1 hr. ago
Alia Shawkat has finally addressed rumours that she once dated Brad Pitt.
The Arrested Development actress and the Oscar-winning actor sparked relationship speculation in November 2019 when they were photographed at an art exhibition together.
But during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, host Andy asked Alia whether the gossip was true.
"This is my favourite question to get asked. Um, no. He's just my friend. We became friends," she replied. "(Director) Spike Jonze introduced us. It sounds all very chic and Hollywood. But we met, and he's really into art, and he's very cool, and we became friends. And everyone thought we were dating, because if you stand next to him, everyone thinks you're dating. Like, even his own mother."
The Search Party star went on to recall how excited her grandmother was when she saw paparazzi photos of the pair.
"My grandmother saved Us Weekly. I was on the cover of it. There was a really bad photo, it was him and me being like, 'Oooh!' And they were like 'Who's the new girl?'" the 37-year-old continued. "And my Arabic grandmother (was thrilled). I was like, 'I've been working in film for 30 years, you've never seen anything, but you love this.'"
#alia #everyone #dating
The Arrested Development actress and the Oscar-winning actor sparked relationship speculation in November 2019 when they were photographed at an art exhibition together.
But during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, host Andy asked Alia whether the gossip was true.
"This is my favourite question to get asked. Um, no. He's just my friend. We became friends," she replied. "(Director) Spike Jonze introduced us. It sounds all very chic and Hollywood. But we met, and he's really into art, and he's very cool, and we became friends. And everyone thought we were dating, because if you stand next to him, everyone thinks you're dating. Like, even his own mother."
The Search Party star went on to recall how excited her grandmother was when she saw paparazzi photos of the pair.
"My grandmother saved Us Weekly. I was on the cover of it. There was a really bad photo, it was him and me being like, 'Oooh!' And they were like 'Who's the new girl?'" the 37-year-old continued. "And my Arabic grandmother (was thrilled). I was like, 'I've been working in film for 30 years, you've never seen anything, but you love this.'"
#alia #everyone #dating
1 hr. ago
The Washington Huskies men's basketball team returned six players from last season's squad that finished 16-17 overall.
This left the Huskies with nine spots on the roster to fill, which it did via a trio of international signings: forward Wini Braga (Brazil), forward Boris Tisma (Croatia) and guard Tristan Devers (Australia); transfer portal additions: guard Harun Zrno (Rutgers), guard Ryan Beasley (San Francisco), forward LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech), forward Steele Venters (Gonzaga), guard Parker Friedrichsen (Davidson) and Class of 2026 commit, small forward Lattimore Ford.
Even with Washington's roster at full capacity, that hasn't prevented the team from looking at other players currently available.
According to a post on "X" from 247Sports recruiting ****** yst Dushawn London, 2025-26 Sun Belt Player of the Year and former South Alabama guard Chaze Harris has hear from the Huskies, Seton Hall and Southern Methodist (SMU).
Harris graduated and ran out of eligibility last season, but entered the transfer portal and was granted a fifth year of eligibility after receiving an injunction in court against the NCAA.
#guard
This left the Huskies with nine spots on the roster to fill, which it did via a trio of international signings: forward Wini Braga (Brazil), forward Boris Tisma (Croatia) and guard Tristan Devers (Australia); transfer portal additions: guard Harun Zrno (Rutgers), guard Ryan Beasley (San Francisco), forward LeJuan Watts (Texas Tech), forward Steele Venters (Gonzaga), guard Parker Friedrichsen (Davidson) and Class of 2026 commit, small forward Lattimore Ford.
Even with Washington's roster at full capacity, that hasn't prevented the team from looking at other players currently available.
According to a post on "X" from 247Sports recruiting ****** yst Dushawn London, 2025-26 Sun Belt Player of the Year and former South Alabama guard Chaze Harris has hear from the Huskies, Seton Hall and Southern Methodist (SMU).
Harris graduated and ran out of eligibility last season, but entered the transfer portal and was granted a fifth year of eligibility after receiving an injunction in court against the NCAA.
#guard
2 hours ago
MACKAY, Australia (AP) — Australia's has dropped Jake Weatherald and recalled Matt Renshaw in a bid to stabilize the top order and try to level the two-match series after a shocking loss to Bangladesh in the first cricket test on the weekend.
Australia announced a 13-man squad on Tuesday, with only the one change for the second test in Mackay, in northern Queensland state, starting Saturday.
Weatherald was out for 23 in the first innings and didn't score in the second innings of Australia's nine-wicket defeat in Darwin, and averaged 20.36 in his 12 test innings. Marnus Labuschagne, who scored 1 and 31, was retained in the squad despite concern over his form.
The 30-year-old Renshaw is a contender to open the innings for Australia with Travis Head in his latest comeback to the test lineup.
Renshaw made his debut in 2016 and played 11 tests before being dropped in 2018. He was recalled in 2023 for three tests but has only played in the shorter formats for Australia since then. He averages 29.31 with one century in 14 tests, but has only played one of his last 10 tests on Australian soil.
#test #only #played #mackay
Australia announced a 13-man squad on Tuesday, with only the one change for the second test in Mackay, in northern Queensland state, starting Saturday.
Weatherald was out for 23 in the first innings and didn't score in the second innings of Australia's nine-wicket defeat in Darwin, and averaged 20.36 in his 12 test innings. Marnus Labuschagne, who scored 1 and 31, was retained in the squad despite concern over his form.
The 30-year-old Renshaw is a contender to open the innings for Australia with Travis Head in his latest comeback to the test lineup.
Renshaw made his debut in 2016 and played 11 tests before being dropped in 2018. He was recalled in 2023 for three tests but has only played in the shorter formats for Australia since then. He averages 29.31 with one century in 14 tests, but has only played one of his last 10 tests on Australian soil.
#test #only #played #mackay
2 hours ago
Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive ***** anese goalkeeper in history.
The 23-year-old will be the first ***** anese goalkeeper in Premier League history when he seals his move to Aston Villa from Italian team Parma for up to 35 million euros ($40 million).
Suzuki, who was previously linked with Manchester United, was born in New Jersey to a Ghanaian father and ***** anese mother and moved to ***** an at a young age.
After coming through ***** anese football he moved to Belgium then Italy and has already won 28 caps for his country.
Suzuki, who appeared set to join Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain before Villa came calling, believes he has the tools to make it in the Premier League.
#history #million #zion
The 23-year-old will be the first ***** anese goalkeeper in Premier League history when he seals his move to Aston Villa from Italian team Parma for up to 35 million euros ($40 million).
Suzuki, who was previously linked with Manchester United, was born in New Jersey to a Ghanaian father and ***** anese mother and moved to ***** an at a young age.
After coming through ***** anese football he moved to Belgium then Italy and has already won 28 caps for his country.
