England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two tests against West Indies and must consider alternating Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, former quick Darren Gough has said. LONDON: England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two tests against West Indies […]
Sports
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his players have to make themselves heard and take more responsibility on the pitch as they chase a top-four finish to secure a Champions League spot. REUTERS: Chelsea manager Frank Lampard says his players have to make themselves heard and take more responsibility on the […]
Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) ordered teams to adopt tighter biosecurity protocols on Tuesday following a surge of COVID-19 infections in the country’s southeast. MELBOURNE: Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) ordered teams to adopt tighter biosecurity protocols on Tuesday following a surge of COVID-19 infections in the country’s southeast. The […]
Players and coaches around Europe are becoming increasingly perplexed by the current handball rule which one has said is best suited to table football. FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football – Premier League – Manchester United v Watford – Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain – February 23, 2020 Referee Martin Atkinson indicates to […]
Chelsea were not eager to learn whether Manchester City’s ban from European football would be overturned or not and their target was always a top four finish, manager Frank Lampard said on Monday. REUTERS: Chelsea were not eager to learn whether Manchester City’s ban from European football would be overturned […]
Swiss sports shoe maker On, partly owned by tennis champion Roger Federer, denied on Monday a newspaper report that said it was making preparations for a stock exchange listing. VIENNA: Swiss sports shoe maker On, partly owned by tennis champion Roger Federer, denied on Monday a newspaper report that said […]
Spurs took a big step towards reaching the second-tier European competition with a 2-1 win against Arsenal on Sunday thanks to Toby Alderweireld’s late goal. Mourinho has already won the Europa League with Manchester United and with Porto – in its earlier guise as the UEFA Cup – and wants […]
TOKYO: Japan’s sumo association said Monday (Jul 13) it would allow fans to watch its July tournament at a Tokyo arena despite a recent spike in coronavirus cases in the capital. About 2,500 spectators a day, or 25 per cent of the indoor facility’s capacity, will be allowed to attend […]
England centre Manu Tuilagi has joined Sale Sharks until the end of next season after leaving Leicester Tigers, the Premiership club announced on Monday. REUTERS: England centre Manu Tuilagi has joined Sale Sharks until the end of next season after leaving Leicester Tigers, the Premiership club announced on Monday. Tuilagi […]
WASHINGTON: The NFL’s Washington Redskins will announce on Monday (Jul 13) they are changing their name, US media reported, following pressure from sponsors over a moniker widely criticised as a racist slur against Native Americans. Team owner Dan Snyder had long resisted calls to change the name, but came under […]