A giant statue of Argentine football star Lionel Messi was taken down in the Indian city of Kolkata after it was spotted swaying in the wind. — AFP A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi was taken down in India on Monday after it was spotted swaying dangerously in the wind, authorities said. Hydraulic…
Serena Williams of the US reacts during her third round match against Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic, US Open – Flushing Meadows, New York, United States – September 2, 2022. — Reuters Serena Williams confirmed her return to tennis on Monday after an absence of nearly four years, with the American great set to compete in women’s…
Arne Slot expects Liverpool’s new signings to keep improving. Photo: AFP LONDON: Arne Slot says he is leaving Liverpool “exactly where it belongs: amongst Europe’s elite”, in an emotional letter to fans after his sacking as head coach. The Dutchman was fired on Saturday, 12 months after winning the Premier League, following a miserable title defence which…
The World No.1 will possible face a stern check in her bid to win a maiden Roland Garros crown Aryna Sabalenka takes on Naomi Osaka for the third time this 12 months on Monday. Photograph: AFP PARIS: 4-time Grand Slam champions Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka will go head-to-head within the first French Open girls’s evening match in…
Virat Kohli turned a two-time IPL champion. Picture: AFP NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 75 and impressed bowling led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second straight Indian Premier League title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Sunday. Bengaluru restricted Gujarat to 155-8, a complete they chased down with 12 balls to spare after Kohli reached his fifth…
Australia’s Travis Head plays a shot during the fourth day of their second Ashes Test against England at the Brisbane Cricket Ground in Brisbane on December 7, 2025. — Cricket Australia Cricket’s governing body said on Monday it would trial the use of pink-coloured balls in Test matches to maximise play during bad light. The…
Soccer college students play a sport throughout observe on the Bola Pra Frente (Ball Ahead) soccer academy in Praia. Picture: AFP LONDON: Silveria Nedio beamed as she watched younger footballers from the soccer college she is in control of battling on the pitch in Praia forward of Cape Verde’s first ever World Cup. “We’re a small nation,…
Mexican icon Guillermo Ochoa would turn out to be the primary goalkeeper to play in six World Cup finals. Photograph: AFP MEXICO CITY: Mexican star Guillermo Ochoa is about to turn out to be the primary goalkeeper to look in six World Cup finals after being named within the co-hosts’ squad. The 40-year-old, who performs…
Marta Kostyuk applauds Iga Swiatek off Court docket Philippe Chatrier. Photograph: AFP PARIS: 4-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek exited Roland Garros on Sunday as the highest seeds continued to fall at the beginning of the second week, whereas Alexander Zverev booked his spot within the quarter-finals. The Polish third seed endured a depressing twenty fifth birthday as she went down 7-5,…
Victory over Senegal was Mauricio Pochettino’ssecond as US coach towards top-15 opposition, after beating Uruguay. Photograph: AFP LONDON: Coach Mauricio Pochettino mentioned the US’ spectacular 3-2 pleasant win over Senegal Sunday may help the American public belief of their nationwide crew because the nation prepares to host the World Cup. The US, together with Canada and Mexico,…
