Verstappen's dominance, Piastri on the prowl: Talking points ahead of Belgian GP
Heading into the Belgian Grand Prix weekend, several talking points have come up that need addressing.
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World Cup hosts Australia nervous about being kicked out of own party
MELBOURNE : When Australia gave a warm welcome to all nations in the leadup to the Women's World Cup, the co-hosts may never have imagined the guests kicking them out of their own party before it truly gets going.
Sanju Samson vs Suryakumar Yadav: ODI 'Comparison Stats' Paint Intriguing Picture
As India skipper Rohit Sharma announced the playing XI for the first ODI against West Indies, there was no place for wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson. While Ishan Kishan got the wicket-keeper's spot in the team, it was Suryakumar Yadav who earned the nod at the No. 3 spot despite the horrific form he has been in ODI cricket of late. Seeing Surya struggle to score runs in the 50-over format once again, many fans sympathised with Samson who remains on the bench despite proving to be an asset in his recent outings in one-day cricket.
Australia edge opening day after England's Brook misses century
LONDON: England's Harry Brook missed out on a maiden test century against Australia as the visitors edged an absorbing opening day of the fifth and final Ashes test at the Oval on Thursday (Jul 27).
Wallabies warhorse Slipper grapples with Bledisloe deja vu
MELBOURNE : Australian rugby fans jaded by the All Blacks' 20-year stranglehold of the Bledisloe Cup should spare a thought for Wallabies prop James Slipper, who has carried the burden of history longer than most.
Argentina scores twice in 5 minutes to earn draw with South Africa at Women's World Cup
Argentina scored two game-saving goals in a flurry of five minutes during the second half Friday to salvage a 2-2 draw with South Africa at the Women's World Cup in Dunedin, New Zealand.
Today at the World Cup: Australia rocked by Nigeria as Portugal earn first win
Nigeria sprung a shock at the World Cup on Thursday as they fought back from a goal down to beat co-hosts Australia 3-2.