Olympique Lyonnais owner Eagle Football Group (EFG) said on Monday it will start talks with employee representatives to possibly cut jobs following a significant transfer deficit and reduction in domestic media rights revenues. The French Ligue 1 club’s parent company, Eagle Football Holdings (EFH), is also expected to provide EFG with working capital of around…
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar was primarily known for his incredible batting, but his bowling was an underrated aspect of his game. Although he wasn’t a frontline bowler, he contributed significantly as a part-time bowler.Tendulkar was known for his versatility, as he could bowl medium pace, off-spin, and leg-spin, which made him a useful option for…
Leeds United will expand the capacity of their Elland Road ground to 53,000 seats, the Championship side said on Monday. Leeds has outlined a plan to modernise the stadium that can currently accommodate 37,645 fans and the upgrade would see it become the seventh largest club ground in England. “Our plans reinforce our commitment to…
NEW DELHI: The 1996 Sahara Cup final at the Toronto Cricket Club stands out as one of the most memorable encounters between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. This match was the culmination of a five-match series, drawing significant attention due to the intense rivalry and high stakes.India started the series with a convincing 8-wicket victory in…
Nawaf Boushal scored in the second minute of stoppage time of the game for Al Nassr as it beat Al Hazm and made it to round of 16 of the King Cup of Champions at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium. The first goal came in the 45+6’ minute as Sadio Mane headed the ball into…
Sarfraz Khan (Photo credit: X) MUMBAI: In what will be a big boost for Mumbai, the BCCI is likely to release Sarfaraz Khan from the national squad for the second Test against Bangladesh in Kanpur, in order to enable the batsman to turn out for the current Ranji Trophy champions’ upcoming Irani Cup tie against…
The United States will play its home leg of a CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal in St. Louis on November 18, the Americans’ first competitive match under coach Mauricio Pochettino. The game, announced Monday, will be at Citypark, which opened for Major League Soccer’s 2023 season. The first game of the two-leg series will be on…
NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar’s journey to becoming the ‘Little Master’ is a story of talent, discipline and unyielding passion for cricket.Born in Mumbai on April 24, 1973, Sachin grew up with a love for cricket inspired by his elder brother, Ajit. At just eleven, Sachin enrolled in the MRF Pace Foundation with dreams of becoming…
Karnataka’s performance in the previous edition of the MCC Murugappa Gold Cup All-India hockey tournament was a revelation, reaching the final. It captured everyone’s attention with a robust display, excelling in both field play and penalty corners. However, in the 95th edition here, Karnataka hasn’t been its former self, unable to assert its influence. On…
The Women’s Super League and Women’s Championship have signed a multi-year title sponsorship deal with Barclays, worth more than 30 million pounds ($40.05 million) British media reports said, marking their most lucrative commercial agreement to date. The new deal provides a substantial financial boost for the WSL and Women’s Championship, which were taken over by…
