Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Tests! Front-runners to replace the Indian pacer listed originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of the Sri Lanka Test series with a knee issue.Recovery timeline extended beyond initial expectations despite scheduled cortisone injection.Auqib Nabi favourite to replace Bumrah in India's Test squad.Jasprit Bumrah set to sit out Sri Lanka Tests as knee recovery drags onIndia's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will reportedly miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin in Galle on August 15.According toThe Times of India,the pacer is still experiencing discomfort in his left knee. It is a concern that surfaced during the second ODI against England.The medical team atthe BCCI Centre of Excellence has concluded that rushing him back onto the field wouldn't be worth the risk, and has chosen instead to prioritise a complete recovery.Earlier reports this week had already indicated that BCCI's medical staff recommended Bumrah undergo an injection to address the knee trouble.The 32-year-old received that injection as planned last month, but his full recovery now appears to be taking longer than doctors initially anticipated. There had been some internal discussion around getting him fit in time for the second Test in Colombo, but the medical team at the Centre of Excellence has opted against taking any chances with his fitness.More to follow...

Liverpool ready to let star leave for free, it's just crazyLiverpool are reportedly prepared to let one star walk for free. It's just crazy at this point.Liverpool are currently figuring out what to do with their squad. This isn't the group they'll finish the transfer window with, we imagine, and both incomings and outgoings are possible.Now, we know the World Cup pauses the domino effect seen every transfer window but Liverpool have been particularly slow this year. They haven't replaced Ibrahima Konate (and we're not sure they will), haven't decided what to do at right-back with Conor Bradley out long-term and, above all, haven't found a winger to replace Mohamed Salah.Instead, they're working hard on a deal for Bradley Barcola, who plays on the opposite side. Genuinely, we have no idea what will happen there.Bet 10, Get 30 in Free BetsOpen an account and place a qualifying bet of 10 at min odds of 1/5 (1.2) or greater.18+New UK/ROI customers. Min 5 deposit. Bet Credits available on settlement of qualifying bets, capped at 10 stake. Min odds 1/5 (1.20). Bet Credits expire in 7 days. Excl. Cashed Out/Free Bets/Boosted odds. T&Cs apply. GambleAware.org30 FREECLAIM NOW18+Gambling can be addictive please only bet what you can afford to lose. For free support visitBeGambleAware.org or call 0808 8020 133 (free, 24/7). Self-exclude at GAMSTOP.co.uk. AnfieldWatch is not a licensed betting operator. Offers subject to change.But there's another situation that remains entirely unclear. Is Curtis Jones sticking around beyond this summer? Inter are incredibly interested and willing to put up cash for a player whose contract expires in a year's time.The Athletic reports that Inter are now willing to put up 35m for Jones - just 5m less than Liverpool's asking price of 40m. Will that be enough to get the deal done, then?Well, apparently not. The report also states that Liverpool will stick to their valuation rigidly. So rigidly, in fact, that they'd let Jones walk on a free transfer next summer, rather than accept less.Now, that seems crazy. Jones is already massively undervalued at this point and so digging in at a 5m difference doesn't make all that much sense.Whether you sell at 40m or lose him for free, you're giving up an enormous amount of value.Because if Jones is a player who will give 40m of value next season, he should be handling a contract offer from Liverpool right now that places him as a key player. Instead, the report states that there are no talks right now - he's set to leave.It's a ridiculous situation for a homegrown player who has never hidden a desire to remain at the club. Liverpool, though, have found themselves in a situation where they're fighting just to avoid losing him in a terrible manner rather than a genuinely shocking one.

