Lewis Hamilton moves to Ferrari for 2025

Mercedes Formula one driver Lewis Hamilton is quitting Mercedes after 11 years and joining Ferrari for 2025. Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes who had won four world titles, eclipsing Sir Jackie Stewart’s record to become Britain’s most successful Formula 1 driver ever. He is currently behind Michael Schumacher’s all-time record of seven titles. Hamilton won his 62nd in 205 races. 2023 was a dismal year for him as he failed to win any race. Continue reading Lewis Hamilton moves to Ferrari for 2025

England’s dramatic win to level the Ashes series 2-2

27 Jul 2023, Men’ International Test Match Series Day 5 of 5 England Vs Australia England 283 ao off 54.4ov, Brook 85  off 91, 11 fours, 2 sixes, Duckett 41 off 41 , 3 fours, Woakes 36 off 36, 4 fours, 1 six, Starc 4-82, Hazlewood 2-54, Murphy 2-22. Second innings 395 ao off 81.5 ov, Crawley 73 off 76, 9 fours, Bairstow 78 off 103, 11 fours, Duckett 42 off 55, 7 fours, Stokes 42 off 67, 3 fours, 1 six, Starc 4-100, Murphy 4-110. Australia. 295 ao off 103.1 ov, Khawaja 47 off 157, 7 fours,  Smith 71 … Continue reading England’s dramatic win to level the Ashes series 2-2

Carlos Alcaraz unseats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon title

Wimbledon Men’s final Carlos Alcaraz (20) had finally beaten Novak Djokovic’s hold on the men’s singles at Wimbledon with a sensational victory, ending Djokovic’s amazing run of 45 straight wins on Wimbledon Centre Court, to herald a new era in men’s tennis with extraordinary talent Spaniard’s second major title in 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 win following his last year’s US Open win.  It is first time since 2002, before Alcaraz was born that the Wimbledon men’s title has been won by some body other than Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray. After losing the first set … Continue reading Carlos Alcaraz unseats Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon title

Vondrousova first unseeded player to win Women’s Wimbledon title

M Vondrousova bt O. Jabeur. 6-4, 6-4 Marketa Vondrousova(24), from Czech Republic,  made history by becoming the first unseeded player to win the Women’s title at Wimbledon Centre Court, and said “ I think I’m going to have some beer maybe”. First she has a bet to collect: her coach agreed to get a Wimbledon-themed tattoo if she won. Marketa Vandrousova stormed to a straight sets victory over the Tunisian favourite, Ons Jabeur. Vondrousova has more than 30 tattos which helped to remind her to keep calm under the immense pressure of the All England championship, with phrases like “one … Continue reading Vondrousova first unseeded player to win Women’s Wimbledon title

“It ain’t Happening” Djokovic

Four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic (36) marches into Wimbledon semi-finals after beating  seventh seed Andrey Rublev 4:6, 6:1, 6:4, 6:3 and plays Italy’s  Jannik Sinner(21),  on Friday 14 Jul at Centre Court. The Serb is bidding for a record-equalling eight Wimbledon men’s title.  Last year in the quarter-final Sinner came close to beating Djokovic before the veteran fought back from two sets down to win. “Any Tennis player wants to be in a position where everyone wants to win against you. It’s a privilege as Billie Jean said “Pressure is part of  the sport and what we do, It’s never … Continue reading “It ain’t Happening” Djokovic

ENGLAND WON BY 3 WICKETS TO KEEP ASHES HOPE ALIVE

Day 4 of 5  6-9 Jul Ashes Series England Vs Australia  at Headingly England 237 ao  off 52.3 ov Stokes 80 off 108, 6 fours, 5 sixes, Crawley 33 off 39, 3 fours, Wood 24 off 8, 1 four, 3 sixes, Cummins 6-91, Starc 2-59. ENGLAND SECOND INNINGS 254-7 ao off 50 ov, Brook 75 off 93, 9 fours, Crawley 44 of 55, 5 fours, Woakes 32 off 47, 4 fours, Duckett 23 off 31, 3 fours, Starc 5-78, Cummins 1-77, M Marsh 1-23. Australia 263 ao off 60.4 ov, M Marsh 118 off 118, 17 fours , 4 sixes, … Continue reading ENGLAND WON BY 3 WICKETS TO KEEP ASHES HOPE ALIVE

Did Australia play fair?

28 Jun 2023 TEST MATCH SERIES Day 5 of 5 England Vs Australia England 325 ao, Duckett 98 off 134, 9 fours, Brook 50 for 68, 4fours,, Brook 50, Starc 3-88 327 ao Duckett 83 off 112, 9 fours, Stokes 155off 214, 9 fours, 9 sixes, Starc 3-79, Cummins 3-69, Hazlewood 3-80. Australia 416 ao Smith 110 off 184, 15 fours, Warner 66 off 88, 8 fours, 1 six, Head 77 off 73, 14 fours, Robinson 3-100, Tongue 3-98. 279 ao Khawaja 77 off 187, 12 fours, , Broad 4-65, Tongue 2-53, Robinson 2-48 Australia won by 43 runs and … Continue reading Did Australia play fair?

MANCHESTER CITY COMPLETE THE TREPLE

SAT 10 Jun 2023, CHAMPIONS LEAGUE – FINAL Manchester City 1-0 Inter Milan Rodri 68’ Manchester City completed the English football treble following their premier League & FA Cup victories and won the Champions League final. Rodri  who was dropped in the 2021 final slots in opener from inside penalty area to beat Inter Milan 1-0. Julian Alvarez finishes the season as City’s second top scorer with 17 goals.  City won the Premier League title by five points from Arsenal, beat Manchester United in the FA Cup final and saw off Inter Milan in the Champions League final. Continue reading MANCHESTER CITY COMPLETE THE TREPLE

Manchester City wins third succesive Premier League title

Manchester City won a  third successive Premier League title over  Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium. City were confirmed as champions after Nottingham Forest’s win against Arsenal on Saturday, after Manager Pep Guardiola made nine changes from the side that thrashed Real Madrid to reach the Champions League final. Erling Haaland was rested although Julian Alvarez made no mistake to put City ahead after 12 minutes. Chelsea too had some of the better chances, as City keeper Stefan Ortega saving from Raheem Sterling and Conor Gallagher heading against the post. Kalvin Phillips also headed against the woodwork for City as they … Continue reading Manchester City wins third succesive Premier League title