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New Zealand's Trent Boult appeals to the umpire for the wicket of India's Rohit Sharma during an  ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up match in Oval, London, on Saturday. — Reuters
Boult strikes as New Zealand thrash India in World Cup warm-up
LONDON — Trent Boult starred with the ball as New Zealand thrashed India in a World Cup warm-up match at the Oval on Saturday.The left-arm seamer exploited overcast conditions and a pitch with plenty of grass cover to finish with four for 33 as India were skittled out for just 179 in 39.2 overs.Ross Taylor (71) and New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (67) both spent useful time in the middle as the Black Caps won with almost 13 overs to spare.Earlier, Boult removed openers Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan for two apiece to leave India 10 for two.Ravindra Jadeja (54) and Hardik Pandya (30) were the only India batsmen to make it past 19.India captain Virat Kohli fell for 18 to medium-pacer Colin de Grandhomme when the star batsman was clean bowled by a ball that cut back in off the seam as...
May 25, 2019

Boult strikes as New Zealand thrash India in World Cup warm-up

Stormers' Dillyn Leyds, center, is tackled by Highlanders' Liam Squire, left, and Siate Tokolahi, back during the Super Rugby match between New Zealand's Otago Highlanders and South Africa's Western Stormers at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, in this March 9, 2018 file photo. — AFP
Stormers win to boost Super Rugby play-offs hopes
JOHANNESBURG — Western Stormers outscored Otago Highlanders by four tries to three as they triumphed 34-22 in Cape Town Saturday to keep alive hopes of making the Super Rugby play-offs.The victory at Newlands stadium after leading 17-3 at half-time lifted the hosts five places to eighth, the last position that secures a place in the knockout phase.Defeat completed a point-less two-match tour of South Africa for the New Zealanders and they slipped one place to 10th with just two regular season fixtures remaining.The Stormers visit the Lions next weekend, then host the Japanese Sunwolves and the Coastal Sharks while the Highlanders play the Northern Bulls and the NSW Waratahs at home.TV analyst and former South Africa coach Nick Mallett praised both teams, saying: "It was an enjoyable...
May 25, 2019

Stormers win to boost Super Rugby play-offs hopes

Ferrari's German driver Sebastian Vettel looks on in his car in the pits during the third practice session at the Monaco street circuit on Saturday in Monaco, ahead of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.  — AFP
Vettel blames tire management for Ferrari woes
MONACO — Sebastian Vettel blamed Ferrari's topsy-turvy form, which led to a very mediocre showing in Saturday's qualifying for the Monaco Grand Prix, on the team's failure to manage their tyres.Speaking after he qualified fourth on the grid behind the Mercedes juggernaut of Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas, and third-placed Max Verstappen of Red Bull, the four-time world champion said Ferrari needed to "dig deeper" to solve their current problems.He did not refer to the team's ongoing strategic management problems that led to team-mate and local Monegasque hero Charles Leclerc, who was fastest in morning practice, crashing out of Q1 and qualifying only 16th.But he conceded that his own crash after only 18 minutes of the morning's final session had been his...
May 25, 2019

Vettel blames tire management for Ferrari woes

First placed Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton, left, almost bends over after jumping at a fence to greet fans as he celebrates winning the pole position after the qualifying session at the Monaco street circuit on Saturday in Monaco, ahead of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. — AFP
Hamilton snatches dramatic Monaco GP pole with record lap
MONACO — Lewis Hamilton snatched a dramatic pole position for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix with an all-time circuit record lap in the final seconds to outpace Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas by 0.086 seconds.The defending five-time champion and series leader clocked an unprecedented lap in 1min 10.166sec to end Bottas' run of three successive poles as Mercedes, mourning the death this week of non-executive chairman Niki Lauda, produced a record-equaling 62nd front row lockout.It was an emotional Hamilton's second pole in Monaco and the 84th of his career as he dug deep in the final seconds to find the speed required to grab the prime grid position from his teammate."Whoooah!" shouted Hamilton on team radio. "That's what I am talking about...."Max...
May 25, 2019

Hamilton snatches dramatic Monaco GP pole with record lap

In this Oct. 6, 2018 file photo, England's Fran Kirby celebrates scoring their first goal against Brazil in Meadow Lane, Nottingham. — Reuters
England must win women's World Cup to support equal pay talks
NEW YORK — England must first win the women's World Cup before they can start a discussion on equal pay with their male counterparts, Lionesses forward Fran Kirby said.England, who finished in third place in the 2015 edition, are currently ranked third in the women's world rankings and are among the bookmakers' favorites, along with hosts France and United States, to win the World Cup which begins on June 7."Ultimately we need to grow the women's game," Kirby told reporters on Friday. "That's the biggest issue, it always has been. Then you can talk about equal pay and everything else."We need to win the World Cup to have a leg to stand on in those situations. But if we keep improving the game on and off the pitch, those arguments can start to creep...
May 25, 2019