Suzuki, who appeared set to join Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain before Villa came calling, believes he has the tools to make it in the Premier League.
#history #million #zion
2 hours ago
In what could be her first step on the road back to the U.S. Open, Serena Williams played tennis on U.S. soil for the first time in nearly four years Monday, teaming with her sister Venus in doubles at the Cincinnati Open. The sisters looked rusty in a first-round match against Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns, losing 6-2, 1-6, 1-0(8).
It was just Williams' fourth match, and her first on a hard court, since she opened the second chapter of her illustrious career earlier this summer. Four years after saying she was "evolving away" from tennis after the 2022 U.S. Open, the 23-time Grand Slam champion began her comeback on grass in June, pairing with Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko to win a doubles match at Queen's in London and ending her expedited grass-court season with a first-round singles loss at Wimbledon to the Australian Maya Joint in three tight sets.
The Williams sisters, who together have won 14 Grand Slam doubles ****** les, were supposed to team up for doubles at Wimbledon but had to withdraw before their first match because of a knee injury that Serena, 44, picked up playing Joint.
Serena Williams hasn't yet announced her plans — for singles and either of the doubles events — for the U.S. Open later this month, but if she decides she is fit enough to play, the opportunity is there for her to follow the same playbook that she used ahead of Wimbledon and contest a couple of doubles matches before taking to the singles court. The U.S. Open is holding three wild-card entries open for its lid-lifting mixed doubles tournament, the field for which was announced Monday, which could allow Williams the opportunity to get more matches under her belt. The U.S. Open's main draw singles event begins Aug. 31.
On Monday, Williams looked to be moving well in a first set that was understandably sluggish considering her lack of recent matches.
#doubles #Monday
It was just Williams' fourth match, and her first on a hard court, since she opened the second chapter of her illustrious career earlier this summer. Four years after saying she was "evolving away" from tennis after the 2022 U.S. Open, the 23-time Grand Slam champion began her comeback on grass in June, pairing with Canadian rising star Victoria Mboko to win a doubles match at Queen's in London and ending her expedited grass-court season with a first-round singles loss at Wimbledon to the Australian Maya Joint in three tight sets.
The Williams sisters, who together have won 14 Grand Slam doubles ****** les, were supposed to team up for doubles at Wimbledon but had to withdraw before their first match because of a knee injury that Serena, 44, picked up playing Joint.
Serena Williams hasn't yet announced her plans — for singles and either of the doubles events — for the U.S. Open later this month, but if she decides she is fit enough to play, the opportunity is there for her to follow the same playbook that she used ahead of Wimbledon and contest a couple of doubles matches before taking to the singles court. The U.S. Open is holding three wild-card entries open for its lid-lifting mixed doubles tournament, the field for which was announced Monday, which could allow Williams the opportunity to get more matches under her belt. The U.S. Open's main draw singles event begins Aug. 31.
On Monday, Williams looked to be moving well in a first set that was understandably sluggish considering her lack of recent matches.
#doubles #Monday
4 hours ago
MASON − Making her first Cincinnati Open appearance since 2022, Serena Williams' return to Warren County was short-lived.
Playing alongside her sister, Venus Williams, in the Cincinnati Open WTA doubles draw, the 14-time Grand Slam-winning duo lost in the first round to the tandem of Mason native Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk, 6-2, 1-6, 1-0 (8).
More: Serena Williams isn't sure how she got back to Cincy, but she 'loves' it
More: Just how rare is Cincinnati Open doubles for Serena-Venus Williams?
It was the first time either Williams sister had appeared in the Cincinnati Open doubles draw and their first match together since the 2022 U.S. Open. They had not played in a doubles event at a non-Grand Slam since 2016 (Italian Open).
#cincinnati
Playing alongside her sister, Venus Williams, in the Cincinnati Open WTA doubles draw, the 14-time Grand Slam-winning duo lost in the first round to the tandem of Mason native Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk, 6-2, 1-6, 1-0 (8).
More: Serena Williams isn't sure how she got back to Cincy, but she 'loves' it
More: Just how rare is Cincinnati Open doubles for Serena-Venus Williams?
It was the first time either Williams sister had appeared in the Cincinnati Open doubles draw and their first match together since the 2022 U.S. Open. They had not played in a doubles event at a non-Grand Slam since 2016 (Italian Open).
#cincinnati
4 hours ago
MASON − Making her first Cincinnati Open appearance since 2022, Serena Williams' return to Warren County was short-lived.
Playing alongside her sister, Venus Williams, in the Cincinnati Open WTA doubles draw, the 14-time Grand Slam-winning duo lost in the first round to the tandem of Mason native Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk, 6-2, 1-6, 1-0 (8).
More: Serena Williams isn't sure how she got back to Cincy, but she 'loves' it
More: Just how rare is Cincinnati Open doubles for Serena-Venus Williams?
It was the first time either Williams sister had appeared in the Cincinnati Open doubles draw and their first match together since the 2022 U.S. Open. They had not played in a doubles event at a non-Grand Slam since 2016 (Italian Open).
#first
Playing alongside her sister, Venus Williams, in the Cincinnati Open WTA doubles draw, the 14-time Grand Slam-winning duo lost in the first round to the tandem of Mason native Peyton Stearns and Marta Kostyuk, 6-2, 1-6, 1-0 (8).
More: Serena Williams isn't sure how she got back to Cincy, but she 'loves' it
More: Just how rare is Cincinnati Open doubles for Serena-Venus Williams?
It was the first time either Williams sister had appeared in the Cincinnati Open doubles draw and their first match together since the 2022 U.S. Open. They had not played in a doubles event at a non-Grand Slam since 2016 (Italian Open).
#first
4 hours ago
Sydney Swans coach Dean ***** has said he is "extremely disappointed" that several players from his Australian Football League (AFL) team have been linked to a ***** ual ***** ault investigation.
The club has confirmed an "alleged incident" involving an unspecified number of players occurred in the hours after the team's win at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday - but have provided no other details.
Separately, Victoria Police have said detectives are investigating a report of a ***** ual ***** ault at a hotel in East Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning.
A spokesperson said officers have spoken to several people who were at the hotel, but no one has been arrested or formally interviewed.
Cox told reporters gathered outside the Swans headquarters on Tuesday that there would be further updates as "the day unfolds".
#swans #melbourne #dean
The club has confirmed an "alleged incident" involving an unspecified number of players occurred in the hours after the team's win at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday - but have provided no other details.
Separately, Victoria Police have said detectives are investigating a report of a ***** ual ***** ault at a hotel in East Melbourne in the early hours of Monday morning.
A spokesperson said officers have spoken to several people who were at the hotel, but no one has been arrested or formally interviewed.
Cox told reporters gathered outside the Swans headquarters on Tuesday that there would be further updates as "the day unfolds".
