Football

Soccer-Czech coach Silhavy quits due to barrage of criticism

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Jaroslav Silhavy has stepped down as coach of the Czech Republic after guiding the team to the Euro 2024 finals, saying he decided to quit due to the "anger and aggression" shown towards him by critics and fans.

Cricket

Cricket-Sri Lanka free to compete internationally but U-19 World Cup moved to South Africa

(Reuters) - Sri Lanka are free to compete internationally but next year's Under-19 Cricket World Cup will now be hosted by South Africa, as the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed the terms of suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Tuesday.

Football

Soccer-Mead back in England squad for Nations League games

(Reuters) -Beth Mead has been recalled to the England squad for the first time in over a year after recovering from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Football

Soccer-PSG's Zaire-Emery to miss rest of 2023 with ankle injury

(Reuters) - PSG midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery will be sidelined for the rest of 2023 after suffering an ankle injury while making his debut for France in their 14-0 win over Gibralatar on Saturday, the Ligue 1 club said on Tuesday.

Football

Soccer-Dest must be 'accountable', US coach says after red against Trinidad

(Reuters) - U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter said Sergino Dest needs to be held accountable for his behaviour after the full back picked up two yellow cards within seconds in their 2-1 defeat to Trinidad and Tobago in the CONCACAF Nations League on Monday.

Cricket

Cricket-Pakistan appoint Gul, Ajmal as bowling coaches

(Reuters) - Pakistan continued the overhaul of their backroom staff after failing to qualify for the knockout stages of the World Cup by appointing former international players Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as bowling coaches on Tuesday.

Badminton

Aaron-Wooi Yik, Wei Chong-Kai Wun reach China Masters second round

PETALING JAYA: National men's doubles pairs Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are safely through to the second round of the China Masters.

Cricket

Cricket-Record 1.25 million fans attended World Cup, says ICC

BENGALURU (Reuters) - A record 1.25 million fans attended matches during the 13th edition of the World Cup, which concluded on Sunday with Australia beating hosts India for their sixth title, global body the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Golf

Golf-Australia's Smith eyeing Paris Olympics amid rankings doubt

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australian number one Cameron Smith hopes to earn enough ranking points on his home tour and in next year's majors to qualify for another Olympics at Paris next year.

Football

Soccer-MP takes Everton's 10-point deduction to parliament

(Reuters) - Labour MP lan Byrne has tabled an 'early day motion' in parliament condemning Everton's 10-point deduction in the Premier League and called for an independent football regulator to be established immediately.

Cricket

Cricket-Australia's Warner withdrawn from T20 series against India

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia opener David Warner has been withdrawn from the Twenty20 series against India after starring at the 50-over World Cup.

Other Sports

Darts-Phil 'The Power' Taylor to retire at end of 2024

(Reuters) - Phil Taylor is to retire at the end of next season's World Seniors Darts Tour, the record 16-time world champion said late on Monday.

Football

Soccer-England can be proud of Euro qualifying campaign, says Kane

(Reuters) - England ended their European Championship qualifying campaign with a scrappy 1-1 draw in North Macedonia on Monday but captain Harry Kane said they have much to be proud of after topping their group and finishing six points ahead of Italy.

Football

Soccer-Czech Republic coach Silhavy steps down after qualifying for Euro 2024

(Reuters) - Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy has resigned after a 3-0 win over Moldova sealed their qualification for Euro 2024 on Monday.

Cricket

Cricket-West Indies name Dowrich in squad for one-day series against England

(Reuters) - West Indies have named wicketkeeper-batsman Shane Dowrich in a 15-man squad for three one-dayers against England next month as they return to international cricket after missing the World Cup for the first time.

Other Sports

Rallying-Double world champion Rovanpera to go part-time next season

(Reuters) - Toyota's double world rally champion Kalle Rovanpera will compete part-time next season to recharge his batteries after agreeing a new multi-year deal with the Japanese manufacturer team.

Football

Soccer-Brazil will stay true to their identity against Messi's Argentina - coach

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - The fierce rivalry between Brazil and Argentina will hit fever pitch when Lionel Messi's world champions face the struggling hosts in a mouth-watering South American World Cup qualifying clash in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday.

A Winning Factor

Decoding Trent’s best position – rightback or midfield maestro?

FOOTBALLER Trent Alexander-Arnold will always be a topic of discussion among Liverpool fans.

Golf

Hisatsune aiming for swinging time after securing PGA Tour card

YOUNGSTER Ryo Hisatsune was a relatively unknown golfer from Japan just over a year ago. But come next season, the 21-year-old will have opportunities to go toe-to-toe against the planet’s best golfers on the PGA Tour on a weekly basis.

Golf

Only Ben has chance for Asian Tour card but it depends on final stop in Taiwan

PETALING JAYA: The door is fast closing on Malaysian pros Ben Leong, Shariffuddin Ariffin and Nicholas Fung in their bid to retain full playing rights on the Asian Tour.