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Inside the strategy that won and lost the IndyCar race at Long Beach

The Grand Prix of Long Beach showcased a fierce strategic battle of two separate two-stop strategies, with six-time IndyCar champion Scott Dixon making an extended stint work to capture his 57th victory.

Souness shares fears over Man United star and rips into team-mates

Erik ten Hag 's side have endured a frustrating season as they lie seventh in the Premier League standings, and only barely reached the FA Cup final on penalties, after throwing away a 3-0 lead.

LaLiga: Why Barcelona lost 3-2 to Real Madrid – Xavi

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has said his team’s mistakes cost them in the 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid on Sunday. Xavi’s men took an early lead through Andreas Christensen’s header, before Vinicius Jr made it 1-1 from the penalty spot. Barça took the lead again with 20 minutes left through substitute Fermín López. Vázquez drew Madrid level for ...

Dessers becoming stronger — Rangers boss hails forward’s improvement

Rangers manager, Philippe Clement reckoned Cyriel Dessers has improved his game since arriving at Ibrox. Dessers joined the Light Blues from Italian club, Cremonese last summer. The Nigeria international has struggled to win over the majority of the Rangers fans since his arrival at the club. The 29-year-old striker scored a brace in Rangers’ Scott...

NATHAN SALT: Man United showed again they are a tactically flawed team

NATHAN SALT AT WEMBLEY: 'That's not explainable but it has to do with managing the game, taking responsibility, taking responsibility for each other. I have to teach my players,' said Ten Hag.

Delhi Capitals' Warner reveals two team batters who have impressed him

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Australian and Delhi Capitals (DC) opener David Warner on Monday revealed the name of two young batters from the franchise who impressed him the most during this Indian Premier League (IPL) season.Delhi Capitals is currently at eighth place in the points table with six points after three wins and five losses. They lost their last game to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday.Speaking in a press event to the...

"His outstanding journey to the top inspires millions": PM Modi on D Gukesh's historic feat at FIDE Candidates

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the performance of Grandmaster D Gukesh's "remarkable achievement" at the FIDE Candidates 2024 in Toronto and said the 17-year-old player's outstanding performance, journey to the top inspires millions. The 17-year-old Indian on Monday created history as he won the FIDE Candidates Chess Tournament 2024, becoming the youngest-ever challenger to the world title after...

'It's a great honour': Novak Djokovic named Sportsman of the Year

Tennis player Novak Djokovic says 'it's a great honour' after being crowned as Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for a record-equalling fifth time.

Three alternative Man Utd manager candidates better than Southgate and co.

We're assuming Erik ten Hag will lose his job at the end of this season but how bad are the options? What about Xavi?

Man Utd: Neville makes ‘extreme’ Ten Hag sack claim; Carragher insists Cov display ‘cost’ him job

Gary Neville insists it would be "extreme" to sack Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag if he won the FA Cup this season but Jamie Carragher disagrees.

EPL: I expect them to win their remaining games – Walcott predicts title winners

Former Arsenal forward Theo Walcott has predicted the Gunners to win the Premier League title this season. Walcott said he expects Mikel Arteta’s side to win their remaining five matches. He spoke after Arsenal returned to the top of the Premier League table after beating Wolves 2-0 on Saturday. “Yes, I do,” Walcott said when asked by fellow pundit...

15-year-old Miles Russell finishes T-20 on Korn Ferry Tour

Miles Russell, the 15-year-old No. 1 junior boys amateur, finished T-20 in his Korn Ferry Tour debut at the LECOM Suncoast Classic and earned another start on the tour.

The best Premier League managers of all time

Romanian swimming star David Popovici wins four gold medals at National Swimming Championship

Swimmer David Popovici recently won gold medals in all four events he competed in at the National Swimming Championship in Otopeni, close to Bucharest. After winning gold in the 50, 200, and 400-meter freestyle, he also secured the national title in the 100-meter freestyle. David Popovici, 19, also qualified for the European Championship, which wil...

Joel Embiid slammed by Fred Weis for choosing USA over France

Weis - a 2000 Olympic silver medalist and the victim of the notorious 'dunk of death' by Vince Carter - didn't hold back while talking about Embiid- the reigning NBA MVP - on French radio on Saturday.

The FA is no longer fit for purpose; they are shills to the Premier League

The abolition of FA Cup replays does not have support away from the upper echelons of the game. The FA is not fit for purpose.

