BCCI won’t back hybrid model for Asia Cup, but no final decision reached

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will not back the hybrid model proposed by its Pakistan counterparts for the forthcoming Asia Cup, even though the meeting between office-bearers of the three members of the continental body couldn’t come to a conclusion in this regard. BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said that a Read more about BCCI won’t back hybrid model for Asia Cup, but no final decision reached[…]

Novak Djokovic draws criticism from Kosovo tennis federation for comments at French Open

Novak Djokovic has drawn criticism from Kosovo’s tennis federation — but not from French Open organizers — after offering his thoughts on clashes in northern Kosovo between ethnic Serbs and police and NATO peacekeepers. Djokovic is a 36-year-old from Serbia who has won 22 Grand Slam titles and is scheduled to play in the second Read more about Novak Djokovic draws criticism from Kosovo tennis federation for comments at French Open[…]

Saracens saved one of their ‘best’ performances for the Premiership Final

Saracens veteran Alex Goode says his side produced one of their best performances of the season in the final against Sale Sharks and hailed the performance of his captain Owen Farrell. While Goode admits his side’s Premiership title success was driven by the regret of “not throwing a punch” during last year’s Twickenham final defeat, Read more about Saracens saved one of their ‘best’ performances for the Premiership Final[…]

Super Rugby Pacific: Aaron Mauger to step down as Moana Pasifika head coach

Moana Pasifika will have a new head coach in 2024 after Aaron Mauger confirmed that he will step down from the position at the conclusion of the current Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Despite losing all 12 of their matches so far this season, Mauger said family and not Moana Pasifika’s results is the reason behind Read more about Super Rugby Pacific: Aaron Mauger to step down as Moana Pasifika head coach[…]

Olivier Giroud: “I am not insensitive to the approaches French clubs.”

Speaking in an interview with Téléfoot, Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud discussed his future. “I am not insensitive to the approaches from French clubs and in particular that from Marseille. My future is in the Premier League. I still have titles to win. Aside from the cups, we will attack the league… That is my, our objective.” Read more about Olivier Giroud: “I am not insensitive to the approaches French clubs.”[…]

Brad Weber: All Blacks scrum-half confirms departure from New Zealand after World Cup

The Chiefs have announced that experienced scrum-half Brad Weber has confirmed that 2023 will be his final season at the Hamilton-based franchise as he will further his career in Europe from the end of the year. French publication L’Equipe reported in January that the 18-Test All Black is joining Top 14 outfit Stade Francais when Read more about Brad Weber: All Blacks scrum-half confirms departure from New Zealand after World Cup[…]

United Rugby Championship: Six Irish and four South African players selected in Elite XV

Click:check balance my gift card The United Rugby Championship (URC) Elite XV for the 2022/23 season has been released, with Ireland accounting for six of the 15 players. Four players from South African franchises feature in the team, with two from each of Scotland and Italy and one from Wales. A media panel voted for Read more about United Rugby Championship: Six Irish and four South African players selected in Elite XV[…]

Marquinhos indicates a desire to stay at PSG

Speaking in an interview with SporTV, Brazilian central defender Marquinhos appeared to indicate his desire to stay at PSG for the forthcoming campaign. “I am happy in Paris, the project of the club is ambitious. PSG do not want to sell me and alongside Marco Verratti I am part of the basis of the club’s project… Read more about Marquinhos indicates a desire to stay at PSG[…]