The WNBA and its players met for a marathon labour negotiation in Manhattan. The meeting went well past midnight into Wednesday. The league had imposed a deadline of March 10 for a new collective bargaining agreement to start the season on time, but that deadline has now passed.
Bangladesh have confirmed that Litton Das will bat at No.5 during the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan. Coach Phil Simmons hopes the move will help the 31-year-old find some form in 50-over cricket. Pakistan have included six uncapped players in their squad.
The Kelowna Rockets responded to a previous defeat by routing the Victoria Royals 9-2. Tig Iginla had a standout performance, registering a goal and four assists. The Rockets scored early and often, leading 4-1 after the first period and 7-2 after the second.
Pakistan are set to begin their preparations for the next 50-over World Cup with a three-match One-day International series against Bangladesh. Captain Shaheen Shah Afridi confirmed that Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat and Shamyl Hussain are set to make their debuts. Pakistan’s bowling line-up is likely to feature Haris Rauf, Abrar Ahmed, Faisal Akram and Faheem Ashraf alongside Shaheen.
Son Heung-min provided an assist. LAFC drew 1-1 with LD Alajuelense in the Champions Cup. This draw ended LAFC’s run of consecutive victories.
Pakistan have named three debutants for the first One-day International against Bangladesh. Sahibzada Farhan, Maaz Sadaqat, and Shamyl Hussain are set to feature in the match. The series marks the start of Pakistan’s preparations for the next 50-over World Cup.
Panna Udvardy, the world No. 95, has criticised the WTA Tour’s response to threats of violence sent to her personal phone. Udvardy received a message from a phone number with a United Kingdom country code, instructing her to lose a match. The message included a threat to kidnap her mother and included photos of Udvardy’s family.
Alan Brazil was absent from his breakfast show at the Cheltenham Festival after one day. His colleague Shebahn Aherne announced that the former Scotland international would not be in attendance for the second day. Aherne stated that Brazil was “absolutely banjaxed” after the first day of Cheltenham.
Ronda Rousey is set to return to MMA after a ten-year absence. She will face Gina Carano in a featherweight bout on 16 May. Rousey says this fight is about ‘changing the landscape of the sport’.
Matas Buzelis scored a career-high 41 points as the Chicago Bulls defeated the Golden State Warriors 130-124 in overtime. Josh Giddey contributed a triple-double with 21 points, 17 assists, and 13 rebounds. The Warriors were without Stephen Curry due to a knee injury.
