Santner named New Zealand's white ball captain
Left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner was named as the successor to Kane Williamson as New Zealand captain in one-day internationals and Twenty20 cricket on Wednesday.
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Vlahovic content to hear Juventus fans' jeers turn to cheers in Coppa win
TURIN, Italy : Dusan Vlahovic was pleased to hear the applause of the Juventus supporters when he scored in their 4-0 win over Cagliari in the Coppa Italia on Tuesday, after taking their insults at the weekend.
Juventus ease into Coppa Italia quarter-finals with 4-0 win over Cagliari
TURIN, Italy :Holders Juventus reached the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia with a comfortable 4-0 home win over Cagliari on Tuesday, thanks to goals from Dusan Vlahovic, Teun Koopmeiners, Francisco Conceicao and Nicolas Gonzalez.
Coe welcomes Grand Slam Track, cautions over Gout expectations
LONDON : World Athletics President Sebastian Coe says his sport enjoyed a stellar 2024 and is on an upward curve in terms of performance and investment, but he also had a word of warning about the latest athlete to carry the mantle of "the new Usain Bolt".
Rashford says he's ready for a new challenge amid Man United exit rumours
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is ready for a new challenge, he told football writer Henry Winter on Tuesday, as he continues to be linked with a move away from the Premier League club.
Olympic champion Hodgkinson crowned BBC Sports Personality of the Year
Britain's Olympic champion Keely Hodgkinson was voted BBC Sports Personality of the Year on Tuesday, edging teenage darts sensation Luke Littler into second place.
European Super League promoters launch Unify League, call on UEFA to recognise it
LONDON : The promoters of a proposed European Super League have called on UEFA and FIFA to recognise their new competition, which they relaunched on Tuesday as the Unify League.
Vinicius Jr named FIFA player of 2024, Bonmati takes women's award again
DOHA :Brazil and Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr was named FIFA men's player of the year in Doha on Tuesday, with Spain and Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati winning the women's award for the second year in a row.