Thursday, 28 Nov, 2024

Sports

France held by Croatia to 1-1 in Nations League

Defending champions France have one point from two Nations League games after being held by Croatia in Split. Didier Deschamps made 10 changes from the side who threw away a lead to lose 2-1 to Denmark on Friday. They looked on course for victory when Adrien Rabiot's cool finish

Neymar scores as Brazil beat Japan

Neymar scored a 77th-minute penalty as Brazil broke down a stubborn Japan 1-0 in Tokyo on Monday to keep their momentum building ahead of the World Cup in Qatar. The South American heavyweights arrived in Tokyo fresh off a 5-1 thrashing of South Korea in Seoul last week, but Japan

Ronaldo double as Portugal thrash Switzerland 

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal thrashed Switzerland to move top of their Nations League group. William Carvalho opened the scoring when he pounced after Ronaldo's free-kick was only parried by Gregor Kobel. Ronaldo smashed in from 12 yards after being teed up by

Wales edge Ukraine to end 64-year World Cup wait

Wales overcame another monumental effort from Ukraine to qualify for their first World Cup since 1958 on a night of high emotion and drama in Cardiff. Having beaten Scotland in an emotionally draining semi-final four days earlier, the Ukrainians - with the backdrop of their

English Lions Subdued Kiwis at Lords 

New Zealand VS England Test Series  1st Test Played at Lords, England From 2 -6 June 2022 Brief Score Card at Stumps Day:  New Zealand 1st Innings 132 All Out in 40 Overs (Colin de Grandhomme 42*, Tim Southee 26, Trent Boult 14, Tom Blundell 14, Matthew Potts 4/13, James

Messi scores five to overtake Puskas tally

Lionel Messi scored all five of Argentina's goals as they continued their fine form by thrashing Estonia in a friendly in Pamplona, Spain. The Argentines swept aside Italy 3-0 in the Finalissima - a game between the champions of Europe and South America - on Wednesday. Messi

Rafael Nadal wins French Open Title for 14th Time

Rafael Nadal earned his 14th career French Open title with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 win Sunday over Casper Ruud in the men's singles final. Nadal won the final 11 games to clinch the straight-set victory. No other player in men's tennis history has more than nine major titles at any

New-look Italy claim impressive draw withy Germany 

An inexperienced Italy began their rebuilding job with an impressive home draw with Germany in a Nations League opener for both sides. Having failed to qualify for this year's World Cup in Qatar, Italy opted to test out numerous raw players. One of them, 18-year-old substitute

England begin Nations League with defeat in Hungary 

England's Nations League campaign got off to a losing start as a disappointing display brought a deserved defeat by Hungary in Budapest. This international was billed as taking place behind closed doors as Uefa punishment for racist and homophobic behaviour by Hungary's fans

Iga Swiatek beat Coco Gauff to win French Open 

Iga Swiatek arrived at the French Open as heavily favoured to win a women’s grand slam title as any player since the last peak of Serena Williams, and she knew it. Over the past two weeks, she navigated all of the pressure and emotions and in a spectacle reminiscent of the great

English Lions Fought Back To Comfortable Position

New Zealand VS England Test Series  1st Test Played at Lords, England From 3 -7 June 2022 Brief Score Card at Stumps Day Three:  New Zealand 1st Innings 132 All Out in 40 Overs (Colin de Grandhomme 42*, Tim Southee 26, Trent Boult 14, Tom Blundell 14, Matthew Potts 4/13,

England need 277 to win 1st Test against New Zealand

England started batting to reach their 277-run target set by New Zealand to win the first Test at Lord's on Saturday. World Test champions New Zealand, who had been 251 for four, lost their last six wickets for 34 runs on the third morning -- three falling to successive Broad

Cornelius scores twice as Denmark stun France 

Denmark substitute Andreas Cornelius scored twice as they came from behind to beat holders France in the Nations League at the Stade de France. Karim Benzema opened the scoring with a stunning effort, cutting in from the right wing before dummying his way past three defenders and

Chirping Kiwis Get Into Command at Lords 

New Zealand VS England Test Series  1st Test Played at Lords, England From 3 -7 June 2022 Brief Score Card at Stumps Day Two:  New Zealand 1st Innings 132 All Out in 40 Overs (Colin de Grandhomme 42*, Tim Southee 26, Trent Boult 14, Tom Blundell 14, Matthew Potts 4/13, James

Eventful First Day Witnessed Leather Dominating Willow 

New Zealand VS England Test Series  1st Test Played at Lords, England from 3 -7 June 2022 Brief Score Card at Stumps Day One:  New Zealand 1st Innings 132 All Out in 40 Overs (Colin de Grandhomme 42*, Tim Southee 26, Trent Boult 14, Tom Bundell 14, Matthew Potts 4/13,

Spain and Portugal draw for fifth time in row

Ricardo Horta struck on his first Portugal appearance in almost eight years as they drew with Spain in their Nations League opener in Seville. Spain's Alvaro Morata scored the opening goal, finishing off a slick move involving Gavi and Pablo Sarabia. Braga's Horta, who won a

Shakib made Test captain, Liton vice-captain

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will lead Bangladesh Test Cricket Team once again while Liton Das will assist him as the vice captain. Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) made the announcement after a meeting on Thursday afternoon. Mominul Haque stepped down from his Test captaincy on

Pele urges Putin to stop war in Ukraine

Pele published a message urging Vladimir Putin to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has resulted in thousands of deaths and displaced millions. The 81-year-old Pele, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, said he published his message to the Russian president on the same day

Ukraine stun Scots to set up Wales play-off final 

A heroic Ukraine roused a performance of spirit, endeavour and courage to stun Scotland and earn a historic World Cup play-off final against Wales. With their country enshrouded in trauma amid the ongoing war with Russia, a team hauled together shone brightly at a sun-drenched Hampden.

Impressive Argentina beat Italy in Finalissima 

Lionel Messi and Angel di Maria shone as Argentina beat Italy at Wembley in the Finalissima - a renewal of the contest between the champions of Europe and South America. Messi's run and cross set up the opener for Lautaro Martinez, who then turned provider for Di Maria to chip a