Scott McLaughlin destroys car, won't race for Indy 500 pole - ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — Scott McLaughlin crashed his Team Penske car in Sunday afternoon practice and ruined his chance to repeat last year's Indianapolis 500 pole-winning run.
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Tom Curran Breaks Silence On "Cried Like A Child" Claim During India-Pakistan Tensions
England cricket team fast bowler Tom Curran finally broke his silence over claims that he "cried like a child" out of fear during the rising tensions between India and Pakistan. Curran, who plays for Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), expressed his relief to see the competition resume after the ceasefire. However, he completely denied the claims made by Bangladesh all-rounder Rishad Hossain that the tensions left Curran and New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell extremely worried. Curran took to Instagram to share his side of the story and said that he did not cry in the tough situations.
Virat Kohli To Play County Cricket? Huge Invitation Stirs Interest: "Having That Conversation..."
Virat Kohli's retirement from Test cricket has begun speculation over what forms of cricket might he play next, and some interesting suggestions have popped up. With the legendary Indian batter now only being actively involved only in ODI cricket and franchise cricket in the IPL, Kohli has received an invitation to play the County Championship in England. Kohli, unlike several legendary Indian cricketers, has never played County cricket in England. Alan Coleman, the director of the Middlesex County Cricket Club, has shown interest.
New Zealand rallies with late try to tie Canada in pulsating women's rugby clash
After a somewhat laboured start to the Pacific Four Series in a 26-14 win over the U.S., Canada laid down a marker ahead of the Rugby World Cup with a pulsating 27-27 draw Saturday with reigning World Cup champion New Zealand.
"Not A Loss For India...": South Africa Great Delivers Cut-Throat 'Honest' Verdict On Rohit Sharma's Retirement
Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket ahead of India's five-match Test series in England in June. Amid reports that Rohit was set to be removed from captaincy, the 37-year-old announced his retirement from the longest format of the game. Rohit's retirement came after a disastrous tour of Australia, during which he managed just 31 runs in five innings. South Africa great Daryll Cullinan has spoken strongly on Rohit's retirement, however, stating that India will not miss him much in Tests.
156.7 Kmph Pacer's Injury Sparks Controversy: "Swelling Ignored, Ticked Boxes..."
Lucknow Super Giants pace sensation Mayank Yadav was ruled out of IPL 2025 after picking up yet another injury. Mayank, who grabbed spotlight after his record-breaking 156.7 Kmph delivery during IPL 2024, missed the first half of the new season due to injury. He played 2 games for Lucknow Super Giants after his comeback but was ruled out once again. According to a report by Times Of India, an official accused LSG of ignoring his 'back swelling' and rushing him back after the initial injury.
LSG Owner Sanjiv Goenka Offers Prayers At Tirupati Tirumala
RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group chairman and owner of Lucknow Super Giants IPL team, Sanjiv Goenka, and his family visited Tirupati Tirumala temple and offered prayers. The temple, dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is one of the most visited religious sites in India, attracting millions of devotees annually. The visit of Sanjiv Goenka and his family to the temple came a day ahead of the restart of this season of Indian Premier League. IPL was suspended for a week due to tensions between India and Pakistan.
"If I Were The Coach...": Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On Rohit Sharma's Test Career Ending
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri said he would have ensured Rohit Sharma, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket, had taken the field for the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test against Australia in Sydney earlier this year. Last week, Rohit ended his Test cricket with 4,301 runs in 67 matches at an average of 40.57, including 12 centuries and a career-best score of 212. As India's Test captain from 2022, Rohit led the team in 24 Tests and won on 12 occasions, including the side becoming runners-up in the 2023 World Test Championship (WTC) final.