Australia’s Josh Hazlewood in action. Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood expects to be ready for the start of the Twenty20 World Cup next month after sitting out their Ashes series victory against England through injuries, the 36-year-old said. The right-arm quick missed Australia’s 4-1 Ashes victory with a hamstring strain. He subsequently suffered Achilles soreness…
Morocco’s Brahim Diaz celebrates after the match. It is hard to escape the gaze of Morocco midfielder Brahim Diaz at the Africa Cup of Nations. The diminutive Spanish-born player is everywhere, from city billboards to a multitude of television advertisements, on top of his heroics on the field where he has become a fan favourite…
India cricketer Rishabh Pant been diagnosed with a side strain Oblique Muscle Tear. India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the three-match one-day international (ODI) series against New Zealand after suffering an abdominal injury during a training session, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) says on Sunday, ahead of the first game in Vadodara….
May 18, 2025 Former player Wayne Rooney on the pitch during a commemorative ceremony after the last match for the men’s team at Goodison Park Action Wayne Rooney said he would be open to joining the coaching staff of former teammate Michael Carrick if he takes over as interim manager of Manchester United following Ruben…
Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Semi Ajayi Strikers Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams grabbed second-half goals as Nigeria powered to a deserved 2-0 victory over Algeria in Saturday’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final to set up a meeting with hosts Morocco in the last four. Osimhen steered home a long cross…
India’s Shubman Gill during the Fifth Test – England v India – Kia Oval, London, Britain – August 3, 2025. India captain Shubman Gill, sidelined for much of the last two months with injury concerns, has his sights on the three-match one-day international series against New Zealand as part of preparations for next year’s 50-over…
Morocco’s Brahim Diaz playing against Cameroon at the AFCON 2025 Brahim Diaz scored for the fifth game in a row at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as hosts Morocco defeated Cameroon 2-0 in their quarter-final clash last night to keep alive their hopes of a first continental title in 50 years. Diaz has…
Senegal’s Cherif Ndiaye in action with Mali’s Kamory Doumbia Iliman Ndiaye scored the only goal as Senegal beat 10-man Mali 1-0 on Friday to book a semi-final berth at the Africa Cup of Nations for the third time in the last four tournaments. Ndiaye netted after 27 minutes, taking advantage of a goalkeeping howler to put Senegal…
Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring their first goal as Mozambique’s Ernan looks dejected The issue of Nigerian players not receiving bonuses relating to their participation in Africa Cup of Nation (AFCON) matches has been resolved, according to the country’s minister of state finance, Dr. Doris Uzoka-Anite. The Super Eagles reportedly boycotted training on Wednesday over…
Former referee David Coote Former Premier League soccer referee David Coote was on Thursday given a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to a charge of making an indecent image of a child. Coote, 43, was sacked last year by PGMOL, the English soccer referees’ body, after a video circulated on social media of him making…
