News and transfers from Chelsea: Marc Cucurella’s twist, De Jong’s “hijack,” and the latest on Wesley Fofana News and transfers from Chelsea: This month could be very important for the Blues, both on and off the field. The new Premier League season starts this week, and Frank Lampard and Everton will be there to meet Thomas Tuchel’s team. Even though they will want to get off to a good start in the new season, there is still a lot of work to be done within the team. The transfer window will close in one month. So far, Chelsea has only…
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The $800m Sydney stadium negotiations could send NRL Grand Final to Queensland Image Credits: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/ The $800m Sydney stadium negotiations could send NRL Grand Final to Queensland: Sydney is on the verge of losing the NRL grand final to its northern rivals. The NSW Government is rumored to have walked away from the $800m deal to upgrade suburban stadiums. ARLC chairman Peter V’landys held a meeting with Premier Dominic Perrottet on the night of 1 August 2022. He hoped to confirm the deal if it makes way to revamp four stadiums. The agreement would upgrade the mentioned stadiums – Brookvale…
Austria surprised everyone by winning the third Twenty20 World Cup 2024 Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier. Austria surprised everyone by winning the third Twenty20. Austria surprised everyone at the T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier in Finland, beating Guernsey and Norway along the way to earn a spot at next year’s continental Qualifier. It means that Austria is in the running for two spots from Europe in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be held in the United States and the West Indies. Austria’s Triumph Austria blew through the group stage and beat Guernsey in a key game in…
Before the transfer window closes, Manchester United wants to sell six defenders. Before the transfer window closes, Manchester United wants to sell six defenders.: Manchester United wants to get rid of six of their out-of-favor defenders before the transfer window closes in a month. New manager Erik ten Hag is still building up his team, Sevilla is interested in Alex Telles, and Phil Jones is in talks with DC United. After a meeting of the 20 club captains last Thursday, Premier League players want to stop taking a knee before every game. There are growing concerns that the gesture has…
The bombshell IPL plot that would change world cricket as we know it The bombshell IPL plot that would change world cricket as we know it: The IPL has reiterated its ambition to sign international players to 12-month contracts, only weeks after Mike Atherton warned the ICC of the actual threat that franchise cricket poses to the international game. Credit – https://www.foxsports.com.au/ “In an ideal scenario, yes,” Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore told The Telegraph, “because that provides us the opportunity to make our vision and plan even stronger. What if we could have X number of players on…
Sports authority adds incentive salary to full-time football Sports authority adds incentive salary to full-time football: It has been declared by the Public Authority for Sports that full-time football players will receive an incentive wage of 800 Kuwaiti dinars (about 2,640 dollars in the US), with the goal of supporting and encouraging them to raise their technical levels. Credit – https://www.arabtimesonline.com/ During a press conference held on the occasion of the launch of the second phase of sports professionalism, the Acting Director General of the Authority, Dr. Saqr Al-Mulla, stated that the incentive salary is added to the wage of…
Tom Huddlestone: Manchester United in talks with ex-Tottenham midfielder over U21s player-coach role Manchester United in talks with ex-Tottenham midfielder: According to The Telegraph, discussions are now going place between Manchester United and Tom Huddlestone, who is currently a free agent. Credit – https://www.unitedinfocus.com/ Huddlestone has not yet signed a contract with any team. It is quite unlikely that Manchester United would make a move like this. However, there is no need to become overly excited or react hastily because the club does not view this guy as a potential alternative for Frenkie de Jong in the starting midfield position…
