Posts by author: Ethan Carrington - Page ten

• June 19, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

The second ODI match in the South Africa Women's tour of India 2024 is underway at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India Women batted first, scoring 244 runs in 50 overs, with notable performances from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma. South Africa Women, chasing 245, were 96/2 in 24.4 overs at the last update. The match is live-streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

• June 18, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

The Premier League fixture list for the 2024-25 season has been revealed, with Manchester City starting their title defense against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The season promises thrilling matches with key encounters such as Manchester United vs Liverpool and the first meeting of last season's top two, City and Arsenal. Newly-promoted teams Ipswich Town, Leicester City, and Southampton also face tough challenges.

• June 17, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

Manchester United and Arsenal are preparing to compete with Bayern Munich for Paris Saint-Germain's talented midfielder Xavi Simons. The Dutch player recently impressed during his loan spell at RB Leipzig. With PSG indecisive about his future, the door is open for other top clubs to make their move.

• June 16, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

Gervonta Davis, the unbeaten WBA lightweight world champion, displayed his knockout skills by defeating Frank Martin in a dramatic eighth-round KO on June 16, 2024. Davis improved his record to 30-0, ending the fight with a powerful blow in the corner where Martin couldn't withstand the attack. The event also saw wins for David Benavidez, Alberto Puello, and Carlos Adames.

• June 15, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

In a jaw-dropping Group D match at the T20 World Cup, South Africa clinched a narrow victory over Nepal by just one run at the Arnos Vale Stadium. South Africa managed 115 for seven with Reeza Hendricks scoring 43 runs, while Nepal’s chase ended at 114 for seven despite Aasif Sheikh's valiant 42. Key performances from Shamsi and Nortje ensured South Africa's win in a high-tension game.

• June 14, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

During the 29th match of the T20 World Cup 2024, Afghanistan showcased their cricketing might against Papua New Guinea, who faced a tough challenge. Despite their efforts, PNG found themselves struggling at 89/9 in 18.2 overs, with key players like Fazalhaq Farooqi and Noor Ahmad making significant contributions for Afghanistan.

• June 13, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

Pope Francis will engage with nine world leaders, including U.S. President Joe Biden, at the G7 summit in southern Italy from June 13-15. The meeting aims to discuss major global issues such as artificial intelligence, energy, and regional matters in Africa and the Mediterranean.

• June 12, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

A search operation is underway in Malawi after a plane carrying Vice President Saulos Chilima and nine others went missing amid turbulent weather. The plane, traveling from Lilongwe to Mzuzu, disappeared on Monday morning. Telecommunication signals are being used to narrow the search area to a northern mountainous region. International assistance is being provided as authorities strive to locate the aircraft.

• June 11, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

An independent review of Queenstown's Whakatipu Transport Programme Alliance was significantly revised by Queenstown Lakes District Council senior managers. The review, drafted by contractor Dave Brash, aimed at extracting lessons learned, saw multiple revisions from council executives, yet the initial draft was never disclosed, raising concerns over transparency.

• June 10, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

Suresh Gopi, the newly elected BJP MP from Thrissur, Kerala, is contemplating resignation from Narendra Modi's ministry. His frustration stems from only receiving a minister of state rank despite promises of a cabinet position, hindering his ability to manage his film career. Gopi plans to focus on his constituency if his demands are not met, signaling potential unrest within the party.

• June 9, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

George Russell clinched the pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen by recording the same lap time of 1:12.000 seconds. This marks Russell's second career pole. Notable performances include Lando Norris in third, Lewis Hamilton in seventh, and both Ferrari drivers missing Q3 for the first time since 2021.

• June 8, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

Fernando Alonso shined in a wet and chaotic second practice at the Canadian Grand Prix, leading the session and outpacing George Russell. Home favorite Lance Stroll performed well, while Max Verstappen faced significant issues as his car smoked and forced him to exit early. The unpredictable weather added to the thrills, setting the stage for a high-stakes qualifying and race.