Man City 2 Aston Villa 1 – Nu Moon Manchester City’s Dramatic Win: The headline story, titled “NU MOON”, focuses on Manchester City’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, thanks to a 94th-minute winner from Matheus Nunes. The goal significantly boosts City’s chances of finishing in the Premier League’s top five and securing a Champions League spot. The match recap highlights City’s determination and the critical timing of the goal, which dented Aston Villa’s aspirations…
The IPL’s match count has stagnated at 74 for four consecutive years, despite plans to increase to 84 by 2025, contrasting with global trends of expanding sports leagues.
The total number of VAR overturns in the Premier League this season stands at 96, with 30 goals awarded and 44 goals disallowed due to VAR interventions.
Cliff Notes – Barcelona fine with narrow win after record 40-shot night Barcelona’s 1-0 victory over Mallorca featured a record 40 shots, equalling Real Madrid’s record from 2011, with Dani Olmo scoring the only goal early in the second half. Coach Hansi Flick expressed satisfaction with the team’s performance despite the missed opportunities, highlighting improved defensive play and the importance of controlling the game. The win extended Barcelona’s lead at the top of LaLiga to…
Keith Stackpole, a former Australian cricketer, passed away at the age of 84, having played 43 Tests and scored seven centuries during his career.
Pep Guardiola expressed disappointment with Manchester City’s season, stating that success in the Premier League is the true measure of a good campaign, not Champions League qualification or FA Cup progress.
Rishabh Pant batted at No. 7 for the first time in his IPL career, What were Lucknow Supergiants thinking?
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Dean Huijsen from AFC Bournemouth and Martín Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, both valued at €60m.
Mikel Arteta has indicated that Bukayo Saka will not be rested for upcoming Premier League matches despite Arsenal’s focus on the Champions League semifinals against Paris Saint-Germain.
Cliff Notes – Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi the youngest player to appear in the IPL Vaibhav Suryavanshi made his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals at the age of 14 years and 23 days, potentially making him the youngest player in IPL history if his birth date is accurate. His debut included an impressive performance, hitting two sixes off his first three balls faced, contrasting with the previous youngest player, Prayas Ray Barman, who had a less…
Pep Guardiola has described the upcoming match against Aston Villa as a “final” in the race for Champions League qualification, urging fans to provide unwavering support.
Red Bull Racing has confirmed it will not pursue a right-of-review petition regarding Max Verstappen’s controversial five-second penalty during the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
Leeds United and Burnley have secured promotion to the Premier League after both teams achieved significant victories, with Leeds defeating Stoke City 6-0 and Burnley winning 2-1 against Sheffield United.
Cliff Notes – Michael Slater handed suspended prison term for domestic violence Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has received a four-year prison sentence for domestic violence offences, including choking, stalking, and assault, but will be released on a suspended sentence after time served. Slater, 55, has a history of mental health issues and alcohol addiction, with previous convictions for assault and breaching restraining orders against women. Following his sentencing, Slater also pleaded guilty to a…
Cliff Notes – Tottenham’s Ange Postecoglou rues ‘unacceptable’ Forest loss Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 defeat to Nottingham Forest marks their 18th Premier League loss this season, leaving them in 16th place with only 37 points. Manager Ange Postecoglou expressed frustration over the team’s inability to convert dominance into results, citing poor goals conceded as a recurring issue. Despite the league struggles, Tottenham’s recent Europa League semifinal win against Eintracht Frankfurt offers a glimmer of hope for…
Nottingham Forest’s 2-1 victory over Tottenham has propelled them to the top of a tightly contested five-way race for the remaining Champions League spots, now leading Newcastle, Manchester City, Chelsea, and Aston Villa.
Jasprit Bumrah has been recognised as the Leading Men’s Cricketer in the World for 2025, following a historic performance in 2024 where he became the first Test bowler to take 200 wickets at an average below 20.
Max Verstappen’s recent five-second penalty for leaving the track and gaining an advantage during a closely contested battle against Oscar Piastri has ignited a renewed discussion over the enforcement of racing guidelines in Formula 1.
Cliff Notes – Fleming says poor results have forced CSK to ‘bring all squad members into play’ CSK’s disappointing performance in IPL 2025 has led to a shift towards incorporating younger players, with coach Stephen Fleming stating they will utilise more squad members than in previous seasons. The team is currently at the bottom of the points table, having suffered a five-match losing streak, prompting significant changes including the inclusion of 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre and…
Cliff Notes – Abhishek Nayar returns to KKR’s backroom staff Abhishek Nayar has rejoined Kolkata Knight Riders’ support staff for IPL 2025, following the termination of his contract with the India men’s team by the BCCI. Nayar previously contributed to KKR’s success from 2018 to 2024, including their third IPL title win in 2024 after a decade-long drought. He has worked closely with various international players but has not coached in the domestic circuit; KKR…
Cliff Notes – Serie A postpones games after Pope Francis dies aged 88 Serie A fixtures have been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, aged 88, as confirmed by the Italian league. A minute’s silence will be observed at all sports events this week in honour of the late pontiff, who was a lifelong football fan. Serie A postpones games after Pope Francis dies aged 88 Monday’s Serie A fixtures have been postponed following…
Max Verstappen Questions FIA’s New Regulations After Saudi GP Penalty Max Verstappen has expressed frustration regarding a penalty that cost him victory at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, suggesting that the "full truth" of the situation is difficult for people to accept. The reigning world champion received a five-second penalty for skipping the inside of Turn 2 on the opening lap while battling with Oscar Piastri, who ultimately secured the race win. Verstappen’s Penalty Controversy…
Cliff Notes – Shreyas and Kishan back, Pant gets upgrade Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have returned to the BCCI’s central contracts list for 2024-25 after being omitted last year due to unavailability for domestic cricket. Rishabh Pant has been promoted from Grade B to Grade A, having made a successful comeback following a serious injury, while the top tier remains unchanged apart from the removal of R Ashwin. New entrants in the contracts list…
Cliff Notes – Trent Alexander-Arnold declines to talk future amid Real Madrid links Trent Alexander-Arnold scored a crucial goal against Leicester City, helping Liverpool move closer to clinching the Premier League title, but remained tight-lipped about his future amid ongoing links to Real Madrid. Despite speculation regarding his contract, which expires this summer, Alexander-Arnold emphasised his commitment to Liverpool and the importance of winning for the fans. Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool star declines to talk future…
Cliff Notes – Iyer: ‘We’re finding it difficult to assess the wicket batting first’ Shreyas Iyer highlighted the Punjab Kings’ struggle to adapt to slower pitch conditions, particularly when batting first, which has hindered their ability to set defendable totals. Despite a promising start in their recent match, the middle order failed to capitalise, leading to a disappointing total of 157 runs against RCB, with key batters unable to find their rhythm in the latter…
