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Year: 2023

Umpires”soft signal’ will be phased out by the International Cricket Council.

This summer, the’soft signal’ used by on-field umpires when referring a catch will be phased out. Currently, umpires make an initial decision, usually when determining whether the ball has carried to a fielder, before the third umpire makes a final…

Lionel Messi’s ‘home’ is Barcelona, according to club president Joan Laporta.

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has stated that the club is Messi’s “home” as the team looks to re-sign him this summer. The Argentine’s contract with Paris St-Germain expires in June, and reports have linked him to a move to Saudi…

Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, skips the occasion, causing health rumors.

Alexander Lukashenko, the president of Belarus, missed a significant public holiday, which has increased health rumors. The 68-year-old autocrat usually addresses the crowd at the annual National Flag, Emblem, and Anthem Day celebration, but on Sunday his prime minister read…

Australian Jason Day won his first PGA Tour championship in five years at Byron Nelson.

Jason Day won the Byron Nelson in Texas, his first PGA Tour triumph in five years. Day, 35, shot a nine-under 62 in the final round to finish one stroke clear of South Korean Kim Si-woo and American Austin Eckroat….

NBA Playoffs: Jayson Tatum’s 51-point performance propels the Boston Celtics to a series victory.

The Boston Celtics advanced to the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 112-88 game-seven victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Tatum’s 51 points broke Golden State’s Stephen Curry’s game-seven record of 50 points set against the Sacramento Kings earlier this month….

Cameron Norrie arranges a meeting with Novak Djokovic during the Italian Open.

Cameron Norrie of the United Kingdom defeated Marton Fucsovics to advance to the final 16 of the Italian Open, where he will face world number one Novak Djokovic. Norrie won 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), in a match that had been postponed…

Thailand election: Opposition parties gain ground as voting continues

Thai voters have rejected the military-backed administration, and two opposition parties look to be on the verge of forming a coalition. According to preliminary findings, the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties have surged ahead of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha….

Barcelona was declared La Liga champions after winning the derby.

Barcelona won their first La Liga title since 2018-19 with four games to go, thanks to a stunning victory over city rivals Espanyol. By halftime, Barcelona led 3-0, with Robert Lewandowski scoring his 20th league goal of the season before…

Gloucester-Hartpury return to the top of the Premier 15s table as the campaign resumes.

Gloucester-Hartpury reclaimed first place in the Premier 15s rankings with a 40-26 win over Loughborough as the league resumed following the Women’s Six Nations. Gloucester, who began the day one point behind Exeter Chiefs, benefited from their opponents’ 29-22 loss…

AC Milan’s Champions League ambitions are dashed by Spezia.

AC Milan’s chances of qualifying for the Champions League next season were dashed by a shock defeat against 18th-placed Spezia in Serie A. Przemyslaw Wisniewski put the hosts ahead before Salvatore Esposito’s remarkable late free-kick clinched victory and boosted Spezia’s…