insert_link Sport Iran survive penalty drama to book Asian Cup clash with Japan Iran will meet pre-tournament favourites Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday. Japan beat Bahrain 3-1 despite another mistake from goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, as Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma made his first appearance in Qatar after injury. Skipper Ehsan Hajsafi scored the winning penalty for Iran, who are ranked 70 places above Syria and were comfortably […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Formula One rejects Andretti’s bid to join Formula One announced on Wednesday it had blocked US outfit Andretti's bid to join the circuit, citing concerns over the team's level of competitiveness. Andretti, headed up by 1978 world champion Mario and his son, former McLaren driver Michael, had applied to become Formula One's 11th team from 2025 or 2026. "Our assessment process has established that the presence of an 11th team would not, in and of […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Former England star Cipriani confirms retirement Former England star Danny Cipriani confirmed his retirement from rugby union on Wednesday in a "sobering but also freeing moment". Cipriani, capped 16 times by England, had not played since 2022 and was already "semi-retired" before finally deciding to officially hang up his boots. The 36-year-old's colourful career included two spells at Wasps, as well as stints at Melbourne Rebels, Sale, Gloucester and Bath. "Even though I've been semi-retired. […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Benfica snap Barca streak in Women’s Champions League goalfest Lucy Bronze preserved Barcelona's unbeaten run but Benfica snapped the holders' 23-match winning streak in a 4-4 draw in their final Women's Champions League group match on Wednesday. Bronze also made up for her own embarrassment in a seesaw match that defied its dead rubber tag, after the English defender scored an 81st-minute own goal that put Benfica 4-3 up. She levelled deep into time added on, leaving […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport PGA Tour makes deal worth up to $3 bn to create for-profit entity The US PGA Tour announced a deal worth up to $3 billion with a group of billionaire sports team owners on Wednesday to create a for-profit entity, PGA Tour Enterprises. The commercial venture partnership with Strategic Sports Group (SSG), under the PGA Tour's control, offers nearly 200 PGA Tour players the chance to become equity holders in the new company launched Wednesday. SSG includes Fenway Sports Group, owners of […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Kaiserslautern beat Hertha to reach German Cup semis Kaiserslautern eased to a 3-1 victory at fellow second-tier side Hertha Berlin on Wednesday to reach the German Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2003. Two-time winners Kaiserslautern took an early lead in the capital through Jan Elvedi's fifth-minute goal. Richmond Tachie doubled their advantage before half-time. Hertha's hopes of a maiden German Cup were all but ended midway through the second half when Filip Kaloc extended Kaiserslautern's lead […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport New Zealand All Blacks to play Fiji in San Diego The All Blacks will play a Test against Pacific neighbours Fiji in San Diego this July, the New Zealand Rugby 14-match schedule for 2024 revealed Thursday. Under new head coach Scott Robertson, New Zealand start their season with a two-match home Test series against England in Dunedin on July 6. The All Blacks face the English again a week later at Auckland's Eden Park, where New Zealand have […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport Birthday boy Alvarez stars as Man City beat Burnley Julian Alvarez celebrated his 24th birthday in style as the Manchester City striker scored twice to inspire a 3-1 win against Burnley on Wednesday. Alvarez bagged his brace in the first half to ensure City had no problems brushing aside outclassed Burnley at the Etihad Stadium. The Argentine's double took his goal tally for the season to 15 in all competitions, including seven in his last seven appearances. Rodri […] today1 February, 2024
insert_link Sport ‘Outstanding’ Liverpool thrash sorry Chelsea to stretch Premier League lead Liverpool remain on course to send Jurgen Klopp off as a Premier League winner after Chelsea were thrashed 4-1 at Anfield on Wednesday. Conor Bradley was the star of the show as the 20-year-old right-back scored and teed up goals for Diogo Jota and Dominik Szoboszlai. Christopher Nkunku reduced Chelsea's arrears, but Luis Diaz rounded off the scoring and a thrilling Liverpool performance. Indeed, the scoreline flattered the […] today1 February, 2024
