Afghanistan cricket team at Champions Trophy (Associated Press)

Human Rights Watch urges ICC to suspend Afghanistan

Human Rights Watch has called for the International Cricket Council to suspend Afghanistan in response to the Taliban’s assault on women’s rights. All female sport is effectively outlawed under the regime, with the majority of the women’s cricket team living in exile. That places the country in direct contravention of the ICC’s own terms of…

Van Nistelrooy slams ‘passive’ Leicester and urges Foxes to ‘move forward’ as relegation fears deepen

Van Nistelrooy slams ‘passive’ Leicester and urges Foxes to ‘move forward’ as relegation fears deepen

Rudd van Nistelrooy was disappointed with Leicester’s passive first-half display which led to a 2-0 defeat at West Ham. The 19th-placed Foxes slipped further towards relegation with a limp display in East London, with two “easy” goals before the break all West Ham needed to record the victory which leaves them five points from safety….

Joe Cole urges Rangers to hire "great" attack-minded coach this summer

Joe Cole urges Rangers to hire "great" attack-minded coach this summer

TNT Sports pundit Joe Cole has now urged Rangers to appoint a “great” up-and-coming coach as their permanent manager to replace Philippe Clement at Ibrox. Philippe Clement relieved of his Rangers duties Clement was finally sacked as Gers boss after the dismal 2-0 defeat against St Mirren at Ibrox on Saturday afternoon, but in truth,…

"F**k anybody who think differently" - Ex-Cowboys star Dez Bryant urges Lakers star to

"F**k anybody who think differently" – Ex-Cowboys star Dez Bryant urges Lakers star to 'protect' himself

Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant chimed in on Dalton Knecht’s situation after the LA Lakers traded him to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for talented big man Mark Williams. The deal fell apart after Williams reportedly couldn’t pass his physical and Knecht is back with the Purple and Gold after the trade deadline struck….

Amorim relieved to overcome Saints but urges Manchester United players to be better

Amorim relieved to overcome Saints but urges Manchester United players to be better

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim was happy to see his side come from behind to beat Southampton at Old Trafford. A Manuel Ugarte own goal saw the hosts trailing until the last 10 minutes, before some Amad Diallo magic saved the Red Devils. The 22-year-old scored a 10-minute hat-trick, completing the comeback and moving the…

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker playing football

Alisson urges Liverpool to ‘create own history’ under Slot

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson has called on his team-mates to “create our own history” as they push for the Premier League title in their debut season under manager Arne Slot. The Reds currently sit six points clear at the top of the table, with a game in hand over second-placed Arsenal. Alisson, who played a key…