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Scotland are set to face Australia in the third and final T20I of their series today at Edinburgh, with the Scots determined to secure a consolation win after losing the first two matches. Australia, who have already claimed the series, will be aiming for a clean sweep, eager to end their tour on a dominant note.Having displayed superior performances in both the opening games, Australia showcased their depth in both batting and bowling. The visitors comfortably outplayed Scotland, leaving the home side struggling to match the Aussies’ firepower.For Scotland, this final match offers an opportunity to regain some pride and…
Andy Murray’s mother has no doubt been sent some rather strange items depicting her son, but the latest might take the cake.Murray called time on his stellar career after the Paris Olympics, where he made it to the quarterfinals of the men’s doubles alongside Dan Evans.3Andy Murray retired after bowing out of the men’s doubles at the OlympicsCredit: AFPHe also squeezed in one final appearance at his home grand slam, Wimbledon, where he played with his brother, Jamie.Across his nearly 20 years on the tour, Murray has no doubt had his fair share of tributes and gifts from fans.His mother,…
KSI insists he would be ’10 times better’ in a rematch against Tommy Fury.The YouTuber-turned-boxer fell to defeat for the first time in his five-fight (4-1) pro career last October against the brother of former heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury.2Fury beat KSI on points, but not everybody agreed with the judges’ decisionCredit: GettyTheir six-round contest was initially declared a majority decision with one of the three judges scoring it a draw at 57-57.However, it was later revealed that the judge in question hadn’t added up their card correctly, and had actually seen the fight 57-56 in Fury’s favour, meaning the result…
Jude Bellingham has established himself as one of the world’s best players having starred for Real Madrid and England.A two-time Euros finalist with the Three Lions and a Champions League and LaLiga winner with Los Blancos, the 21-year-old is also the reigning holder of the Golden Boy and Kopa Trophy award.4Bellingham has made 36 caps for England’s senior side since making his debut in 2020Credit: GettyBut the ex-Birmingham starlet’s international career could have been very different if he had chosen to represent England’s rivals instead.The midfielder qualified to play for the Republic of Ireland through his paternal grandmother.Bellingham was even…
After signing a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension Thursday, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry reiterated that he wants to finish his NBA career where it started.In an interview with The Athletic’s Marcus Thompson, Curry said his decision to sign the extension was a vote of confidence in the organization. The front office was not able to acquire another star this summer, but it did attempt to trade for Paul George and Lauri Markkanen. Curry has consistently maintained that he wants to be a Warrior for life as long as he believes he and the franchise are on the same…
Australian cricket star Marnus Labuschagne has acknowledged India as the frontrunner in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. Labuschagne praised India’s formidable team, which he believes will be a significant challenge for the Australian team.Marnus Labuschagne acknowledges India’s strong bowling attackMarnus Labuschagne praised India’s fast bowling quartet as exceptionally strong, which he believes makes them a formidable opponent in Australian conditions. He expressed hope that Australia can reverse the trend this summer and challenge India more effectively.“India’s fast bowling quartet is very good, which is really what brings them in Australian conditions and makes them such a tough team to beat…
Chelsea’s owners are at loggerheads over the way the club is run, talkSPORT understands.Majority shareholder Clearlake Capital are actively considering ways to buy out chairman Todd Boehly, although no timescale for any takeover has been set.2Boehly was the face of the consortium who bought ChelseaCredit: RexRelations between Clearlake co-founder Behdad Eghbali and US-based businessman Boehly have become increasingly strained over the Blues’ transfer policy, results and lack of progress on building a new stadium.talkSPORT understands Clearlake have no interest in selling and would only want to increase their shares. Iranian-born Eghbali is a regular visitor to Chelsea’s Cobham training ground and…
American tennis fans have waited a draining 16 years for one of their own male stars to reach the final of their home slam.Andy Roddick was the last homegrown hero to reach the final of the men’s singles at the US Open in 2006, but was brushed aside in four sets by Roger Federer.5Roddick is the last American man to win a Grand Slam singles titleCredit: AFPRoddick also remains the last American man to have won the US Open, that coming back in 2003.But since then, it’s been a painstaking drought that’s lasted over two decades and has been littered…
Arsenal star Riccardo Calafiori was forced off injured during Italy’s clash with France on Friday night.The defender suffered the injury in complete freak fashion with Ousmane Dembele landing on his ankle after being tackled himself.2Calafiori was immediately substituted after the injuryThere was immediate concern from his Italy teammates who called for the physio to come onto the pitch.No risks were taken by the medical staff as he was substituted, with the Italians winning 3-1 at the time.However, Italy manager Lucas Spaletti quickly alleviated concerns after the match.“We need to assess Riccardo but with our staff, we’ve a good chance to…
Steven StamkosChristopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports This is another edition of THN.com’s series in which we look at key issues facing all 32 NHL teams. In today’s file, we’re breaking down three topics of discussion facing the Nashville Predators, which made quite the off-season splash, to say the least.Related: Hockey World and Beyond Remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau1. With their slew of veteran additions, are the Predators the NHL’s most improved team?The Predators went shopping in a major way this summer, adding former Lightning superstar captain Steven Stamkos, former Hurricanes defenseman Brady Skjei, former Vegas winger Jonathan Marchessault and former Stars goalie…