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AUSTIN ECKROAT GETS HIS 1st PGA TOUR WIN

Austin Eckroat waited a long time to become a winner on the PGA Tour. Another day didn’t hurt. Eckroat got the first victory of his tour career Monday, topping Erik van Rooyen and Min Woo Lee by three shots to win the weather-delayed Cognizant Classic...

YUZVENDRA CHAHAL: HAS THE BCCI ILL-TREATED INDIA'S WHITE-BALL MAESTRO?

India have been without ace spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for quite some time now in the white-ball set-up. Despite the player being available, the selectors and management have overlooked him. One has seen several spinners being in the mix of things, but sadly, Chahal isn’t there to be seen. He was also not considered...

THE BATTLE FOR PURPLE CAP: 7 TOP CONTENDERS IN IPL 2024

The countdown fo IPL 2024 has begun, igniting the fervor among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. As anticipation builds for another exhilarating season of the Indian Premier League, all eyes are on the quest for individual excellence, particularly...

KANE WILLIAMSON AND TIM SOUTHEE HIT THE 100-TEST MARK

Leading batter Kane Williamson and captain Tim Southee have entered the 100th-Test club for New Zealand in the second test against Australia in Christchurch.

END OF A DECORATED CAREER

The hard-working and durable New Zealand fast bowler Neil Wagner has announced his retirement from test cricket at 37. South Africa-born Wagner played 64 tests for New Zealand and will finish fifth on New Zealand's list of all-time Test wickettakers with 260 at an average of 37...

7 CONTENDERS FOR ORANGE CAP IN IPL 2024

As the excitement builds and the anticipation peaks, IPL 2024 is just around the corner, promising another exhilarating season of cricketing action. Among the many accolades up for grabs, the Orange Cap stands tall, waiting to adorn the head of the batsman...

List Of Records Broken In Ind Vs Eng Third Test In Rajkot

India humbled England by 434 runs in the third Test match of the ongoing five-match series. India dominated the scenes in Rajkot and closed things down on Day 4. Centuries from Rohit Sharma and Jadeja helped the hosts manage 445/10 in the first innings...

THE FUTURE LOOKS MUCH BRIGHTER FOR MBAPPÉ THAN PSG

The future looks much brighter for Kylian Mbappé than it does for Paris Saint-Germain. With Mbappé leaving PSG at the end of the season, following former star teammates Neymar and Lionel Messi out of the door, the Qatari-owned club's project to dominate...

LAST HURRAH OF LEWIS HAMILTON AT MERCEDES

Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton said Wednesday it feels surreal” to be entering his last season with Mercedes before joining Ferrari for 2025. Speaking as Mercedes unveiled its 2024 car at Silverstone, home of the British Grand Prix, Hamilton...

HIDEKI MATSUYAMA: THE MOST PROLIFIC PGA TOUR WINNER IN ASIA

The conversation began seven years ago when Japanese star Hideki Matsuyama won his fourth PGA Tour title to pass Shigeki Maruyama, his mentor. Maruyama told him the ultimate mark was nine tour wins, a record for most by an Asian-born player...

BAZBALL IS HERE TO STAY

England's Bazball” approach isn’t going anywhere. Questions have again been raised about the merits of the attacking, front-foot style preferred by coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes in the wake of England’s 434-run loss to India....

MIKE PROCTER: SOUTH AFRICA CRICKET GREAT PASSES AT 77

Mike Procter, a fearsome pacer and powerful batter whose cricket career was restricted by an international ban on South Africa because of apartheid has died. He was 77. Cricket South Africa CSA) said in a statement that it mourns the passing...

RATING RAVICHANDRAN ASHWIN AMONG THE ELITE SPINNERS WITH 500 TEST WICKETS

Ravichandran Ashwin's recent milestone of reaching 500 Test wickets marks a significant moment in the annals of cricketing history. The Indian spin wizard achieved this feat during the ongoing test series against England, further solidifying his place among...

Is Rohit Sharma One Of India's Best Test Openers?

In the dynamic landscape of Indian cricket, few discussions are as fervent as those revolving around the nation's Test openers. Among the array of names that have graced this pivotal position, Rohit Sharma emerges as a modern-day contender...

5 Challenges India Will Face Without Virat Kohli

In the pulsating arena of cricket, where every match holds the promise of thrill and unpredictability, the absence of key players can significantly alter the dynamics of a game. As England sets foot on Indian soil for a gripping five-test series...

