The India-Australia Test series is only days away, and the anticipation for the mouth-watering contest is hotting up, even as IPL teams are keeping followers hooked with new announcements. For fans, however, be it a match day or even a non-match day, there are loads to catch up on the cricketing front with updates from around the world. Here are some of the headlines from the world of cricket:...
Matt Hancock announced that London and a number of other areas in the south of England will be placed under new harsher restrictions following “very sharp rises” in COVID cases. It is not yet known what extent the new variant of COVID has had on the rise in cases and there is “nothing to suggest” it causes worse disease or that vaccines would no longer work, he said. At least 60 different local authorities in England have recorded infections caused by the new strain....
The Danish defender is being tipped for big things at Stamford Bridge, with an academy graduate having made a first team breakthrough in 2017-18. He has been likened to Blues legend Terry, with his no-nonsense approach complemented by ball-playing ability. Christensen has, however, made a few costly errors of late and sounded out an iconic Chelsea captain in an effort to continue his learning curve. He told Eurosport in Denmark: “I try to keep it inside the club and not bring it home with me....
Mou masterclass stops Chelsea charge Three devices exploded near the team bus as they travelled to Signal Iduna Park for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final with Monaco. Marc Bartra was injured and had to undergo surgery on his wrist, but has since been released from hospital. The Spanish defender said it was the longest few minutes of his life, and Burki has spoken of the more lasting effects of the incident....
Speaking after the game on Friday, Russell kept it simple and said that he just trusts his hitting prowess. He added that no ground is big for him and he is in a good space thanks to the support of his teammates. “The support is good from the boys and I am in a good space so that I can express myself. No ground is big enough for me I guess, I just trust my power....
Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Queen’s Club Championships, the biggest talking point was Wimbledon not carrying ranking points this year. While Berrettini felt that the players should have been consulted before any decision was made, he also reiterated that he understood why such a strong stance had to be taken. He spoke about how he sympathized with the Russian and Belarusian players ahead of the tournament at SW19....
Goal revealed earlier on Saturday that the Chilean is desperate to secure a switch during the January transfer window, having missed out over the summer. Since seeing the Gunners block a £60 million transfer, Sanchez has continued to run down his contract at Emirates Stadium while sparking endless rounds of rumours regarding possible moves and dressing room disharmony. He has also missed out on a place at next summer’s World Cup finals after failing to inspire Chile to a spot at a 2018 showpiece in Russia....
The Gunners have toiled this season and find themselves languishing in sixth in the Premier League. With a top-four finish unlikely, the Europa League is their likeliest route back into the Champions League next season and as such there is pressure on the team to perform in that competition. Goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey have them in the driving seat against the Italians, arresting, temporarily at least, a poor run of form that had seen them lose four successive matches....
The subject came up when he remarked that he had not consumed milk in the past eight years. Following this, some viewers questioned the Twitch star on how he eats cereal without milk. The statements startled the streamer’s Twitch chat audience, and the same happened in the YouTube comments section. One fan’s opinion, which was well-liked by other community members, stated: xQc claims he has not consumed milk in the past eight years and leaves his audience in shock During the August 27 livestream, the former Overwatch pro spent the initial hours reacting to videos and clips suggested by his fans....
“NBA 2K18” has an incredibly impressive feature set to go with more refined and complex gameplay, while “NBA Live 18” is an easier game to just “pick up and play” and offers a well-designed career mode. “NBA 2K18 REVIEW: Legend grows with latest edition Both games, however, also have their share of drawbacks. “NBA 2K18” is being heavily criticized by media and fans alike for its aggressive implementation of microtransactions, while the franchise mode in “NBA Live 18” has proven unsatisfying for those who primarily rely on that mode to provide value over the long term in its place as a traditional staple of sports video games....
In a word, no. NBA Live 14 shipped, and that is a huge step in this series. It falls well short of its direct competitor, NBA 2K14, and is easily the worst EA Sports release on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It has also been the most widely scrutinized full retail game of the new console generation. NBA Live 14 has all of the modes you would expect from a traditional EA Sports title....
Though NCIS Season 18, Episode 7 (titled “The First Day”) mostly focused on Jimmy Palmer (played by Brian Dietzen) and the loss of his wife Breena to COVID-19, it did also set up Sloane’s departure, coming very soon to CBS. In the episode, Gibbs learned that Sloane was packing up her office. The forensic psychologist then told him, “I think it’s time I slowed my life down a bit… maybe go to Costa Rica… just be....
After recent reports suggesting that WWE and The Game are interested in bringing back the former Intercontinental Champion, rumors began to circulate that the now hugely popular star will be returning. During a recent interview with Wrestling News, Cardona was asked if the reports of him returning to World Wrestling Entertainment had any levity. Following on from his WWE release in 2020, Cardona’s star power has risen greatly, with him winning the iconic NWA World Title as well as being listed at Number 13 on Pro Wrestling Illustrated’s Top 500 wrestlers of 2022....
Mohali, Apr 7 (PTI) A new look Kings XI Punjab under Ravichandran Ashwin will take on Delhi Daredevils in their opening encounter of IPL-2018 here tomorrow, as both sides look to begin the T20 tournament on a winning note. This season, KXIP look a balanced side with Ashwin set for his maiden stint as captain of an IPL team. It has players of the calibre of Yuvraj Singh, Chris Gayle, David Miller, K L Rahul and Aaron Finch not to speak of the likes of Manoj Tiwary, Mohit Sharma, Axar Patel and Mujeeb-ur-Rahman....
A few hours ago, Conor McGregor posted a video with highlights of his rematch with Dustin Poirier. He shared his analysis of where he went wrong in the fight in the caption of the post. He wrote, Conor McGregor’s analysis of his performance is similar to what most experts thought of it, including Henry Cejudo. On January 26, Henry Cejudo posted a video on Twitter with a few words of advice for Conor McGregor....
Son, 30, has been operating below his world-class standards so far in the ongoing 2022-23 campaign. Despite starting all eight matches for his team, the Korean is yet to find the back of the net this season. Last season, he won the Premier League Golden Boot alongside Liverpool star Mohamed Salah for scoring 23 goals in 35 matches. Speaking on BT Sport (via Evening Standard), Ferdinand shared his thoughts on whether Son deserves to be dropped....
Fernando Tatis Jr. will be facing a 80-game suspension, which will make him ineligible to play for the rest of the season. ESPN’s Jeff Passan was the first to report the breaking news. The length of the suspension was unclear until Passan clarified that it would be for 80 games. “Padres are forever cursed”, fans exclaim in disbelief over Fernando Tatis Jr. A number of fans cannot believe that the young superstar is suspended....
The Reds defeated Roma to reach the showpiece in Kiev, while Real overcame Bayern Munich in the last four . Both sides have been in exciting, swashbuckling form in Europe, with the Reds scoring 17 goals in just six knockout fixtures, and Real hitting 13. Mohamed Salah has inspired Liverpool’s superb run to the final, scoring 10 goals in 12 appearances in Europe’s premier club competition, but Del Bosque does not believe the Egypt international would make Zinedine Zidane’s starting XI....
The World No. 2 lost to Rafael Nadal in the 2022 Australian Open final after having led by two sets to love. The Russian implied in his press conference following his defeat that he was disappointed with the crowd and that his childhood dreams had been shattered by their behavior. Medvedev, however, was in high spirits on Friday as he hopped behind the wheel of a Pro-Kart for a fun drive....
