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Former New Zealand allrounder Bracewell banned for cocaine use
Former New Zealand allrounder Doug Bracewell has been suspended for a month after testing positive for cocaine, the country's Sport Integrity Commission said.
The 34-year-old failed a drugs test after a domestic T20 game in January.…
Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ
Kusal Mendis hit a gritty 74 not out as Sri Lanka posted a thrilling three-wicket win against New Zealand to clinch the three-match one-day international series on Sunday.
Sri Lanka were reeling at 93-5 but Mendis played the anchor…
Kane hopes Tuchel’s winning record will help end England’s trophy wait
England captain Harry Kane expects incoming coach Thomas Tuchel to have the backing of fans despite his nationality, adding that the German's track record could help the team end a 58-year wait for a major trophy.
England reached a…
India in record six-hitting spree to rout South Africa
Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hit centuries as India thrashed South Africa by 135 runs in the fourth and final Twenty20 international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.
Samson made 109 not out and Varma hit an unbeaten 120 in an…
Ronaldo brace helps Portugal rout Poland to reach Nations League quarters
Portugal sealed a Nations League quarterfinal berth after a Cristiano Ronaldo double with a penalty and an overhead kick helped them hammer visiting Poland 5-1 in Group A1 on Friday.
Rafael Leao broke the deadlock just before the…
Politics vs cricket leaves Champions Trophy up in the air
The fate of the upcoming Champions Trophy still hangs in the balance -- as it has been for sometime now -- as India refused to travel to Pakistan for the tournament, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday asking the…
Barcelona blitz St Poelten in Women’s Champions League
A five-goal blitz in the space of 12 minutes sent Barcelona on their way to a 7-0 romp over St Poelten in the Women's Champions League on Tuesday, while Arsenal downed Juventus.
Ewa Pajor, Francisca Nazareth, Aitana Bonmati, Keira…
Messi bounced from MLS playoffs but league feels the boost
Lionel Messi's first trip to the MLS playoffs ended in shock disappointment but the World Cup winner has injected new life into Inter Miami and the North American top-flight, even as he finishes his first full season without the league…
Miraz rues dew factor after Afghan defeat
Bangladesh's stand-in skipper Mehedi Hasan Miraz hinted that dew might have played a big role in his team's failure to defend their score of 244-8 in the third ODI against Afghanistan and concede the three-match series 2-1 at the…
Buttler stars as England race into 2-0 lead against West Indies
England skipper Jos Buttler hammered a superb 83 off 45 balls to steer his side to a seven-wicket victory in the second Twenty20 international against West Indies in Barbados on Sunday, with the tourists storming to a 2-0 lead in the…