A Set small text size A Set the default text size A Set large text size Canterbury have refused to say whether Josh Addo-Carr will play again this finals series, after he stood himself down from their elimination clash with Manly. The fallout from Addo-Carr’s alleged positive roadside test to cocaine continued on Tuesday, when…
akistan head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has called for a “fair and equal” resolution to the World Test Championship when cricket finally resumes even if it means extending the tournament, warning that a shortened competition would fail to give a “true picture” of the standings. With cricket, like nearly all major sports and activities, forced to a grinding halt…
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International Hockey Federation (FIH) president Tayyab Ikram on Tuesday said they will resume bilateral contests between India and Pakistan “tomorrow” if given a choice, as the storied rivalry makes the sport stronger. It has been 18 years since archrivals India and Pakistan have locked horns in a bilateral hockey Test series. “There are certain different…
Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has joined the chorus of praise for Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, lauding his unique bowling action and ability to deceive batters on any pitch. Ali’s admiration for Bumrah is rooted in the latter’s exceptional performances and his uncanny knack for picking up wickets, regardless of the conditions. Basit Ali…
Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner may have won the 2023 US Open, but his journey to the title has been clouded by a doping controversy that shook the tennis world. Known for his calm and composed demeanor, Sinner’s subdued celebrations throughout the tournament were a reflection of the stress surrounding recent revelations about failed doping…
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Posted on September 10, 2024 By Dane Miller, SuperWest Sports ACC college football continues this week with 12 games. I feature eight of them here as my choices for the “Top Games” for Week Three, and two others as my selections for “Best Bets.” For each contest, I…
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T20 World Cup While the recent ODI World Cup defeat still lingers, Ravi Shastri, former India captain and coach, remains optimistic about India’s prospects in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Shastri believes that the Men in Blue have the potential to be serious title contenders in the T20 format, with the tournament scheduled to take…
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Needing 125 runs to win with nine wickets and a couple of days in hand, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis were not shy to attack on the looseners. In the process the wicketkeeper-batter found himself strolling back to the dressing room in the 20th over. Angelo Mathews survived a few close nicks before getting used…
At one point Monday night, not long after Damar Hamlin’s horrific injury, Scott Van Pelt introduced a reporter who was giving a live update from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. I didn’t write down exactly what Van Pelt said, but by way of introduction, it was words to this effect: We deal with what…
By Kath Hudson 09 Sep 2024 Retirees of today are living more active, healthy and dynamic lifestyles than ever before and are switched on culturally and technologically, yet feel many excluded. In a comprehensive study – The New Ageing Index 2024 – undertaken by home care company, Home Instead, 35 per cent of respondents…
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