Rybakina helps Kazakhstan win United Cup opener

Elena Rybakina marked her United Cup debut by helping Kazakhstan to a 2-1 victory over Spain at the season-opening tournament in Perth, Australia. The 25-year-old, who was Wimbledon champion in…

History in Paris, cycling glory and Ivorian joy – 2024 in African sport

As 2024 draws to a close, Biniam Girmay will be among the Africans proudly reflecting on etching their names into sporting history. The Eritrean cyclist enjoyed unprecedented success at the…

Two die in Sydney to Hobart yacht race

Two people taking part in Australia’s annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race have died in separate incidents, according to police. Both crew members died in separate incidents after being hit…

Life is not easy’ – Haaland penalty miss sums up Man City crisis

Nothing seems to be going Manchester City’s way at the moment – and star striker Erling Haaland is not a happy man. If there was any player currently in the…

Silva’s rehabilitation complete with historic Fulham win’

Marco Silva spent Christmas five years ago recovering from his brutal sacking at Everton after only 18 months at Goodison Park. Silva’s promising first season, in which he took Everton…

England recall Root for ODIs but Stokes left out

England have recalled batter Joe Root to their men’s one-day international squad for the tour of India and the 2025 Champions Trophy, but the injured Ben Stokes misses out. Root,…

Amir and Imad retire from Pakistan duty again

Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir and all-rounder Imad Wasim have announced their full international retirements for the second time. Amir, 32, and Imad, 35, reversed their initial retirements to play in the…

Gillespie resigns as Pakistan Test coach

Jason Gillespie has resigned as head coach of Pakistan’s Test side. The former Australia fast bowler was appointed in April on a two-year deal. However, the 49-year-old has stepped down with Aqib…

Pakistan in South Africa 2024-25

December 10 1st Twenty20 international, Durban (d/n) South Africa won by 11 runs Scorecard 13 2nd Twenty20 international, Centurion (d/n) South Africa won by seven wickets Scorecard 14 3rd Twenty20 international, Johannesburg (d/n)…

Tiger Woods’ son Charlie, 15, hits first hole-in-one

Tiger Woods’ teenage son Charlie hit his first hole-in-one during the final round of the PNC Championship – but they were beaten to the title in a play-off by Bernhard…