Global Super League 2026: 47-year-old Imran Tahir stars as Guyana Amazon Warriors stage epic comeback to secure second consecutive GSL title originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Guyana Amazon Warriors defend GSL title, winning by six runs.Team collapsed to 29/8 before recovering to post a modest 85.Historic bowling effort restricts San Francisco Unicorns to just 79.47-year-old Imran Tahir leads Guyana to stunning GSL title defence in low-scoring epicGuyana Amazon Warriors, led by 47-year-old Imran Tahir, pulled off a nail-biting six-run victory over San Francisco Unicorns in the Global Super League final, staged in Providence, Guyana, on Saturday.Guyana's hopes of retaining the trophy appeared to be slipping away after they were bowled out for a mere 85 in their first innings.The collapse showed no signs of stopping once the fielding restrictions lifted, as San Francisco kept picking up wickets at regular intervals, reducing Guyana to a precarious 29 for 8 in just 8.5 overs.It took a gritty partnership between Matthew Forde and Dwaine Pretorius to pull the innings back from the brink. The pair put on 41 runs for the ninth wicket, with Forde top-scoring on 28 off 23 balls and Pretorius contributing a determined 17 off 30 deliveries, helping Guyana eventually reach 85 all out in 18.5 overs.Ending with a BANG! The Guyana Amazon Warriors are for 2026! x #GSL3Final#GSLSuperWe#GSLT20#GlobalSuperLeague#GAWvSFUpic.twitter.com/j0ZiAqVN26 Global Super League (@gslt20) August 2, 2026San Francisco's dramatic implosion while chasingSan Francisco lost both openers inside the second over with only six runs on the board.Oliver Peake worked to steady things alongside captain Hassan Khan in a 22-run stand, before adding another 25 with Sanjay Krishnamurthi for the fourth wicket.The Unicorns crossed the 50-run mark in the tenth over with only three wickets down and appeared to be cruising toward victory. However, Guyana's bowlers sparked a stunning turnaround to reduce the chasing side from 53 for 3 to 58 for 8 in a surprising collapse.Fabian Allen and Peter Siddle briefly kept hopes alive with a 14-run stand for the ninth wicket, before Pretorius removed Allen for six.However, Siddle's crucial six in the 18th over kept the contest alive into the closing stages. The match was finally settled when Shimron Hetmyer produced a brilliant direct-hit run out to dismiss Callum Stow for just one in the 19th over, to seal the win and allow Tahir to lift the Global Super League trophy for the second year running.MORE:Rahane retirement: How much monthly pension will he get from BCCI?A historic low-score defended successfullyGuyana's successful defence of 85 now ranks among the lowest totals ever protected in a T20 tournament final, joining a small list that includes Sydney Sixers' 116 for 5 against Melbourne Stars in the 2020 BBL final and Mumbai Indians' 129 for 8 against Rising Pune Supergiant in the 2017 IPL final.TeamTotalOpponentTournamentYearGuyana Amazon Warriors85San Francisco UnicornsGlobal Super League2026Sydney Sixers116/5Melbourne StarsBBL2020Maharashtra119HyderabadSMAT2010Mumbai Indians129/8Rising Pune SupergiantIPL2017Eagles131/6Eastern CapePro20 Series2004MORE:Why Bhuvneshwar Kumar could make it to India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad?Age is truly just a number for TahirAt 47, Imran Tahir continues to defy every expectation attached to competitive T20 cricket, a format typically associated with explosive youth and raw athleticism.What really makes this win stand out is the way it came together. There was no batting masterclass here, no crushing spell of bowling either. Just a group of players who refused to fold under pressure.Clawing back from 29 for 8 to defend a total of just 85 says a lot about this squad's temperament in a crisis, and that mindset seems to trace right back to Tahir's leadership.T20 cricket often gets painted as a young player's game, all power and instinct. But nights like this one are proof that experience, a level head, and plain self-belief can matter just as much when a match comes down to the wire.For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary and to share your voice, head to ourFacebook,Instagram,andX (Twitter)pages.

Austin Langdale of Easley scored a two-shot victory over defending champion Sam Jackson in the 95th South Carolina Golf Association Amateur Championship played July 23-26 at Quixote Club in Sumter.Langdale, who was a four-year letterman at Clemson from 2013-2017, shot rounds of 70-66-65-71 to finish at 8-under par 272 and earned an exemption into the 2026 U.S. Amateur Championship that will be played Aug. 10-16 at Merion Golf Club in Armore, Pa. He won the 2011 South Carolina Junior title and added the 2013 Azalea Invitational at the Country Club of Charleston.Sam Jackson, a former Presbyterian golfer from West Columbia, shot a final-round 68 to finish at 274. Ashton Eubanks of Lexington and Nelson Dickson of Simpsonville tied for third at 279. Lucas Acevedo of Daniel Island, Bennett Scaletta of Belton, Tip Price of Greenville and Luke Nelson of Greer tied for fifth at 281. Jamen Sanders of Goose Creek was part of a four-way tie for ninth at 282."Growing up in South Carolina and playing through the South Carolina Junior Golf Association and the South Carolina Golf Association, this championship has