IVORY COAST: THE CHAMPIONS OF AFRICA

Let the party begin. Sébastien Haller scored late to lead host nation Ivory Coast to a remarkable Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the final. Haller fired in from close range in the 81st minute to complete the turnaround...

SUPER BOWL THRILLER WAS THE MOST-WATCHED PROGRAM EVER

The longest Super Bowl game will also go down as the most-watched program in television history. According to Nielsen and Adobe Analytics, Kansas City's 25-22 overtime victory over San Francisco averaged 123.4 million viewers across television...

END OF BRAZILIAN MAGIC IN FOOTBALL

Brazilian soccer fans were already in a funk after a year that saw a string of poor results, a coaching void and a political tug of war at the country's federation. Things got even worse after Brazil failed to qualify for the Paris Olympics...

YOUNG AND ASPIRING FAST BOWLERS ARE ON SHOW IN PSL 2024

Young and aspiring fast bowlers such as Shamar Joseph of West Indies will showcase their skills in Pakistan's premier domestic Twenty20 competition. Shamar Joseph's mesmerizing spell against Australia in the second test...

IS THE RAHUL DRAVID WAY OF COACHING PRIMITIVE AND BORING?

The appointment of Rahul Dravid as head coach in November 2021 was met with anticipation and optimism. Dravid, renowned for his steely resolve and astute cricketing acumen during his playing days, was expected to bring a new era...

SARFARAZ KHAN THE NEW AGE PRODIGY MAKING WAVES IN CRICKET

In a dazzling debut against England, Sarfaraz Khan emerged as a rising star, showcasing his undeniable talent and potential on the international stage. With nerves of steel and a bat wielded like a magic wand, Sarfaraz delivered a breathtaking performance...

5 Best Bowling Spells Of Jasprit Bumrah In Test Cricket

Jasprit Bumrah arguably bowled his best spell in Test cricket, claiming six wickets versus England on Day 2 of the second match in Visakhapatnam. On a surface that has aided batters, Bumrah made the ball talk and outperformed the spinners with his...

15 NOTABLE STATUES HONOURING ATHLETES

The 19-foot, 4,000-pound statue of Kobe Bryant in downtown Los Angeles is just the latest example of a sports team honoring a player with this kind of larger-than-life presence. Some athletes, such as Roberto Clemente and Jackie Robinson, have more than one statue honoring them...

SEVEN-TIME F1 CHAMPION LEWIS HAMILTON HEADING TO FERRARI

Lewis Hamilton shocked the motorsports world when the seven-time Formula One champion said he will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari, which had tried to land Hamilton before he signed his latest contract extension with the Silver Arrows...

RORY MCILROY AND JAY MONAHAN HAVE TRUST ISSUES IN GOLF'S BIG DIVIDE

The obnoxious money-ruining golf was sure to create trust issues with the leadership, and that lingers even as PGA Tour Enterprises is now flush with cash from its new minority investor. Now it might be a question of who has lost the locker room: Jay Monahan or Rory Mcllroy?

GLENN MAXWELL REIGNS SUPREME IN T20IS

Glenn Maxwell blasted a record-equaling century as Australia beat West Indies by 34 runs and took an unassailable 2-0 lead in its three-match Twenty20 series. Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 120 off 55 balls, with eight sixes and 12 fours, and shared a 92-run stand...

UNBEATEN AUSTRALIA WIN FOURTH U19 WORLD CUP TITLE

Harjas Singh top-scored with 55 runs as Australia finished unbeaten to win the men's under-19 World Cup after beating India by 79 runs in the final. After electing to bat, Australia scored 253-7 in its 50 overs. Apart from Harjas...

5 TAKEAWAYS FROM THE U19 WORLD CUP

India suffered a telling defeat in the hands of Australia to finish as the runners-up at the ICC U-19 World Cup in South Africa. Both teams headed into the final having gone unbeaten in six matches. Australia got decent runs on the board, managing 253/7...

INDIA-ENGLAND SUFFER VIRAT KOHLI AND JACK LEACH'S SETBACKS

The England and Wales Cricket Board announced that Jack Leach has been ruled out of the rest of England's test tour of India with a left knee injury. The 32-year-old spin bowler picked up the injury during England's first test victory in Hyderabad...

IS JASPRIT BUMRAH THE GREATEST FAST BOWLER ACROSS FORMATS?

If an aspiring young fast bowler decides to emulate the action of Jasprit Bumrah, then his coach may advise him not to. It is beyond the realm of comprehension how Bumrah defies the concept of science in his bowling action. The load, stride, and release...