Rugby World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes announces retirement
Leading official Wayne Barnes has announced his retirement five days after refereeing the Rugby World Cup final.
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Netherlands vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023 Updates
NED vs AFG Live, Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherlands take on Afghanistan in the battle of giant killers in a Cricket World Cup match at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Starting as favourites on a tricky Ekana Stadium surface, with a quality spin attack at its disposal, Afghanistan (6 points) will not only look to secure two points against the Dutch (4 points) but also aim to win big and improve the net run-rate in its bid to remain relevant in the race to semi-final. Both teams are still in contention to reach the semi-finals with the likes of Pakistan and New Zealand struggling to stitch a winning run. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
Baffert and Pletcher take aim at Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with 3 horses each
ARCADIA, California: Bob Baffert and Todd Pletcher are taking aim at the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile with three horses each, hoping they find at least one contender for next year’s Kentucky Derby in the bunch.
Bayern Munich hope Harry Kane German Cup gamble pays off in Klassiker
It would be tempting, in the aftermath of Bayern Munich’s chastening 2-1 defeat by third-division Saarbrucken in the German Cup, to wonder how seriously Bayern take what they, perhaps, regard as minor silverware.
Cricket World Cup: Rohit Sharma No Longer Takes DRS Calls. Reveals People Responsible For It
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team maintained their all-win record at the Cricket World Cup intact is some fashion against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. With a 302-run win, India are the first team to enter the semi-final of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. Against Sri Lanka on Thursday, India first notched a huge total of 357/8. That was just the first half of a blockbuster performance as the bowlers then came to the party. It was a terrific display to say the least as Sri Lanka were dismissed for mere 55.
"Four Kilos Down After Dengue...": Shubman Gill's Shocking Revelation After Sri Lanka Win In Cricket World Cup 2023
After crafting a run-a-ball 92 against Sri Lanka, Indian opener Shubman Gill on Thursday said he has not yet regained full fitness after a bout dengue which forced him to sit out of first two Cricket World Cup 2023 matches. Gill's knock along with fifties by Virat Kohli (88) and Shreyas Iyer (82) fired India to 357 for 8 and eventually to a crushing 302-run win over the Lankans and to the tournament semifinals. "Not in full fitness. I am four kilos down from dengue in terms of mass and muscle weight," said Gill during the post-match presentation. Gill said he was looking to bat in a compact manner without sacrificing his intent to put pressure on the Lankan outfit.
Man Utd dumped out of League Cup by Newcastle, Arsenal lose at West Ham
Newcastle United’s Brazilian striker #07 Joelinton (C) fights for the ball with Manchester United’s Portuguese midfielder #08 Bruno Fernandes (L) and Manchester United’s Brazilian midfielder #21 Antony during the English League Cup fourth round football match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford, in Manchester, north west England, on November 1, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
All Blacks skipper Cane to head to Japan after World Cup pain
New Zealand captain Sam Cane will play a season for Tokyo-based Suntory Sungoliath and take a year off from Super Rugby following the disappointment of the World Cup final.