease tension between India and Australia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia have met in a bid to restore focus on playing matters after the fall-out from the second Test. The International Cricket Council said on Wednesday it would take no action against captains Virat Kohli or Steve Smith following the decision review system referral incident in the match.

Hamilton and Vettel disagree on who is favorite

Sebastian Vettel lapped fastest for Ferrari on the penultimate day of Formula One’s pre-season testing on Thursday but refused to accept the mantle of favorite from Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton. The four-times champion wrapped up his preparations for the opening Australian Grand Prix on March 26 with the fastest lap yet around Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya — a one minute 19.024 effort.

Stoinis gets Australia call for remaining Tests vs India

Sydney, March 9 – Australia’s uncapped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was on Thursday named as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh, who was ruled out of the remainder of the four-match Test rubber in India. According to Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns, Stoinis’s experience of playing for the Australia A side in the subcontinent, got him the call ahead of fellow all-rounders Moises Henriques and Jack Wildermuth.

Stoinis gets Australia call for remaining Tests vs India

Sydney, March 9 – Australia’s uncapped all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was on Thursday named as a replacement for Mitchell Marsh, who was ruled out of the remainder of the four-match Test rubber in India. According to Cricket Australia’s chairman of selectors Trevor Hohns, Stoinis’s experience of playing for the Australia A side in the subcontinent, got him the call ahead of fellow all-rounders Moises Henriques and Jack Wildermuth.

Double strike from Neil Wagner, Jeetan Patel brings Black Caps back…

The key dismissals of centurion Dean Elgar, Quinton de Kock and Temba Bavuma reduced South Africa to 279-7 on day two, leaving the match evenly poised with the tourists losing 3-27. Just when New Zealand needed it, a pinpoint Neil Wagner bouncer got them back on track as he removed his former South African schoolboy rival Elgar caught behind for 140.

Barcelona inspired by Super Bowl comeback – Rakitic

Barcelona’s remarkable Champions League comeback to beat Paris St Germain 6-1 at the Nou Camp and snatch a place in the quarter-finals will take some time to sink in, according to midfielder Ivan Rakitic. Trailing and wounded from a 4-0 humiliation from the opening leg of the last-16 clash in France, Luis Enrique’s men were looking to make history and also avoid their earliest exit from the competition in a decade.

13 of the most influential women to come out of Nottinghamshire

It’s International Women’s Day – and to mark the occasion we’ve listed some of the top women to come from our city and county. We’ve not only looked at women from the past, but also those who are making a mark in a very modern way… Of course, this list is only our opinion, so we’ve provided a form at the bottom for you to tell us who your top Nottinghamshire women are.

World Baseball Classic Day 2: Pool B Begins with Cuba Staying Even

After the second day of the World Baseball Classic, the Netherlands knocked Korea farther down in Pool A. Meanwhile, Cuba opened up Pool B with games against China and Japan. With Korea still winless in Pool A following their 5-0 loss to the Kingdom of the Netherlands , Cuba beat China 6-0 after their 11-6 loss to the two-time World Baseball Classic championship team, Japan .

Ex-NFLer Jarryd Hayne finding life difficult back Down Under

In recent weeks, former 49er Jarryd Hayne has faced allegations that he’s got a bad attitude, is overweight and missed a training session for his current rugby league club in Australia . Hayne was an undrafted free agent when he surprisingly made the 49ers’ 53-man roster as a running back and kick returner in 2015, but decided to retire from the NFL in May of last year.

Manny Pacquiao now looks set to take on Jeff Horn. Photo: AP

A potentially money-spinning bout between Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao and Britain’s Amir Khan has collapsed, The Los Angeles Times reported. Pacquiao’s long-time promoter Bob Arum told the newspaper that the proposed US$38 million fight staged by the United Arab Emirates in April had proven to be “pie in the sky.”

Palace players hit the beach in Morocco on scooters

With his arm-waving antics, revolutionary tactics and love affair with Chelsea fans, Conte has made Mourinho a distant memory Pogba’s impact at Manchester United was criticised by Lampard and Carraghera and here’s why they were RIGHT to question the A 90m midfielder Shakespeare ready to pen new chapter at Leicester as he prepares to take charge until the end of the season FAN’S VIEW: Wenger’s criticism of Sanchez made no sense… you can’t blame our star for showing frustration ‘Here’s why English clubs keep flopping in Europe’: Bale on faltering Premier League, Spanish lessons and that man Ronaldo Celtic could wrap up the Scottish title by March 12 by beating Rangers… and their next target is a European record Kante deserves to be crowned player of the year… his quiet influence in Chelsea’s engine room is unrivalled in Premier League Chelsea are 10 points clear at the top and on … (more)