MS Dhoni: Legendary wicketkeeper steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain for 2024 Indian Premier League | Cricket News

MS Dhoni has stepped down as captain of reigning champions Chennai Super Kings on the eve of the new Indian Premier League season. Batter Ruturaj Gaikwad takes over the role from the legendary 42-year-old wicketkeeper in time for the opening match of the Super Kings’ season against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on Friday, live on…

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Neil Warnock steps down as Aberdeen interim manager with Dons search for new boss at advanced stage | Football News

Neil Warnock has stepped down as Aberdeen interim manager after their Scottish Cup quarter-final victory over Kilmarnock on Saturday. Warnock took temporary charge of the Dons 32 days ago and Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack says a decision on a permanent replacement for Barry Robson is at an “advanced stage”. The 75-year-old said in a statement:…

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Bong Quinto steps up for Meralco Bolts after Cliff Hodge exit

Meralco Bolts’ Bong Quinto in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net MANILA, Philippines—Meralco’s Bong Quinto had to dig deep to help the Bolts to force a do-or-die game against Phoenix in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals. Playing for 44 minutes, Quinto tallied 19 points, four assists and two rebounds to help Meralco emerge victorious…

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Alejandro Garnacho steps up for Man Utd as Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez finds his shooting boots – Premier League hits and misses | Football News

Garnacho inspires Man Utd response Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player FREE TO WATCH: Highlights from the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Aston Villa. “Too many people talk about the strikers at Man Utd.” There was a pointed message from Alejandro Garnacho that cut through the otherwise joyous post-match…

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Phil Salt: England opener steps up to be match-winner they were seeking with first T20I century vs West Indies | Cricket News

Prior to Saturday’s must-win match against the West Indies, Phil Salt had only passed the half-century mark twice in his 17 T20 international innings. But anything that had gone before was thoroughly eclipsed as the right-hander pummelled the Windies’ bowling attack to all parts of Grenada’s National Cricket Stadium as England chased down a record…

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Jois steps up big despite busted shoe, boosts Batang Pier

NorthPort import Venky Jois.–PBA IMAGES Venky Jois’ big performance in NorthPort’s latest triumph in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday didn’t come without some footwear issues. “It hasn’t happened to me before, but I burst through them,” Jois said after his right shoe gave out during his 39-point, 21-rebound, six-assist, four-block output…

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Rugby league: Samoa to re-engage with England over 2024 tour after International Rugby League steps in | Rugby League News

Samoa initially turned down England’s invitation of a three-match series at the end of 2024 season but the nations are now talking again after International Rugby League steps in; Samoa beat England in semi-finals of 2021 World Cup before losing to Australia in the final Last Updated: 27/11/23 1:44pm Samoa will re-engage talks with England…

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UAAP: Gerry Abadiano steps up with career game in UP win

UP guard Gerry Abadiano.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—University of the Philippines coach Goldwin Monteverde was hardly surprised by the offensive prowess of Gerry Abadiano as he knew that the guard had it in him since high school. Abadiano, who was more of a defensive guard in his first two seasons with UP, provided stability down the…

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PBA: Tony Bishop steps in as Ginebra import with Brownlee out

Ginebra’s Justin Brownlee vs Meralco’s Tony Bishop Jr. PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines–Barangay Ginebra will parade former Meralco import Tony Bishop to fill the shoes of Justin Brownlee on a temporary basis for the PBA Commissioner’s Cup which starts in November. Coach Tim Cone confirmed tapping Bishop in an interview with CNN Philippines’ Sports Desk on…

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EJ Obiena, using ‘20 steps,’ opens Olympics prep in Europe

Philippines’ EJ Obiena celebrates after winning the men’s pole vault final at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Newly minted Asian pole vault champion EJ Obiena didn’t want to dive into the details on how exactly he will be preparing for the Summer Olympic Games next year,…

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