If Colin Munro gets on a hot streak, the Black Caps will be hard to stop at the Cricket World Cup.Munro’s aggressive approach at the top of the order didn’t quite deliver on its potential in 2018 but the swashbuckling opener was…
Month: January 2019
Rugby: Beauden Barrett reveals Steve Hansen's 2019 Rugby World Cup warning to All Blacks
All Blacks first five eighth Beauden Barrett has paid tribute to departing coach Steve Hansen as they prepare for one last season together.Hansen is stepping down as All Blacks head coach after the 2019 Rugby World Cup, and Barrett…
Sydney International Results
Sam Querrey, United States, def. Malek Jaziri, Tunisia, 6-1, 4-1 retired.Alex de Minaur (5), Australia, def. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, 6-4, 6-3.Reilly Opelka, United States, def. Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Spain, 6-3, 6-4.Guido Andreozzi,…
Hobart International Results
Anna Karolina Schmiedlova, Slovakia, def. Evgeniya Rodina, Russia, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-3.Pauline Parmentier, France, def. Ellen Perez, Australia, 6-2, 5-7, 7-5.Greet Minnen, Belgium, def. Kateryna Kozlova, Ukraine, 6-4, 6-0.Dayana…
Italy gov't minister opposes stopping matches for racism
ROME (AP) — Opposing views emerged at a summit of Italian soccer and government leaders on Monday following an outbreak of violence and racism surrounding a game in Milan last month.Interior Minister Matteo Salvini announced that…
Ryoyu Kobayashi becomes first Japanese to complete Four Hills grand slam
Ryoyu Kobayashi made history on Sunday as he completed a grand slam at the prestigious Four Hills tournament to become the first Japanese in two …
Yusei Kikuchi’s move shows revised posting system not great for NPB clubs
Why would an NPB team post its best players now?If the going rate for someone like Yusei Kikuchi, one of the best pitchers in Japan, …
Former Japan international soccer defender Yuji Nakazawa, 40, to retire
Durable Yokohama F Marinos defender Yuji Nakazawa, who played in two World Cups for Japan, has decided to retire, an official source said Monday.Last Aug. …