Johan Botha steps down as Brisbane Heat and Queensland head coach

IANS | June 9, 2026 11:20 AM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Former South Africa white-ball skipper Johan Botha has brought his stint with Queensland and Brisbane Heat to an early end after stepping down from both coaching positions despite having one season remaining on his contract.

Neymar recuperating well from calf injury: CBF

IANS | June 9, 2026 10:53 AM

New Jersey, June 9 (IANS) Injured Brazil forward Neymar is making "good progress" in his bid to be fit for the FIFA World Cup starting this week, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said.

Alzarri rested as Auguste, Andrew and Springer recalled to WI squad for SL T20Is

IANS | June 9, 2026 10:05 AM

St, Johns (Antigua), June 9 (IANS) Young batters Ackeem Auguste and Jewel Andrew, along with all-rounder Shamar Springer, have been called up to the West Indies' T20I squad for three-match series against Sri Lanka in Jamaica, while fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has been rested as a part of workload management.

Danish star Eriksen says he is fine after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match

IANS | June 9, 2026 12:21 AM

Odense (Denmark), June 9 (IANS) Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen has issued a statement a few hours after collapsing on the pitch for a second time in recent years. Eriksen was taken to a hospital on Sunday night after he had a huge health scare during Denmark’s friendly against Ukraine, after falling to the floor in the 65th minute as medical staff rushed to his aid.