Ranking every big six club by their number of trophyless seasons since 2010

No prizes for guessing who tops this list.

McLaren "surprised" by China F1 race pace after sprint struggles

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says McLaren's Chinese Grand Prix pace was particularly surprising after a more muted Formula 1 sprint performance.

World Masters League T20 set to ignite cricketing passion worldwide

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): The World Masters League T20 is set to enthral cricket lovers as the tournament gears up to produce cricketing excellence and entertainment across the globe. From heart-stopping action on the field to unforgettable moments of skill and strategy, the World Masters League T20 promises to be a spectacle that transcends boundaries and ignites the passion of cricket enthusiastsIconic cricketers Suresh Raina and...

Nottingham Forest double down over VAR ‘integrity’ as club asked PGMOL to release audio

Nottingham Forest have again questioned the 'integrity' of VAR in a slightly more reasonable statement compared to their post-match madness.

EPL: This is not Cole Palmer Football Club – Pochettino warns Chelsea players

Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has warned his players that they would have to step up in the case of Cole Palmer’s absence. Palmer did not train with the rest of the team ahead of Tuesday’s Premier League clash at Arsenal. The Blues’ top scorer is now a doubt for the game with illness. But Pochettino has called on the rest of the squad to sh...

Transfer: Crystal Palace join Raphael Onyedika chase

Premier League club, Crystal Palace have joined the list of clubs interested in Raphael Onyedika. Onyedika’s impressive displays for Club Brugge in the Belgian Pro League has caught the eye of a number of top clubs. LaLiga giants Barcelona are among the clubs reportedly interested in the Nigeria international. According to The Sun, Palace’s recruit...

Every Premier League club’s slump of the season features Haaland but not Casemiro

Casemiro has been saved the label of slump of the season by another Man Utd ne'er-do-well but there's no such luck for Man City fraud Erling Haaland.

Al-Nassr picks 20-year-old star as Cristiano Ronaldo’s replacement

Al-Nassr has chosen to replace Cristiano Ronaldo with a 20-year-old star striker, Meshari Al-Nemer for the next two games. This is following the red card the 39-year-old got in the Saudi Super Cup game against Al-Hilal. Al-Nassr’s appeal was rejected, which means the Portuguese megastar will not be available for the next two league games. Manager L...

Thailand keen to host F1 race on streets of Bangkok

Formula One fans could be treated to the sight of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton roaring around the steamy streets of Bangkok, with Thailand keen to host a race.

Bellingham puts Barcelona and La Liga to bed in El Clasico as goal-line blunder aids Real Madrid

Jude Bellingham scored his second injury-time winner in two El Clasicos in his debut season to all-but win La Liga for Real Madrid. What a ludicrous human being.

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" for podium fight at F1 Chinese GP

Ferrari "made too many mistakes" at Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix to fight at the front, reckons team boss Fred Vasseur.

He’s stubborn – Siasia opens up on Mikel Obi

Former Super Eagles coach, Samson Siasia, has revealed that Mikel Obi is stubborn. Siasia disclosed this during a podcast with ex-international Emmanuel Babayaro and journalist Mathew Edafe over the weekend. According to him, he finds it challenging to tolerate footballers who are stubborn. “Mikel is a little bit out of my list; he is stubborn. I c...

U23 Asian Cup: Uzbekistan 3-0 Vietnam

Uzbekistan penetrated Vietnam's defense repeatedly to lead 3-0 by the 40th minute.

Alan Shearer suggests Man United 'will sack' Erik ten Hag

It came after the Red Devils' hollow victory in the FA Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon, with the Dutchman's side squandering a three-goal lead against their Championship opponents.

Mock Draft 12.0 picks 1-16: Honing in

"Clear unplayable beamer... poor umpiring": Mohammad Kaif gives his take on Kohli's dismissal

New Delhi [India], April 22 (ANI): Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif slammed the umpire's decision to deem Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Virat Kohli out against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Kohli was in blistering form as he smacked two towering sixes in his knock of 18 off 7 balls during RCB's chase of 223. He was caught and bowled following a full toss from Harshit Rana which initially appeared...

Serie A: Inter Milan defeat AC Milan to clinch 20th title

Inter Milan’s 2-1 win over rivals, AC Milan on Monday, have seen them confirmed as Serie A champions for a 20th time. Francesco Acerbi’s header gave the Nerazzurri a first-half lead. Marcus Thuram’s finish after the break saw Inter extend their lead at the San Siro. Although Milan grabbed a late goal through Fikayo Tomori, it was only a mere consol...