always been the pinnacle of amateur golf in our state. Winning the Junior Championship was special, and now having my name on this trophy is just the icing on the cake," Langdale said after the tournament.Westbrook wins at WedgefieldSadie Westbrook of Kiawah Island built a seven-stroke lead in the first round and was able to maintain that advantage to win the Girls 13-19 age group in a South Carolina Junior Golf Association Tournament played July 28-29 at Wedgefield Country Club in Georgetown. Westbrook shot 69-73142, 2 under par. Claudia Mediate of Myrtle Beach was second at 149. Julia Rose Floyd of Johns Island finished fifth at 157.Caden Collins of Myrtle Beach won the Boys 13-19 age group, shooting 71-69140 and scored a one-shot win over Matthew Joseph of Pawleys Island. Hudson McCay of Mount Pleasant was third at 142 and Ry Dangerfield of Charleston finished fourth at 143.Ralph Mastrangelo Memorial Golf ClassicOur Lady of Mercy Community Outreach will hold its 33rd annual golf tournament and second annual Ralph Mastrangelo Golf Classic Sept. 21 at Crooked Oaks on Seabrook Island Club. Proceeds from the tournament directly benefit Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreachs programs and services, which provide food assistance, healthcare, education, employment support and emergency resources to thousands of neighbors across the Lowcountry each year.To register, sponsor the tournament, or learn more, visit givebutter.com/RMMGC26AcesLea Anne Brown, July 16, Bulls Bay Golf Club, No. 17, 123 yards, 7-iron. Witnesses: Leah Lindemuth, Mary Ann Mackey, Wendy Roach, Jan Rubin.Aaron Glover, July 17, Charleston Municipal Golf Course, No. 4, 136 yards, 7-iron. Witnesses: Zachary Glover, Robert Glover.D.J. Segars, July 17, Bulls Bay Golf Club, No. 3, 149 yards, 8-iron. Witnesses: Craig Herring, Jeff Callahan, Will Porter.Sandy Bland, July 23, Oak Forest-Wescott Golf Club, No. 3, 93 yards, pitching wedge. Witnesses: Jay Bland, John Ryan, Chet Yoakum.Joe Salvo, July 24, Crooked Oaks-Seabrook Island Club, No. 13, 124 yards, 7-iron. Witnesses: Bruce Ludwin, Jerry Schaefer.Charlie Parrish, July 28, Charleston Municipal Golf Course, No. 11, 90 yards, 8-iron. Witnesses: Jim Saulisbury, Roy Buckheister.A hole-in-one should be reported by the golf course. Please email aces to braswellsports@hotmail.com and to sportsdesk@postandcourier.com

Charleston Battery players celebrate one of their five goals in a 5-0 rout of Brooklyn on Aug. 1 at Patriots Point in Mount Pleasant. Charleston Battery/ProvidedMOUNT PLEASANT Five different players scored as the Charleston Battery ran riot over Brooklyn FC in a dominant 5-0 victory at Patriots Point on Aug. 1.Wilmer Cabrera, Maalique Foster, Laurent Kissiedou, Miguel Berry, Emilio Ycaza all scored as Charleston extended its undefeated streak in the regular season at home to 23 games dating back to last year. Luis Zamudio notched his fourth clean sheet in the win.Tonight is a great game. We've been training all week. It's not about Brooklyn, it was about ourselves. That's the main thing this week, and we really go there and perform as we should, Foster said. Its a physical game, so its always going to be battles and matchups. Once we have the fans, which is the 12th man, they call it, that always gives you a motivation, and you always take care of home.Charleston (9-6-3, 30 points) kicked off against Brooklyn amid the celebration of the 1996 USISL Pro League title-winning team at Patriots Point, aiming to harness that teams championship energy to get back to winning ways.The Battery opened the scoring after just 21 seconds when Cabrera knocked in a cross from Berry to put the Battery ahead 1-0. Foster initiated the play with a cross to Berry, who managed to reclaim possession from Brooklyn inside the box. From there, Berry sent the ball across the face of goal to Cabrera, who made an acrobatic effort to knock the ball in after beating his marker.Cabreras goal at the 21 second mark was the fastest in the league this year, the Batterys fastest goal in their USL Championship era and is tied for the 18th-fastest goal in league history.The tally brings Cabreras goal total to four on the year and Berrys assist total to three.On the other end, Joey Akpunonu made a clutch goal-line clearance in the 9th minute to deny Markus Anderson after goalkeeper Zamudio was caught off his line.Zamudio then made a pair of saves in quick succession, denying Juan Obregn both times, first a diving effort in the 10th minute and again in the 11th minute.Foster broke through in the 43rd minute to put Charleston ahead 2-0. Douglas Martnez whipped a ball into the box from the right to Cabrera, whose effort was saved by Lukas Burns. However, Burns save was spilt and the rebound fell right to Foster, who was crashing into the box and slid in to knock the ball home.Fosters goal was his eighth of the season, and his sixth in league play.Charleston went into the break leading 2-0. Brooklyn had three shots on target but Zamudio saved each attempt.In the 54th minute, Laurent Kissiedou struck from distance to extend Charlestons lead to 3-0. Foster controlled the ball along the right side of the attacking third, beating two defenders before playing a pass to Kissiedou. From there, Kissiedou created space for himself in the middle and teed up a stunning strike from outside the box that