Sport
Afghanistan's 18-year old batsman breaks Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record
Rashid, now the number three ranked ODI bowler, had a particularly underwhelming tournament, the low point being the match against England when the leg-spinner was smashed for 110 runs off just nine overs - the worst bowling figures in World Cup history. [Full Article...]
Axel Tuanzebe and Andreas Pereira both pen new Manchester United deals
If Andreas Pereria's new contract - announced less than an hour before this one - signals a good, pragmatic piece of business, securing fresh terms for Tuanzebe should be viewed as necessary. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said on Friday he was "happy" and "calm" with the club's recruitment so far. I will be doing everything I can to help us perform the way we need to, this season and beyond. [Full Article...]
Warriors owner: No other player will wear Durant's No. 35
Kevin Durant's Golden State Warriors tenure lasted only three seasons, but they were unforgettable. Rob believes a Durant comeback, rumored to be at the start of the 2020/2021 season in October of 2020, will be the beginning of a championship run for a franchise who has never won an National Basketball Association title (the franchise owns 2 ABA titles in 1974 and 1976). [Full Article...]
Jimmer Fredette's Summer League with the Warriors has come to an end
The Milwaukee Bucks selected Fredette with the 10th pick in the 2011 National Basketball Association draft and sent him to the Sacramento Kings on a draft-day deal. "I would imagine he would want to play a lot more minutes, but he was great in the minutes he played". Fredette, a 6-2 guard, starred at BYU and earned the Naismith and Wooden Awards as college basketball's National Player of the Y... [Full Article...]
Marler out of retirement, makes England RWC training squad
The Premiership player of the year and players' player of the year was rewarded for a stellar first campaign with Gloucester with a surprise England call-up last week. Head coach Jones is understood to be keen to keep his training numbers tight, in a bid to avoid any hefty late whittling down to the final 31-man World Cup squad. [Full Article...]
Semifinal qualification scenario for Pakistan
Many of them have been inspired by Akram, a fact that delights the former Pakistan captain, who told AFP: "Of course it's pleasing when you hear that the left-armers follow me". That breeds a lot of confidence for the group, that our way is the best way and gives us a lot of chance of performing. "Both teams are desperate to beat each other". [Full Article...]
Future of East Devon's William Hill shops thrown into doubt
In a statement, the firm said: "Since then the company has seen a significant fall in gaming machine revenues". The firm plans to start shutting shops by the end of the year. William Hill says a consultation with its staff is under way, with 4,500 jobs at risk. The charity GamCare identified 340,000 such people in the United Kingdom a year ago. [Full Article...]
Anushka, Virat 'seal the silly moments'..
Actor Anushka Sharma is now in the United Kingdom, giving company to husband and cricketer Virat Kohli who has been leading Team India in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. She had also shared a picture of herself standing in a crowded train. She was last seen in Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Zero and is now working on her various production ventures. [Full Article...]