Tales of cricketing renaissance in Africa
Six weeks ago, I reported on a Test match between England and Zimbabwe played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham. Despite brave individual performances, Zimbabwe was beaten by an innings and 45 runs.
Kariman Abuljadayel becomes Al-Nassr’s first cross-country skier
JEDDAH: Saudi Olympian Kariman Abuljadayel has made history once again, this time by becoming the first cross-country skier to join Al-Nassr Club, the first Saudi sports club to officially add a winter sport to its roster.
LIV Golf announces partnership with HSBC
LONDON/NEW YORK: LIV Golf and HSBC have announced a partnership aimed at growing the game worldwide.
Manchester United star has 37 days to convince Ruben Amorim not to make £60m transfer
Arriving at Carrington on Thursday morning, Rasmus Hojlund showed no signs of a Manchester United player feeling the pressure of expectation this summer.
A's Brent Rooker joins list of Home Run Derby participants - ESPN
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics slugger Brent Rooker is adding his name to the list of Home Run Derby participants.
Orioles trade reliever Bryan Baker to Rays for draft pick - ESPN
BALTIMORE — The Orioles traded right-handed reliever Bryan Baker to AL East rival Tampa Bay on Thursday in exchange for the 37th overall pick in the 2025 MLB amateur draft, a sign that one of baseball's most disappointing clubs could be sellers at the upcoming trade deadline.
Lamar Brown, No. 1-ranked recruit, chooses LSU over Texas A&M - ESPN
Five-star defensive tackle Lamar Brown, ESPN's No. 1 overall recruit in the 2026 class, announced his commitment to LSU on Thursday, securing a seismic local recruiting win for coach Brian Kelly and the Tigers.
Sizzling Swiatek blasts past Bencic into Wimbledon final
LONDON :Iga Swiatek banished the last of her grasscourt demons to blaze into her first Wimbledon final with a quick-fire 6-2 6-0 demolition of Belinda Bencic on Thursday.