tucked just inside the post.The goal and assist were Kissiedous and Fosters third of the year across all competitions, respectively.Berry advanced the Batterys lead to 4-0 in the 57th minute, his first goal for the club at home. Kissiedou was at the center of the play with his pressure at the top of Brooklyns own box, expertly winning the ball from Gabriel Alves. He then played a clever no-look pass to Berry, who needed just one touch to settle before unleashing a strike to the far post.Berrys goal was his fifth of 2026 across all competitions, and Kissiedous assist was his first.In the 61st minute, Berry nearly added another goal on a free-kick, but his bending effort hit off the woodwork.Sean Suber appeared to score in the 73rd minute, but the referees flag was raised for offside.Both teams were reduced to 10 men in the 79th minute when Charlestons Kissiedou and Brooklyns Tommy McNamara were shown red cards following a coming together on the field.The Battery tacked on an additional goal in the 90th minute via an Emilio Ycaza header to go up 5-0. Nathan Messer provided the stellar service on a free kick, and Ycaza flew in for the goal that capped off the night.Charleston avenged an earlier loss against the New York club and snapped a four-game winless run.July wasn't a good month. We wanted a good response. I thought the boys were fantastic. I think it was a deserving result, Battery coach Ben Pirmann said. But, we need to handle those emotions a little better. But incredible effort. Scored early, kind of up and down, and then we put it to them. So, strong performance, good to get a shutout, good to respond well. Complete performance from the team and the players and the staff.Coming upCharlestons next two matches will be away, against Loudoun United FC on Aug. 8 and at Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC on Aug. 15.The Batterys next home game will be on Aug. 22 against Miami FC. Tickets for the match are on sale now via seatgeek.com, the clubs exclusive digital ticketing provider.

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Buffon reveals who he would have chosen as Italy head coach: World Cup main goalGianluigi Buffon has spoken about the offer he received to return to the Italy national team set-up under Paolo Maldini, has explained why it is important to have a figure like Claudio Ranieri involved in the Azzurri set-up and has revealed who he would have chosen instead of Roberto Mancini as the next head coach.The legendary former goalkeeper and former Italy delegation chief spoke all things Nazionale in an in-depth interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, published on Sunday.Buffon on Italy, Mancini, Ranieri, Maldini, Pirlo and GuardiolaIt has been a hectic few weeks for the Italy national team and its supporters. Maldini was appointed as the new technical director of the FIGC only to resign just over a fortnight later. He has since been replaced by Ranieri, who will be working alongside Mancini as the new head coach.Buffon has no doubts about Mancinis qualities as a head coach, but has questioned whether he is the right choice for Italy in the circumstances.At the end of the day, Mancini is technically a good choice because he has shown that he has a functional way of playing for this sort of project. If I were PSG, Bayern, Real, Juve, a big team, I would consider him, said Buffon.Many supporters still have an issue with the way that Mancini left the position of head coach of the Italy national team in order to take over as head coach of Saudi Arabia on a lucrative contract back in August 2023.Thats still there, says Buffon. Youre talking to someone who went down to Serie B and cut their salary by 500,000 with Juve, just for that sense of belonging.UDINE, ITALY OCTOBER 14: Gianluigi Buffon, Head of Delegation of Italy, looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)La Gazzetta dello Sport asked Buffon whether there is any truth behind the rumours that he had opposed Mancinis return to the Italy set-up after the departure of Luciano Spalletti as head coach last year.I had an important role, but I didnt have the final say, Buffon insisted. At the time, Gattuso was the best available candidate on the market for that role. There wasnt a lot of time and the play-offs were practically certain. We needed to motivate a team that was a little dejected and to bring them back their enthusiasm and sense of pride.Working alongside Mancini in the role of FIGC technical director will be Claudio Ranieri. Dino Zoff has recently questioned what the role of technical director actually entails, but Buffon assures that it is important to have a figure like Ranieri in the job.I understand that you might have some doubts from the outside, but right now, its important to have a figure like that in a difficult role. Ranieri brings a thousand personal and technical guarantees.Originally, it had been Paolo Maldini appointed to the role of technical director, and prior to his resignation, he had sought to appoint Andrea Pirlo as Italy head coach: A move that was ultimately blocked.Italy technical director Paolo Maldini, special advisor Leonardo, FIGC President Giovanni Malag and Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli (figc.it)Im happy that Andrea avoided such a turbulent path, Buffon said when asked about his friend and former