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Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

A piece of tragic news comes in from Sri Lanka where the nation's former under-19 cricket team captain, Dhammika Niroshana, was allegedly shot dead at his home on Tuesday night. The incident is said to have taken place at the former cricketer's Kanda Mawatha residence in Ambalangoda. Several local media reports have suggested that Niroshana was with his wife and two children at home when the incident took place. The person who killed Niroshana reportedly used a 12-bore firearm. After coming to know of the matter, the police rushed to the spot and have sent the body for autopsy. No further information is yet available.

Copa host stadium hits back at CONMEBOL, says security exceeded recommendations

NEW YORK : Hard Rock Stadium said it exceeded South American football governing body CONMEBOL's security recommendations for the Copa America after chaos engulfed Sunday's final.

Big Ten 2024 preview - Breaking down Ohio State, Michigan, USC, Oregon, Penn State, more - ESPN

It's top-heavy, it's a geographical disaster and it's basically the richest conference in college sports. The new-look, 18-team Big Ten, spanning from Los Angeles and Seattle to New York(ish) and Washington, D.C.(ish), will make its debut this fall, whether we're ready for it or not. It boasts both of last year's College Football Playoff National Championship participants (Michigan and Washington) and four of the top seven or so teams in the country. Depth is as tenuous as ever, but the big games will be huge.

Watch: R Ashwin Turns Opener In TNPL, Smashes 20-Ball-45 In Explosive Show

R Ashwin is considered to be one of the best spinners in modern cricket but it was his batting prowess that recently made headlines during the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL). During the encounter between Dindigul Dragons and Chepauk Super Gillies, Ashwin opened the batting for the Dragons and slammed an unbeaten 45 off just 20 deliveries. The explosive knock consisted of 3 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 225. Although the Dindigul Dragons were eventually defeated in a rain-curtailed match, Ashwin's knock left both fans and experts stunned with the video going viral on social media.