#swans #melbourne #dean
5 hours ago
O.J. Brigance valiantly endured amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), commonly known as Lou Gehrig's disease, for 19 years. On Monday, the Baltimore Ravens announced Brigance's death. He was 56 years old.
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement, per ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor, and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. His infectious smile and the inspirational way he lived and played endeared him to everyone he touched, both inside our building and across this city. This is a tremendously sad day for Baltimore."
Brigance won the Grey Cup with the Baltimore Stallions in 1995 before beginning his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins in 1996. The linebacker only spent the 2000 season with the Ravens, but he made it count, winning Super Bowl ***** V.
Brigance finished his playing career with the then-St. Louis Rams and New England Patriots before retiring after the 2002 season. Upon retirement, Brigance joined the Ravens' front office. Even as a Super Bowl champion, his lasting impact on the Ravens came in the years he served in his player engagement role.
Brigance received his devastating ALS diagnosis in 2007. In 2013, having already outlived his prognosis, CBS Sunday Mornings featured Brigance and his life with ALS.
#Career
"We are devastated by the awful news that we have lost O.J. Brigance," Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti said in a statement, per ESPN's Jamison Hensley. "O.J. was a beloved legend, mentor, and man to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. His infectious smile and the inspirational way he lived and played endeared him to everyone he touched, both inside our building and across this city. This is a tremendously sad day for Baltimore."
Brigance won the Grey Cup with the Baltimore Stallions in 1995 before beginning his NFL career with the Miami Dolphins in 1996. The linebacker only spent the 2000 season with the Ravens, but he made it count, winning Super Bowl ***** V.
Brigance finished his playing career with the then-St. Louis Rams and New England Patriots before retiring after the 2002 season. Upon retirement, Brigance joined the Ravens' front office. Even as a Super Bowl champion, his lasting impact on the Ravens came in the years he served in his player engagement role.
Brigance received his devastating ALS diagnosis in 2007. In 2013, having already outlived his prognosis, CBS Sunday Mornings featured Brigance and his life with ALS.
#Career
9 hours ago
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns reveal designer custom wedding attire details originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns were dressed to the nines in designer wear for their special day.
The couple said "I do" on Aug. 15 in Malibu, surrounded by their family and A-list guests. Woods and Towns opened up to Vogue about their wedding, sharing all the details for their looks.
"There's something about that Italian silk that she used that just complemented my skin tone so perfectly," Woods told Vogue of her ceremony gown. The social media personality wore a custom strapless wedding dress by Danielle Frankel crafted from silk wool.
The dress had several unique features like a full ball skirt and a draped bodice. The wedding look also included an attached neck wrap with hand-cut Chantilly lace and corded lace appliqués. The laces featured in the look were " varying shades of ivory."
#woods #karl #anthony #designer
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns were dressed to the nines in designer wear for their special day.
The couple said "I do" on Aug. 15 in Malibu, surrounded by their family and A-list guests. Woods and Towns opened up to Vogue about their wedding, sharing all the details for their looks.
"There's something about that Italian silk that she used that just complemented my skin tone so perfectly," Woods told Vogue of her ceremony gown. The social media personality wore a custom strapless wedding dress by Danielle Frankel crafted from silk wool.
The dress had several unique features like a full ball skirt and a draped bodice. The wedding look also included an attached neck wrap with hand-cut Chantilly lace and corded lace appliqués. The laces featured in the look were " varying shades of ivory."
#woods #karl #anthony #designer
9 hours ago
Jordyn Woods and Karl-Anthony Towns have added a wedding ring to a year already filled with major milestones.
The model and designer, 28, and the New York Knicks star, 30, married on Aug. 15 in an outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California.
White flowers surrounded the couple as they exchanged vows in front of family, friends, Towns' NBA circle and a guest list packed with familiar Hollywood faces.
PEOPLE confirmed that Woods and Towns married at the Malibu ceremony nearly eight months after publicly announcing their engagement. After six years as a couple and an even longer friendship, they left the oceanfront celebration as husband and wife.
Woods walked down the aisle in a custom strapless Danielle Frankel ball gown made from Italian silk wool. The dress featured a draped bodice and full skirt, with hand-cut Chantilly and corded lace appliqués in varying shades of ivory. Page Six described the finished look as Old Hollywood-inspired, highlighting the neck wrap that extended down Woods' back and the lace-trimmed veil that framed the otherwise streamlined silhouette.
#jordyn
The model and designer, 28, and the New York Knicks star, 30, married on Aug. 15 in an outdoor ceremony overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California.
White flowers surrounded the couple as they exchanged vows in front of family, friends, Towns' NBA circle and a guest list packed with familiar Hollywood faces.
PEOPLE confirmed that Woods and Towns married at the Malibu ceremony nearly eight months after publicly announcing their engagement. After six years as a couple and an even longer friendship, they left the oceanfront celebration as husband and wife.
Woods walked down the aisle in a custom strapless Danielle Frankel ball gown made from Italian silk wool. The dress featured a draped bodice and full skirt, with hand-cut Chantilly and corded lace appliqués in varying shades of ivory. Page Six described the finished look as Old Hollywood-inspired, highlighting the neck wrap that extended down Woods' back and the lace-trimmed veil that framed the otherwise streamlined silhouette.
#jordyn
14 hours ago
By Colleen Howe and Sudarshan Varadhan
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - China turned away enough clean energy to power Mexico for a year in the six months through June as its grids hit their limits, while networks in many other nations such as Australia and **** an also failed to keep pace with a surging renewables buildout.
Curtailments, or the pre-emptive rejection of wind or solar power because a grid reaches capacity, are emerging as a growing challenge to renewables globally and underscore continued reliance on fossil fuels.
China, the world's top producer of solar power, rejected 360 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean power from January to June, up 49% from the same period a year earlier, according to a report this month by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) and the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
The report's estimates for curtailments far exceed figures given by the Chinese government.
#curtailments #year
BEIJING/SINGAPORE, Aug 17 (Reuters) - China turned away enough clean energy to power Mexico for a year in the six months through June as its grids hit their limits, while networks in many other nations such as Australia and **** an also failed to keep pace with a surging renewables buildout.
Curtailments, or the pre-emptive rejection of wind or solar power because a grid reaches capacity, are emerging as a growing challenge to renewables globally and underscore continued reliance on fossil fuels.
China, the world's top producer of solar power, rejected 360 terawatt-hours (TWh) of clean power from January to June, up 49% from the same period a year earlier, according to a report this month by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) and the Center for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).
The report's estimates for curtailments far exceed figures given by the Chinese government.
#curtailments #year
14 hours ago
Belfast Wolves CEO Neil Maxwell believes the new European T20 Premier League is a "wonderful opportunity" to grow the game across the continent.
