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• June 26, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

The Tour de France and professional cycling could benefit from adopting American sports league structures, enhancing stability and prosperity. Currently managed by Ama Sport Organisation (ASO), the annual event will start on a Saturday. Introducing private equity and centralized governance could mirror successful American leagues like the NFL and NBA, fostering growth and efficiency within the sport.

• June 24, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

Hungary's forward Barnabas Varga was stretchered off following a disturbing collision with Scotland's goalkeeper and defender during the EURO 2024 group stage match. The incident prompted immediate medical attention and left Varga motionless on the ground, causing visible distress among players. The match was at a crucial stage, with both teams seeking a decisive goal.

• June 24, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

India's women's cricket team completed a clean sweep of the ODI series against South Africa with a six-wicket victory at Bengaluru. Scoring a series-high 343 runs, Smriti Mandhana led India to a dominant 3-0 win. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur added a supportive 42 runs before Richa Ghosh sealed the game with a straight six.

• June 21, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

Follow the live updates of the exciting Euro 2024 qualifier between Poland and Austria. Discover key players in Austria's squad, spanning clubs like Inter and Red Bull Salzburg. Get comprehensive coverage and analysis of the match as it unfolds.

• June 20, 2024
• Ethan Carrington

The Euro 2024 tournament heats up as Italy and Spain prepare for a highly anticipated clash following strong performances in earlier matches. England vs. Denmark sees a tight halftime score, with England leading despite Denmark's domination. Croatia and Albania's 2-2 draw keeps both teams in knockout contention. England fans faced logistical issues at the Arena AufSchalke. Italy and Spain's coaches share a confident outlook for their teams.

• 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 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.