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Former Manchester United footballer Brandon Williams has received a suspended jail sentence for dangerous driving after he reached almost 100mph (161kmh) before crashing. Williams, 24, was spotted driving in an erratic manner in an Audi A3 on the A34 near Handforth, Cheshire, on 20 August 2023. His vehicle then collided with a Ford Fiesta before crashing into the central reservation. ...

In a heartfelt affirmation of loyalty, Brazilian winger Raphinha has extended his contract with FC Barcelona until 2028, expressing his desire to end his career at the club he calls home. The 28-year-old, who has been in scintillating form this season, says he is committed to giving everything for Blaugrana badge as he enters a new chapter under head coach ...

Bangladesh captain Liton Das acknowledged that his team’s underwhelming performance was a key reason behind their 2-1 T20 series defeat to a spirited United Arab Emirates side. After winning the opening match by 27 runs, Bangladesh stumbled in the final two games, losing the series and conceding what many are calling a historic triumph for the UAE. “Definitely, it’s not ...

Real Madrid legend Luka Modric officially announced he will leave the club following the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. The Croatian midfielder is set to play his final match at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend. In a heartfelt statement on Thursday, he said, “Although, after the Club World Cup, I will no longer wear this shirt on the pitch, I ...

Ange Postecoglou was lauded back home Thursday for “inspiring the next generation of Australian coaches” after steering Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League. Australian football celebrated the embattled 59-year-old’s success after Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in the final in Bilbao on Wednesday night. Despite that, Postecoglou’s job hangs in the balance after ...

United Arab Emirates created a history by securing the three-match T20 International against Bangladesh after thrashing the visitors by seven wickets in the series deciding third game at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Thursday. Bangladesh recovered from the early collapse to post 162-9 but that was not enough to stop the UAE juggernaut. Their batters came up with unwavering resolve ...

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne said he is unlikely to play at the Club World Cup due to concerns about picking up an injury ahead of his departure from the club. The 33-year-old will leave City after a decade at the club having lifted six Premier League titles, as well as winning the Champions League and Club World Cup ...

The Argentine court trying the medical team of late football legend Diego Maradona over his death suspended the trial on Tuesday for a week after complaints about one of the judges. The court ordered the suspension after defense lawyers complained about the judge’s alleged involvement in a documentary about the case.

Indian Premier League final will be played in Ahmedabad, the country’s cricket board said Tuesday as it announced the venues for the playoffs of the T20 tournament. The IPL resumed last Saturday after being paused due to the conflict between India and Pakistan, forcing a revised schedule with the final now taking on June 3 — nine days later than ...

Bangladesh allrounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz is set to make his Pakistan Super League (PSL) debut after receiving a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday. Miraz will join Lahore Qalandars for the ongoing PSL season and is cleared to play from May 22 to 25, confirmed Shahriar Nafees, the BCB’s manager of cricket operations. “He ...