'I need two or three months' - Alonso reveals extent of hand injuries after Melbourne crash
Fernando Alonso has revealed that he is nursing damages hands in the wake of a qualifying crash in Melbourne.
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Boxing-WBO asks Charlo to defend super welterweight crown against Tszyu
The World Boxing Organisation (WBO) has ordered undisputed super welterweight world champion Jermell Charlo to defend his title against Australian mandatory challenger Tim Tszyu.
Dinesh Karthik Turns 37: Birthday Wishes Pour In For India Cricketer
India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik on Wednesday celebrated his 37th birthday. Karthik, who had an impressive Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 campaign, was recently rewarded with a national team call up for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. During IPL 2022, Karthik scored 330 runs in 16 matches at a strike-rate of 183.33 for RCB. For the record, he played his last T20I match against Australia in February 2019. As Karthik turned 37 on Wednesday, the cricketing fraternity took to social media and extended their birthday wishes to him.
Nadal says 'I haven't won anything yet', warns of late play in Djokovic win
Rafael Nadal insisted he still has work to do to win a 14th French Open despite knocking out Novak Djokovic and said it was "too late" to be playing after their quarter-final ended in the early hours of Wednesday.
Covid-positive Australia coach Andrew McDonald to miss start of Sri Lanka tour
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the opening week of his side's tour of Sri Lanka, starting Tuesday. The 40-year-old, who returned a positive test for the virus a day before Australia's T20 squad's departure to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, will isolate for a week in Melbourne and is likely to link up with the team in Colombo ahead of the second T20 on June 8. "Australian men's team head coach Andrew McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be delayed in travelling to Sri Lanka for the start of the T20I series," Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. In his absence, assistant coach Michael Di Venuto will guide the T20 side. "Michael Di Venuto will coach the Australian men's T20 side before Andrew McDonald re-joins the squad at the conclusion of seven days isolation," CA added.
Australia Head Coach Andrew McDonald Tests Covid Positive Ahead Of Sri Lanka Tour
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the team's tour of Sri Lanka, starting on Tuesday, June 7. McDonald returned the positive test ahead of the Australian team's departure to Sri Lanka on Tuesday, May 31. According to cricket.com.au, McDonald will remain under isolation for seven days. His assistant Michael Di Venuto will play the role of the interim coach in the meantime. McDonald is expected to resume his duties ahead of the second T20I in Colombo.
Super Rugby Pacific: Brumbies and Wallaby quartet to part ways
Wallabies Tom Banks, Folau Fainga’a, Scott Sio and Irae Simone are set to leave the Brumbies at the end of the current Super Rugby Pacific season.
Cricket-With COVID-19, Australia's McDonald misses start of Sri Lanka tour
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has tested positive for COVID-19 and will join the team in Sri Lanka after completing a week of isolation, according to a Cricket Australia news service.