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The absent Alexander Isak dominated the build-up to Newcastle United’s clash at home to Liverpool but the Swede was temporarily forgotten in a rip-roaring contest that ended 3-2 to the reigning champions thanks to a stoppage-time winner by teenaged Premier League debutant Rio Ngumoha. Isak’s desire to leave Newcastle, with Liverpool his destination of choice, guaranteed a boisterous St James’ Park atmosphere and it seemed Arne Slot’s visitors had buckled as they threw away a flattering 2-0 lead against a side reduced to 10 men by Anthony Gordon’s red card in first-half stoppage time. But 16-year-old Ngumoha broke Newcastle’s hearts…
THE MEN’S HUNDRED, 2025 Jordan Cox hit 47 off 27 balls in his team’s victory © Getty The Oval Invincibles romped home to victory over city rivals London Spirit at The Oval by six wickets and with 22 balls to spare, in a commanding win that has all but assured them of top spot and a direct entry into the final. The strength and power through the Invincibles’ batting order meant they made relatively easy work of the 153-run target set by the Spirit. Invincibles enjoy a far superior NRR (+1.786) to the two chasing sides – Trent Rockets (+0.441)…
Venus Williams battled bravely before bowing out of the US Open on her return to Grand Slam tennis on Monday as Spanish ace Carlos Alcaraz stormed into the second round with a dominant opening win. The second full day of action in New York saw all eyes turn to the Arthur Ashe Stadium’s night session, where the 45-year-old Williams lost in three sets to 11th seed Karolina Muchova. Williams only returned to competitive tennis in July following a 16-month absence from the sport and had been granted a wild card into the main draw at Flushing Meadows. But hopes of…
It will be Oman’s first-ever appearance at the Asia Cup and head coach Duleep Mendis is excited to see what the side can achieve. “It is real that we are participating in the Asia Cup – a major tournament and a fantastic opportunity for our players to showcase their skills on a global stage,” Mendis said. “Playing against teams like India and Pakistan is a moment to embrace for any cricketer. Anything can happen in a fast-paced T20 game, where one over of brilliance can change everything. “Our build-up has been strong, with the ongoing National T20 tournament providing competitive…
BANGLADESH CRICKET [Representational image] The case has been referred to the BCB’s Anti-Corruption Tribunal for formal proceedings under Article 5 of the Code. © Getty The Bangladesh Cricket Board’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) has recommended a minimum five-year ban for batter Minhazul Abedin Sabbir for his role in match-fixing during the last edition of the Dhaka Premier League, the country’s premier List A tournament. The recommendation comes after an ACU investigation into Shinepukur Cricket Club’s DPL fixture against Gulshan Cricket earlier this year, which raised eyebrows over two controversial dismissals. In the 36th over of that match, opener Rahim Ahmed was…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will take part in the upcoming season of the FIH Pro League with a parliamentary panel informed on Monday that the federal government has agreed to release Rs250 million for the event. Issues related to the Pakistan Hockey Federation came under discussion during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter Provincial Coordination here at the Parliament House with MNA Mohammad Sanaullah Khan Mastikhel in the chair. During the course of the meeting, IPC secretary Mohyuddin Wani informed that the Ministry of Finance had confirmed that it will provide Rs250m to ensure Pakistan’s first-ever participation in…
LAHORE: Under the bright lights of the DHA Phase Six Sports Complex, the Pakistan Open MMA Championship culminated on Sunday with a night of dramatic finishes and a controversial main event that saw local hero Rizwan “The Haider” Ali preserve his undefeated record via a razor-thin split decision over Egypt’s Adham Mohamed “Warrior.” The fights served as an official qualifier for the IMMAF World Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia, in September, offering fighters a chance to display their talents to even wider audiences. The lightweight title bout headlined an electrifying main card, in which all Pakistani fighters triumphed, that showcased both…
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket is looking for a new main sponsor after a fantasy sports gaming platform pulled out of a deal worth $43.6 million following a government ban on online gambling, reports said on Monday. Dream11, the biggest online gaming platform in the country, became the lead sponsor of the men’s and women’s national teams after signing a three-year deal in July 2023. The Dream11 logo is printed on the jerseys of the Indian players. It is also the sponsor of several Indian Premier League franchises. Last week, the Indian parliament passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming…
New Zealand trio set to miss Australia’s T20 tour in October due to injury New Zealand’s hopes of kicking off their home summer against Australia on a winning note have suffered a setback with big hitters Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen ruled out of October’s trans-Tasman T20 series. Australia take on the Black Caps in three T20 internationals in Mount Maunganui from October 1-4, which will be played for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, as both nations continue their build up to next year’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.But New Zealand Cricket announced this morning – more than a…
INJURY WOES William O’ Rourke suffered a stress fracture in his lower back against Zimbabwe last month © Getty New Zealand’s build-up to the home summer has taken a hit with injuries ruling out Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen from next month’s Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series against Australia at Bay Oval. Scans have confirmed a stress fracture in O’Rourke’s lower back, sidelining the 24-year-old pacer for at least three months. The injury was picked up during the first Test against Zimbabwe earlier this month. He has since returned home and will now undergo a strength and conditioning programme…