Wallabies' Rennie will pick overseas players for England tests
Australia coach Dave Rennie has said he will continue to pursue his approach of adding overseas-based players to his Wallabies squad when the Australians host England in July.
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Elizabeth Hurley's 'heart aches' as Shane Warne honoured at private memorial
cricket superstar Shane Warne was farewelled at a private memorial service on Sunday with former fiance Elizabeth Hurley saying her "heart aches" for not being able to attend. The legendary leg spinner's body was found at a luxury resort in Thailand on March 4, with his death aged just 52 provoking shock and grief around the world from prime ministers, rock stars and fellow players. An autopsy revealed he died of natural causes following a suspected heart attack with a private jet flying him home to his native Melbourne. He was remembered before family and friends in an invitation-only service at St Kilda Football Club, an Australian Rules team he supported all his life. Warne's three children Brooke, Jackson, and Summer were expected to be at the centre of proceedings with local media personalities and his close-knit poker group also attending.
Rafael Nadal Vanquishes Carlos Alcaraz To Reach ATP Indian Wells Masters Final
Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal turned back the fierce challenge of young compatriot Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz. Nadal, who claimed a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to 20-0 in 2022, pushed all the way through three hours and 12 minutes by the 18-year-old aiming to follow in the footsteps of his childhood idol. Fritz advanced with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over world number seven Andrey Rublev. Nadal won his only prior meeting with the 24-year-old American in the final at Acapulco in 2020.
Rafael Nadal vanquishes Carlos Alcaraz, faces Taylor Fritz in ATP Indian Wells Masters final
Rafael Nadal turned back the fierce challenge of young compatriot Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz. Nadal, who claimed a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to 20-0 in 2022, pushed all the way through three hours and 12 minutes by the 18-year-old aiming to follow in the footsteps of his childhood idol. Fritz advanced with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over world number seven Andrey Rublev. Nadal won his only prior meeting with the 24-year-old American in the final at Acapulco in 2020.
Nadal vanquishes Alcaraz to reach ATP Indian Wells Masters final
INDIAN WELLS, California: Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal turned back the fierce challenge of young compatriot Carlos Alcaraz 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 on Saturday (Mar 19) to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz.
Women's World Cup: India lose a high-scoring contest against Australia
Meg Lanning and her team are in, no chase is beyond Australia's reach. In a high-scoring contest, Australia pulled off a record World Cup chase, overhauling India's total of 277/7 with three balls to spare for a six-wicket victory. With the win, the six-time champions sealed their berth in the semifinals.
Norris ‘excited’ by prospects of Herta, Piastri
SC tweak hasn’t put to bed Abu Dhabi questions
Former Argentina player Aramburu killed in Paris
PARIS: Former Argentina rugby player Federico Martin Aramburu was killed in Paris early Saturday, the Paris prosecutor’s office said. He was 42.