Adjusting to Test cricket proving a tough process for new teams
There are countries that harbor aspirations to become full members of the International Cricket Council and, with it, the opportunity to play Test cricket.
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Jack Grealish: A ‘dream’ to play in unbelievable Manchester City team
ABU DHABI: Manchester City and England’s Jack Grealish says it is a “dream” to be playing alongside his Manchester City teammates this season as the club aims to clinch its first UEFA Champions League title and complete a historic treble.
Ticket sales top 1 million for Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
SYDNEY: More than 1 million tickets have been sold for the Women’s World Cup kicking off in Australia and New Zealand next month, with soccer’s international governing body saying the tournament is on track to be the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in history.
Home hope Corey Conners shares lead at Canadian Open
TORONTO: Corey Conners shot a bogey-free 5-under 67 on Thursday to share the first-round lead at the RBC Canadian Open, the first PGA Tour event since its announcement of a merger with Saudi-backed LIV Golf.
Unseeded Karolina Muchova to face No. 1 Iga Swiatek in French Open women’s final
PARIS: As it is, Karolina Muchova was the unseeded, unexpected participant in the French Open semifinals.
Belmont cancels racing, Nationals postpone game due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada
NEW YORK: Racing at Belmont Park was canceled and the Washington Nationals’ home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks was postponed Thursday due to poor air quality from wildfires in Canada.
Karim Benzema presented in front of thousands of Al-Ittihad fans
JEDDAH: Over 50,000 Al-Ittihad fans turned out to catch the first glimpse of Karim Benzema wearing his new black and yellow, number 9 jersey at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium on Thursday, as part of the Saudi League champions' official team presentation.
Declan Rice set to leave West Ham after winning European trophy, club chairman says
LONDON: England midfielder Declan Rice looks to have played his final match for West Ham. Rice, who captained West Ham in their victory over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday, has been promised he can leave the club and wants to go, chairman David Sullivan said. “You can’t keep a player who doesn’t want to be there,” Sullivan told British radio station Talksport on Thursday.