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Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind
Rory McIlroy has backed the “unpopular” idea of a shorter ball being used in elite competition and may even use it in PGA Tour events when not required.
"It's Unfortunate": Shoaib Akhtar Critical Of India Management On Jasprit Bumrah Fitness
Former Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar believes that India could have managed Jasprit Bumrah's work rate a bit better as the India pacer is currently ruled out due to injury. In a recent interaction, Akhtar explained that the bowling action that Bumrah has is not sustainable for anyone who wants to have a long career in the sport and even explained that the action can end up causing issues to his back in the long run. Bumrah has not featured for the Indian cricket team in the past few series and the fast bowler will also miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to injury.
Exiled Pakistani journalist Taha Siddiqui on his graphic novel 'Dissident Club'
"Dissident club : chronique d'un journaliste pakistanais exilé en France" by Taha Siddiqui and Hubert Maury is out now in French, published by Glénat.
'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio
Eurosport expert Chris Evert has expressed her excitement about the «very interesting» rivalry that is emerging between Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who she believes could end up being the «Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis». Evert spoke about the concern that many felt with the retirement of Serena Williams, but has made it clear that the rising trio of women's tennis could develop a rivalry that is comparable to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the men's game.
PSG are a success as Qatar's political tool but bland on the pitch-Lahm
BERLIN : Paris St Germain's billion-euro investment may have paid dividends on the political stage for owners Qatar but the team is disappointing and bland despite superstars Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, former Germany captain Philipp Lahm said on Wednesday.
Phil Foden gives verdict on whether Man City are better with Erling Haaland and makes Harry Kane comparison
Phil Foden says Manchester City have had to play differently with Erling Haaland leading the line and insists that this has taken the pressure off his teammates.
'No meatballs, no likey': Manchester's new IKEA has already divided shoppers on opening day
Greater Manchester's newest IKEA store has already divided shoppers as customers took to social media to voice their opinion.