Leicester striker Patson Daka has been ruled out for a “few months” with an ankle injury, new Foxes manager Steve Cooper said Friday. Zambia international Daka suffered the setback during Leicester’s final pre-season friendly with Lens and has now under gone surgery, Cooper said, adding Jamie Vardy and Conor Coady were set for spells on…
Swiss playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri returned to Basel on Friday, 12 years after leaving the club where he began his glittering career. Basel announced in a statement titled “Welcome home, Shaq” that Shaqiri had penned a three-year deal. The Swiss club also posted a video on social media. “It fills me with pride and I am…
NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling keeper-batter Ishan Kishan fired a sizzling 86-ball century against Madhya Pradesh in the ongoing Buchi Babu tournament in Thirunelveli on Friday. Leading Jharkhand from the front, the skipper was at his brutal best on Day 2, firing the opposition bowlers to all corners of the park as his side ended the day…
Arsenal must step up to another level this season if it is to win the Premier League after two agonising near misses, manager Mikel Arteta said ahead of his team’s Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Arteta’s side ended with 89 points last season, scored more goals and conceded fewer than in the…
At full-time, Manglenthang Kipgen spread his arms wide, looked up to the sky and thanked the heavens. His heavy breathing, a sigh and silence for a split second gave way to rousing applause from the coach and the backroom staff. An Indian side – Punjab FC Academy – had beaten Premier League youth sides on…
NEW DELHI: New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr thrives on the unique challenges presented by playing against India in World Cup cricket. She highlights the fervent support Indian fans bring, regardless of location, and the crucial role spin bowling plays in their strategy. Kerr finds facing India’s world-class batters, particularly in spin-friendly sub-continent conditions, a compelling…
Newcastle United is already dealing with injuries to key players but is in a better place compared to last season when it seemed that more of Eddie Howe’s squad were in the treatment room than on the training ground. “I think we are definitely in a better position than we were for the majority of…
ICE SKATING Mirabai Chanu encourages growth of ice skating on day two of the National Speed & Figure Skating Championships The 19th National Speed & Figure Skating Championship under the aegis of the Ice Skating Federation of India, witnessed the presence of Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu on day two. Chanu awarded medals to all the winners…
NEW DELHI: After a stupendous show the Major League Cricket, veteran Australian batter Steve Smith is keen to make a comeback in the Indian Premier League (IPL) next year. At 35, Smith led Washington Freedom to their first MLC title, ending the T20 tournament as the franchise’s co-leading run-scorer with 336 runs at a strike…
Manchester City winger Oscar Bobb is having surgery on Friday after breaking his leg in training and is set to be out for three to four months, manager Pep Guardiola said. “We are so sad for him,” Guardiola said of the 21-year-old Norway international, who was expected to start the season in the team on…
