Australia mandates neck protectors for batters

As part of the modifications to playing conditions that are being implemented for the 2023/24 domestic and international seasons, Australian cricketers will be required to start wearing neck shields on their helmets while facing fast or medium pace bowling starting in the month of October. Since the passing of Phillip Hughes in 2014, the governing … Read more

Spanish women players call off strike after reaching pay agreement

After coming to an agreement on minimum salaries, the unions that represent players in Spain’s women’s soccer league have called off their strike, according to a statement released by the Futbol Profesional Femenino (FPF) organization on Thursday. After failing to reach an agreement with the league about improved working conditions and compensation, the players went … Read more

South Africa relieved after halting losing streak

On Tuesday, Norway defeated Georgia 2-1, keeping their hopes of qualifying for the Euro 2024 tournament alive. Erling Haaland scored his 25th goal in 26 appearances for Norway’s national team, helping Norway to the victory. The home team was dominant throughout the encounter at the Ullevaal stadium in Oslo, and the 23-year-old striker scored the … Read more

Late Marquinhos goal helps Brazil beat Peru

On Wednesday in Lima, Brazil preserved their unbeaten start to their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign by eking out a 1-0 victory over Peru thanks to a late goal from Marquinhos. This allowed Brazil to keep their perfect record intact. Brazil’s World Cup qualifying campaign got off to a winning start with a victory in … Read more