A former Fiji international who played his club cricket in Australia and New Zealand, Maxwell has observed the success of the Indian Premier League [IPL] and feels the ETPL can make a similar mark in Europe with non-traditional cricket nations.
The fledgling competition will see six teams, two from each of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, battle it out of four weeks to be crowned winners with top team after the round robin advancing to the final, while second will play third to join them.
It all begins on 26 August with Voorburg, Netherlands hosting the first phase before the action moves to Malahide in Dublin from 9 September, all culminating in the final on 20 September.
"It's a way for grassroots cricket to connect with international cricket and an opportunity to bring top-class players to Europe to expose the game to everyone," Maxwell told BBC Sport NI.
#Cricket #league #Europe #international
A former Fiji international who played his club cricket in Australia and New Zealand, Maxwell has observed the success of the Indian Premier League [IPL] and feels the ETPL can make a similar mark in Europe with non-traditional cricket nations.
The fledgling competition will see six teams, two from each of Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands, battle it out of four weeks to be crowned winners with top team after the round robin advancing to the final, while second will play third to join them.
It all begins on 26 August with Voorburg, Netherlands hosting the first phase before the action moves to Malahide in Dublin from 9 September, all culminating in the final on 20 September.
"It's a way for grassroots cricket to connect with international cricket and an opportunity to bring top-class players to Europe to expose the game to everyone," Maxwell told BBC Sport NI.
#Cricket #league #Europe #international
15 hours ago
Tom Pelissero is back in the game, joining Netflix and Spotify's The Ringer in a multiyear deal after his termination from ESPN last month.
The NFL insider will serve as a sideline reporter for the streamer's future football games, as well as a co-host for The Ringer's NFL Show podcast.
His first game with Netflix will be the Rams vs. 49ers on Sept. 10 in Melbourne, Australia, alongside Noah Eagle, Luke Kuechly and MJ Acosta-Ruiz. Pelissero is also set to cover games on Thanksgiving Eve, a doubleheader on Christmas Gameday and a Week 18 matchup to end the regular season.
The sports expert will also appear every Thursday on The Bill Simmons Podcast during football season, in addition to writing about the league for The Ringer.
Pelissero joined the NFL Network in July 2017, but was let go by ESPN in July as part of mass layoffs following its acquisition in February.
#netflix #season
The NFL insider will serve as a sideline reporter for the streamer's future football games, as well as a co-host for The Ringer's NFL Show podcast.
His first game with Netflix will be the Rams vs. 49ers on Sept. 10 in Melbourne, Australia, alongside Noah Eagle, Luke Kuechly and MJ Acosta-Ruiz. Pelissero is also set to cover games on Thanksgiving Eve, a doubleheader on Christmas Gameday and a Week 18 matchup to end the regular season.
The sports expert will also appear every Thursday on The Bill Simmons Podcast during football season, in addition to writing about the league for The Ringer.
Pelissero joined the NFL Network in July 2017, but was let go by ESPN in July as part of mass layoffs following its acquisition in February.
#netflix #season
16 hours ago
Two teams desperate for success meet when England and Pakistan begin a three-test series on Wednesday in Leeds.
Neither has won a series of two tests or more in almost two years. England's last such triumph was in December 2024 in New Zealand. Pakistan's last was in October that same year at home against England.
Since then there's been mainly suffering.
England's Ashes series in Australia unravelled in less than 11 days. England was blown away as coach Brendon McCullum overestimated and underprepared his side, and captain Ben Stokes lost faith in Bazball.
England had a chance to wipe the slate clean but McCullum and Stokes stayed. In June, Stokes over-celebrated a win against New Zealand achieved on a trashy Lord's pitch and was suspended, and the no-nonsense Kiwis ruthlessly came from behind and took the series.
#mccullum
Neither has won a series of two tests or more in almost two years. England's last such triumph was in December 2024 in New Zealand. Pakistan's last was in October that same year at home against England.
Since then there's been mainly suffering.
England's Ashes series in Australia unravelled in less than 11 days. England was blown away as coach Brendon McCullum overestimated and underprepared his side, and captain Ben Stokes lost faith in Bazball.
England had a chance to wipe the slate clean but McCullum and Stokes stayed. In June, Stokes over-celebrated a win against New Zealand achieved on a trashy Lord's pitch and was suspended, and the no-nonsense Kiwis ruthlessly came from behind and took the series.
#mccullum
16 hours ago
King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan shared new photos with their newborn twin granddaughters
Princess Iman welcomed the babies last week, naming one after the Queen
Although Princess Iman's pregnancy news was revealed to the public, it was not known that she was expecting twins until their birth announcement
King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan are checking in with the newest members of their "grandchildren club!"
After the Royal Hashemite Court announced on Aug. 14 that Princess Iman and her husband, Jameel Thermiotis, welcomed twin girls, the babies starred in new portraits with their royal grandparents released on Monday, Aug. 17. Queen Rania, 55, shared the photos on her Instagram page, writing, "Healthy, happy, and finally here. We've been waiting so long to meet you, Talia and Rania♥️♥️ Congratulations Iman, Jameel, and sweet big sister Amina."
#rania #abdullah
Princess Iman welcomed the babies last week, naming one after the Queen
Although Princess Iman's pregnancy news was revealed to the public, it was not known that she was expecting twins until their birth announcement
King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan are checking in with the newest members of their "grandchildren club!"
After the Royal Hashemite Court announced on Aug. 14 that Princess Iman and her husband, Jameel Thermiotis, welcomed twin girls, the babies starred in new portraits with their royal grandparents released on Monday, Aug. 17. Queen Rania, 55, shared the photos on her Instagram page, writing, "Healthy, happy, and finally here. We've been waiting so long to meet you, Talia and Rania♥️♥️ Congratulations Iman, Jameel, and sweet big sister Amina."
#rania #abdullah
17 hours ago
Gianni Infantino is facing a battle to stay afloat as Fifa president after his botched bid to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors resulted in a significant loss in support.
The Republic of Ireland and New Zealand have become the latest to officially pull their support for Infantino, joining England, Wales and other European nations have led the charge in withdrawing their endorsement of the Swiss-Italian for re-election in March 2027, while Uefa ******* erted that its boycott of Fifa competitions still stands in a bid to oust him from power.
The global players union, Fifpro, have also turned on Infantino, accusing him of a "profound abuse of presidential power" in an explosive statement.
However, Infantino's allies are beginning to surface, with the likes of Mexico and Argentina joining Caf, the African football governing body, in reaffirming support for the under-fire president.
As dominoes continue to fall, here is every country and confederation to have expressed their opposition or support for Infantino:
#support #power
The Republic of Ireland and New Zealand have become the latest to officially pull their support for Infantino, joining England, Wales and other European nations have led the charge in withdrawing their endorsement of the Swiss-Italian for re-election in March 2027, while Uefa ******* erted that its boycott of Fifa competitions still stands in a bid to oust him from power.
