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Dean Henderson’s heroics help Crystal Palace stun Liverpool to clinch first-ever Community Shield | Football News

Crystal Palace’s goalkeeper Dean Henderson (AP Photo/Dave Shopland) Crystal Palace secured their first-ever Community Shield victory by defeating Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The match was played against the backdrop of tragedy following the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota in a car accident […]

FA Community Shield: Crystal Palace’s nerves of steel sink Liverpool at Wembley

In a thrilling showdown for the ages at Wembley Stadium, Crystal Palace held their nerve against Premier League champions Liverpool, emerging victorious in a dramatic penalty shootout to claim the FA Community Shield. The Eagles’ resilience and composure under pressure sealed a memorable win on football’s iconic stage. (more to follow) – Ends Published By: […]

Record! South Africa bowler Kagiso Rabada surpasses legend Allan Donald, scripts history in AUS vs SA 1st T20I | Cricket News

South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada (AP Photo) Kagiso Rabada continues to prove his potential as South Africa’s leading bowler across formats with his outstanding performance in the first T20I against Australia on Sunday. His impressive form carried into the T20I series, leaving Australian batsmen struggling against his bowling prowess.South Africa’s decision to field first after winning […]

Slide in FIFA chart has a lot to do with complex, fluctuating nature of ranking system: Kalyan Chaubey

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey on Sunday (August 10, 2025) sought to attribute the national men’s team’s slide in the FIFA chart to a “complex and fluctuating” nature of the ranking system but expressed hope for a turnaround with wins over teams placed higher in the list. The Indian team slumped […]

Who is Kwena Maphaka? South African teenager breaks world record after 4/20 against Australia in AUS vs SA 1st T20I

Kwena Maphaka made headlines despite South Africa losing the first T20I against Australia in Darwin, as the young speedster etched his name into record books with figures of 4/20. Playing just his eighth T20I, following his debut last year, Maphaka’s four wickets made him the youngest fast bowler to take a four-fer in T20Is among […]

AUS vs SA: Spectator makes incredible one-handed catch as Tim David smashes Corbin Bosch for six – Watch | Cricket News

A fan in the stands takes a catch during the Australia vs South Africa 1st T20I (Images via Getty Images & Screengrab) A fan in the stands stole the spotlight during the Australia vs South Africa T20I at Marrara Cricket Ground, Darwin, on Sunday, pulling off what fans are calling the “catch of the year.” […]

‘Will obviously surpass MS Dhoni’: Former India cricketer hails Rishabh Pant, claims England will soon build his statues | Cricket News

Rishabh Pant and MS Dhoni (Images via Getty Images) Former India opener Aakash Chopra believes Rishabh Pant will surpass MS Dhoni’s tally of Test runs if he continues to play regularly for the national side. Pant, India’s Test vice-captain, is currently sidelined with a right foot fracture sustained while batting in the fourth Test against […]

No Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem at Silesia Diamond League 2025

It seems like there will be no Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem in the Silesia Diamond League 2025, as both stars are missing from the official list for the event which is set to take place on August 16. Neeraj and Nadeem were set to lock horns for the first time after going face-to-face during […]

Two Japanese boxers die after brain injuries at same Tokyo event

Tsuyoshi Yasukochi, secretary-general of the Japan Boxing Commission, told local media after their hospitalisation that it was likely “the first time in Japan two fighters underwent skull-opening surgery for injuries stemming from the same event”. Image for representation only. | Photo Credit: Getty Image/iStockphoto Two boxers in Japan have died from brain injuries they incurred […]

An Australian who loves Bazball: Ricky Ponting makes surprising confession

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has made a surprising admission — he’s a fan of Bazball. The legendary batter praised England’s aggressive Test cricket style under coach Brendon McCullum, saying it has evolved into a more polished and effective approach since its inception. Speaking to The Times, Ponting highlighted how England have improved since the […]