S Africa axe captain van Niekerk from Women's T20 World Cup squad
JOHANNESBURG : Hosts South Africa have dropped regular captain Dane van Niekerk from their Women's Twenty20 World Cup squad after the all-rounder failed to meet fitness requirements.
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Australia's World Cup hero Souttar snapped up by Leicester
Australia defender Harry Souttar joined Leicester City from Stoke City on Tuesday in a long-term deal that will keep him at the English Premier League club until the end of the 2027-28 season.
Newcastle sink Saints to end 47-year wait to reach League Cup final
NEWCASTLE, United Kingdom: Newcastle reached the League Cup final for the first time in 47 years as Sean Longstaff’s double inspired a 2-1 win against Southampton in Tuesday’s semifinal second leg at jubilant St. James’ Park. Longstaff’s first-half strikes ensured Eddie Howe’s side finished the job after winning 1-0 in the first leg last week.
Inter beat Atalanta to reach Italian Cup semifinals
MILAN: Inter Milan set up a potential Italian Cup semifinal clash with arch rivals Juventus after the holders saw off Atalanta 1-0 on Tuesday. Matteo Darmian struck the only goal 11 minutes after half-time, his low strike across Juan Musso enough to put a tight quarter-final at the San Siro in Inter’s favor.
Union stage 2-1 comeback win over Wolfsburg for German Cup last eight spot
BERLIN : Union Berlin came from a goal down to beat VfL Wolfsburg 2-1 in the German Cup on Tuesday and reach the quarter-finals.
Newcastle see off Southampton to reach League Cup final
NEWCASTLE, England : Newcastle United booked their place in a first major final in 24 years by overcoming Southampton 2-1 at home on Tuesday in their League Cup semi-final second leg to seal a 3-1 victory on aggregate.
Newcastle see off Saints to march into Carabao Cup final
A Sean Longstaff brace secured Newcastle United a 2-1 win over Southampton in the second leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final to seal a Wembley date and a step closer to ending their drought for silverware.
Mexico name Davis Cup team after prominent players snub Taiwan tie
MEXICO CITY : The Mexican Tennis Federation (FMT) said on Tuesday that next week's Davis Cup tie against Taiwan is still on despite prominent players from the country refusing to play over differences with the governing body.