Schmidt departure pushed flyhalf Lolesio to ditch Australia
MELBOURNE :Joe Schmidt's looming departure as Wallabies head coach was a big reason for Noah Lolesio to ditch Australian rugby and play in Japan, the flyhalf said on Monday.
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Siraj shines in IPL after Bengaluru snub, exclusion from Indian team
BENGALURU :Mohammed Siraj went into this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) with difficult questions in his mind after the Indian seamer was released by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and dropped from the national team for their triumphant Champions Trophy campaign.
Newly promoted clubs suffer physicality gap with Premier League teams, Juric says
A gap in physicality between the Premier League and the second-tier Championship played a big role in newly promoted clubs struggling in England's top tier, Southampton manager Ivan Juric said after his team suffered the earliest relegation in the league's history.
Hirakawa joins Haas as F1 reserve driver after Suzuka outing
Japanese driver Ryō Hirakawa has joined Haas's reserve roster and will take the wheel at four practice sessions this Formula One season, the American outfit said on Monday.
Djokovic motivated again after Miami run but keeping expectations low
Novak Djokovic said reaching his first final of the 2025 season at the Miami Open helped him find the motivation to continue his quest for more titles as the 37-year-old looks to win his 100th ATP trophy during the clay season.
Alcaraz says pressure to catch top-ranked Sinner 'killed' him
World number three Carlos Alcaraz said the pressure to reclaim the top ranking during the absence of the banned Jannik Sinner had "killed" him and that he would approach the clay season without any expectations.
Australia's Denny throws down challenge to discus rivals
Australian discus thrower Matthew Denny launched himself into world championship contention with a 72.07-metre heave in Oklahoma on Sunday, becoming his nation's first to break the 70-metre barrier.
Boca Juniors take Group A lead with home win over Barracas
BUENOS AIRES :Boca Juniors moved top of Group A in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament with a 1-0 home win over Barracas Central at La Bombonera stadium on Sunday.