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Australia are the defending holders of the Ashes going into the 20221/2022 series, having won in 2017–18 with the 2019 Ashes series ending in a draw. How it’s unfolded so far: First Test Rory Burns was bowled for a golden duck by Mitchell Starc off the first ball of the series. Dawid Malan was caughtContinue reading “The 2021/2022 Ashes”

Sergio Aguero has had to retire from professional football due to a heart condition. Known as “Kun”, he is considered one of the greatest strikers of his generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the Premier League, during his decade-long association with Manchester City. Aguero was handed only his second startContinue reading “Sergio Aguero Retires”

Four days after winning a dramatic Abu Dhabi GP and his maiden title, Verstappen, got his hands on the Drivers’ Championship trophy. Max Verstappen clinched his maiden championship with a final lap overtake on title rival Lewis Hamilton, having changed tyres under a late Safety Car, at Yas Marina Circuit. Hamilton’s Mercedes team launched twoContinue reading “Max Verstappen formally crowned F1’s 2021 world champion”

Lewis Hamilton won a controversial debut Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position ahead of Max Verstappen and Valtteri Bottas amid two red-flag stoppages. The race started with Hamilton keeping the lead ahead of Valtteri Bottas in a Mercedes one-two and Verstappen slotted into third. On lap 10 Mick Schumacher crashed heavily in his HaasContinue reading “Hamilton beats Verstappen in dramatic Saudi Arabian Grand Prix”

Manchester United have appointed Ralf Rangnick as their interim manager until the end of the season. The 63-year-old takes over from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, who was sacked on 21 November. Rangnick has left his role as head of sports and development at Russian club Lokomotiv Moscow to take up the job. So who exactly isContinue reading “Manchester United appoint Ralf Rangnick”

England unbeaten in autumn internationals as they weather a massive Springbok onslaught to win by one point at Twickenham thanks to a late penalty from Marcus Smith. Marcus Smith was the hero as undermanned England outlasted South Africa in a remarkable closing autumn Test at Twickenham, gaining a measure of revenge for their 2019 WorldContinue reading “England avenge World Cup defeat with Nations Series win over Springboks”

‘The Doctor’ has called time on an incredible 26-season career. Valentino Rossi is widely considered to be one of the greatest motorcycle racers of all time, with nine Grand Prix World Championships to his name, seven of which were in the premier 500cc/MotoGP class. After graduating to the premier class in 2000, Rossi won theContinue reading “Grazie Vale”

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama had three birdies on the back nine and eagled the 18th for good measure for a 5-stroke victory at the PGA Tour’s Zozo Championship on Sunday. Matsuyama finished with a 65 and a 15-under total of 265 at Narashino Country Club. It was his seventh PGA Tour victory. If there was any doubt,Continue reading “Hideki Matsuyama Claims 1st Career PGA Tour Victory in Japan”

Manchester United suffered a humiliating defeat at home to Liverpool on Sunday, with Jurgen Klopp’s rampant side running out 5-0 winners. There were no United fans singing Solskjaer’s name during United’s biggest-ever home defeat against Liverpool, though. Solskjaer might believe he can still be a success, but he is beginning to sound like a man raging againstContinue reading “Embarrassing United lose 5-0 to Liverpool”

The Chennai Super Kings celebrated their fourth IPL title Sourav Ganguly handed over the trophy to skipper MS Dhoni. CSK beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in the summit clash on Friday. The in-form Faf du Plessis hit a magnificent 86 off 59 balls, laced with seven fours and three sixes, to helpContinue reading “Chennai Super Kings win the 2021 IPL”