Proteas legend AB de Villiers rules out comeback after eye surgery
Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has ruled out a return to cricket after undergoing eye surgery.
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England's Curry backs rugby to deal with concussion amid lawsuits
England flanker Tom Curry believes rugby union has "come on leaps and bounds in terms of player safety" amid fears the sport's future is at stake from concussion - something he appears to regard as an occupational hazard.
Luus says Proteas will gain confidence in hosting T20 Women's World Cup
Proteas all-rounder Sune Luus says hosting next year's T20 Women's World Cup will only give South Africa confidence.
Nick Kyrgios seeks to get assault charge involving his ex-girlfriend dropped over mental health struggles
Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios is attempting to get an assault charge involving his ex-girlfriend Chiara Passari dropped over his mental health.
Nick Kyrgios Seeks Assault Dismissal Due To Mental Health: Reports
Tennis superstar Nick Kyrgios will seek to have an assault charge against him dismissed on mental health grounds, Australian media reported Tuesday. Kyrgios's lawyer appeared for him at a hearing in the magistrates' court of the Australian Capital Territory, where he faces a charge of common assault. The 27-year-old Australian player, who was not required to appear for the largely administrative hearing, is in Tokyo to take part in the Japan Open.
Japan Open: Burnt-out Casper Ruud makes first-round exit
Japan Open on Tuesday. The Norwegian lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the Flushing Meadows final last month and he has hardly taken his foot off the gas since then, playing in the Davis Cup and Laver Cup before heading to last week's Korea Open. Top seed Ruud finally hit the wall in Tokyo against world number 58 Munar, having his service broken twice in the first set and dumping shot after shot into the net all match.
Australia's Tim Paine Set To Play First Match Since Sexting Scandal
An "emotionally sound" Tim Paine is set to play his first top-level game since a sexting scandal ended his international career, with the former Australia captain included Tuesday in Tasmania's squad for a Sheffield Shield tie. Paine quit as Test skipper last November on the eve of the Ashes campaign against England when lewd text messages he sent to a female colleague in 2017 were about to be made public. The bombshell announcement was followed a week later by Paine taking leave from all forms of cricket for the "foreseeable future" amid concerns about the mental well-being of a player previously seen as squeaky-clean.
Nitin Menon among 16 umpires named for T20 World Cup
Menon, the only Indian on the ICC Elite Panel, has already reached Australia. The ICC has announced 20 match officials for the First Round and Super 12s stage of the tournament.