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ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli reclaims top spot from Steve Smith
The Indian skipper rode on his commanding century, 136, in the Kolkata day/night Test to close in on the previously top-ranked Steve Smith , and this successfully leapfrogging him. In his very first series post the ban, the right-hander proceeded to stonewall the English attack, grinding them into the dust with absolute disdain and along with Marnus Labuschagne, was the lynchpin of Australia's ba... [Full Article...]
Roger Federer to have new Swiss coin minted in his honour
The second currency, this one of gold and worth 50 francs (45 euros and a half), will arrive on a date not yet specified next May, Swissmint said in a statement. Fans can also order these coins and they are rated at approximately 30 Swiss francs. The government added that Federer is "probably Switzerland's most successful individual sportsman". [Full Article...]
Socceroos drawn against Argentina in Copa America
Australia and Qatar are now involved in AFC Round 2 qualifying for the 2022 FIFA World Cup™, with Qatar taking part due to the tournament doubling as 2023 AFC Asian Cup qualifying. No guest nation has won the Copa, with Mexico coming closest by reaching the final in 1993 and 2001. Australia will open their tournament against Uruguay on June 13. [Full Article...]
Hawks hammer Warriors to end 10-game skid
Leading scorer Kyrie Irving has been sidelined, but it appears he is close to returning to the court. All-star Kevin Durant is out for the season after his right Achilles surgery and Caris LaVert is also out with right thumb surgery. The Golden State Warriors were decimated by the Atlanta Hawks (104-79) and now have the worst league in the National Basketball Association. The game certainly pl... [Full Article...]
Delph and Coleman ruled out for Everton against Liverpool
Everton were forced to deploy a central midfield of Tom Davies and Gylfi Sigurdsson operating in a deeper role because of a biting injury crisis in that part of the field but Morgan Schneiderlin, who came on for the last quarter of an hour at the King Power Stadium could be fit to start against Liverpool if needed. [Full Article...]
Greiss, Varlamov combine for Isles' shutout of Jackets
Goalies_Columbus, Merzlikins 0-3-3 (27 shots-25 saves). Cameras captured an Islanders trainer checking the pulse of Greiss, who remained on the bench for the remainder of the game and embraced Varlamov following the buzzer. Sonny Milano got one past Varlamov with 1:05 left in the first, but it hit the crossbar. Ryan O'Reilly stripped the puck from Jared McCann and fed it to Faulk, whose wrist shot... [Full Article...]
Cleveland Browns release defensive end Chris Smith
The 27-year-old Smith was not injured. He played against the New York Jets a few days later to honor Cordero. Smith appeared in name games as a rotational piece for Cleveland in 2019, during which he tallied just one tackle and one pass defended. [Full Article...]
Steve Tisch, John Mara 'have to be honest' with Giants' futility
According to a recent statement by at least one senior member of the Giants organization, Shurmur, a NY brass player, will not give a vote of confidence right now, which obviously threatens his future in East Rutherford. As a partner, we have to be very honest with each other, where we see this team in the 2020 season. Unfortunately, I have not had a chance to talk to him, he left immediately (bec... [Full Article...]