Mitch Owen’s maiden T20 century topples powerhouse Perth Scorchers By: inp on December 22, 2024A breakout BBL century from Hobart Hurricanes opener Mitch Owen powered the home side to a commanding win over powerhouse Perth Scorchers. Just two days after being embarrassed by the Melbourne Renegades, when they posted the lowest score (74) in their history, Hurricanes downed the Scorchers by eight wickets with four balls to spare. Owen […]
Embiid scores 34 points helping the 76ers beat the Hornets 108-98 By: AP on December 22, 2024Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night. Wearing a protective ” Phantom of the Opera ” mask, Embiid was introduced to a roaring ovation. Embiid scored 22 points in the first three quarters […]
India’s Jadeja seeks more runs from top order to relieve pressure By: Reuters on December 22, 2024Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has called for a stronger batting display from the heavyweights atop the order to ease the pressure on the team when they take on Australia in the fourth test starting in Melbourne next week. The tourists eked out a draw in the rain-interrupted third game in Brisbane despite another top order […]
Gill needs to show his substance outside Asia By: inp on December 22, 2024At every net session, it becomes clear why India believe in Shubman Gill. He plays shots that are supposed to be hard ever so easily. There was this pull to a ball that was climbing up towards his rib cage at the Gabba. He swayed inside the line, just a subtle realigning of his torso, […]
Reijnders gifts ailing Milan festive cheer By: AFP on December 22, 2024Tijjani Reijnders gave AC Milan something to cheer about over Christmas with the only goal in Friday’s 1-0 win at lowly Verona which was marked by more fan protests. Netherlands midfielder Reijnders lashed in his eighth goal of the season from Milan’s first real chance of the game in the 56th minute, crashing home first-time […]
Tien sets-up all-American NextGen semi-final duel By: AFP on December 22, 2024Learner Tien set-up an all-American last-four clash against close friend Alex Michelsen at the NextGen ATP Finals on Friday by knocking out top seed and 2023 runner-up Arthur Fils. The 19-year-old Tien, who has risen to 122 in the world after starting the year at a lowly 453, shocked his 20th-ranked French opponent 4-2, 4-2, […]
Klaasen fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during Pakistan ODI By: Agencies on December 22, 2024South Africa player Heinrich Klaasen has been fined 15 percent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the second ODI against Pakistan in Cape Town. The incident took place during the second ODI on Thursday, 19 December between South Africa and Pakistan. Klaasen was a standout performer […]
Guiu hat-trick powers Chelsea to rout of Shamrock Rovers By: APP on December 21, 2024Teenage striker Marc Guiu scored a hat-trick as Chelsea thrashed Shamrock Rovers 5-1 for their sixth straight Europa Conference League win on Thursday, advancing to the last 16 with maximum points. The 18-year-old Guiu took over as the competition’s leading scorer with six goals, two of which came in the win away to Astana last […]
Frenchman Hadjar gets final F1 seat for 2025 By: Agencies on December 21, 2024Frenchman Isack Hadjar has been promoted to Red Bull’s second team to race alongside Japanese Yuki Tsunoda during the 2025 Formula 1 season. The announcement fills the final seat on the 20-car F1 grid. Hadjar is a replacement at the team that will now be known as Racing Bulls for Liam Lawson, who has been […]
Spurs survive Man Utd comeback to reach League Cup semi-finals By: APP on December 21, 2024Tottenham survived two calamitous errors from stand-in goalkeeper Fraser Forster on Thursday to beat Manchester United 4-3 and set up a League Cup semi-final against Liverpool, staying on track for their first trophy since 2008. The home side were cruising at 3-0 in the 54th minute of a captivating tie in London after two goals […]