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Neymar in tears after Santos’ 6-0 loss to Vasco, slams team’s attitude

Neymar Jr. was left in tears following Santos’ humiliating loss to Vasco da Gama on Sunday, August 17, as the legendary Brazilian club slipped to a new low. A brace from Philippe Coutinho and goals from Lucas Piton, David Fonseca, Rayan and Danilo Neves were enough for Vasco to secure the win and hand Santos […]

Virat Kohli’s ex teammate doubles down on criticism of former captain’s Test career: ‘The problem with him was…’

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has spoken about the criticism directed at Virat Kohli in the latter half of his international Test career as the batter failed to deliver consistent performances with the bat. Notably, Kohli last played the five-match Test series in Australia where he scored just 190 runs, including a century. More than […]

‘Usko kya nazar aayega?’: Javed Miandad on Babar Azam’s Asia Cup snub | Cricket News

Pakistan selectors on Sunday omitted senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan while announcing a 17-member squad for the upcoming tri-series in the UAE later this month, followed by the Asia Cup.The squad, announced by the PCB on its official website, includes senior fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, and left-arm pacer Salman Mirza.Ahead […]

ICC mourns Bob Simpson’s death, remembers his contributions

Former Australian cricketer Bob Simpson during an interview at Brisbane, Australia on November 28, 1991. | Photo Credit: V.V. Krishnan The ICC on Sunday (August 17, 2025) condoled the demise of former Australia captain Bob Simpson, highlighting his contribution as a player, captain and coach during the team’s rise to the peak of world cricket […]

Arsenal wins 1-0 at Man United as Chelsea held by Palace in Premier League

Arsenal’s Ben White celebrates after the match. | Photo Credit: Reuters Arsenal kept at bay Manchester United’s expensively assembled forward line and scored again from a set piece to win 1-0 in the marquee match in the opening round of the Premier League on Sunday (August 17, 2025). Arsenal defender Riccardo Calafiori nodded in from […]

Arsenal’s corner-kick dominance over Manchester United sparks social media reactions

Arsenal began their 2025-26 Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday (August 17), powered by a set-piece goal from Riccardo Calafiori. Notably, three of Arsenal’s last four Premier League goals against United were scored by defenders Calafiori, Jurrien Timber, and William Saliba, and have come from […]

Mohun Bagan’s Jason Cummings shows middle finger after losing to East Bengal

Mohun Bagan’s Jason Cummings sparked a controversy with his middle finger gesture after losing 1-2 to East Bengal in the quarterfinal of the Durand Cup. In a heated moment reminiscent of former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell’s infamous gesture at Eden Gardens in 2005, Jason Cummings showed the middle finger to supporters after the Kolkata Derby […]

Premier League: Arsenal edge Manchester United 1-0 in season opener; Chelsea frustrated by Crystal Palace | Football News

Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after teammate Riccardo Calafiori (2L) scored their team’s first goal. (Getty Images) Arsenal kicked off their Premier League campaign with a statement win, grinding out a 1-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. In a clash billed as the marquee fixture of the opening round, Riccardo Calafiori’s […]

Asia Cup 2025: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal or Sanju Samson? Ashwin highlights India’s big selection dilemma ahead of squad announcement | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (R) and Yashasvi Jaiswal during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With the Indian selectors set to announce the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his insights on some of the most pressing selection dilemmas. The continental T20I event will […]

Asia Cup 2025: Who from the ‘Class of 2023’ still remain in the mix as India’s squad announcement nears | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: With the Indian selectors expected to unveil the squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, speculation is mounting over who will make the cut for the continental T20I event. India, placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, will feature in the tournament scheduled […]