COLOMBO : All-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva will take over from Dimuth Karunaratne as captain of Sri Lanka’s test side, the country’s cricket board (SLC) said on Thursday. Karunaratne skippered Sri Lanka in 30 tests over four years, winning 12, losing 12 and drawing six. Spin-bowling all-rounder de Silva, who has played 51 tests, will begin … Read more
Bruce Thornton and Jamison Battle combined for 46 points as Ohio State held off host Rutgers for a 76-72 win in Columbus on Wednesday for the Buckeyes’ fourth straight win. Thornton scored 24 and Battle had 22 points while Roddy Gayle Jr. added all 11 of his points, including two clutch free throws, in the … Read more
LAGOS : Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has withdrawn from Nigeria’s team for the Africa Cup of Nations through injury and been replaced by Belgian-based Alhassan Yusuf, the country’s football federation said on Wednesday. Ndidi, 27, was hurt during his club Leicester City’s 2-0 win at Cardiff City on Dec. 29, although details of the injury were … Read more
CAPE TOWN : South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and chose to bat first in the second and final test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world. South Arica have made three changes to the team … Read more
CAIRO: Mohamed Salah, the captain of Egypt’s 27-man team named by Rui Vitoria, will represent the country at the African Cup of Nations to be held in Ivory Coast. All but two of Egypt’s starting lineup from the Cup of Nations final in Yaounde two years ago are included in the group. Ahmed Nabil Kouka … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka, the 2023 Australian Open winner, doesn’t think the new season will be easier, even though she had a big year at the Grand Slams. The world number two said her fearless attitude will help her deal with any problems that come up. Sabalenka won her first Grand Slam title earlier this year at … Read more
The four Grand Slams offer more than just a trophy or a place in tennis history. They also offer hefty financial incentives for future champions. What you need to Know about the Prize Pot at the Australian Open 2024, the first Grand Slam event of the year When is the Australian Open? The event runs … Read more
The J.League announced that Harry Kewell, a former Australia and Leeds United player, has been appointed as the new manager of the Yokohama F Marinos. The 45-year old replaces Kevin Muscat who left the team at the end the season, after Marinos finished second behind Vissel in the title race. Kewell stated in a press … Read more
Former world number one Naomi Osaka said she was feeling more confident in her own skin and enjoying conversations with fellow players ahead of her much-awaited return to tennis at next week’s Brisbane International after 15 months out. Osaka won four Grand Slam titles, including two at the Australian Open, before taking a break to … Read more
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino said he is sure he will have a say in how the Premier League team strengthens its squad in January. He said this because he has “good communication” with the club’s management. Before he was hired in May, the Argentine told the club that they needed to spend more on transfers … Read more
