Jacob Bethell insists there is no internal “rivalry” with Ollie Pope as both men chase England’s number three slot at the Ashes. Pope has been the long-term incumbent at first drop, but Bethell’s rise to prominence – which saw him become England’s youngest men’s captain when he led last month’s T20 series in Ireland – … Read more
Barcelona’s satisfying 6-0 win over Valencia this past weekend was a reminder that the Catalans, despite their topsy-turvy form early on in the season, remain the most dominant team in Spain right now. It was also a gratifying moment for coach Hansi Flick, who admitted after the game that this is the Barcelona side he … Read more
Excitement is mounting in the cricket world, with the start of The Ashes series between Australia and England now just over two months away. The latest Ashes betting markets rate Australia as the favourites to emerge victorious, but England are determined to upset the odds against the hosts. England head coach Brendon McCullum has confirmed … Read more
India’s former head coach Gary Kirsten recently made a revelation that stunned cricket fans. Kirsten, who guided India to their historic ICC World Cup 2011 win after 28 years, revealed that Yuvraj Singh, who went on to become the Player of the Tournament, wasn’t even among the front-runners for selection before the event. Gary Kristen … Read more
Chelsea took a huge step towards their season objectives on Sunday when they beat Liverpool at home. There’s still three massive games to play, including two against our direct rivals for a top 5 place, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle. But before we start thinking about the trip to St James’ Park coming up this weekend, … Read more
Photo: The Daily Faceoff The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery on Monday and will pick first overall at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Friday, June 27. The Islanders moved up nine spots up the pre-lottery rankings. The San Jose Sharks will have the second overall selection. The consensus first … Read more
Connecticut scored with 40 seconds remaining in overtime to top Maine 3-2, on last Friday night at Toscano Family Ice Forum (photo: Maine Athletics). Welcome to Week 7 of Bracketology. Each week from now until Selection Sunday on March 23, I will outline the current 16 teams in the men’s NCAA Division I tournament and … Read more
Pakistan delayed their 15-member squad announcement for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, scheduled to begin on February 19. They will also face New Zealand and South Africa in a tri-series with the same squad in preparation for the eight-team tournament. Several questions have been raised over a few players’ place on the side. One of … Read more
In left-handed Padikkal, India has an elite member among contemporary batsmen in the 50 overs category, even ahead of the King of ODIs, Virat Kohli. With wonderful statistics, Padikkal earns great reverence and this makes it a huge case in his favor, going past Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and other greats of 50-over-format. The 24-year-old cricketer … Read more
Brendon McCullum admits Jacob Bethell has given England a selection dilemma, leaving vice-captain Ollie Pope battling to keep his spot. Bethell made a compelling first impression during his first Test series in New Zealand, hitting three stylish half-centuries in as many games, and the 21-year-old looks every inch a rising star. And while that is … Read more