Cricket World Cup 2023

Afghanistan beat Pakistan for the first time in one-day cricket by pulling off their highest successful chase in the format in a World Cup thriller. Ibrahim Zadran made 87, Rahmanullah Gurbaz smacked 65 and Rahmat Shah struck an unbeaten 77 as…

Bryan Abreu can serve ban in ’24, pitch in Game 7

Bryan Abreu's two-game suspension was upheld by an independent arbitrator but will be delayed until the start of the 2024 season, making the Houston Astros' primary setup reliever available for Game 7 of the AL Championship Series on Monday night.…

England book Euro 2024 spot with 3-1 win over scandal-hit Italy

England booked their place at next summer's European Championship with a 3-1 win over defending champion Italy at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday. England had to come from behind following Gianluca Scamacca’s first goal for the Azzurri. But two goals…

All systems go for regional 50-over campaign

Cricket West Indies said Thursday all finishing touches were in place for the Regional Super50 Cup which bowls off next week in Trinidad. Organizers announced seven of the eight teams participating in the October 17 to November 11, with only…

Canada clinch T20 World Cup spot after Bermuda stumble

Bermuda’s worst fears were realized when they stumbled at the final hurdle, as Canada trounced them by 39 runs to clinch their spot in next year’s Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States. In a contest reduced to 18 overs per side due…

Simone Biles wins sixth world title, becomes most decorated gymnast in history

Simone Biles has made gymnastics history. On Friday, the gymnastics superstar, 26, won her 27th world championship medal when she earned the gold for the individual all-around title at the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium, with a score of…

James Harden returns to 76ers’ training camp despite trade request

James Harden returned to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday, as the disgruntled guard who had been seeking a trade instead joined his teammates as an active participant at training camp. The 10-time All-Star arrived on the Colorado State campus for…

St Kitts looks forward to hosting warmup matches of 2024 T20 World Cup

St Kitts and Nevis’ Sports Minister said cost was a factor in the country’s decision not to host group matches of the Men’s Twenty20 Cricket World Cup (CWC) in 2024. In an article posted on St Kitts and Nevis Information Service website, Minister…

Man United secure victory in ‘must-win’ game against Burnley

It was no surprise to see Bruno Fernandes come up with a clutch moment when Manchester United needed it most. Few, however, would have expected veteran defender Jonny Evans to provide the assist for the Portuguese midfielder's winning goal at…

Jackson grateful for success and good health

Two hundred meters world champion Shericka Jackson said she was satisfied with her achievements during the international outdoor season this year and she ended the year healthy, though she failed to break the long-standing world of deceased American…