The global players union, Fifpro, have also turned on Infantino, accusing him of a "profound abuse of presidential power" in an explosive statement.
However, Infantino's allies are beginning to surface, with the likes of Mexico and Argentina joining Caf, the African football governing body, in reaffirming support for the under-fire president.
As dominoes continue to fall, here is every country and confederation to have expressed their opposition or support for Infantino:
#support #power
18 hours ago
Pat ******* mins' captaincy record took an unwanted turn after Australia suffered a nine-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in the first Test at the Marrara Cricket Ground in Darwin on Sunday.
The match ended inside four days, with Australia conceding a 228-run first-innings lead before setting Bangladesh only 57 runs to win in the fourth innings. The visitors reached the target in 14.2 overs, losing just one wicket.
The defeat was Australia's first-ever home Test loss against Bangladesh and also added ******* mins to an unwanted list.
Cummins, who has been Australia's Test captain since the 2021-22 Ashes, became only the second Australian captain after Greg Chappell to lose home Tests against two different Asian teams.
Chappell lost two home Tests against Pakistan — in Sydney in January 1977 and Melbourne in December 1981 — and another against India in Melbourne in February 1981.
Cummins has now lost one home Test against India, in Perth in November 2024, and one against Bangladesh in Darwin in August 2026.
Bangladesh needed only three Tests to record their first Test win in Australia. They are now the fastest Asian team and the second-fastest team overall to win a Test on Australian soil.
Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud played a key role in the victory, taking nine wickets across the match to claim the Player of the Match award. He picked up six wickets in Australia's first innings and three in the second.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz also contributed with both bat and ball. He scored a half-century in the first innings before taking five wickets in the second.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 84 in the first innings, while opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim made 101 off 197 ******* .
For Australia, Josh Hazlewood took six wickets in the first innings, while Cameron Green scored 104 in the second innings. However, the rest of the Australian side could not make enough of an impact as Bangladesh completed their first Test victory in Australia.
#test #cummins
The match ended inside four days, with Australia conceding a 228-run first-innings lead before setting Bangladesh only 57 runs to win in the fourth innings. The visitors reached the target in 14.2 overs, losing just one wicket.
The defeat was Australia's first-ever home Test loss against Bangladesh and also added ******* mins to an unwanted list.
Cummins, who has been Australia's Test captain since the 2021-22 Ashes, became only the second Australian captain after Greg Chappell to lose home Tests against two different Asian teams.
Chappell lost two home Tests against Pakistan — in Sydney in January 1977 and Melbourne in December 1981 — and another against India in Melbourne in February 1981.
Cummins has now lost one home Test against India, in Perth in November 2024, and one against Bangladesh in Darwin in August 2026.
Bangladesh needed only three Tests to record their first Test win in Australia. They are now the fastest Asian team and the second-fastest team overall to win a Test on Australian soil.
Fast bowler Hasan Mahmud played a key role in the victory, taking nine wickets across the match to claim the Player of the Match award. He picked up six wickets in Australia's first innings and three in the second.
Mehidy Hasan Miraz also contributed with both bat and ball. He scored a half-century in the first innings before taking five wickets in the second.
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto scored 84 in the first innings, while opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim made 101 off 197 ******* .
For Australia, Josh Hazlewood took six wickets in the first innings, while Cameron Green scored 104 in the second innings. However, the rest of the Australian side could not make enough of an impact as Bangladesh completed their first Test victory in Australia.
#test #cummins
18 hours ago
The Los Angeles Rams added a punter to their roster Sunday, signing Jack Bouwmeester days after the San Francisco 49ers waived him, per NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco.
Bouwmeester, 27, qualifies for the NFL's International Player Pathway program as an Australian national, meaning the Rams can carry him without counting him against the 90-man roster limit. If he eventually lands on the practice squad, the same exemption applies there, giving Los Angeles an extra body at the position without sacrificing a spot it would otherwise need for a different role.
That gives the Rams two punters in camp, but it's not expected to be a competition. Ethan Evans, a seventh-round pick in 2023, remains firmly entrenched as the starter. Evans punted 50 times for a 46.3-yard gross average and a 38.0 net average in 2025, dropping 20 punts inside the 20 with a long of 68 yards. He's started every game since he was drafted.
Bouwmeester's path to the Rams ran through three college programs. He spent time at Michigan State, Utah and Texas. Across stops, he punted 213 times for 9,338 yards, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2023 and a second-team All-Big 12 nod in 2024. He went undrafted this spring, signed with San Francisco and was waived Aug. 12, one day before the 49ers' preseason opener.
The Rams open the regular season against the 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia. Bouwmeester grew up in Bendigo, roughly two hours north of Melbourne, and would face his former team in his home country if he's still with the Rams by then.
#without
Bouwmeester, 27, qualifies for the NFL's International Player Pathway program as an Australian national, meaning the Rams can carry him without counting him against the 90-man roster limit. If he eventually lands on the practice squad, the same exemption applies there, giving Los Angeles an extra body at the position without sacrificing a spot it would otherwise need for a different role.
That gives the Rams two punters in camp, but it's not expected to be a competition. Ethan Evans, a seventh-round pick in 2023, remains firmly entrenched as the starter. Evans punted 50 times for a 46.3-yard gross average and a 38.0 net average in 2025, dropping 20 punts inside the 20 with a long of 68 yards. He's started every game since he was drafted.
Bouwmeester's path to the Rams ran through three college programs. He spent time at Michigan State, Utah and Texas. Across stops, he punted 213 times for 9,338 yards, earning first-team All-Pac-12 honors in 2023 and a second-team All-Big 12 nod in 2024. He went undrafted this spring, signed with San Francisco and was waived Aug. 12, one day before the 49ers' preseason opener.
The Rams open the regular season against the 49ers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, marking the NFL's first regular-season game in Australia. Bouwmeester grew up in Bendigo, roughly two hours north of Melbourne, and would face his former team in his home country if he's still with the Rams by then.
#without
18 hours ago
Jack Grealish made a somewhat unexpected return to the Manchester City team on Sunday - so what could his future hold?
Grealish has the chance of a fresh start under a new manager at City in Maresca.
The Italian did say after Sunday's game that Grealish will get games if he stays and impresses.
But it still feels more than likely he will end up leaving.
"Is Grealish going to be the player to change City and make a difference this season?" asked ex-Scotland winger Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live.
#city #maresca #italian
Grealish has the chance of a fresh start under a new manager at City in Maresca.
The Italian did say after Sunday's game that Grealish will get games if he stays and impresses.
But it still feels more than likely he will end up leaving.
"Is Grealish going to be the player to change City and make a difference this season?" asked ex-Scotland winger Nevin on BBC Radio 5 Live.
