Diego Forlan set to make pro doubles debut at 45
Former Manchester United and Uruguay forward Diego Forlan is set to make his professional tennis debut in an ATP doubles event in his homeland next month.
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Four Springbok World Cup winners return for autumn internationals
Experienced locks RG Snyman and Franco Mostert have been included in South Africa's squad for their autumn internationals and utility back Damian Willemse will feature for the first time this year after the trio recovered from injury.
England to face USA in women’s Rugby World Cup opener
Hosts England will launch the 2025 women’s Rugby World Cup against the United States in Sunderland on August 22, World Rugby announced Tuesday.
SA's top bowlers soar in latest world rankings
South Africa's Wayne Roberts and Anneke Scheepers have been given a big rankings boost in the latest World Bowls Series rankings.
Hosts England to take on USA in Women's 2025 World Cup opener
The 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup will kick off on Aug. 22 with hosts England taking on 1991 winners United States, two days before defending champions New Zealand face Spain, organisers said on Tuesday.
"Rohit Sharma Gave Me 10 Minutes": Sanju Samson On Being Dropped From T20 World Cup Final Plans
India's victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign didn't feature wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson in any many. Despite the fact that Rishabh Pant was making his return to the national side after a long injury layoff, Team India decided to stick with him over picking an in-form Samson. However, right before the final against South Africa, India captain Rohit Sharma had asked Samson to be ready as there was a big chance he would be playing in the title clash. However, it all changed just minutes before the toss.
ICC Hall of Famer Alastair Cook Expresses Admiration For England's 'Bazball' Of Cricket
Former England opener and recent International Cricket Council (ICC) Hall of Famer Alastair Cook expressed his admiration for the Three Lions' highly-attacking and positive 'Bazball' brand of cricket under Test captain Ben Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum, saying that he has not seen a team pushing as many boundaries as the current England side. Cook travelled to the UAE for the announcement of his induction into the ICC Hall of Fame, where he and his family also watched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa, which the former won.
Polly Inglis Earns Maiden Call-Up As New Zealand Name Squad For Women's ODI Series Against India
Wicketkeeper-batter Polly Inglis earned her maiden call-up as recently-crowned Women's T20 World champions New Zealand announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, beginning in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Inglis, 28, was rewarded for consistent performances with both bat and gloves for Otago Sparks in the women's Super Smash and New Zealand A, leading to her first New Zealand Cricket central contract in June. “We're really excited to introduce Polly for her first tour,” Head coach Ben Sawyer said in a statement.