teammate. All this talk about the Russian website was a political attempt, and it was clumsy and unsuccessful to have labeled him as unappointable.Maldini had also sought to bring Buffon back into the Italy set-up during his brief reign in charge.Its nice to talk to Maldini and Leonardo, Buffon responded. They had offered me a role as a director of the national teams, a co-ordinator between the first team and youth sides. Their enthusiasm made me consider it, but I stuck with my plans.From 1991 until today, I have never allowed myself more than 20 days of sabbatical and I needed time to devote myself to those who dedicated themselves to me: My wife, children, parents. I needed to recharge.Before looking to Pirlo, Maldini and Leonardo had also held talks with Pep Guardiola about the Italy head coach role.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND APRIL 19: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, acknowledges the fans after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on April 19, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)His name alone would have brought a boost and we needed that, said Buffon. But having him there wouldnt have brought a guarantee of results. He has been the greatest for 30 years, but he has just coached at clubs. Being with the national team is something different.What would Buffon do if he were given the role of technical director?I would propose that the main goal is to qualify for the World Cup in four years time. On that basis, I would have chosen Conte, then Baldini, and then maybe some of the others. But you have to have courage in your choices and the skill to communicate them to everyone, even to the press.Too often, I hear people say thats the right person without having any real qualification. Okay, but these are instinctive choices, not ones that were studied. The project has to come first, then a functional individual.

Yankees predicted to acquire Mason Miller. GettyThe New York Yankees were only seen as a fringe contender for ace pitcher Tarik Skubal before his deal to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the Bronx Bombers could be losing out on a much more attainable target as well.Skubal was dealt to the Dodgers in one of the biggest MLB trades in years, the first time since 2023 that a reigning Cy Young winner was dealt during the season. While the Yankees appeared to be fading in the Skubal sweepstakes, the team was seen as potential frontrunners for closer Mason Miller before the tides turned on him as well.Yankees Likely Losing Out on Another Pitcher After Tarik SkubalThe San Diego Padres were seen as reluctant sellers for their closer, who had just joined them on a major trade last season. Any lingering hopes the Yankees may have harbored to land Miller seemed to fade on Saturday, however.As MLB.com reporter Cody Stavenhagen noted, the Padres made a seemingly decisive call on Millers future.Another sign Mason Miller almost certainly isnt going anywhere: Two days before the trade deadline, Padres manager Craig Stammen has summoned his star closer for a five-out save attempt against the Giants, Stavenhagen noted. Miller last went more than three outs on June 23, when he recorded a two-inning save versus the Braves.There had already been signs that the Padres were reluctant to trade Miller. The Athletics Jim Bowden reported that the team would only consider a trade package similar to what they gave up when landing Juan Soto from the Washington Nationals, a group of top prospects that included James Wood and CJ Abrams.Like HEAVY's content?Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYThe post Yankees Get More Bad Trade News After Tarik Skubal Blockbuster appeared first on HEAVY.

ROTTACH-EGERN, GERMANY - JULY 29: Nathaniel Brown of FC Bayern Mnchen poses with Sporting Manager and Board member for sport of FC Bayern Mnchen after a press conference at the FC Bayern Mnchen summer training camp on July 29, 2026 in Rottach-Egern, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesNathaniel Brown is right at home at his new club: literally. The Bavarian native has returned to his home state in Germany after two breakout seasons at Eintracht Frankfurt. And he is arriving on the heels of announcing himself as the new German mens national team starter at left-back at this summers World Cup.Nene comes from Amberg, he comes from Bavaria. You saw at the World Cup, if not before, what hes capable of. He developed very well at Frankfurt despite the pressure. Hes a very intelligent player. The future is his, Bayern executive board member for sport Max Eberl declared in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. When the opportunity arose, we had to go for it. Hes incredibly versatile, he can play in different positions.Brown made his debut for Vincent Kompanys side to enthusiastic cheers from the crowd at Bayerns 15-0 friendly win over local club FC Rottach-Egern:Brown is primarily a left-back, but can cover right-back and even midfield. At Bayern, where Hiroki It is still at left-back and both midfield and right-back are lacking in major summer reinforcements, that versatility might come in very handy.Join the conversation!Sign up for a user accountand get:New, improved notifications system!Fewer adsCreatecommunity postsComment on articles, community postsRec comments, community posts