Former Lions and Ireland captain Ronnie Dawson dies aged 92
Former British and Irish Lions captain Ronnie Dawson, who also skippered Ireland, has died at the age of 92.
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Tyson Fury sent warning about new tactics for Oleksandr Usyk rematch
David Adeleye has sounded a cautionary note to Tyson Fury, remarking that unbeaten Oleksandr Usyk can't be "bullied", ahead of their much-anticipated rematch in December. 'The Gypsy King' picked up his first professional defeat at the hands of the Ukrainian this past May, concluding with a split-decision loss.
Sailing-The Spanish weatherman plotting Britain's path to glory
No expense has been spared in Britain's bid to win the America's Cup for the first time in its 173-year history, but all the state-of-the-art technology money can buy would be sunk without one age-old skill - meteorology.
Former Premier League Star George Baldock Found Dead In Pool
Panathinaikos and Greece international defender George Baldock was found dead in his swimming pool on Wednesday, Greek news reports said. The 31-year-old English-born right-back died at home in the southern Athens suburb of Glyfada, state agency ANA said. Greece's Super League and several clubs expressed their condolences. State TV ERT said the player was "at the bottom of the pool" and a bottle of alcohol was found at the scene. ANA said Baldock's wife, who is abroad, alerted the owner of the residence after unsuccessfully trying to reach the player on the phone.
Despite rumblings, Premier League player strike unlikely, says sports law expert
MANCHESTER, England : The chorus of frustrated players and managers speaking out against football's gruelling fixture schedule continues to grow, with Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate the latest to say earlier this week he would support players' right to strike.
I work with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and know what's coming next at Manchester United
Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie has expressed his confidence in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos transforming the prospects of Manchester United, though he emphasises it won't be a quick fix.
Ex-England Captain Michael Vaughan Says Joe Root Struggles Against Only One Bowler. He Is Indian
Former England captain Michael Vaughan waxed lyrical about England star batter Joe Root, as the latter notched up a 35th Test century, going past the tally of cricket icons like Sunil Gavaskar and Brian Lara. However, despite Root's consistent exploits, Vaughan was open to admit his weakness. In fact, Vaughan said that Root only struggles against one bowler in the entire world, and went on to reason why. That bowler is none other than the No. 1-ranked ICC Test bowler in the world - India's Jasprit Bumrah.
Bad News For Pakistan: Star "Hospitalised" Ahead Of Crucial 5th Day Against England In Multan Test
Pakistan's legspinner Abrar Ahmed is being treated in hospital after being taken ill, according to ESPNcricinfo. Abrar, who bowled 31 overs on Day 3 of the opening Test against England, complained of body aches and a high fever on the morning of Day 4. He didn't take up the field for the entire Day 4. According to ESPNcricinfo, a statement from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said he had undergone a number of tests, and a further update would be issued once the results were received. On Day 3, Abrar was at the receiving end of the bashing that English batters delivered on a scorching day in Multan. He went wicketless and conceded 174 runs at an economy of 5.00, which was the story for the majority of Pakistan bowlers.