insert_link Sport Messi the creator as Miami win in MLS opener Lionel Messi created both goals as Inter Miami made a winning start to the new Major League Soccer season with a 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake on Wednesday. The Argentine World Cup winner, who played the entire game, put aside any concerns about his fitness with an excellent performance for Gerardo "Tata" Martino's team. Against a cautious Salt Lake side, Messi went close to opening the scoring in […] today22 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Manchester United plans to accelerate after Sir Jim Ratcliffe completes deal Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United’s journey back to the top of world football starts now after completing his £1.3billion deal to become minority owner of the Premier League giants.A year and three months after the club announced a strategic review, and 58 days after a deal was struck, there is finally a new power structure in place at Old Trafford.Ratcliffe has completed his purchase of 25 per cent of […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport England back under-fire Root, Bairstow to keep India series alive England are blocking out all "external noise" to help Joe Root and Jonny Bairstow hit form and keep the series alive against India in Friday's fourth Test in Ranchi. After England slumped to their second-worst defeat since 1934, in terms of runs, in the third Test, Ben Stokes' side are 2-1 down and must win or draw to avoid losing the series with a game to spare. England's […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport New Zealand win toss, bat in first T20 against Australia New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner won the toss and the hosts elected to bat in the opening Twenty20 international against Australia in Wellington on Wednesday. The three-match series is the last for both teams before the T20 World Cup in the United States and West Indies in June. Finn Allen and Devon Conway opened the batting for New Zealand with Kane Williamson rested. Australia left out Steve Smith, with […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport ‘Enhanced Games’ proposes to flip script on doping in sport A proposed event called the 'Enhanced Games' wants to flip the script on drug testing in sport. Organizers behind the Olympic-style competition want to see athletes embrace performance-enhancing drugs, and test the limits of the human body. today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Sandwich rant costs Wilder plenty of dough Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder was fined £11,500 ($14,500) by the Football Association on Tuesday after a scathing attack on officials last month, that included taking aim at a sandwich-eating assistant referee. Wilder claimed one of referee Tony Harrington's assistants had shown a "complete lack of respect" by eating as he confronted the officials following a 3-2 defeat at Crystal Palace. "Every 50/50 or tight decision goes against us […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Pep Guardiola praises striker Erling Haaland after win over Brentford Pep Guardiola admitted his side needed the killer instinct of Erling Haaland after they edged out Brentford 1-0 in a nervy encounter that left his side one point behind Premier League leaders Liverpool. Haaland settled the contest in the 71st minute when he punished a slip from Kristoffer Ajer, running from the halfway line to slot the ball under the unfortunate Mark Flekken, who had another outstanding match against the […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Nets name Ollie interim head coach after axing Vaughn Vaughn was fired on Monday after a 21-33 start to the NBA season. Coming out of the All-Star break, the Nets rank 11th in the Eastern Conference, 2 1/2 games behind Atlanta for the final play-in spot. Vaughn, who had a brief stint as the Nets' coach in 2020, replaced Steve Nash in November 2022 and went 71-68 guiding the Nets over parts of three seasons. His firing […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Swiatek slips past Stephens as Sabalenka crashes out in Dubai Iga Swiatek survived a gruelling affair against Sloane Stephens while Aryna Sabalenka blamed unfavourable conditions for her second round defeat to Donna Vekic in Dubai on Tuesday. The top-seeded Swiatek, who clinched her third consecutive Doha title on Saturday and had a first round bye in this event, had to dig deep to overcome former US Open champion Stephens 6-4, 6-4 in a tug of war that witnessed […] today21 February, 2024
