UFC 315: Belal Muhammad makes first defence of his title
The welterweight title will be up for grabs at UFC 315 as champion Belal Muhammad makes his first defence against Australia’s Jack Della Maddalena in Montreal.
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India Top-Order Star Pratika Rawal Surpasses Charlotte Edwards To Break Massive Record
Young Indian top-order batter Pratika Rawal added another accomplishment to her growing career, as she became the fastest player to reach 500 women's ODI runs, surpassing England legend Charlotte Edwards, who had held this record since 1997. Pratika reached the 500-run mark in just eight innings, bettering Edwards' nine, during her brilliant knock of 78 against South Africa in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka during the ongoing tri-nation series. Her knock consisted of seven fours and a six and came in 91 balls. Her runs came at a strike rate of 85.71. Having made her ODI debut against the West Indies in December 2024 at Vadodara, Pratika has scored 572 runs in eight matches at an average of 81.71, with a strike rate of 92.70. She has scored a century and five fifties. Her best score so far is 154, which came against Ireland.
Nat Sciver-Brunt Appointed England Women's Cricket Captain Across All Formats
Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named the new captain of the England women's team. She succeeds Heather Knight, who left her role following England's 2025 women's Ashes series after a near nine-year tenure. She will lead in all three formats working alongside recently appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards. "I'm really proud to take on the role of captain of the England Women's team and it's an honour to have been asked by Charlotte, someone I've always looked up to. Ever since I made my England debut back in 2013, all I have wanted to do is help the team in every way that I can. I will try my best to lead this team to success, whilst empowering them to be the best version of themselves," she said.
Ospreys v Cardiff Live: Judgement Day score updates and team news
The Ospreys face Cardiff at the Principality Stadium in the first match of Judgement Day 2025. It's an important game for both sides as they bid to make the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
Australian Star Ellyse Perry Backs England To Bounce Back Under Charlotte Edwards As Coach
Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry feels that arch-rivals England can bounce back under their new head coach and former batter Charlotte Edwards taking over, saying that the team is a "group of champions". England Women lost all seven games on their multi-format Ashes tour of Australia earlier this year - a result that was followed by head coach Jon Lewis and captain Heather Knight both stepping down from their roles. Perry, however, is confident that come the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India later this year, England will turn the page with new head coach Charlotte Edwards taking over.
Edwards to coach England women's team
Charlotte Edwards has been named head coach of the England women’s cricket team, the England & Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.
"Has Been A Curse...": MI Coach Reveals Turning Point In WPL 2025 Final vs DC
Mumbai Indians head coach Charlotte Edwards said the early wickets of Delhi Capitals' skipper Meg Lanning and opener Shafali Verma helped her team win the Women's Premier League final here. Lanning (13) and Shafali (4) departed with just 17 runs on the board as DC ended up at 141 for nine while chasing 150. “150, we knew we were a little bit light, but in a final, it's always worth a little bit more. Shafali didn't come out like she normally does, and I knew straightaway that potentially we were in with a chance, because if we could get her wicket,” Edwards said in the post-match press conference on Saturday night.
Antoine Dupont hopes Thierry Henry talk can inspire France against Ireland
France captain Antoine Dupont hopes words of wisdom from footballing great Thierry Henry can inspire his side to a vital Guinness Six Nations victory over title rivals Ireland.