National Rugby League to kick off season on American soil for first time in Las Vegas on FS1
Members of several New York-area rugby teams share a glimpse of the sport and comment on its growth in America.
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NZ vs AUS 1st Test: Nathan Lyon Reveals His "Biggest Weapon" Following Day 3 Heroics
Australia's experienced spinner Nathan Lyon disclosed that his biggest weapon is the bounce that he is able to extract from the surface following his heroics with the bat and ball in the first Test against New Zealand on Saturday. Lyon starred with the bat following his influential knock of 41 as a nightwatchman. Efforts from the 36-year-old with the bat propelled Australia's score to 164 and helped them set a total of 369. He went on to showcase his skills with the ball as he bagged crucial wickets of Tom Latham (8) and Kane Williamson (9) to reduce the Kiwis to 111/3 at the end of Day 3 in Basin Reserve.
Shreyas Iyer "Skipped IPL For World Cup, Took Painkiller": Report Reveals Star's Side Of Story Post BCCI Axing
Shreyas Iyer, the talented batter from Mumbai, is in the line of fire after the BCCI fired him, and his Indian cricket teammate Ishan Kishan, from the annual contracts. Shreyas Iyer was part of the national team till very recently in the first two Tests against England. However, he was dropped for the last three Tests after a run of poor scores. Later, he skipped a Ranji Trophy match for Mumbai as he claimed he was having a back issue. However, a report in The Indian Express, said the NCA gave a contradictory fitness report on him.
Streaker Causes Mayhem During New Zealand vs Australia Test. Security Has A Tough Time
Australian spinner Nathan Lyon described unbeaten New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra as a budding "superstar" on Saturday but says the tourists are still well placed to win the first Test in Wellington. Ravindra struck an eye-catching 56 not out as the home side reached 111-3 at stumps on day three, having stumbled early in their pursuit of a lofty 369 to win the opening match of the two-Test series.
Steve Smith: Is The 'Best Since Bradman' On Decline, A Look Into Numbers
Star Australian batter Steve Smith has not been having best of the times as an opening batter, as his downward slump continued during the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington. During the first Test, he was dismissed for 31 in 71 balls by Matt Henry and then later for a three-ball duck in the second inning by Kiwi skipper Tim Southee. This has added to Smith's lean run that started just during the start of the new ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Maguire toils as Furue leads the way in Singapore
A third round 75 saw Leona Maguire slip to six-over par at the Women's World Championship in Singapore, 16 shots off pacesetter Ayaka Furue.
What time do the BRIT Awards 2024 start tonight and which TV channel is it on?
The BRIT Awards are back for another star-studded year celebrating the best of the UK music industry. Last year's ceremony saw Harry Styles sweep the board, alongside triumphs for Wet Leg, Beyoncé, Becky Hill and David Guetta.
WTA roundup: Injuries KO two in Austin quarters
Injuries knocked out two players in the quarterfinals of the ATP Open on Friday in Austin, Texas.