England must win women's World Cup to support equal pay talks

Manchester City academy chief Simon Davies follows Vincent Kompany to Anderlecht to become the Belgian club's head coach. — Reuters
Man City academy coach Davies follows Kompany to Anderlecht
BRUSSELS — Manchester City academy chief Simon Davies has followed Vincent Kompany to Anderlecht to become the Belgian club's head coach.Anderlecht made the announcement on Saturday, saying that the 45-year-old Welshman had signed a contract until 2022 to join "TeamKompany".Kompany has become Anderlecht's player-manager after helping Manchester City to become the first team to win the English domestic treble.Former Manchester United and Chester City midfielder Davies has worked for Manchester City for nine years, succeeding Patrick Vieira as head of the club's elite development squad, including the under-23 side.He has also been head of academy coaching from under-13s to under-23s."When Vinny asked me to make the move with him to RSC Anderlecht, I didn't...
May 25, 2019

Man City academy coach Davies follows Kompany to Anderlecht

Barcelona's Argentinian forward Lionel Messi holds a press conference at the Joan Gamper Sports City in Sant Joan Despi near Barcelona on May 24, 2019 on the eve of the 2019 Copa del Rey (King's Cup) final football match between Barcelona and Valencia. / AFP / Josep LAGO
Messi finishes Europe's top scorer for third straight year
BARCELONA — Lionel Messi has become the first player to win Europe's Golden Shoe award for three straight years after his nearest challenger Kylian Mbappe failed to score the four goals he needed in Paris St Germain's final league match of the season on Friday.Messi earned the honor, which goes to the leading scorer in league matches in Europe's top divisions, for a record-extending sixth time after finding the net 36 times for Barcelona, while Mbappe ended the campaign on 33 goals after scoring PSG's only goal in a 3-1 loss at Stade de Reims.While Messi's goal haul helped his side clinch the La Liga title last month the 31-year-old Argentine said earlier on Friday that he was not giving the Golden Shoe race much thought with the side still coming to terms with their...
May 25, 2019

Messi finishes Europe's top scorer for third straight year

Australia's Steve Smith and David Warner during nets in Hampshire Bowl, Southampton, on Friday. — Reuters
Australia's Warner and Smith booed against England
SOUTHAMPTON, United Kingdom — Australia's David Warner and Steve Smith were both jeered on Saturday in their first match against England following a year-long ban for ball-tampering in what could be a sign of things to come during the World Cup and Ashes.There were scattered boos when opening batsman Warner walked out to bat in a World Cup warm-up match against tournament hosts England at Southampton after Australia lost the toss.And when the left-hander arrived at he crease, one fan shouted: "Get off Warner you cheat."Warner's dismissal for 43, well caught in the deep by Jonny Bairstow after he skied Liam Plunkett legside, was greeted by immediate cheers from England fans.But there were more boos as he walked off to be replaced by Smith, coming in with Australia 82 for...
May 25, 2019

Australia's Warner and Smith booed against England

Asif Ali has rejoined the Pakistan team after the death of his daughter. — Reuters
Grieving Asif rejoins Pakistan squad after daughter's funeral
KARACHI — Grieving Pakistan cricketer Asif Ali on Saturday left for England to join up with his country's World Cup squad following the funeral of his daughter, who he said will continue to be his strength and inspiration.Asif left the team's tour of England and returned to Pakistan following the death last Sunday of 19-month-old Dua Fatima, who had been receiving cancer treatment in the United States.She was buried in the Punjab province city of Faisalabad on Thursday."I want to remember Dua Fatima as a warrior," tweeted 27-year-old Asif. "She was my strength and inspiration. The fragrance of her memories is going to stay with me forever.""I again request you all to pray for the soul of my princess. Thanks again for being there for me."Middle-order...
May 25, 2019

Grieving Asif rejoins Pakistan squad after daughter's funeral

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada in action against Sri Lanka in a warm-up match in Cardiff on Friday. — Reuters
Rusty but pain-free, South Africa's Rabada ready for England challenge
CARDIFF — South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada conceded feeling rusty in their warm-up match against Sri Lanka but was relieved that he did not feel any pain on his return to action from a back injury.A key cog in South Africa's bid for a maiden World Cup title, Rabada returned home from the Indian Premier League (IPL) earlier this month to avoid aggravating a back problem ahead of the showpiece tournament.The right-arm paceman returned figures of 7-0-40-1 in their 87-run victory against 1996 champions Sri Lanka on Friday and was not unhappy with the outing."I felt a bit rusty, but it was good to get a run out in the middle and get a feel for things again," he said."There's no pain. I'm feeling all right, just rusty in terms of my bowling smoothness. But...
May 25, 2019

Rusty but pain-free, South Africa's Rabada ready for England challenge

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