ICC says ‘insufficient evidence’ in Al Jazeera corruption claims on May 17, 2021The International Cricket Council (ICC) said Monday there were “insufficient grounds” to bring charges against five people featured in an Al Jazeera television programme about corruption in the game. ‘Cricket’s Match Fixers,’ broadcast by Al Jazeera on 27 May 2018, alleged that two matches were fixed: India v England in Chennai in 2016 and India […]
Leicester boss confident FA Cup winners will seal Champions League spot on May 17, 2021London Brendan Rodgers says his Leicester players are ready to seize the opportunity of rounding off a wonderful season by qualifying for the Champions League to add to Saturday’s FA Cup triumph. The Foxes face an instant re-match with Chelsea after edging the Blues 1-0 at Wembley to give the club its first FA Cup […]
French rugby gives green light for transgender women on May 17, 2021Paris: Transgender women will be allowed to play women’s rugby in France from next season, the French rugby federation (FFR) announced Monday in a ground-breaking decision that goes against the recommendations of World Rugby. Last October, the rugby union’s global governing body banned trans women from the elite women’s game, citing fears of increased injury […]
Martinez includes Witsel in Belgium squad for Euro 2020 on May 17, 2021 Brussels: Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Monday named a 26-strong squad for Euro 2020, including Axel Witsel but without Marouane Fellaini. Witsel underwent an operation on his achilles tendon in January and resumed running just a few days ago, leaving his availability for the June 11-July 11 tournament in doubt. “With a squad extended […]
Federer expects battle to get back to the top on May 17, 2021Switzerland: Roger Federer said Monday he expects to return to the top tier of tennis even though the next generation of players will have gained ground during his lengthy injury lay-off. Federer begins his comeback-proper on Swiss home soil in Geneva on Tuesday, with the 39-year-old tennis legend starting a run of tournaments including the […]
Israeli planes, troops continue brutal attacks in Gaza; death toll rises to 109 on May 14, 2021Gaza Strip: In complete disregard for international appeals, the Israeli planes and troops on the ground are carrying out brutal attacks in the Gaza Strip. At least 109 Palestinians have been martyred in Gaza, including 29 children, over the previous four days while 52 Palestinians were martyred in Gaza in a single-day. According to Al […]
IPL ‘can’t happen’ in India while coronavirus rages: Ganguly on May 10, 2021New Delhi: This year’s suspended IPL cannot be completed in India while it battles a raging coronavirus crisis and could struggle to find a slot elsewhere, India’s cricket chief Sourav Ganguly has said. The Indian Premier League was abruptly halted at the halfway stage last week after several players became infected. India is reporting nearly […]
Danish far-right activists arrested for plotting to burn Quran on November 13, 2020BRUSSELS: Five Danish far-right activists suspected of planning to provoke Muslims in Belgium by burning a Qur’an have been arrested and ordered out of the country, officials said Thursday. According to their group’s Facebook page, those arrested are members of “Stram Kurs” or “Hard Line” — a group led by Danish anti-Islam and anti-immigration militant […]
Symbolic statues bringing war-torn Mosul back to life on October 3, 2020Multiple statues have been erected across the northern Iraqi city, Mosul, since the Islamic State group lost control of it three years ago. Local artists have worked hard to create these masterpieces that represent the city’s resilience and are helping residents shake off memories of brutal punishments meted out by IS in squares and roundabouts, […]
Pakistani openers frustrate England in pursuit of avoiding innings defeat on August 24, 2020SOUTHAMPTON: Pakistan are grateful to rain which has stopped play after the openers – Shan Masood and Abid Ali – played just 18 overs to score 41 runs without being separated in the second innings after being enforced a follow-on by England in the third and final Test here at the Ageas Bowl on Monday. […]