Young paceman Shamar Joseph – who quit his job as a security guard a year ago to pursue his dream of playing first class cricket – is one of three West Indies debutants picked to face Australia in the first Test in Adelaide. While the… Read More »‘Rose that grew from concrete’: Windies tyro’s incredible 12 month rise from bouncer to Tests, Smith’s ‘mind whirring’
World Cup All Black Dalton Papalii has been stripped of the Auckland Blues captaincy by new coach Vern Cotter with former skipper returning to the helm. Lock Patrick Tuipulotu is back as captain having given up the role to play in Japan two seasons ago.… Read More »Rugby News: All Black demoted in ruthless captaincy call, Jake White expects to be ‘killed’ for 6N view, Kiwi ace joins Force
Centre-back Kye Rowles is confident the Socceroos’ woeful set pieces in their opening Asian Cup win over India were a one-off as they eye better bang for their buck against Syria. Set pieces have been a reliable route to goal for the Socceroos, with towering… Read More »Lack of set piece threat a heads up for Socceroos – but in Harry they trust
Everton could be facing another costly punishment for breaking the Premier League’s financial rules. The competition has referred both Everton and Nottingham Forest to an independent commission after breaching its profitability and sustainability regulations. The league’s rules allow clubs to lose a maximum of £105… Read More »Two EPL clubs could lose precious points and face massive fines for breaking financial rules
The mystery surrounding the supposed theft of David Warner’s baggy green caps has turned out to be little more than a case of the Australian team getting their luggage mixed up. Warner, his father Howard and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called out whoever had the… Read More »Warner baggy green cap mystery revealed – ‘scumbag’ thief not all they were made out to be