UConns El Alfy and Quinonez among star international players set to hit the court in March Madness

[ad_1] STORRS, Conn. (AP) — When Geno Auriemma took over the struggling UConn women’s basketball program in the mid-1980s, the rosters were loaded with players from New England and the tri-state area for the first decade. As the years have passed, Auriemma and his staff have relied more frequently on international players. This season is […]

Cristiano Ronaldo set to miss Portugal friendlies as FIFA World Cup 2026 injury concerns grow

[ad_1] Cristiano Ronaldo will miss Portugal’s upcoming friendlies against Mexico and the United States due to a hamstring injury, raising fresh concerns ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Portugal captain picked up the injury while playing for Al Nassr in late February and has since been undergoing treatment. Speaking during the squad announcement, […]

Georgia Tech name Scott Cross as new men’s basketball head coach; check details

[ad_1] Georgia Tech have hired Scott Cross, the successful former head coach at Troy University, as their new men’s basketball head coach, the school announced on Friday. This move comes quickly after the firing of Damon Stoudamire and signals a fresh direction for a program eager to return to national relevance in the competitive ACC. […]

IPL 2026: Amid KKR injury crisis, mentor Dwayne Bravo picks in-house solutions | Cricket News

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been dealt a significant setback ahead of IPL 2026, with key pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Harshit Rana struggling with injuries.Head coach Abhishek Nayar confirmed during the team’s pre-season press conference that Pathirana will miss the early phase of the tournament due to a calf strain and is expected to […]

Dennis Rodman set for WWE Hall of Fame induction: Basketball icon joins wrestling elite in 2026 class

[ad_1] Basketball legend Dennis Rodman is crossing over once again, this time into the WWE Hall of Fame. The five-time NBA champion will be inducted as part of the Class of 2026. This marks Rodman’s second Hall of Fame honour, following his 2011 entry into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The ceremony is […]

Dwayne Bravo’s ‘Two chicks’ comment sparks awkward moment at KKR press conference; Ajinkya Rahane warns ‘Mics on’

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders‘ pre-match press conference took an unexpected turn on Friday when bowling coach and mentor Dwayne Bravo dropped a casual, playful remark that left everyone in the room scrambling. The light-hearted banter quickly turned awkward, prompting captain Ajinkya Rahane to step in with a sharp reminder about the live microphones. Also Read […]

IPL 2026: KKR head coach reveals Matheesha Pathirana expected to be fit on mid-April, still figuring out Harshit Rana replacement

[ad_1] Kolkata Knight Riders head into IPL 2026 with a mounting pace bowling crisis, with head coach Abhishek Nayar confirming the franchise is yet to identify a replacement for injured seamer Harshit Rana, while star recruit Matheesha Pathirana remains unavailable until mid-April at the earliest. Rana, one of KKR’s most important bowlers over the past […]

India Women set for landmark Test return in South Africa after 24 years

[ad_1] India Women are set to return to Test cricket in South Africa after 24 years when the two sides meet in a one-off Test in Gqeberha from December 20. On Friday, Cricket South Africa announced the schedule for India Women’s ODI and Test tour of the country. India Women played their only Test in […]

Mustafizur Rahman’s PSL 2026 fate in doubt as Bangladesh awaits govt clearance | Cricket News

[ad_1] Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) Participation of Bangladesh cricketers in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026 is now uncertain, with the final decision hinging on government approval amid ongoing regional tensions.A total of six Bangladesh players — Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Shoriful Islam, Nahid Rana, Tanzid Hasan Tamim and Rishad […]

‘Weak link Rahane, costly decisions’ could spell disaster for KKR, warns Ex-IPL star | Cricket News

[ad_1] KKR’s Ajinkya Rahane (PTI Photo) Former Chennai Super Kings batter S Badrinath has raised serious concerns about Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of IPL 2026, calling captain Ajinkya Rahane a ‘weak link’ in the setup.With less than 10 days remaining for KKR’s opening clash against Mumbai Indians, Badrinath questioned both the team’s leadership and their […]