Sakai optimistic of big race double for Japan on Saudi Cup card
RIYADH: Jockey Ryusei Sakai is staying cool ahead of what will certainly be a high-pressure situation aboard Forever Young (JPN) in Saturday’s $20m Saudi Cup.
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LeBron James scores 40 points to lead Lakers past Trail Blazers 110-102
PORTLAND, Oregon: LeBron James scored 40 points, including eight straight in a fourth-quarter surge, and Austin Reaves had 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 110-102 on Thursday night.The Lakers were without guard Luka Doncic, who missed the game as he continues to recover from a strained calf.Deni Avdija led Portland with 28 points.After Portland tied it at 81 in the fourth quarter, Reaves gave the Lakers the lead again with a scoop shot. James then kicked things into a higher gear.After an empty possession for Portland, James made a 3-pointer to give the Lakers an 86-81 lead.
"Babar Azam Sells Cricket For Pakistan, Sponsors Are...": Ramiz Raja On Star Batter's Axing
Babar Azam's removal from Pakistan's Test squad for the second match against England sent shockwaves across the cricketing fraternity. The superstar batter paid the price of a string of inconsistent performances as the newly constituted Pakistan Cricket Board national selection committee sprung into action. Pakistan great Ramiz Raja, however, isn't impressed with the selectors' decision, calling it a' knee jerk reaction'. For Ramiz, Babar's absence from the team makes no sense as he isn't just an important player for the team but also a brand which brings Pakistan cricket money.
Wasim Akram Reacts As England Great Tears Into Pakistan Cricket Board Over Babar Azam Snub
Coaches have changed, captains have changed, players have changed, selectors have changed, even board chairmen have changed but Pakistan cricket's problems remain the same. A fresh change in the Pakistan Cricket Board's selection committee was unrolled after the team lost the opening Test against England. Ahead of the second Test, the team management even decided to bench the likes of Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Naseem Shah. However, England great Nasser Hussan doesn't feel these players to be blamed for Pakistan team's current crisis.
"Still Devastated": James Anderson Reveals Biggest Disappointment From Farewell Test
Arguably the greatest pace bowler of all time, James Anderson finally hung up his boots, drawing curtains to his illustrious career as an international cricketer. The England vs West Indies Test at Lord's turned out to be his final appearance in the England shirt, with the veteran pacer ending his career at the top of the wicket-taking charts for pace bowlers, scalping a whopping 704 wickets. But, after helping England secure a victory in his farewell game, Anderson admitted that there was one moment in the final that left him quite disappointed.
Goodbye James Anderson - Test cricket will never see the likes of you again
What does it mean to take 700 wickets across 20 years of Test cricket? James Anderson knows. And he will almost definitely be the last one to ever know.
Goodbye James Anderson - Test cricket will never see the likes of you again
What does it mean to take 700 wickets across 20 years of Test cricket? James Anderson knows. And he will almost definitely be the last one to ever know.
James Anderson has 'made peace' with retirement ahead of final Test for England
England's leading wicket-taker James Anderson insists he has “made peace” with his impending retirement after a record-breaking Test career that has spanned more than two decades.