Three-time Olympic medalist Shane Rose in ICU after being seriously injured during ‘nasty fall’
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Professional rugby player first in NZ diagnosed with brain disease CTE
A New Zealander who died last year is the country's first known professional rugby player to be diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, medical specialists have found.
Rohit Sharma Having The Freedom To Walk Out And Bat Will Be Beneficial For Mumbai Indians: Aaron Finch
With the burden of captaincy off his shoulders, Rohit Sharma will be able to play with a lot of freedom which will help five-time champions Mumbai Indians, reckoned former Australia T20 skipper Aaron Finch. Hardik Pandya will lead MI this season, replacing Rohit who has led the side to five IPL titles. "I think for Rohit, the challenge would be just walking out and opening the batting as he's done so many times for India and Mumbai over the years. This might be a wipe off for his shoulders," Finch said during Star Sports' Show Game Plan.
Wallaby Beale makes return for club side after 14 months on sidelines
SYDNEY : Australia international Kurtley Beale played his first match in more than 14 months in Brisbane on Saturday, returning to the field in the Australian Club Championship a month after being found not guilty of rape by a Sydney court.
This India Star Cricketer Once Wanted To Go On Dinner With Ellyse Perry, She Replied: "Flattered. Hope He Is..."
Ellyse Perry, star Australian cricket team cricketer, has been in great form in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024. She has been crucial in Royal Challengers Bangalore reaching the final of the WPL. Ellyse Perry took 6/15 and scored 40* as RCB beat Mumbai Indians to reach the play-offs. Against the same opponents in the Eliminator, Perry took 1/29 and scored 66 to help his team win by five runs to set up a final clash with Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir Sets Simple Target For 24.75 Crore Mitchell Starc
The costliest buy in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Mitchell Starc is a player who is bound to be under the spotlight as the new season begins on March 22. The Australian star, signed by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore in the auction, is expected to put in some dramatic performances as the franchise looks to clinch its third title in the history of the T20 league. But, while many feel Starc will be under added pressure because of his price tag, KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir doesn't think that would be the case.
Huge Injury Concern For MS Dhoni And CSK: Star Set To Be Ruled Out For 4-5 Weeks
With less than a week left for the start of the Indian Premier League, Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have received a huge blow ahead of their opening game against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22. According to a report in Times of India, star pacer Matheesha Patirana is set to be sidelined for four to five weeks due to an hamstring injury. Pathirana has been out of action since he picked up a niggle during the second T20I against Bangladesh at Sylhet on March 6 and left the field without completing his spell.
Carlos Alcaraz Stung On Forehead As Bee Invasion Hits Tennis Match - Video Goes Viral
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought off swarming bees and Alexander Zverev on Thursday to set up a semi-final clash with Jannik Sinner at Indian Wells. World number two Alcaraz was stung on the forehead and temporarily forced from the court as a "bee invasion" halted his quarter-final against Germany's Zverev with just two games completed. He looked none the worse for wear when play resumed after a delay of almost two hours, polishing off a 6-3, 6-1 victory and avenging a quarter-final loss to Zverev at the Australian Open. Sinner powered into the semi-finals with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Czech Jiri Lehecka pushing his match win streak to 19. Sinner's run stretches back through last year's Davis Cup finals and includes a perfect 16-0 record in 2024.