In a Group D fixture in the Copa America 2024, Colombia will face Costa Rica on Friday at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. While the Colombians will be looking to cement their top spot with two wins in as many games in the ongoing tournament, the Costa Ricans have a chance to…
Afghanistan’s inspiring journey in the ongoing T20 World Cup came to an end at the hands of South Africa, which is now eyeing its first World Cup title overcoming its semifinal hoodoo on a tough Trinidad pitch. Afghanistan made history by reaching the semifinals for the first time, defeating Bangladesh by eight runs in a…
Malaysian officials agreed on Friday to redesign some of the country’s kit for next month’s Paris Olympics after fans derided the outfits as “ugly” and “cheap looking”. Controversy erupted when the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) unveiled the gold-themed outfits featuring a tiger-stripe design last weekend. Touted as symbolising Malaysia’s “relentless pursuit for gold medals”,…
Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma recorded the highest partnership across any wicket for India in Women’s Tests during the one-off Test against South Africa in Chennai on Friday. The pair beat the previous record of 275 set by Thirush Kamini and Poonam Raut against the same opposition in Mysore in 2014. Highest Partnerships for India…
India Women opener Shafali Verma recorded the fastest century in Women’s Tests during the match against South Africa Women in Chepauk on Friday. The 20-year-old completed her hundred off 113 balls to break the record of 137 balls set by Janette Brittin in 1984. Fellow opener Smriti Mandhana also completed her century immediately after. off…
England’s title defence at the T20 World Cup wilted following a 68-run hammering in the second semifinal but skipper Jos Buttler would not blame it on his decision to field against India on Thursday. After rain and a wet outfield delayed the start of the match, Buttler elected to field after winning the toss, probably…
Slowing her breath and focusing on a bullseye in her pistol’s sights, Kishmala Talat is aiming to become the first woman from Pakistan to win an Olympic medal. At the Paris Games starting on July 26, Talat will compete in the 10m air pistol and 25m pistol events, going for glory abroad and defying stereotypes…
Sha’Carri Richardson never made it to the start, let alone the finish, of the 200 metres at the last Olympic trials. At these trials, even in the opening round of what’s really her second-best race, she flashed another glimpse of the kind of sprinter who has emerged from all that trouble three years ago. Bursting…
It was the dream that LeBron James first floated a few years ago, the notion of playing in the NBA alongside one of his sons. And it’s a step closer to reality now. Bronny James, the oldest son of the NBA’s all-time scoring leader and four-time champion, was drafted on Thursday by the Los Angeles…
Brazil faces Paraguay in its Copa America Group D match in Las Vegas on Friday after a disappointing goalless draw against lowly Costa Rica in its opener left the five-time World Cup winner questioning how to sharpen its cutting edge. A wasteful Brazil side dominated possession but was clueless on how to beat an ultra-defensive…
