Gay tennis star given Saudi Arabia ’guarantees’

30 Apr 2024 - 0     - 48

One of the few openly gay players on the WTA Tour, Daria Kasatkina, says she has been assured about her safety if she qualifies for the season-ending WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia.

Weerasekara steers Royal to 6-wicket win at Roy-Tho Adelaide

06 Mar 2024 - 0     - 1225

An outstanding 64-run-knock by the youngster Uvindu Weerasekara steered Royal College to a six-wicket win at the 9th Battle of the Blues - Royal Thomian Adelaide Cricket Encounter played on March 3, 2024 (Sunday) at the Hectorville Cricket Grounds in Adelaide, South Australia.

Kenyan marathon world record holder dies in road accident

12 Feb 2024 - 0     - 170

The men’s marathon world record holder, Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum, 24, has died in a road accident in his home country.

Kansas City Chiefs beat San Francisco 49ers to win Super Bowl 2024

12 Feb 2024 - 0     - 37

The Kansas City Chiefs fought back to beat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime and win their third Super Bowl in five years.

Australia sail into both Perth Sevens rugby finals

28 Jan 2024 - 0     - 59

Australia will contest both the men’s and women’s final at the Perth Sevens after strong semi-final wins.

Tributes as Aussie racing great dies aged 48

18 Jan 2024 - 0     - 75

Former AMA Pro, World Superbike, and 500cc Grand Prix racer Anthony Gobert has died at age 48.

Cricket’s inclusion in Olympics voted through by IOC members

16 Oct 2023 - 0     - 136

Cricket’s return to the Olympics for the first time since 1900 has been confirmed after International Olympic Committee members voted to include the sport in the 2028 Games.

India cruise to victory against Pakistan in Cricket World Cup

15 Oct 2023 - 0     - 119

India cruised to victory to maintain their perfect start in the Cricket World Cup after beating Pakistan by seven wickets.

Sahan Arachchige & Nuwan Thusara summoned ’’to travel with the team’’

30 Aug 2023 - 0     - 1564

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup, which begins in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from Wednesday. Two more players have been added as standbyes, it has been learned.

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IOC Ethics Committee probing top Sri Lanka NOC official over role in OCA Elections

01 Aug 2023 - 0     - 3383

Secretary General of Sri Lanka’s National Olympic Committee (NOCSL), Maxwell de Silva, has come under intense scrutiny of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Ethics Committee after allegedly meeting a banned IOC official, Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah of Kuwait, at a hotel in Bangkok, Thailand.

Australian cricket great reveals Parkinson’s diagnosis

02 Jul 2023 - 0     - 116

Former Australia captain Allan Border has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and has said it will be a ‘miracle’ if he lives to 80.

Adelaide Crows end Lions’ streak

28 May 2023 - 0     - 108

Adelaide re-claimed its spot in the top eight after withstanding the challenge of a wasteful Brisbane to secure a 17-point victory in slippery conditions at Adelaide Oval on Sunday evening.

Top Scottish ultra-marathon runner used car during part of the route

19 Apr 2023 - 0     - 648

A top Scottish ultra-marathon runner has been disqualified from a race for using a car during part of the route.

Zimbabwe unveils new T10 franchise tournament

18 Apr 2023 - 0     - 108

Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC), in association with T Ten Global Sports, has unveiled the country’s eagerly awaited franchise-based T10 tournament that is aiming to feature cricket stars from across the world.

Nicholas Pooran hits the fastest 50 of the 2023 Indian Premier League

11 Apr 2023 - 0     - 117

Nicholas Pooran hit the fastest 50 of the 2023 Indian Premier League as Lucknow Super Giants beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by one wicket.

Nearly 900 Liverpool fans to sue Uefa

06 Apr 2023 - 0     - 86

Nearly 900 Liverpool fans caught up in the chaotic scenes at last year’s Champions League final are to sue Uefa, say lawyers.

Late Broadhead goal earns Wales shock draw in Croatia

26 Mar 2023 - 0     - 94

Wales debutant Nathan Broadhead secured a stunning 1-1 draw for Robert Page’s side as they scored in injury time with their only shot on target in Split.

Klaasen helps South Africa beat West Indies inside 30 overs

22 Mar 2023 - 0     - 114

Heinrich Klaasen hit a 54-ball century as South Africa raced to a four-wicket win over West Indies in the third one-day international in Potchefstroom.

World Athletics proposes new transgender eligibility rules

24 Jan 2023 - 0     - 110

World Athletics has proposed continuing to allow transgender women to compete in female international track and field events.

Djokovic continues bid for 10th title against Alex de Minaur

23 Jan 2023 - 0     - 160

Novak Djokovic will continue his bid for a record-extending 10th Australian Open men’s singles title against home favourite Alex de Minaur in the fourth round on day eight in Melbourne.

WWE superstar hails Yadav’s performance against Sri Lanka

09 Jan 2023 - 1     - 1732

NEW DELHI, Jan 9 (Daily Mirror World) -- Suryakumar Yadav’s performance against Sri Lanka has drawn praise from an unexpected superstar, wrestling entertainment’s Drew McIntire.

UAE cricketers eager to play with Wanindu in DP World ILT20

09 Jan 2023 - 0     - 165

Suryakumar powers India to T20 series win over Sri Lanka

07 Jan 2023 - 0     - 85

Suryakumar Yadav, the world’s leading Twenty20 batsman, said Saturday he was thriving in his role as a ’’game-changer’’ after smashing a blazing century in India’s series-clinching 91-run win over Sri Lanka.

Andretti Global combines with General Motors to enter F1

06 Jan 2023 - 0     - 181

Not worried about what people say : Ronaldo

04 Jan 2023 - 0     - 777

Cristiano Ronaldo, who was unveiled by his new club Al Nassr on Tuesday, said that he was not concerned about the criticism over his decision to join the team in Saudi Arabia.

Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian side in £177m per year deal

31 Dec 2022 - 0     - 143

Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr on a deal that runs until 2025.

Brazilian football legend Pele has died

30 Dec 2022 - 0     - 113

Brazilian football legend Pele, arguably the greatest player ever, has died at the age of 82.

Football Australia vows to find wild fans

18 Dec 2022 - 0     - 117

Football Australia plans to use the full force of its powers to sanction individuals involved in the A-League Men Melbourne derby pitch invasion that delivered one of Australian sport’s darkest nights.

Usain Bolt wins Lifetime Achievement award

16 Dec 2022 - 0     - 111

Jamaica’s eight-time Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

Argentina beat Croatia to reach World Cup final

14 Dec 2022 - 0     - 108

Argentina’s master and pupil Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez combined to deadly effect as they reached their sixth World Cup final with victory over Croatia at Lusail Stadium.