West Indies vs India | 3rd T20I start time revised to ensure players receive adequate rest West Indies vs India: The beginning time of the third Twenty20 International between India and West Indies has been moved up in order to “ensure players receive adequate rest and recover time for the back-to-back matches in St. Kitts and in consideration of the back-to-back matches to come in Florida.” This change was made in order to “ensure players receive adequate rest and recover time for the back-to-back matches in St. Kitts.” It was confirmed by Cricket West Indies (CWI) that the beginning time…
WTA SILICON VALLEY CLASSIC 2022 UPDATES: TIME, TV SCHEDULE, LIVE STREAM Image Credits: https://en.wikipedia.org/ WTA SILICON VALLEY CLASSIC 2022 UPDATES: TIME, TV SCHEDULE, LIVE STREAM Tournament Information Founded – in 1971; 51 years ago Editions – 49 (2021) Location – San Jose, California, United States Venue – San Jose University Category WTA Tier II (1990–2008) WTA Premier tournaments (2009–2019) WTA 500 (As of 2021) Surface – Hardcourt / Outdoor Prize money – US$ 565,538 Champions (2021) Singles – Danielle Collins from the United States Doubles – Croatia Darija Jurak and Slovenia Andreja Klepač The 50th edition of the Silicon Valley…
‘King Kong’ Brandon King leads Windies in T20I run chase ‘King Kong’ Brandon King leads Windies in T20I run chase: Both teams played really well, and in the end, a few shots had to happen to get the ball back over the line and take the win. In the final moments of play, Devon Thomas managed to hit a six off a free hit to give Windies victory. Credit: News18 The wicket keeper was not the best bowler to be in charge of the end, but he ended up bowling it. His execution was off from the beginning as he…
West Indies v India 2nd T20 Highlights: Who’s Hot And Who’s Not? West Indies v India 2nd T20 Highlights: India vs West Indies, 2nd T20 Highlights: In Monday’s second game of the T20 series against India, the West Indies won by five wickets after bowling India out for 138. West Indies bowler Obed McCoy picked up career highs with 6 wickets and thus broke a streak of six consecutive T20I matches where he had gone without taking a single wicket. A veteran Indian player, Hardik Pandya, scored a run-a-ball 31 for his team; Rishabh Pant (24) and Ravindra Jadeja (27)…
Kyle Edmund makes a comeback in the winning circle at Citi Open Image Credits: https://www.tennismajors.com/ Kyle Edmund makes a comeback in the winning circle at Citi Open: Kyle Edmund entered the second round of the Citi Open. He defeated Japanese qualifier Yosuke Watanuki. Edmund underwent three knee surgeries in 2020. But he is finally back on the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour. Kyle played his first tour-level match since 2020 on Monday in Washington D.C. After two years of struggle, Edmund has found his way back to the winner’s circle on the ATP Tour. The former World No.14 is finally…
Facts about Karolína Hrdličková Karolína Hrdličková was born on the 21st of March 1992. She is a professional tennis player from Czech Republic. Image Credits: https://www.wtatennis.com/ She was the former world No. 1 in singles. She reached the top of the WTA rankings on the 17th of July 2017. She managed to hold the position for eight straight weeks. On the 31st of October 2016, she stood at world No. 11 in the doubles rankings. She is recognized for her powerful serve and forehand. Hrdličková earned 16 singles and 5 doubles titles on the WTA tour. She attained 10 singles…
Bouzková: Prague Open victory is a dream come true – Disappointment for Anastasia Potapova Image Credits: https://english.radio.cz/ Prague Open victory is a dream come true: Czech tennis player Marie Bouzková got her victory over Russia’s Anastasia Potapova in the finals of the Livesport Prague Open. The tournament took place on Sunday. Marie managed to secure the first WTA title of her career. She dropped just three games against Anastasia. She broke her previous streak of three final failures at the WTA. Bouzkova captured the first Hologic WTA Tour singles title with a 6-0, 6-3 victory. The eighth-seeded Czech had an…
Andy Murray and Mikael Ymer Clash on the ATP tour Andy Murray and Mikael Ymer Clash on the ATP tour : ATP tour 2022 is underway, The roller coaster clash took place between Andy Murray and Mikael Ymer on Monday 2nd August. The match was quite entertaining for the fans, as throughout the match a lot of twists and turns took place. With so many twists and turns, Mikael finally managed to upset World no. 1 Andy Murry. The match ended with sets 1 7-6(8), 4-6, 6-1 to reach the 2nd round of the Citi Open. Since February, it was the…