Netflix signs U.S. broadcast deal with FIFA for Women's World Cup in 2027, 2031
Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women's World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports.
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Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’
Warren Gatland is to remain in charge for the 2025 Six Nations following a review into Wales’ slump but has been warned by the Welsh Rugby Union that he must start delivering results.
Tottenham Hotspur Boss Ange Postecoglou Blasts 'Offensive' Personal Criticism
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he welcomes scrutiny but that some of the criticism directed at him is "offensive". Injury-hit Spurs took a big step towards a first trophy since 2008 on Thursday with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the League Cup. Tottenham led 3-0 before two howlers from goalkeeper Fraser Forster let United into the game, but the home side held on for a precious win. Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, said Spurs should be more flexible in their approach rather than sticking to all-out attack.
Wales sticking with Warren Gatland, but want improvement
Warren Gatland is to remain in charge for the 2025 Six Nations following a review into Wales' slump but has been warned by the Welsh Rugby Union that he must start delivering results.
R Ashwin Chooses His Successor, Passes The Baton On Social Media After Retirement
Amidst all the tributes pouring in for Ravichandran Ashwin following his retirement from international cricket, he wished fellow off-spin all-rounder Washington Sundar in a way which seemed like a passing of the baton moment in Indian cricket. On Wednesday, shortly after Ashwin announced his retirement post the third Test at the Gabba ending in a draw, Sundar penned a heartfelt tribute on his social media accounts. “More than just a team mate, you have been an inspiration, Ash anna. It's been an honour to share the field and dressing room with you.”
Pakistan Script Massive Record, Become 1st Team In 21st Century To...
Pakistan veterans Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan laid the foundation for a convincing, series-clinching 81-run win over South Africa in the second one-day international at Newlands on Thursday. Pakistan's total of 329 all out was set up by Babar (73) and captain Rizwan (80), who put on 115 off 142 balls for the third wicket. Heinrich Klaasen made 97 for South Africa but the hosts were bowled out for 248. Fast bowlers Shaheen Afridi (four for 47) and Naseem Shah (three for 37) were the main destroyers.
R Ashwin's Father Had To Cancel Tickets For Melbourne, Sydney Tests At The Last Minute: Report
Ravichandran Ashwin's sudden decision to retire from international cricket came as a shock to not only the entire cricket fraternity, but, seemingly, also to his own family. Ashwin's father made an explosive rant about the "humiliation" his son had been facing before his retirement, which Ashwin shut down soon after, calling his father "not media trained". However, Ashwin's father had reportedly even booked tickets for the fourth and fifth Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Melbourne and Sydney respectively, and had to cancel after his son's sudden decision to retire.
"Shut Up And Play": Mohammad Rizwan, Heinrich Klaasen Engage In Heated Affair On Field. Video
Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan and South Africa wicket-keeper batter Heinrich Klaasen had a heated argument on the field during the second ODI between the two sides at Cape Town on Thursday. Though there isn't a confirmation on the matter of the argument, it has been claimed that the South Africa star wasn't happy with the condition of the ball being used. Rizwan, however, was in no mood to pay heed to Klaasen's complaints and suggested he should continue playing. The clash went on for a while, prompting other players and the umpires to intervene too.