Finaly Bealham form presents Andy Farrell with 'neat challenge', says Pete Wilkins
Connacht boss Pete Wilkins says Finlay Bealham has given Andy Farrell a "neat challenge" when it comes to Ireland's next Guinness Six Nations match against Wales.
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Australia vs West Indies 3rd T20I, Live Score Updates
AUS vs WI 3rd T20I, Live Updates: Australia will be taking on West Indies in the third and final match of the three-match series on Tuesday in Perth. The hosts have already gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Earlier on Sunday, Glenn Maxwell starred with a century to help Australia beat West Indies by 34 runs in the second T20I at the Adelaide Oval. Maxwell smashed 120 off just 55 balls as Australia posted 241/4 after being put into bat by the visitors. In reply, West Indies were restricted to 207/9 as Marcus Stoinis bagged three wickets. (Live Scorecard)
Alcaraz says he would pick Paris Olympics gold over French Open crown
Carlos Alcaraz will have the chance to win the Olympic tennis title at Roland Garros this year as well as the French Open crown and while he will be gunning for both the Spaniard said if forced to choose he would pick the Paris Games gold.
Raducanu plans scheduling tweaks after Qatar Open exit
Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu said she would make changes to her tournament scheduling following her first round defeat by world number 30 Anhelina Kalinina at the Qatar Open on Monday.
'Dad's Army' Australia Test Side Looks Jaded': England Great's Remark On Pat Cummins And Co
Former captain Michael Vaughan feels Australia looked jaded in the recent home Test series against the West Indies and said England stand a great chance in next year's Ashes if a "Dad's Army" is fielded by their arch-rivals. Vaughan said most of the players in the current Australian Test side are ageing and the need of the hour is to infuse fresh talent in order to continue dominating world cricket. Australia drew the recent two-Test series against the West Indies, who have a poor record Down Under.
Irfan Pathan's "Negative Attitude" Remark For Pakistan Fans After India's Loss In U19 World Cup
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan hit back at Pakistan fans over their taunting posts following India's Under-19 World Cup heartbreak on Sunday at Willowmoore Park, South Africa. Australia emerged triumphant with a fine all-round performance to clinch a 79-run victory. After the final, a number of Pakistan fans took to social media and trolled India for their third successive defeat in the final of an ICC event to Australia. Irfan took to X and clapped back at the Pakistani fans, saying such remarks, mocking and trolling their neighbour, reflect poorly on their nation.
Carlos Alcaraz Puts Paris Olympic Gold Above French Open Title
Carlos Alcaraz said on Monday if he had to choose between an Olympic gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics or the French Open title he would go for the gold. The 20-year-old who won the US Open in 2022 and Wimbledon in 2023 was asked about his season goals ahead of the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires where he is defending champion. "If I had to choose one target this year I'd choose the Olympic gold over Roland-Garros," the Spaniard said.
Naomi Osaka Beats Caroline Garcia In Qatar To Avenge Australian Open Loss
Naomi Osaka put last week's first round defeat in Abu Dhabi behind her with a straight sets defeat of 15th seed Caroline Garcia at the Qatar Open on Monday. This was former world number one Osaka's second win from the five matches she has played since returning last month after a 15-month time out on maternity leave from the tour. The Japanese four-time Grand Slam winner was exacting a small measure of revenge on Garcia with this 7-5, 6-4 success in Doha as it was the French star Garcia who knocked her out in the first round of last month's Australian Open.