Violent clashes between rival fans after a Genoa derby resulted in nearly 40 people being treated for injuries at a local hospital, including 26 police officers, authorities said on Thursday. Fans also clashed on a city bridge and outside the stadium before Wednesday night’s Italian Cup match, in which Sampdoria beat Genoa in a penalty…
Dinesh Chandimal (AP Photo) GALLE: Dinesh Chandimal‘s century in Galle powered Sri Lanka to 306-3 at stumps on Thursday’s opening day of the second Test against New Zealand.The left-hander was bowled by Glenn Phillips in the final session after hitting 15 boundaries in his knock of 116 — his sixth Test century at the picturesque…
Not many professional footballers would pay for the privilege of playing in the French fourth-tier but former England striker Andy Carroll is a rare exception. Once the most expensive British footballer, when he signed for Liverpool in 2011, Carroll scored 54 goals in the Premier League earning millions a year, but now earns a reported…
NEW DELHI: Star India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant expressed his frustration and anger towards those spreading fake news about his potential transfer to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the upcoming season.Pant criticized an X user for spreading false information on the social media platform. The user, without providing any credible sources, alleged that Pant’s management had…
Premier League leaders Manchester City will have a Rodri-shaped hole in its midfield at Newcastle United on Saturday with its title rivals hoping to see early evidence that the Spaniard’s absence will leave the champions vulnerable. Without giving a definite time frame on Rodri’s recovery, champion City confirmed that the 28-year-old midfield anchor sustained ligament…
NEW DELHI: Yuvraj Singh recently joined Michael Vaughan and Adam Gilchrist on their renowned podcast, Club Prairie Fire. During the show, the legendary all-rounder shared various stories and experiences with the two cricketing icons, providing insights into his career and personal life.Yuvraj faced a tough situation when asked to choose between playing, selling, or benching…
Former champion Wolfsburg, debutants Galatasaray and Hammarby, and Valerenga became the latest teams to qualify for the group stages of the 2024-25 UEFA Women’s Champions League on Wednesday. They are the first teams through from the second round of qualifying while Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) will have to overturn deficits in the second leg…
Head coach Gautam Gambhir and batter KL Rahul during a training session. (PTI Photo) KANPUR: India are backing senior batsman KL Rahul to find his run-scoring touch ahead of a busy schedule of nine Tests in four months, starting with Bangladesh in Kanpur on Friday.India won the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai by 280…
I-League club Sreenidi Deccan FC announced the appointment of Rui Amorim as the club’s new head coach on Thursday following the departure of Domingo Oramas. Amorim brings a wealth of experience from his extensive work across various divisions in Portugal and internationally. His most recent role saw him lead SC Znojmo in the Czech Republic….
India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Rohit Sharma inspect the pitch in Kanpur. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team has not yet finalized its playing XI for the second Test against Bangladesh, which starts on Friday in Kanpur. The decision on the team’s spinners and pacers will depend on the pitch and…
