Month: August 2024

Ronaldo included in Portugal Squad for Nations League

Cristiano Ronaldo has kept his place in the Portugal squad for next month’s UEFA Nations games against Croatia and Scotland despite an ineffective display at Euro 2024. The 39-year-old failed to score as he appeared at a record sixth European…

New Zealand appoint Jacob Oram as bowling coach of national cricket team

Former allrounder Jacob Oram has been named as New Zealand men’s cricket team bowling coach, taking over the role vacated by Shane Jurgensen in November. He will officially begin the role on October 7, before the start of the three-match…

Claudio Bravo announces retirement at the age of 41

Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo, who was part of his country’s golden generation that won two Copa America titles, retired from soccer on Tuesday at age 41. Bravo had also played for Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Sociedad. He won two…

ICC moves Women’s T20 world cup from Bangladesh to UAE

The 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for October has been moved out of Bangladesh and will instead take place in the United Arab Emirates, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday. The decision to change the venue follows unrest…

Bumrah is probably the best Multi-format bowler in world cricket at the moment, says Ponting

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes that India pacer Jasprit Bumrah is the best multi-format bowler there’s been in world cricket in recent times. The 30-year-old has come back an improved player despite his injuries in 2022. Bumrah was Player…

FC Barcelona signs Euro top scorer Dani Olmo

FC Barcelona and RB Leipzig have confirmed an agreement for the transfer of Dani Olmo. The player will sign a contract with the club for the next six seasons until June 2030, and his buy-out clause is set at 500…