SA golf ace Ashleigh Buhai grabs LPGA Queen City lead
Ashleigh Buhai carded eight birdies in a seven-under par 65 on Thursday to take a one-stroke lead in the LPGA Queen City Championship as she vies to finish strong in an injury-disrupted year.
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Sarfaraz Khan Heaps Praise On Jasprit Bumrah, Calls Him "One Of The Best" Bowlers
India cricketer Sarfaraz Khan showered praise on star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and called him "one of the best" bowlers. Bumrah is in action during the ongoing Test series against Bangladesh, with the first Test at Chennai's MA Chidambram Stadium on Thursday. Speaking to Jio Cinema, Sarfaraz recalled Bumrah's performance in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa and how the star pacer delivered for India by taking wickets. "You saw his magic just a few months ago in the T20 World Cup Final when the game was slipping out of our hands, and he delivered by taking a crucial wicket. He's done this so many times when the team is struggling. There's no doubt he's one of the best," Sarfaraz was quoted in a release from Jio Cinema as saying.
Leona Maguire makes fast start in Cincinnati
Leona Maguire put her Solheim Cup controversy behind her to make a brilliant start at the Kroger Queen City Championship in Cincinnati.
Steven Gerrard was 'kicked OUT' of Rangers as Dave King claims broken promises sparked Aston Villa move
Dave King was the man who set Rangers on the road to 55. But the former chairman fears the directors he left to run the Ibrox boardroom are leaving the path clear for Celtic to march on to 57 and beyond.
Robin McBryde on Leinster's depth: 'It is a luxury that isn't lost on me'
Leinster assistant coach Robin McBryde said the timing of the upcoming Emerging Ireland tour to South Africa is not ideal as Leinster get their season underway.
Springboks expect the unexpected against Argentina
Unbeaten South Africa go in search of a fifth Rugby Championship crown when they clash with Argentina in Santiago del Estero on Saturday (10pm Irish time) but their fiery hosts have title ambitions of their own and are primed for the fight.
CSA Committed To Playing Bilateral Series vs Afghanistan Amid Human Rights Backlash
Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced it will continue to play bilateral fixtures against Afghanistan despite increasing calls for a boycott due to the Taliban's oppressive policies towards women in the country. This includes criticism from lawyers for human rights, who urged CSA to sever ties with Afghanistan as a stand against the regime's harsh restrictions on women, including banning them from participating in sports. CSA, however, has taken a more measured approach, stating that punishing Afghanistan's men's cricket team for the Taliban's policies would be unjust. In a statement released on Thursday, CSA emphasised its commitment to gender equity while also pointing out that penalising Afghan cricketers - many of whom had no part in the government's decisions - would not contribute meaningfully to improving women's rights in Afghanistan.
Bangladesh Pacer Hasan Mahmud Joins Dale Steyn To Record Rare Feat In 1st Test Against India
Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud joined the elite company of pacers alongside South African legend Dale Steyn to have four wickets as a visiting pacer on day one of a Test match in India since year 2000. Mahmud accomplished this feat during the first Test against India at Chennai's MA Chidambram Stadium. The bowler delivered a scorching spell on first day, taking 4/58 in 18 overs at an economy rate of 3.20. The bowler got rid of a star-studded top-order consisting of skipper Rohit Sharma (6), Shubman Gill (0), Virat Kohli (6), and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant (39).