#city #maresca #italian
19 hours ago
Cue the aghast sounds from Tottenham Hotspur's fan base. According to Nizaar Kinsella at the BBC, Tottenham Hotspur and Juventus have come to an agreement for the transfer of goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. The deal is apparently a season-long loan with a purchase option — not obligation — in the amount of €8.6m (£7.3).
I'm not wild about this deal and here's why: Vicario has two years left on his initial five year contract when he signed for Spurs for £16.25m in 2023. While the loan almost certainly has a loan fee and the option of £7.3m would represent at minimum Spurs breaking even from an accounting standpoint on what they paid for Vicario, the loan gives Juventus a convenient excuse to back out of the deal by crying poverty, or at minimum an opening to renegotiate the option to something even lower. If Juve backs out of the deal suddenly Spurs are left next summer with a disgruntled Italian keeper in the last year of his contract and a significantly reduced transfer value. It sucks.
I was hoping for an obligation — get Juventus on the hook to pay SOMETHING real at the beginning of next summer for a player that Roberto De Zerbi clearly does not have in his plans. But I guess it's better than nothing — Googly Elmo gets to return to his homeland and since Spurs aren't in Europe they can pretend he doesn't exist for a year. But while Spurs have been undoubtedly much better this summer at getting unwanted players out the door for whatever price they can manage, I can't say I'm happy with this particular deal.
#vicario #option #year
I'm not wild about this deal and here's why: Vicario has two years left on his initial five year contract when he signed for Spurs for £16.25m in 2023. While the loan almost certainly has a loan fee and the option of £7.3m would represent at minimum Spurs breaking even from an accounting standpoint on what they paid for Vicario, the loan gives Juventus a convenient excuse to back out of the deal by crying poverty, or at minimum an opening to renegotiate the option to something even lower. If Juve backs out of the deal suddenly Spurs are left next summer with a disgruntled Italian keeper in the last year of his contract and a significantly reduced transfer value. It sucks.
I was hoping for an obligation — get Juventus on the hook to pay SOMETHING real at the beginning of next summer for a player that Roberto De Zerbi clearly does not have in his plans. But I guess it's better than nothing — Googly Elmo gets to return to his homeland and since Spurs aren't in Europe they can pretend he doesn't exist for a year. But while Spurs have been undoubtedly much better this summer at getting unwanted players out the door for whatever price they can manage, I can't say I'm happy with this particular deal.
#vicario #option #year
19 hours ago
The Belgian forward arrived from Royal Antwerp for £4.5million last summer after being pursued by Celtic for more than a year, but has managed just 398 minutes of football despite being fit throughout the campaign.
Signed during Brendan Rodgers' final transfer window, Balikwisha struggled for opportunities under the former Hoops boss and Wilfried Nancy before again finding himself on the fringes under Martin O'Neill.
After some involvement during pre-season, the 24-year-old appears to have slipped back down the pecking order and interest is now emerging from across Europe.
According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the race for Balikwisha remains "wide open", with Bundesliga side SV Elversberg, Italian outfit Monza and Swiss giants Basel among the clubs interested.
The report describes Balikwisha as "a casualty of Martin O'Neill's tactical approach", although his lack of football predates O'Neill's return.
#balikwisha #martin #Football #celtic
Signed during Brendan Rodgers' final transfer window, Balikwisha struggled for opportunities under the former Hoops boss and Wilfried Nancy before again finding himself on the fringes under Martin O'Neill.
After some involvement during pre-season, the 24-year-old appears to have slipped back down the pecking order and interest is now emerging from across Europe.
According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the race for Balikwisha remains "wide open", with Bundesliga side SV Elversberg, Italian outfit Monza and Swiss giants Basel among the clubs interested.
The report describes Balikwisha as "a casualty of Martin O'Neill's tactical approach", although his lack of football predates O'Neill's return.
#balikwisha #martin #Football #celtic
19 hours ago
Two-sport ONE World Champion Stella "Always Hungry" Hemetsberger marched into ONE Fight Night 46 bearing the absolute weight of two divisional crowns on her shoulders and soaring expectations of an entire nation.
She carried them beautifully, decimating dangerous Russian challenger Natalia "Karelian Lynx" Diachkova via knockout in the third round to make a commanding first defense of her ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World **** le. The spectacular finish went down inside Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 14, airing live in U.S. primetime on Prime Video.
As dramatic as the conclusion was, Hemetsberger met immediate resistance from her dangerous World **** le challenger. Riding a blistering string of knockouts, a fearless Diachkova pushed the opening pace in a frantic bid to overwhelm the reigning monarch with heavy punch combinations.
However, the 27-year-old has been in the wringer before. Showcasing the disciplined composure of a warrior, Hemetsberger weathered the early aggression with an unwavering belief in her superior striking.
The Salzburg native said:
#World #hemetsberger #diachkova #challenger
She carried them beautifully, decimating dangerous Russian challenger Natalia "Karelian Lynx" Diachkova via knockout in the third round to make a commanding first defense of her ONE Women's Strawweight Muay Thai World **** le. The spectacular finish went down inside Bangkok's iconic Lumpinee Stadium on Friday, August 14, airing live in U.S. primetime on Prime Video.
As dramatic as the conclusion was, Hemetsberger met immediate resistance from her dangerous World **** le challenger. Riding a blistering string of knockouts, a fearless Diachkova pushed the opening pace in a frantic bid to overwhelm the reigning monarch with heavy punch combinations.
However, the 27-year-old has been in the wringer before. Showcasing the disciplined composure of a warrior, Hemetsberger weathered the early aggression with an unwavering belief in her superior striking.
The Salzburg native said:
#World #hemetsberger #diachkova #challenger
19 hours ago
A home series against Bangladesh was expected to give Australia a chance to shake off the rust and begin a busy year of Test cricket. Instead, the nine-wicket defeat in Darwin has left the top-ranked side facing questions about its batting and the future of the team.
Australia were beaten inside four days on Sunday after Bangladesh dominated the first Test. The result was described by Australian media as one of the country's biggest Test defeats, with ninth-ranked Bangladesh outplaying the hosts.
The second and final Test in Mackay, Queensland, begins on Saturday and now carries greater importance than expected. Australia need a convincing win to level the series and ease concerns that the Darwin defeat was more than just a one-off result.
"Let's call this out for the gob-smacking shambles that it was ... Australia's nine wicket loss to Bangladesh is both the greatest upset in Test history and the most humbling Test loss ever suffered by an Australian cricket team," veteran cricket writer Robert Craddock opined in the Courier Mail newspaper, as quoted by Reuters.
"None of Australia's 236 Test losses over 150 years quite compare to it."
Captain Pat ****** mins did not try to hide Australia's poor performance after the match. He said the game was lost on the opening day, when Australia were dismissed for 198, but the problems extended beyond that innings.
Australia struggled throughout the match, losing ground across all four days and in every session.
