Attendance concerns, performance woes among issues on domestic curling scene
Curling Canada's new chief executive officer will have a long to-do list when they take on the job next year.
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"Not Shocked But Bit Disappointed": India Pacer On IPL Team Releasing Him Ahead Of Auction
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 auction saw a distinct trend with fast bowlers being in demand. The top buys of the auction Mitchell Starc (Rs 24.75 crore, Kolkata Knight Riders) and Pat Cummins (Rs 20.50 crore, SunRisers Hyderabad) show that trend. Even the costliest Indian in the IPL 2024 auction Harshal Patel (Punjab Kings, Rs 11.75 crore) is a pacer. Even Yash Daya got a Rs 5 crore bid from Royal Challengers Bangalore. Left-arm pacer Chetan Sakariya, who has formerly played for Rajasthan Royals and Delhi Capitals, was picked up by Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 50 lakh.
"Dim Take": Fans Slam Brad Hogg After 'Umpires At Fault' Comment On Tom Curran BBL Incident
As England all-rounder Tom Curran's viral action in Big Bash League (BBL) saw the player being banned for four matches in the tournament, former Australia cricketer Brad Hogg came out with a controversial comment on the issue which definitely irked the fans. Sydney Sixers' Tom was handed the punishment after being found guilty of intimidating an umpire in a pre-match dispute. He was involved in an argument with an official before the Sixers' penultimate match against the Hobart Hurricanes on December 11 in Launceston, when he attempted to finish a practice run-up on the pitch during the warm-up.
Premier League: West Ham Pile On Misery For Woeful Manchester United
Manchester United crashed to a dismal 2-0 defeat at West Ham as goals from Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus piled renewed pressure on under-fire boss Erik ten Hag on Saturday. Ten Hag's side were blown away by West Ham's late strikes at the London Stadium, condemning them to an eighth Premier League loss already this season. United, languishing in eighth place, have managed just one win in seven games in all competitions. They have lost three of their last four matches and failed to score in any of them for the first time since 1992.
"If A Player Wants To Go...": Gujarat Titans Head Coach Ashish Nehra On Hardik Pandya Trade
Hardik Pandya's trade to Mumbai Indians (MI) from Gujarat Titans (GT) was definitely one the most surprising moves in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The all-rounder, who had made his debut in the marquee event playing for MI in 2015, returned to the franchise in 2023 after playing two seasons for GT. MI acquired the services of Hardik in an all-cash deal from GT. Speaking about the trade, GT's head coach Ashish Nehra explained the management's opinion while talking about the move.
Long queues on the M4 as Christmas getaway traffic causes holdups - live updates
The big Christmas getaway is underway and traffic is building on the roads and city centres. Motorists are being advised to add extra time for their journeys.
Alan Burrows reveals Aberdeen 'assured' Dundee clash would be ON as raging hosts put the blame on referee
Angry Dundee will be contacting the Scottish game's hierarchy after their Premiership game with Aberdeen was postponed, as Pittodrie chief excutive Alan Burrows insists fans had to be told sooner.
Anthony Joshua focused on victory over Otto Wallin rather than what future holds
Anthony Joshua insists he remains focused on securing victory on Saturday night and will not be distracted by thoughts of future fights when he goes up against Otto Wallin in Saudi Arabia.