Saturday, November 23
Australian breakdancer Rachael "Raygun" Gunn has decided to retire from competitive dancing following harsh criticism of her performance at the Paris Olympics. Gunn's unique routine, which included kangaroo hops and sprinkler imitations, was widely mocked online, leading to personal attacks and conspiracy theories. Breaking will not be an event at 2028 LA Olympics.
Barcelona and Inter Milan secured victories in the Champions League, but surprise leaders Brest continue to impress. Aston Villa suffered their first defeat, plummeting to eighth after a controversial penalty decision. Bayern Munich edged Benfica, while Shakhtar Donetsk's Heorhiy Sudakov shone in their win. Liverpool remain atop the standings.
Virat Kohli has partnered with Sporting Beyond to manage his business interests. Kohli's recent performance in the New Zealand Test series raised concerns. He will be looking to regain his form in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The series against Australia is crucial for India's chances in the ICC World Test Championship.
Former Australian cricketer, Greg Chappell, has extended his support to struggling Indian batsman Prithvi Shaw through a heartfelt letter. Chappell encourages Shaw to view his recent exclusion from the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team as a turning point, drawing parallels to the setbacks faced by cricketing legends like Don Bradman.
West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph briefly left the field during the third ODI against England after a disagreement with captain Shai Hope over field placement. Despite taking a wicket in the same over, Joseph appeared frustrated and exited the field. He later returned and completed his 10-over spell, contributing to West Indies' comfortable eight-wicket victory and series win.
West Indies triumphed over England by eight wickets in the third and final ODI, securing a 2-1 series victory. Keacy Carty and Brandon King's centuries powered the chase, overshadowing Phil Salt's 74 and Jofra Archer's late blitz for England. This marks England's third consecutive ODI series defeat.
In a surprising move, James Anderson, England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, has put himself forward for the upcoming IPL auction. Despite retiring from Test cricket and having limited T20 experience, the 42-year-old believes he can still contribute as a player. Anderson sees the IPL as an opportunity to gain valuable experience and knowledge that will benefit his future coaching aspirations.
French national team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced that star striker Kylian Mbappe will not be playing in the upcoming Nations League matches against Israel and Italy. This is the second consecutive time Mbappe has been left out of the squad, despite having played for Real Madrid in the Champions League earlier this week.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 is gearing up for an exciting season as teams reveal their retained players. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained most of their title-winning squad, while Mumbai Indians bid farewell to fan favourites like Issy Wong. Each team has strategically retained key players while releasing others, creating anticipation for the upcoming auction.
Former Australian cricketer Michael Clarke believes fatigue played a role in India's recent loss to New Zealand, but expects a strong comeback in the Border-Gavaskar series. Meanwhile, Aaron Finch disagrees with Sunil Gavaskar's suggestion that Jasprit Bumrah should captain India for the entire series if Rohit Sharma misses games due to personal reasons.