The main focus has been on the team's batting. The concerns are not new and had already emerged during the home summer, when Australia won the Ashes 4-1 against England.
Opener Jake Weatherald has yet to show that he can consistently perform at Test level and may get one more opportunity in Mackay.
Marnus Labuschagne is also under pressure after two poor dismissals in Darwin. Once a key player in Australia's top order, his continued struggle is putting more pressure on the batters below him.
The defeat has also renewed calls for Australia to bring in younger players. Head coach Andrew McDonald and his coaching staff may have to consider changes despite the lack of young batters putting up enough runs in domestic cricket to demand selection.
#bangladesh #australian
Australia were beaten inside four days on Sunday after Bangladesh dominated the first Test. The result was described by Australian media as one of the country's biggest Test defeats, with ninth-ranked Bangladesh outplaying the hosts.
The second and final Test in Mackay, Queensland, begins on Saturday and now carries greater importance than expected. Australia need a convincing win to level the series and ease concerns that the Darwin defeat was more than just a one-off result.
"Let's call this out for the gob-smacking shambles that it was ... Australia's nine wicket loss to Bangladesh is both the greatest upset in Test history and the most humbling Test loss ever suffered by an Australian cricket team," veteran cricket writer Robert Craddock opined in the Courier Mail newspaper, as quoted by Reuters.
"None of Australia's 236 Test losses over 150 years quite compare to it."
Captain Pat ****** mins did not try to hide Australia's poor performance after the match. He said the game was lost on the opening day, when Australia were dismissed for 198, but the problems extended beyond that innings.
Australia struggled throughout the match, losing ground across all four days and in every session.
The main focus has been on the team's batting. The concerns are not new and had already emerged during the home summer, when Australia won the Ashes 4-1 against England.
Opener Jake Weatherald has yet to show that he can consistently perform at Test level and may get one more opportunity in Mackay.
Marnus Labuschagne is also under pressure after two poor dismissals in Darwin. Once a key player in Australia's top order, his continued struggle is putting more pressure on the batters below him.
The defeat has also renewed calls for Australia to bring in younger players. Head coach Andrew McDonald and his coaching staff may have to consider changes despite the lack of young batters putting up enough runs in domestic cricket to demand selection.
#bangladesh #australian
19 hours ago
It doesn't take much for Bailey Ettridge to put things in perspective for himself while living out a dream and competing for a starting spot on Oregon football's makeshift practice fields outside the Ducks' in-progress state-of-the-art indoor practice facility aside Autzen Stadium.
Not even two years ago, the 28-year-old transfer punter was doing that same work in Australia — using torches and plasma cutters to size metal pieces, joining metals and doing various other construction work — though not on any projects of quite that scale.
"When I look out there, I'm like, I could still be doing that in Australia," Ettridge said. "I'm here on the other side, watching them do it, playing football."
One year ago, Ettridge had never played in front a crowd of over 500, had never played in a college football game and until halfway through 2025, had not truly considered punting in America as wholly viable.
The Geelong, Australia-born Ettridge had been playing Australia rules football since he was 5 years old and started work in construction at the age of 16.
#playing
Not even two years ago, the 28-year-old transfer punter was doing that same work in Australia — using torches and plasma cutters to size metal pieces, joining metals and doing various other construction work — though not on any projects of quite that scale.
"When I look out there, I'm like, I could still be doing that in Australia," Ettridge said. "I'm here on the other side, watching them do it, playing football."
One year ago, Ettridge had never played in front a crowd of over 500, had never played in a college football game and until halfway through 2025, had not truly considered punting in America as wholly viable.
The Geelong, Australia-born Ettridge had been playing Australia rules football since he was 5 years old and started work in construction at the age of 16.
#playing
20 hours ago
Bangladesh pulled off a nine-wicket win over Australia in Darwin on Sunday, giving them one of the biggest wins in Test cricket and leaving Australia's 20-Test schedule over the next 12 months off to a difficult start.
Cameron Green's maiden Test century at home delayed the result, but Bangladesh had already taken control of the match after three-and-a-half days of cricket on a Marrara Stadium pitch that offered a good contest between bat and ball.
The result was unexpected given the records of the two teams. Australia had reached the last two World Test Championship (WTC) finals and won 18 of their previous 23 Tests. Bangladesh, meanwhile, had lost 22 of their previous 26 Tests outside Asia and had suffered innings defeats against Zimbabwe and a Cricket Australia XI in the previous two months.
Yet Najmul Hossain Shanto's side produced a nine-wicket win in their first Test in Australia since 2003. It was Bangladesh's first long-format tour of Australia in 23 years and one of the biggest results in the country's 40-year history in international cricket.
The result has also changed the WTC picture.
Before the Darwin Test, Bangladesh were fourth in the WTC standings, one place above India. However, they had played only four Tests at that stage — losing 0-1 to Sri Lanka and beating Pakistan 2-0 at home — so their position was largely viewed in the context of the small number of matches they had played.
Their win in Darwin has now pushed Bangladesh to 66.67 per cent, while India remain on 48.15 per cent.
India had entered the Sri Lanka series after drawing 2-2 in England and beating the West Indies 2-0 at home. Their progress was then checked by a 0-2 home series defeat to South Africa.
The two Tests in Sri Lanka were expected to be an important part of India's push for a place in next year's WTC final. But rain disrupted the second day of the opening Test in Galle after India had made a strong start, while more rain is forecast over the next three days.
Bangladesh's win in Darwin has widened the gap between them and India to more than 18 percentage points.
For India, the remaining WTC schedule leaves little room for dropped points. After Sri Lanka, they travel to New Zealand for two Tests before hosting Australia in a five-Test series.
New Zealand have proved difficult opponents for India in their own conditions, while India may need something close to a 4-0 series win against Australia to remain in contention for the WTC final.
The current WTC standings are:
Australia — 77.77%
South Africa — 75%
New Zealand — 72.22%
Bangladesh — 66.67%
#australia #India #lanka
Cameron Green's maiden Test century at home delayed the result, but Bangladesh had already taken control of the match after three-and-a-half days of cricket on a Marrara Stadium pitch that offered a good contest between bat and ball.
The result was unexpected given the records of the two teams. Australia had reached the last two World Test Championship (WTC) finals and won 18 of their previous 23 Tests. Bangladesh, meanwhile, had lost 22 of their previous 26 Tests outside Asia and had suffered innings defeats against Zimbabwe and a Cricket Australia XI in the previous two months.
Yet Najmul Hossain Shanto's side produced a nine-wicket win in their first Test in Australia since 2003. It was Bangladesh's first long-format tour of Australia in 23 years and one of the biggest results in the country's 40-year history in international cricket.
The result has also changed the WTC picture.
