Jack Draper eases into the last eight in Acapulco on March 1, 2024San Diego:Jack Draper needed little more than an hour to book his place in the quarter-finals of the Mexican Open in Acapulco, and Katie Boulter also reached the last eight in San Diego. The 22-year-old, who beat seventh seed Tommy Paul in the previous round, proved too strong for Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka, winning 6-3 6-0 […]
Kevin De Bruyne earns plaudits as Erling Haaland hits five for Manchester Citya on February 29, 2024Manchester: Pep Guardiola praised the “generosity” of Kevin De Bruyne after he set up four of Erling Haaland’s five goals as Manchester City thrashed Luton at Kenilworth Road to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals. Haaland, who returned at the end of January from nearly two months out, grabbed the headlines with his finishing but this […]
Harry Maguire calls for `big reaction´ after Man Utd stunned by late Fulham loss on February 25, 2024Old Trafford: Harry Maguire called for a “big reaction” after Manchester United were stunned by a late Fulham winner at Old Trafford. Alex Iwobi netted in the seventh minute of stoppage time as Fulham snatched a 2-1 Premier League victory on Saturday after it seemed Maguire had salvaged a point for the hosts. Fulham dominated […]
John Stones: Treble repeat a real possibility for Manchester City on February 25, 2024Bournemouth: John Stones has insisted Manchester City believe another treble is a possibility this season. City tasted Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup success last year and remain in each of those competitions. A hard-fought 1-0 win at Bournemouth on Saturday helped Pep Guardiola’s team close the gap to divisional leaders Liverpool to one […]
Sean Dyche wants pressure on Dominic Calvert-Lewin eased on February 24, 2024Sean Dyche accepts pressure will continue to grow on Dominic Calvert-Lewin the longer his barren run continues. But the Everton manager has reminded the rest of his goal-shy side it is not just the principle striker who needs to find the net. Calvert-Lewin has not scored for the relegation-threatened Toffees in 19 appearances stretching back […]
Second morning of F1 testing in Bahrain cut short due to loose drain cover on February 23, 2024Formula One’s second morning of testing was cancelled after a loose drain cover struck Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes and the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc. Both Hamilton and Leclerc hit the debris at Turn 11 in Bahrain, and the running was red-flagged with one hour and 40 minutes remaining. Circuit officials attempted to repair the track, but […]
England draft in Ollie Robinson and Shoaib Bashir for fourth Test against India on February 23, 2024England have drafted in seamer Ollie Robinson and off-spinner Shoaib Bashir for their must-win fourth Test against India in Ranchi. Fast bowler Mark Wood drops out after an onerous workload in the third-Test defeat in Rajkot, where he bowled mainly in sweltering conditions, while leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has also been omitted. Robinson is set for […]
Alice Capsey eyeing World Cup glory as teen looks to build on rollercoaster 2023 on February 21, 2024Alice Capsey has set her sights on World Cup glory with England this year after a rollercoaster 2023. The teenage sensation has enjoyed a rapid rise since starring in the inaugural Hundred at the age of 16, being snapped up by franchise leagues around the globe and making her international bow in both white-ball formats […]
Cameron Norrie cruises into second round of Rio Open on February 21, 2024Cameron Norrie hit the ground running at the Rio Open, defeating Bolivian player Hugo Dellien 6-3 6-2. The world number 23 saved the only break point he faced as he breezed into the second round in one hour and 21 minutes. In his on-court interview after the match, Norrie said he was happy with how […]
Brendon McCullum adamant England will not change methods despite huge defeat on February 20, 2024Brendon McCullum insisted England’s best chance of turning the tide in India is to keep trusting in their methods as he resists calls to adapt despite a humbling defeat in Rajkot. Michael Vaughan described a 434-run loss in the third Test – their heaviest since 1934 – as a “wake-up call” on X, while Nasser […]