[ad_1] Colin Munro, a South Africa-born power hitter who smashed a slew of batting records for New Zealand, has retired from international cricket after missing out on a spot in the Black Caps’ T20 World Cup squad. The 37-year-old lefthander’s last international was a T20 match against India in 2020 – but he had long […]
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Leverkusen reach Europa League final with late comeback against Roma
[ad_1] LEVERKUSEN, Germany :Bayer Leverkusen staged a remarkable late comeback to move into the Europa League final with a 2-2 draw at home to AS Roma on Thursday as they won 4-2 on aggregate and set the longest unbeaten run in all competitions including European matches. Leverkusen were 2-0 down on the night in the […]
Leverkusen deserve all the titles they can win, says Alonso
[ad_1] Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso says his team deserve all three titles available to them this season after they qualified for the Europa League final by overcoming AS Roma on Thursday. Leverkusen, the Bundesliga champions who have also reached the May 25 German Cup final, played their 49th match without defeat in all competitions, […]
Singaporean ‘city boy’ quits job to play pro baseball in Japanese onsen town
[ad_1] At the time, however, Ng had also successfully balloted for a new Build-To-Order housing flat. “When I wanted to go (previously), the finances were okay. But after I had to move house, finances were a bit tighter and my savings depleted,” he said. What was encouraging to Ng was the support from those around […]
Leverkusen reach Europa League final with comeback draw against Roma
[ad_1] LEVERKUSEN, Germany : Bayer Leverkusen staged a late comeback to move into the Europa League final with a 2-2 draw at home against AS Roma on Thursday to win 4-2 on aggregate as they set the longest unbeaten run in all competitions including European matches. Leverkusen, who will meet Atalanta in the final, played […]
RFU give Vunipola a formal warning after Majorca incident
[ad_1] LONDON : England international Billy Vunipola was handed a formal warning by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) on Thursday but escaped a ban after being arrested in Majorca last month following a pub incident. The Saracens number eight was handed a suspended four-month sentence and fined 240 euros ($258.60) for assault and battery in […]
Christie’s previews Michael Schumacher watches going up for auction
[ad_1] ZURICH : Auction house Christie’s held a preview event in Geneva on Thursday ahead of its sale of eight watches belonging to the decorated Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher on Monday. The collection, which include timepieces by the watchmakers Rolex, F.P. Journe and Audemars Piguet, have been put up for sale by the family […]
World Rugby makes law changes in bid to increase entertainment
[ad_1] World Rugby has announced three law changes in a bid to speed up the game and increase entertainment, it said on Thursday, along with a set of trials including 20 minute sanctions for red cards and a shot clock for scrums and lineouts. The governing body made the amendments relating to offside from kicks […]
Wimbledon offers up more public land as club seeks to get expansion over the line
[ad_1] LONDON : Britain’s All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) is offering up extra parkland for public use in a bid to get massive expansion plans over the line, which it says will protect the Wimbledon Championships for years to come. The offer of an extra four acres of parkland, announced by Greater London Authority […]
Former Sri Lanka skipper Mathews named in T20 World Cup squad
[ad_1] Sri Lanka have included veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews and uncapped bowler Dunith Wellalage in their 15-man Twenty20 World Cup squad, which will be skippered by Wanindu Hasaranga, the country’s selection committee said on Thursday. The 36-year-old Mathews, who lifted the trophy in 2014, will make his sixth T20 World Cup appearance at the biennial […]