Portuguese forward Joao Felix was called a "money-printing machine" by FIFA-licenced agent Jen Mendelewitsch following the former's move from Chelsea to Al-Nassr. "Felix should have been in charge of his career a long time ago...He's an example of what not to do when you're a young player with potential," Mendelewitsch said. Felix joined Al-Nassr on a two-year contract.

Felix is money-printing machine: Football agent on Al-Nassr move

England have announced their playing XI for the fifth Test against India, that will start on Thursday. England have made four changes. Captain Ben Stokes has been ruled out due to a shoulder injury, while Liam Dawson, Jofra Archer and Brydon Carse have been excluded. Jacob Bethell, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton and Josh Tongue have been added to the XI.

England make 4 changes to playing XI for 5th Test against India, Ben Stokes ruled out

Former F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo said he has found a little more peace and balance with everything in his life after ending his F1 career. He added that he now enjoys his own company more and credited meditation for the change. "I'm able to give more of myself to others around me and show up more," Ricciardo stated.

I've found more peace and balance: Ricciardo on life post F1

Ex-India batting coach Sanjay Bangar said England's bowling attack lacks the zip without captain Ben Stokes, adding, "That's amply proven by the fact that he is still their highest wicket-taker." He opined that India could win fifth Test if Stokes doesn't bowl. Bangar noted that Jofra Archer doesn't look effective against right-handers and Chris Woakes hasn't been "hurrying the batters".

England's attack lacks the zip without Ben Stokes: Sanjay Bangar

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer picked India's playing XI for the fifth India-England Test at The Oval. His team includes Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudharsan, captain Shubman Gill, wicketkeeper Dhruv Jurel replacing Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar. In the bowling department, he retained Mohammed Siraj and included Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Akash Deep.

Wasim Jaffer picks India's playing XI for 5th Test at Oval

Sunil Gavaskar scored 221 runs off 443 balls in India-England Test at The Oval in 1979. Rahul Dravid scored 217 in 2002 and an unbeaten 146 in 2011. Ravi Shastri scored 187 against England in 1990, while KL Rahul hit 149 in 2018. Rohit Sharma hit 127 in 2021, becoming the last Indian to hit a ton at The Oval.

Which Indian players have scored hundred in Tests at Oval?

World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 sponsor EaseMyTrip has pulled out of India-Pakistan semi-final clash. EaseMyTrip Founder & Chairman Nishant Pitti wrote on X, "Terror and cricket cannot go hand in hand."  He added, "We cannot support any event that attempts to normalise relations with a country that promotes terrorism. The people of India have spoken and we hear them."

EaseMyTrip pulls out from India-Pakistan WCL semi-final, says 'It is not just another game'

Kansas City Chiefs' first-round pick Josh Simmons and fellow rookie Ashton Gillotte got into a heated scuffle during practice. After the whistle, Gillotte pulled Simmons' jersey and gave him a shove, prompting a quick right-hand punch from Simmons. Gillotte retaliated with a punch of his own. Before the fight could get ugly, teammates quickly jumped in to separate the pair.

Kansas City Chiefs teammates punch each other during practice

England leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed brought up his fifth century of the County Championship 2025 season on the opening day of the division two fixture between Leicestershire and Kent in Canterbury. Rehan's knock contained 17 fours and three sixes, taking Leicestershire to 369-9 at stumps. His last five innings read 136, 106, 115, 26 and 119. 

Rehan Ahmed hits 5th century in County Championship 2025 opener


In one of the most bizarre moments during the WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries, a neon colour Inappropriate device was thrown onto the court during the fourth and final quarter of the match with both teams locked at 75-75. Television coverage briefly captured a close-up of the bright green item before quickly cutting away.