Category: Sport

A Twenty20 series that promises to be more competitive than the Tests begins in Ahmedabad on Friday with the two captains in disagreement. Eoin Morgan says India are favourites to win the World Cup they host later this year, while Virat Kohli believes this tag belongs to England. These conflicting views were essentially just a […]

Joe Root, captain of the England cricket team, said his side had to “learn from the challenges” of playing in India after their chastening Test series defeat earlier this month. He put a brave face on a crushing disappointment. This should have been a wonderful series, but as with so much sport at the moment, […]

Ashley Giles has begun plotting a possible route for Alex Hales to return to the England setup nearly two years on from his controversial World Cup omission after admitting the door cannot stay closed on the opener forever. Giles, the director of England cricket, held what have been described as “positive” talks with Hales’ agent […]

In the days leading up to his return to competition at the Qatar Open this week after two knee surgeries and a 13-month layoff, the longest of his life, Roger Federer made his first public appearance at the tournament in the humble surroundings of an Instagram Live Q&A session with a group of local children. […]

Thirteen months since the last time he felt the deep satisfaction of winning a professional tennis match, Roger Federer took a step towards normality as he defeated Britain’s Dan Evans 7-6 (8), 3-6, 7-5 in an encouraging, high-quality contest in the second round of the Qatar Total Open in Doha. “Feels good to be back,” […]

NEW YORK — Patrick Ewing climbed the ladder – only a few steps needed for the 7-footer – clipped the last string and held the net high. Georgetown is the Big East champion again, with the greatest Hoya of them all leading the way. Ewing is taking his team back to the NCAA Tournament for […]

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Jose Alvarado couldn’t contain his emotions as the horn sounded, collapsing in disbelief as his Georgia Tech teammates mobbed each other near midcourt. He quickly ran to the celebration that included coach Josh Pastner – still sporting that can’t-miss-it clear face shield. “Coach, you’re a champion, man!” Alvarado yelled as he joined […]