Michael Hill

Mark Derosa, Team USA's manager for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, will return. Michael Hill, the new general manager, is a former executive with the Marlins. They'll develop and direct the national team to another attempt at gold. Supporters are confident this leadership pair will lead Team USA to victory in 2026.

India's 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a blistering 171 off 95 balls against UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup opener. His innings featured a record-breaking 14 sixes, the most ever in a Youth ODI innings, and also saw him surpass multiple Asian and global records. This remarkable performance further solidifies Suryavanshi's status as a rising star in junior cricket.

A disastrous final round of six-over 78 put paid to Daniel Chopra's hopes of a top-10 finish slumped to tied 51st in the New Zealand Open.

Actor Lucy Liu will feature alongside Jeff Daniels in the limited series 'A Man in Full'. To be directed by Regina King, the drama is based on the Tom Wolfe novel of the same name, according to the reports.

American actor Austin St. John, popular for playing the original Red Ranger in the 1990s 'Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' series has been arrested.

Veteran actor Bill Camp has joined the cast of the limited series 'A Man in Full', led by Jeff Daniels. To be directed by Regina King, the drama is based on the Tom Wolfe novel of the same name, according to the reports.

The 25th edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic golf tournament at the Emirates Golf Club carries a very interesting prize for a hole-in-one at the drivable par-4 17th hole.

MUMBAI: The Madrid Masters tennis tournament last week ended in yet another early exit for India’s Leander Paes as he and partner Michael Hill were shellacked by Todd Woodbridge and Jonas Bjorkman in the second round.

The Miami Marlins named long-serving baseball executive Kim Ng as general manager on Friday, the first woman in the history of major North American sports to be appointed to a GM job. The 51-year-old Ng previously worked as an assistant GM of the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees before joining Major League Baseball as vice president of baseball operations in 2011.

During a tense Friday night game against the Red Sox, the Yankees faced a controversial tenth inning, resulting in ejections for both Manager Aaron Boone and DJ LeMahieu due to disputed umpire decisions. Despite Boone's praise for the team's resilience, the Yankees ultimately suffered an extra-inning defeat, extending their struggles on the road.

In a shocking turn, Astros' star pitcher Framber Valdez might be traded to the Giants. Houston is considering this move due to financial constraints, as Valdez's contract nears its end. Despite a slightly rough season start, his proven track record and postseason experience make him a valuable asset.

Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. faces a one-game suspension and fine from Major League Baseball following a heated argument with an umpire during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Chisholm's outburst, triggered by a called strike, led to his ejection and a subsequent social media post criticizing the umpire's decision.

The ICC has announced its Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 Team of the Tournament, featuring three players from champions India, including Player of the Tournament Vaibhav Suryavanshi. Runners-up England also secured three spots, with Thomas Rew named captain. The squad highlights outstanding individual performances from across the globe.

Mark DeRosa unveiled his top five MLB teams for 2025, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers at number one, praising their all-around dominance. He highlighted the New York Mets' resurgence and the San Diego Padres' improved performance.

Ex-England captain Kevin Pietersen's base price has been pegged at $1.35 million for the second edition of the Indian Premier League players' auction.

A total of 17 slots would be available for the different teams to bid for in the auction of the Indian Premiere League on Friday, said Lalit Modi.

English batsman Kevin Pietersen and compatriot Andrew Flintoff will be the star attractions among players who would go under hammer at the IPL's auction.

"The secretary-general was appalled to learn of the attack on renowned novelist Salman Rushdie," a statement issued on Friday by his spokesperson said. "In no case is violence a response to words spoken or written by others in their exercise of the freedoms of opinion and expression," Guterres said.