
Hong Kong jockeys triumph at Shergar Cup debut at Ascot
Hong Kong jockeys Luke Ferraris and Jerry Chau secured maiden winners at the Shergar Cup at Ascot, leading their team to a second-place finish on their debut appearance.

Hong Kong jockeys Luke Ferraris and Jerry Chau secured maiden winners at the Shergar Cup at Ascot, leading their team to a second-place finish on their debut appearance.
India captain Shubman Gill is unlikely to play in the ongoing three-day warm-up match in Colombo after suffering a finger injury during training, with the management opting for caution ahead of the Galle Test starting August 15.

Newcastle United's sporting director Ross Wilson confirms the club did not want to sell captain Bruno Guimaraes but reluctantly agreed to a £75M ($101M) deal with Arsenal, citing Guimaraes' desire to leave.

Bruno Guimarães has completed a £75m transfer to Arsenal from Newcastle on a four-year contract, stating he needed a new challenge and aiming to win trophies.
As India arrives in Sri Lanka for a crucial two-Test series to keep their WTC hopes alive, captain Shubman Gill faces mounting pressure to step out of head coach Gautam Gambhir's shadow and assert his leadership.
The Sydney Roosters edged the Canterbury Bulldogs 20-18 in a tense NRL clash, while the New Zealand Warriors defeated the Penrith Panthers 28-12, leaving Panthers captain Isaah Yeo facing a potential season-ending injury.
Ashleigh Gardner's position as Australia's vice-captain faces renewed scrutiny after her estranged wife, Monica Wright, called for her removal over alleged affair allegations with teammate Georgia Voll.

Manchester City have rejected a £38.5m offer from Barcelona for Rodri, holding out for a minimum of £60m as the Spain midfielder seeks a return to his homeland.
Former Gujarat captain Priyank Panchal questioned the appointment of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as East Zone vice-captain for the Duleep Trophy, citing potential pressure, while selectors defended the long-term developmental move.
England head coach Brendon McCullum supports Joe Root's reappointment as Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, while praising new red-ball coach Stephen Fleming and backing Harry Brook as a future leader.
India's captain Shubman Gill suffered a right ring finger injury during practice, prompting KL Rahul to lead the team in the warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI before the two-Test series.

Newcastle manager Matthias Jaissle confirms Bruno Guimaraes' impending £75m transfer to Arsenal, marking another major departure as the club enters a transitional squad rebuild.

England named a 16-man squad for the upcoming Test series against Pakistan, addressing the absence of Ben Stokes by recalling Dan Lawrence and selecting Jordan Cox to bat at No 3 under returning captain Joe Root.
The ECB appointed Joe Root as England's Test captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, bypassing white-ball captain Harry Brook to prevent format overload.
Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar has been appointed as the head coach of the Karnataka cricket team by the KSCA for the upcoming season, taking over from Yere Goud.

David Owori, captain of Uganda Premier League club SC Villa and national team player, died after being fatally attacked during a robbery in Kampala on Tuesday night.

Former England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum has backed Harry Brook to become Test captain in the future, following Joe Root's reappointment after Ben Stokes' retirement.
The AIFF faces a dilemma between prioritizing the India vs Brazil friendly on October 3, which may incur significant costs, and the FIFA ASEAN Cup (Sept 24 - Oct 4), offering competitive value and potential prize money, amidst financial constraints post-expired ISL contract.

Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães is set to join Arsenal in a £75m transfer after the clubs compromised on a fee, leaving the pre-season training camp in Spain for a medical in London.

Mohamed Salah arrived in Istanbul to complete his transfer to Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool as a free agent.
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar paid tribute to retired India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, praising his underrated leadership during the historic 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy win in Australia.
Former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia criticized protesters using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that citizens must maintain respect while exercising their right to protest.

Ben Stokes discussed his recent retirement from England duty on a podcast, sharing regrets about over-exerting himself as captain, concerns for successor Joe Root, and friction with the ECB.

Arsenal engages in direct negotiations with Newcastle United to acquire midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, with the player expressing interest in joining the Premier League champions.