Before the Darwin Test, Bangladesh were fourth in the WTC standings, one place above India. However, they had played only four Tests at that stage — losing 0-1 to Sri Lanka and beating Pakistan 2-0 at home — so their position was largely viewed in the context of the small number of matches they had played.
Their win in Darwin has now pushed Bangladesh to 66.67 per cent, while India remain on 48.15 per cent.
India had entered the Sri Lanka series after drawing 2-2 in England and beating the West Indies 2-0 at home. Their progress was then checked by a 0-2 home series defeat to South Africa.
The two Tests in Sri Lanka were expected to be an important part of India's push for a place in next year's WTC final. But rain disrupted the second day of the opening Test in Galle after India had made a strong start, while more rain is forecast over the next three days.
Bangladesh's win in Darwin has widened the gap between them and India to more than 18 percentage points.
For India, the remaining WTC schedule leaves little room for dropped points. After Sri Lanka, they travel to New Zealand for two Tests before hosting Australia in a five-Test series.
New Zealand have proved difficult opponents for India in their own conditions, while India may need something close to a 4-0 series win against Australia to remain in contention for the WTC final.
The current WTC standings are:
Australia — 77.77%
South Africa — 75%
New Zealand — 72.22%
Bangladesh — 66.67%
#australia #India #lanka
21 hours ago
Guglielmo Vicario is set to join Juventus on loan with an option to buy from Tottenham after the Bianconeri decided against continuing talks with Aston Villa for Emiliano Martinez.
Italy international Vicario is set to return to Serie A, joining Serie A giants Juventus on loan from Tottenham.
Several Italian sources, including Fabrizio Romano and Tuttosport, claim that Spurs and Juventus have reached an agreement today.
According to Romano, Vicario will land in Turin later today to undergo medical examinations with the Old Lady.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
#london
Italy international Vicario is set to return to Serie A, joining Serie A giants Juventus on loan from Tottenham.
Several Italian sources, including Fabrizio Romano and Tuttosport, claim that Spurs and Juventus have reached an agreement today.
According to Romano, Vicario will land in Turin later today to undergo medical examinations with the Old Lady.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 16: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Burnley at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 16, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
#london
21 hours ago
Lazio are struggling to meet Mauro Icardi's salary demands, so they continue to work on Andrea Pinamonti, who represents a more affordable alternative.
The Aquile's shocking Coppa Italia elimination at the hands of Mantova confirmed, beyond any reasonable doubt, the squad's desperate need for a new striker. Boulaye Dia was once again wasteful in front of goal, while Petar Ratkov has failed to earn Gennaro Gattuso's trust despite a promising pre-season.
The Italian capital side has already missed out on several profiles, including Carlos Espi, who signed for Real Madrid, and Franjo Ivanovic, who preferred RC Lens. In recent days, it has been reported that the club's shortlist has been reduced to two names: Sassuolo's Pinamonti and free agent Icardi.
According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, Lazio are only willing to offer Icardi a yearly net salary of €2.5 million, while the Argentine hitman is holding out for €5 million. Therefore, the gap could be too wide to be bridged through negotiations.
The club realises that Pinamonti is the more plausible option. The 27-year-old is open to joining the Biancocelesti, but as Er Faina reports, Sassuolo must first find themselves a replacement. Lazio are hoping to sign the Italian striker on loan with an option to buy, but this temporary formula is only applicable should the player extend his contract, which is set to expire in June 2027.
#italian
The Aquile's shocking Coppa Italia elimination at the hands of Mantova confirmed, beyond any reasonable doubt, the squad's desperate need for a new striker. Boulaye Dia was once again wasteful in front of goal, while Petar Ratkov has failed to earn Gennaro Gattuso's trust despite a promising pre-season.
The Italian capital side has already missed out on several profiles, including Carlos Espi, who signed for Real Madrid, and Franjo Ivanovic, who preferred RC Lens. In recent days, it has been reported that the club's shortlist has been reduced to two names: Sassuolo's Pinamonti and free agent Icardi.
According to Italian journalist Damiano Er Faina, Lazio are only willing to offer Icardi a yearly net salary of €2.5 million, while the Argentine hitman is holding out for €5 million. Therefore, the gap could be too wide to be bridged through negotiations.
The club realises that Pinamonti is the more plausible option. The 27-year-old is open to joining the Biancocelesti, but as Er Faina reports, Sassuolo must first find themselves a replacement. Lazio are hoping to sign the Italian striker on loan with an option to buy, but this temporary formula is only applicable should the player extend his contract, which is set to expire in June 2027.
#italian
21 hours ago
Tottenham have accepted a loan offer from Juventus for goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, which includes an option to buy.
The Italy international, 29, is set to travel to Turin to complete a move back to Serie A, with a non-mandatory £8.6m purchase option included in the deal.
It follows Juventus' attempts to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, which collapsed as the Italian club stepped up talks to sign Parma's Zion Suzuki.
Martinez was known to have an injured finger and is currently unavailable for selection.
Vicario, meanwhile, lost his place in the Spurs side under manager Roberto de Zerbi, who promoted understudy Antonin Kinsky to the role last season.
#italy #turin
The Italy international, 29, is set to travel to Turin to complete a move back to Serie A, with a non-mandatory £8.6m purchase option included in the deal.
It follows Juventus' attempts to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, which collapsed as the Italian club stepped up talks to sign Parma's Zion Suzuki.
Martinez was known to have an injured finger and is currently unavailable for selection.
Vicario, meanwhile, lost his place in the Spurs side under manager Roberto de Zerbi, who promoted understudy Antonin Kinsky to the role last season.
#italy #turin
21 hours ago
Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap are both 'likely' to leave Chelsea before the end of the transfer window.
The forward pair were not included in Xabi Alonso's squad for the 3-1 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday, as transfer speculation continues.
Jackson has returned to Chelsea after spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich, and is subject of interest from Aston Villa. Chelsea value the Senegal international at around £65m.
Delap also has suitors and is free to leave Chelsea after a disappointing debut campaign. He scored just twice in 41 appearances and Chelsea are ready to sanction his exit.
Italian side Como have expressed interest in the 23-year-old, though Delap's preference is to remain in the Premier League. Everton, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest have all been linked with a move for Delap, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich for £30m last summer.
#delap #last
The forward pair were not included in Xabi Alonso's squad for the 3-1 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday, as transfer speculation continues.
Jackson has returned to Chelsea after spending last season on loan at Bayern Munich, and is subject of interest from Aston Villa. Chelsea value the Senegal international at around £65m.
Delap also has suitors and is free to leave Chelsea after a disappointing debut campaign. He scored just twice in 41 appearances and Chelsea are ready to sanction his exit.
Italian side Como have expressed interest in the 23-year-old, though Delap's preference is to remain in the Premier League. Everton, Fulham, and Nottingham Forest have all been linked with a move for Delap, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich for £30m last summer.
#delap #last
