NBA memo to players urges increased vigilance regarding home security following break-ins

The NBA is urging its players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following reports of recent high-profile burglaries of dwellings owned by Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley Jr. and Kansas City Chiefs teammates Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. In a memo the NBA sent to its team officials, a copy of which was obtained by The…

Satwik-Chirag Enter Semifinals, Lakshya Sen Loses To Anders Antonsen In China Masters

Indian men’s doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a solid show to outwit second seeds Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen of Denmark to progress to the semifinals of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament here on Friday. Playing their first tournament since the Paris Olympics, Satwik and Chirag, who had reached the final in the last edition, registered…

I-League Kicks Off Amid Broadcast Drama, Sony To Telecast Matches From Round Two

The I-League’s 18th edition kicked off as scheduled on Friday, following a last-minute resolution to a broadcast impasse that had sparked a revolt by the participating clubs. In the opening day’s fixtures, Gokulam Kerala FC secured a 3-2 away win over Sreenidi Deccan in Hyderabad while Inter Kashi emerged 1-0 winners over newly promoted SC Bengaluru after a 72nd-minute strike by Edmund Lalrindika…

Guardiola’s Decision To Stay In England Welcomed By Rival Managers In Premier League

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola’s decision to stay in English soccer was welcomed by rival Premier League coaches on Friday, even if it made their chances of winning trophies even harder. “It’s good news for City,” Liverpool manager Arne Slot said of Guardiola signing a two-year contract extension, “and it’s good news for the league.” Guardiola, who arrived at City in 2016, hasn’t…

‘He was too Worried’: Warner Opines On Virat Kohli’s Dropped Catch Of Labuschagne On Bumrah In Perth

Virat Kohli’s dreadful run with the bat continues as once again he fell cheaply, this time at the score of 5 runs on Day 1 of the 1st India vs Australia Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test. The batting failure seemingly affected his fielding as well. The Indian batter dropped a sitter to give Marnus Labuschagne a chance, which on another day could have punished India…

BCCI Bans Two Big Names Ahead of IPL 2025 Auction; Sends Shockwaves Among Franchises

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has dropped a bombshell ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction by releasing a list of bowlers with suspect actions, including two big names who have been banned from bowling.  Two big names banned for suspect action ahead of IPL 2025 auction Former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Manish Pandey (Karnataka State…

Premier League Clubs Vote To Change Financial Rules After Challenge By Man City

Premier League clubs agreed on Friday to amend rules to one of the competition’s key regulations relating to financial fairness following a legal challenge by Manchester City. After a vote by the top division’s 20 clubs, shareholder loans will now be subject to fair market value. Previously such loans could be offered at lower or no interest rates. The vote was widely regarded…

Spain Drawn Against Netherlands In Nations League Quarter-Finals, France Paired With Croatia

European champion Spain was drawn against the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of the Nations League on Friday, while France was paired with Croatia in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup final. Italy will face Germany and Portugal will play Denmark. Spain is also the defending Nations League champion after winning the tournament last year. The quarter-finalists advanced by placing first or second…

Messi Praises Flick’s Young Guns As Barcelona Visits Celta Without Yamal

Hansi Flick has Barcelona clicking again, and the best player in the club’s history has taken notice. Lionel Messi praised Flick’s willingness to give Barcelona’s youth players chances to play. That bet has paid off handsomely and invigorated a Barcelona side that is playing its best soccer since Messi’s tearful exit three years ago. “It makes me proud to see how the team…

Liverpool Defender Alexander-Arnold To Return ‘soon’, But In Doubt For Real Madrid Game

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold hasn’t returned to team training yet after a hamstring injury and could miss next week’s Champions League game against Real Madrid, manager Arne Slot said Friday. The England international was ruled out for Sunday’s Premier League match at last-place Southampton. He was substituted off in the 25th minute of Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa on November 9. Liverpool,…