Qualifying matches for AFC U23 Asian Cup begin today
RIYADH: Fifty-five teams are set to start the qualifying competition today for the AFC U23 Asian Cup finals, which will be hosted by Qatar from April 15 to May 3, 2024.
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Australian All-rounder Glenn Maxwell May Skip India Series For World Cup
Star Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has admitted that he could miss his side's upcoming ODI series against India and may enter this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup with very little cricket under his belt. Maxwell is still battling ankle soreness from the leg injury he suffered at a friend's birthday party last year and is currently in Australia awaiting the birth of his first child. While Maxwell is still harbouring aspirations of making a fleeting appearance during Australia's ODI series in India later this month, the 34-year-old maintains being fit for the World Cup is his primary focus.
Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden Enter US Open Quarterfinals
India's Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden advanced to the men's doubles quarterfinals at the US Open with a hard-fought three-set win over Julian Cash and Henry Patten. The sixth seeded Indo-Australian pair won 6-4, 6-7(5), 7-6(10-6) against the British duo of Cash and Patten after toiling hard for two hours 22 minutes in the third round at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday. Bopanna and Ebden, who had reached the Wimbledon semifinals earlier this year, hit 13 aces and won 81 per cent of their first-serve points.
British police investigate alleged assault on Roy Keane
British police have launched an investigation after footage was circulated on social media following an alleged assault on Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane.
Covid testing is being scaled up amid concern over new 'Pirola' variant
Covid testing is set to be scaled up ahead of the busy winter months for the NHS. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) says surveillance of coronavirus for the winter season is being ramped up as one of its 'top priorities'.
Kyle Walker challenges Man City squad to kill Premier League title race
Kyle Walker has challenged his Manchester City teammates to kill off the Premier League title race early this season.
Max Verstappen wins Italian Grand Prix for record 10th straight F1 victory
MONZA, Italy: Runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen secured a record 10th straight win with victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday, with a Red Bull one-two on Ferrari’s home track. “That’s a nice stat,” Verstappen said on team radio immediately after the win. Another flawless performance from the two-time defending champion saw Verstappen beat teammate Sergio Pérez by 6.064 seconds. Carlos Sainz Jr.
Jadon Sancho Hits Back At Coach Erik Ten Hag, Claims He Has Become Man Utd 'Scapegoat'
Manchester United star Jadon Sancho claimed on Sunday he has been "a scapegoat for a long time" as he hit back at coach Erik ten Hag's claim he had been dropped because of poor training performances. The 23-year-old did not travel to London for Sunday's Premier League match which saw United lose 3-1 to Arsenal. "Jadon, on his performances in training we did not select him," said United boss Ten Hag after the game.