US guarding against overconfidence in Presidents Cup
CHARLOTTE, N.C.: The American team room at Quail Hollow has photos of winning teams from the Presidents Cup over the years, and it’s a wonder there’s room for all of them.
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Atletico Madrid denounce racist chants against Vinicius
MADRID: Atletico Madrid on Tuesday condemned the racist chants made by some of their fans against Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior and pledged to work with authorities to identify those responsible.
Pakistan Unveil New "Thunder Jersey" For ICC T20 World Cup. Watch
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday released it official jersey for the T20 World Cup 2022, that starts in Australia in less than a month's time. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team starts its campaign with a game against India on October 23. Before the marquee tournament, the jersey was revealed in a social media post with the caption: "The Big Reveal! Presenting the official Pakistan T20I Thunder Jersey'22."
Sport leaders eye Africa as talent source, investment target
NEW YORK: Africa offers a vast underdeveloped market for global sports, with thousands of athletes ready to join international ranks if only there were major investment, industry leaders and stars say.
England wins 1st T20 in triumphant return to Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan: England made a triumphant return to Pakistan after 17 years with a six-wicket win in the first Twenty20 on Tuesday. Debutant left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood grabbed 3-24 to help limit Pakistan to 158-7 after captain Moeen Ali won the toss in his country of roots and elected to field. Alex Hales, in his return to England colors after more than three years, smashed 53 off 40 balls and led the visitors to 160-4 in 19.2 overs.
Pakistan vs England, 1st T20I: Luke Wood, Alex Hales Shine In England's 6-Wicket Win Over Pakistan
A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, capping their return to Pakistan after 17 years with a memorable victory. Opener Alex Hales celebrated his return to the England team with a 40-ball 53 to anchor England's chase of a modest 159-run target in 19.2 overs. Hales was banned in April 2019 after a failed recreational drug test. The win gives England a 1-0 lead in the seven-match series. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored 46-ball 68 to help the hosts to 158-7 in their 20 overs after England sent them in to bat at a capacity National stadium.
Hales helps England win their first game on Pakistan soil in 17 years
England opener Alex Hales hit a superb half-century and Harry Brook made an unbeaten 42 as they beat hosts Pakistan by six wickets in their Twenty20 meeting on Tuesday - their first match in the Asian country for 17 years.
Alex Hales back in style as England win first T20 in Pakistan
Alex Hales celebrated the end of his international exile with a crucial half-century as England’s first match in Pakistan for almost 17 years ended with victory in the first Twenty20.