Luca Zidane Cleared to Represent Algeria in International Football ALGIERS — FIFA has officially granted Granada goalkeeper Luca Zinedine Zidane permission to play for Algeria, the Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed on Friday. The decision, recorded on FIFA’s change of association platform, allows Zidane to switch allegiance from France, where he represented the national team […]
India Beat Oman, Set for Super Four Clash with Pakistan DUBAI — India maintained their unbeaten run in Group A with a 21-run win over Oman on Friday, booking another high-voltage encounter with Pakistan in the Super Four stage this Sunday. During the post-match presentation, when commentator Sanjay Manjrekar asked Suryakumar Yadav about facing Pakistan […]
Mountcastle Powers Orioles Past Yankees, Rogers Shines on Mound BALTIMORE — Ryan Mountcastle drove in two runs, including a solo homer, as the Baltimore Orioles edged the New York Yankees 4-2 on Friday night to even their four-game series at Camden Yards. Mountcastle’s sixth home run of the season opened the scoring in the second […]
Red Sox Outlast Rays in Slugfest, Crochet Picks Up 17th Win ST. PETERSBURG — Jarren Duran and Ceddanne Rafaela sparked the offense as the Boston Red Sox powered past the Tampa Bay Rays in a high-scoring series opener on Friday night. Duran went 2-for-6 with two runs scored, while Rafaela delivered a standout 4-for-5 performance, […]
Steer, De La Cruz Power Reds Past Cubs in Wild-Card Chase CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer led the charge for the Cincinnati Reds with a pair of home runs, including a decisive two-run shot in the sixth inning, as the Reds topped the Chicago Cubs 7-5 on Friday night. Steer wasn’t alone in the power surge. […]
Brits’ 171 Powers South Africa to Victory Despite Sidra Amin’s Record Ton LAHORE — Tazmin Brits’ unbeaten 171 and Laura Wolvaardt’s patient century guided South Africa to a commanding 292-3 in 46 overs, a target later revised to 313 runs, as the visitors sealed a hard-fought win over Pakistan in the second ODI. Pakistan, chasing […]
Cummins Hopes to Play in Ashes but Return Remains Uncertain Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins remains hopeful of featuring in the upcoming Ashes series, but a definitive return date is still uncertain. The pacer, 32, has been sidelined since the white-ball series against New Zealand in October and has not bowled competitively since the Test […]
Rashford Shines on Barcelona Debut, Nets Twice to Down Newcastle Marcus Rashford marked a memorable return to England with a sensational performance for Barcelona, scoring twice in just nine minutes during the second half at St James’ Park. The 27-year-old’s goals, his first in the Champions League since 2021, were a bitter sight for Manchester […]
Yankees Stay Hot, Brewers Near Division Title, Mets and Guardians Keep Winning Streaks New York Yankees 7, Baltimore Orioles 0 The Yankees are on a roll, winning six of their last eight games and keeping pace with the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the AL East. Thursday’s 7-0 victory over Baltimore, combined with a Blue […]
Yankees Blank Orioles, Set Tone Ahead of Friday’s Rematch in Baltimore BALTIMORE — The New York Yankees opened their series dominantly Thursday night, rolling past the Orioles 7-0 behind a strong all-around performance. “It’s a good way to start the series,” manager Aaron Boone said after the win. The Yankees (86-67) have now taken six […]
