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Premier League: Struggling Leeds United sack coach Jesse Marsch
"We would like to thank Jesse and his backroom staff for their efforts and wish them well for the future. The process of appointing a new head coach is underway and we will continue to keep supporters up to date throughout the coming days," said the club in a statement on Monday that confirmed that Marsch's backroom staff had also left their jobs.
Ghana forward Christian Atsu missing after Turkey earthquakes
Both Atsu, 31, and his Hatayspor Sporting Director Taner Savut were left under rubble after the quake, according to Turkish media reports. "We pray for Ghana International Christian Atsu and victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. We continue with our efforts to establish contact with officials of Hataspor and the Turkish Football Federation, considering the difficult situation," Ghana Football Association tweeted.
Tennis: Ostapenko edges past Collins in Abu Dhabi opener
Ostapenko, who collected her fifth and most recent title in Dubai last February, is now on a six-match winning streak on Emirati soil. It was her second win in as many meetings at the pro level against Collins; -- the Latvian also triumphed 7-6(1), 6-3 in the 2018 Miami semifinals. No.12-ranked Ostapenko is fresh off a run to the Australian Open quarterfinals last month.
Courtois, Militao and Benzema out of Real Madrid squad for Club World Cup
The European Champions, who flew to Morocco on Monday, face Egyptian side Al Ahly in the semifinal of the tournament on Wednesday, with Andriy Lunin continuing in goal after stepping in as a last-minute substitute for Courtois in Sunday's defeat to Mallorca. Courtois injured his left-abductor muscle in the pre-game warm-up, just half an hour before kick-off and underwent tests on the problem on Monday.
Women's T20 World Cup: Lower-order batting helps Australia beat India in warm-up tie
Fine rearguard innings by Georgia Wareham (32 not out) and Jess Jonassen (22 not out) helped Australia recover from a difficult situation they had landed at the Newlands. Wareham and Jonassen raised 50 runs for the unfinished ninth wicket partnership as Australia reached 129/8 in 20 overs. In reply, India Women were bowled out for 85 in 15 overs with only three batters reaching double figures.
Australia's white-ball expert Aron Finch retires from international cricket
Finch, Australian Men's T20 Captain, announced his retirement from all international cricket, 12 years after making his debut. Having retired from One-Day Internationals in September 2022 after playing 146 matches, Finch has now decided to step away from T20 Internationals after playing 103 matches, where he averaged 34.28 at a strike rate of 142.5.
Want the ball to turn from Day one: Ravi Shastri ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
"I want the ball to turn from Day one! If you lose the toss, so be it. You want to see the ball turning a bit. Or something there for the bowlers on offer from Day one. It's your strength. You're playing at home. Capitalise on it," he said in a press conference organised by Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
'I'II show them who I am', Sarfaraz Khan recalls how he fought back for his place in team
Sarfaraz also recalled how he waited for his opportunity and then responded with a triple hundred when he got the chance to bat for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy. Though the Mumbai batter did not say so, his recalling of the incident indicates how he plans to continue working hard and wait for the opportunity to show his capabilities.
ISL 2022-23: Resolute Odisha FC hold FC Goa to a draw, keep playoff chances alive
FC Goa had taken an early lead but the home side levelled scores soon after and the teams remained locked at 1-1 as they failed to find the goal after that. First-half goals from Noah Sadaoui and Diego Mauricio had cancelled out each team's advantage and set up a big second half for the two playoff contenders who will, nonetheless, likely be happy with a result that didn't damage either of their prospects.
ILT20: David Wiese's deadly spell helps Gulf Giants knock out Sharjah Warriors
Sharjah Warriors' defeat resulted in them being knocked out of the tournament as they finished fifth with seven points. Gulf Giants who recorded three consecutive victories finished on top of the table with 16 points. Dubai Capitals, whose fate depended on the result of this match, now make it to the playoffs with nine points.
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