Football: Karim Benzema becomes France’s leading scorer with 412 career goals
Karim Benzema became the highest French scorer in history on Monday as his goal against Mallorca in La Liga took him to 412 in his career, one more than Thierry Henry. The Real Madrid striker converted a penalty in the…
Challenges mount for FIFA 2026 World Cup co-hosts Mexico
Fan violence, homophobic chanting and signs of criminal gangs infiltrating the stands — challenges are stacking up for Mexican football authorities four years before they co-host the World Cup. The football-mad nation was shocked by a mass brawl between rival…
IND vs SL Pink ball test: India bowl out for 252, Shreyas Iyer scored 92
India were bowled out for 252 in their first inning by Sri Lanka at dinner break despite a brilliant innings by Shreyas Iyer (92 off 98) on the opening day of the second and final Test (pink ball game) at…
Euro 2024: Irish coach Stephen Kenny targets qualification after signing extension
Ireland coach Stephen Kenny’s “big dream” is to qualify for the 2024 European Championship now that he’s signed a contract extension. Kenny discussed his goals for Ireland at a news conference Thursday, a day after he was given an extension…
IND v SL 2022 Pink Ball Test: KSCA allows 100 percent audience
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) on Thursday allowed 100 percent crowd attendance for the second India-Sri Lanka Test, which will be a pink ball game and scheduled to be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, starting here on Saturday….
F1 champion Sebastian Vettel wears helmet having Ukraine’s flag to show protest against Russia’s invasion
Four-time Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel had a Ukraine flag emblazoned on his helmet in protest at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine when he drove his Aston Martin in testing in Bahrain on Thursday. The 34-year-old German had spoken out…
‘Mankading’ no longer unfair play; saliva to shine the ball banned: MCC
The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday approved new laws, which will remove the ‘Mankad’ method of dismissing batters from those listed under unfair play. The MCC also banned the use of saliva to shine the cricket ball. The far-reaching…
FIFA World Cup 2022: The Dark Horses
The road to Qatar is well and truly underway. With the greatest showdown in world football hardly a few months away, it is imperative to note which handful of national teams have concretely etched themselves as probable contenders for the…
