Just as England saw an opening at 202 for six, Laura Wolvaardt "hit out and the door to a World Cup final closed firmly shut." Her 169, capped by a 28-ball, 69-run blitz, powered South Africa to a 125-run...
The administrator for Sheffield Wednesday has stated the club "has been trading at a significant loss for several years," leading to its collapse into administration. The move, filed by owner Dejphon Chansiri, has cost the club 12 points, leaving...
Emily Scarratt has brought her playing career to an end, announcing retirement at 35 after 17 years representing England while simultaneously mentoring countless younger players. The influential centre's career includes 119 international caps, 754 points as the nation's all-time...
As the Springboks took their victory lap around Twickenham, the usual scenes of unbridled joy were tinged with a unique and somber undertone. Their historic triumph was achieved at a major crossroads for southern hemisphere rugby, making their celebration...
The idea of a 64-team World Cup is an idea whose time has not come—and may never come. FIFA's firm rejection of the proposal for the 2030 tournament has shelved the concept indefinitely, signaling that the global football community...
The future of the Super League is being shaped not by a bold strategic vision, but by the raw politics of fear. A deep and pervasive financial anxiety among the league's clubs has become the most powerful force in...
In a final filled with noise from the crowd and narratives of redemption and pressure, Aryna Sabalenka had the last word, and she spoke it with her racquet. Her authoritative 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over Amanda Anisimova was a...
The 6-2, 6-1 scoreline only tells part of the story; the underlying statistics of Emma Raducanu’s second-round win reveal a performance eerily similar to her dominant 2021 US Open campaign. The British star was ruthlessly efficient in a match...
Artificially structured materials with properties not found in nature enable revolutionary tennis equipment designs. Metamaterials provide enhanced performance characteristics while offering unprecedented control over equipment behavior and response.
Acoustic and vibration control through metamaterials reduces unwanted sound and shock transmission...
Mitch Marsh may have won the toss, but it was Temba Bavuma's Proteas who emphatically won the day, securing a 98-run victory in a dominant display. The pre-game advantage gained by Marsh was quickly nullified by a superior South...