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'Mantle should go down to the next generation' - Dhananjaya de Silva relinquishes Test captaincy The 35-year-old all-rounder has stepped aside from the Test captaincy, stating he wants the role to pass to a younger...
Paul Goldschmidt’s time with the New York Yankees could be over, but the veteran first baseman does not appear ready to walk away from baseball. After the Yankees were swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS...
The Chicago White Sox had a chance to finish off the Cleveland Guardians at home on Wednesday night. Instead, Cleveland punched back with a 9-3 win in Game 3 of the American League Division Series, and Jimmy Rollins...
Andrew Fidel FernandoPublished: Oct 8, 2026, 7:44 AM (7 mins ago) Dhananjaya de Silva has stepped down as Sri Lanka's Test captain citing a desire to hand over leadership "to the next generation". He remains available...
Pat Murphy made sure Bob Uecker was part of the Milwaukee Brewers’ celebration after their wild NLDS victory over the San Diego Padres. The Brewers manager paid tribute to the late franchise icon while touching upon the...
Aaron Boone shook up his lineup with the New York Yankees' season on the line, and even after it ended in a sweep, the manager is standing by the biggest change he made. Facing elimination in Game 3 of the American...
SAN DIEGO — Garrett Mitchell was at the right place at the right time. So was Pat Murphy. Mitchell, the Brewers' center fielder, took a potential two-run homer away from Manny Machado with a catch above the wall during...
NEW YORK -- Aaron Judge, resigned to watching the New York Yankees' latest postseason failure, stuck around the home dugout at Yankee Stadium to watch a familiar final October scene unfold: An opponent celebrating...
India predicted playing XI for 2nd T20I vs West Indies India take on West Indies in the second T20I of the five-match series at Ranchi on October 9, 2026. India will look to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series...
AAPPublished: Oct 8, 2026, 7:14 AM (13 mins ago) Tahlia McGrath is relieved to be back among the runs as she prepares to take the reins for Australia's ODI series against Bangladesh.The three-match series kicks off in...
The Philadelphia Eagles will try to snap their two-game skid when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in London on Saturday. The Eagles fell short against the Los Angeles Rams, 24-20, in Week 4 to fall to 2-2...
SA vs AUS 2026: First Test match preview This is the first time the two teams are meeting in a Test series in South Africa since 2018. In a mouth-watering and highly anticipated clash, South Africa hosts Australia in...
IND vs WI 2026: 2nd T20I Match Preview On Friday, October 9, India square off against the West Indies in the second T20I in the five-match series. This match will be played at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in...
Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season will start with a matchup between two teams that are on completely different trajectories to start the season. The Dallas Cowboys are trending up to start the year, while the Tampa Bay...
'Look at Vinod Kambli' - Kapil Dev warns Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of 2nd T20I vs West Indies The legendary all-rounder cautions the 15-year-old batter against early predictions of success. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has...
‘Play more cricket’ - Kapil Dev shares advice for Hardik Pandya amid prolonged injury absence The legendary all-rounder emphasises the importance of consistent cricket to build body resilience and reduce injury risk...
If you felt yourself biting your nails or pacing a bit more than usual during the NLDS between the Brewers and Padres, we wouldn’t blame you. We all just witnessed a historically closely-contested series. NLCS Game 1...
The Rays could surely get used to this. Fifteen days after clinching the AL East at Yankee Stadium, the Rays were once again celebrating inside the visitors' clubhouse in the Bronx. They wrapped up a clinical three-game...
Oct 8, 2026, 01:23 AM ET SAN DIEGO -- Garrett Mitchell tripled and scored the tiebreaking run in the fifth inning before making a pivotal catch on Manny Machado's drive to the wall in the eighth, and the Milwaukee...
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone may not want to walk around in the Big Apple in the next few days. The Yankees suffered an embarrassing sweep against the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, losing in Game 4 at Yankee...
When Victor Mesa Jr. hit the home run that effectively ended the New York Yankees' season Wednesday night, the contact was so pure, the Tampa Bay Rays outfielder explained later, that he didn't even really feel the ball...
The New York Yankees' season ended far sooner than anyone in the Bronx expected. After a 4-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday night, the Yankees were swept out of...
3 Delhi Capitals players who could get a bigger role under Sourav Ganguly Sourav Ganguly takes charge as Delhi Capitals head coach ahead of IPL 2027, and these three players stand to benefit from the change. Sourav...
Garrett Mitchell knew he had one chance to keep Manny Machado’s potential game-tying home run from leaving the park. The Milwaukee Brewers center fielder made the play, reaching over the Petco Park wall to preserve a...
Oct 8, 2026, 01:10 AM ET The 2026 National League Championship Series is set -- and we've got a meeting of the NL's top two teams. Hours after the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced with a win over the Atlanta Braves, the...
The Tampa Bay Rays are through to the ALCS for the first time since 2020 after sweeping the New York Yankees on Wednesday. The Rays defeated the Yankees, 4-3, in Game 3 of the ALDS, much to the dejection of Yankee...
After 16 long months away from live action, Indiana Pacers star point guard Tyrese Haliburton finally stepped back onto an NBA floor on Wednesday night. Playing in a preseason clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves at...
Cricinfo staffPublished: Oct 8, 2026, 6:08 AM (13 mins ago) James Hopes and Brad Haddin have left their respective positions as fast-bowling coach and fielding coach of Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL.The departures were...
'He is feeling insecure' - Hanuma Vihari reflects on Sanju Samson's form after series of low scores Hanuma Vihari comments on the pressure facing Sanju Samson following a run of low scores in recent T20I matches. Sanju...
The Cincinnati Bengals are having a difficult time on the field after suffering back-to-back losses. Getting back on track has become an urgent priority for the team and their quarterback Joe Burrow. However, while the...
'Didn't have to push too hard' - Nathan McSweeney steers Australia A to victory with 123 in Puducherry The South Australian batter scored his second List A hundred and was named Player of the Match in the first...
Garrett Mitchell made the biggest defensive play of the Milwaukee Brewers’ postseason run when he robbed Manny Machado of a potential game-tying home run in Game 4 of the NLDS. The catch helped preserve a 3-1 lead and...
‘We made small mistakes’ - Hasan Nawaz reflects on Pakistan’s Asian Games final loss to India Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz reflects on the 19-run defeat and his 96-run innings in the October 3 final. India defeated...
The New York Yankees are out of the playoffs after their loss on Wednesday night. New York had its eyes set on contending for a World Series. This especially rang true after the Yankees swept the Boston Red Sox in the...
The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this offseason, as they got their first opportunity to fully build around Luka Doncic after their bombshell trade for him in February 2025. They lost four of their...
The Milwaukee Brewers did what they do best in the NLDS against the San Diego Padres in the NLDS, winning close games on the margins with elite pitching and some timely hitting. On Wednesday night, they put the...
The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a thrilling 128-126 preseason victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, and rookie guard Brayden Burries stood right at the center of the drama. Selected 10th overall...
Goodness gracious, what a week to be a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles. Entering Week 5 with a pair of losses souring a solid start, the Birds lost Lane Johnson to retirement, Cam Jurgens to a concussion, then a trade to...
The Milwaukee Brewers took care of business in Game 4 of the NLDS to finish off the San Diego Padres in their best-of-five series on Wednesday. The Brewers beat the Padres, 3-1, setting up a rematch against the Los...
Mohammad IsamPublished: Oct 8, 2026, 5:18 AM (15 mins ago) Big picture: Bangladesh start as favouritesBangladesh will start off as favourites against Afghanistan, the home side, in their first Test since their drawn...