Rangers coach praises Balogun for ‘massive’ performance against Heart

Rangers manager Philippe Clement has highlighted the crucial role played by Leon Balogun in the side’s 2-0 victory over Heart. Balogun was handed his first start since February in the Scottish Cup semi-final tie. The centre-back partnered John Souttar at the heart of the Light Blues defence. The 33-year-old was outstanding in the defence for the Ge...

Liverpool ‘on stand-by’ as Amorim talks with West Ham ‘not positive’

Ruben Amorim has returned to Portugal after teasing West Ham with a meeting on Monday that has been described by a local journalist as 'not positive'.

Xabi Alonso admits David Moyes hostility boiled over after ‘disgrace’ claim as West Ham vs 14 men

There's no love lost between Xabi Alonso and David Moyes after the West Ham called the Leverkusen bench a 'disgrace'. Alonso admits it was round two in the second leg.

Forest’s Clattenburg doubles down with ‘hat-trick of howlers’ slam despite Neville’s ‘resign’ demand

Nottingham Forest's referee analyst - ex-Premier League official Mark Clattenburg - claims there was a 'hat-trick of howlers' in the 2-0 loss to Everton.

Super Falcons’ Nnadozie nominated for Best Goalkeeper award in France

Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie has been nominated for the best goalkeeper award in the French D1 Akem (women’s top-flight league in France), DAILY POST reports. Nnadozie will battle Olympic Lyon’s Christiane Endler and Katarzyna Kiedrzynek of PSG for the award. The 22-year-old was also nominated for the top prize last season. Two season...

Lionel Messi is magic but it’s Chicho time in battle for MVP award in MLS

Lionel Messi was at it again this past MLS weekend, while a couple of clubs just couldn’t get out of their own way.

Australian swim coach rejects claims of systemic Chinese doping

An Australian coach who works with the Chinese Swimming Association has rejected claims of systemic state-run doping, saying it is "so far from anything I have seen."

British football mourns the death of Leighton James

Juventus releases statement after order to pay Cristiano Ronaldo’s unpaid wages

Italian giants Juventus have released a statement after being ordered to pay their former player, Cristiano Ronaldo his unpaid wages. The Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS, ordered the Serie A giants to pay Cristiano Ronaldo his unpaid wages. The court gave the verdict following a dispute arising from pay reductions during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...

Arsenal v Chelsea: Mikel Arteta pre-match press conference

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta speaks ahead of his team's Premier League match against London rivals Chelsea. The Gunners currently top the league on goal difference, and hope another win will add pressure on their rivals to get a result.

Team India departs for five T20I series against Bangladesh

New Delhi [India], April 23 (ANI): The Indian women's team on Tuesday departed for the five-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting from April 28 onwards. India will be playing Bangladesh in a five-match T20I series from April 28-May 9 this year. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) took to X (formerly Twitter) and shared a picture of the team departing for Bangladesh."It is time for International Cricket. #TeamIndia are off...

Big Midweek: Arsenal v Chelsea, Ten Hag, Liverpool, Crystal Palace’s double act

Arsenal v Chelsea appeals far more than the Merseyside derby in what is a Big Midweek for Erik ten Hag after the Wembley debacle.

Euro 2024: UEFA to increase squad size to 26 players

UEFA are set to increase squad size for this summer’s European Champions to 26 players. This follows a vote on Monday, which gave the green light for expanded squads. The idea was first brought up during a meeting of all the nations’ coaches in Dusseldorf a fortnight ago. But at a meeting of the UEFA national competitions committee on Monday, deleg...

Championship winners & losers: Saints slip, Huddersfield doomed, Leicester *should* be going up

Southampton are set for the play-offs after fumbling a huge opportunity while Leicester City took a major step towards returning to the Premier League...

Usain Bolt hails Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid

Former sprinter and football fan Usain Bolt praised Jude Bellingham's impact at Real Madrid ahead of the Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid on Monday.

Seven brilliant (and terrible) managers that have rejected the Liverpool job

Huge 'what if?' moments in Liverpool history.

Virat Kohli fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during RCB vs KKR clash

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 22 (ANI): Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has been fined 50 per cent of his match fee after breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) Code of Conduct during the game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Eden Gardens.In the third over of the second inning when KKR bowler Harshit Rana dismissed the former RCB skipper. Following that, Virat referred the decision to the third...