Melbourne (AFP) – Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he was optimistic Tuesday that pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will be fit for the decisive fifth Test against India while also backing misfiring Mitch Marsh.
Australia optimistic on Starc fitness for final India Test
S. Korea court issues arrest warrant for impeached president Yoon
Seoul (AFP) – A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for impeached and suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol, investigators said on Tuesday, over his short-lived bid to impose martial law.
LeBron, at 40, says he could have 5
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, celebrating his 40th birthday Monday, said he could play another five to seven years in the NBA at a high-caliber level — though he conceded he would probably retire before then.
Raducanu pulls out of Australian Open warm
Auckland (AFP) – Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu pulled out of the Auckland Classic on Tuesday with a “back niggle” in a blow to her Australian Open preparations.
UK Post Office scandal victims recognised in honours list
London (AFP) – King Charles III announced awards for actors Stephen Fry and Carey Mulligan, as well as victims of Britain’s Post Office scandal in the country’s traditional New Year’s Honours on Tuesday.
Man Utd in a relegation battle, says under
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Ruben Amorim said Manchester United are in a battle for Premier League survival after losing 2-0 to Newcastle on Monday to end 2024 14th in the table.
Villa frustrated as Lamptey rescues Brighton
Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Unai Emery insisted Aston Villa are still in the race to finish in the Premier League’s top four after Tariq Lamptey’s late equaliser salvaged a 2-2 draw for Brighton on Monday.
Chelsea's title hopes rocked by shock defeat at Ipswich
Ipswich (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Enzo Maresca admitted Chelsea should not think about challenging for the Premier League title after lowly Ipswich beat the Blues 2-0 at Portman Road on Monday.
Man Utd in battle for survival as losing run goes on
Manchester (United Kingdom) (AFP) – Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim said the English giants are in a battle for Premier League survival after Newcastle cruised to a 2-0 win at Old Trafford to inflict a fourth consecutive defeat on the hosts.
