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[ad_1] LONDON -- Mauricio Pochettino famously dismissed the domestic cup competitions during his time in charge of Tottenham as little more than a distraction, but they are providing a soothing balm for what has been a painful Premier League campaign for his Chelsea team. For Blues fans, the prospect of a cup run is the one thing seemingly keeping their faith from bursting at the seams. So much so that you could clearly sense the relief they felt when a four-goal blitz in the second half eventually saw Chelsea outclass Championship side Preston North End at Stamford Bridge to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup. It is often said that a cup triumph can galvanise teams, particularly those operating under new leadership offering novel ideas and a fresh approach. There is perhaps no other club in the world so in the thrall of anything new and shiny, irrespective of its quality, than Chelsea. Ever since the Todd Boehly-led Clearlake Capital consortium purchased the cl

[ad_1] Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza. — Instagram/@mirzasaniar Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza , who was in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, has shared her "amazing and fulfilling" experience with her Instagram family.  Taking to the photo-and-video-sharing app, the 36-year-old wrote: "It has been the most amazing and fulfilling time here .. may Allah call us back again and again .. In sha Allah .. Alhamdulillah for everything .. ya Rabb tera shukar hai."  The tennis star shared short clips of her religious pilgrimage with her family members, including her son, her sister's family and her parents at the Kaaba.  She also shared a few stories of the Holy Kaaba with the caption: "Labaik Allahuma Labaik. Alhamdulillah."  The images and captions conveyed a deep sense of the emotion that one usually associates with a holy pilgrimage. In the next image, Sania shared a picture of Azhaan Mirza-Malik with the caption, "My heart&q

[ad_1] Smoke hangs in the air after police in Brazil used pepper spray and stun grenades to control rival fans fighting at a soccer stadium.—twitter The Brazilian football community is in mourning following the tragic death of Gabriela Anelli, a Palmeiras fan who was struck by a glass bottle outside a stadium. A minute's silence will be observed at matches in Brazil's top-flight league to pay tribute to the 23-year-old fan. The incident occurred when a brawl broke out between Palmeiras and Flamengo supporters outside the Allianz Parque stadium in Sao Paulo. Anelli was in a queue when a bottle was thrown, causing a severe cut to her neck. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she tragically succumbed to her injuries two days later. Anelli's brother expressed gratitude for the support received and shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, stating that his sister had "gone to live with God in heaven." Ednaldo Rodrigues, the president of the Brazilian Footba

[ad_1] Qatari Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has made a revised bid to buy Manchester United and is “confident of getting the deal. Sources told ESPN that the Qatari banker was due to make his second offer before all bidders were given additional time ahead on Wednesday. Sheikh Jassim 's offer was submitted overnight on Friday UK time and will now be considered by Raine Group — the firm handling United's sale — and the current owners, the Glazer family.  Sources have told ESPN that bidders are not expecting an immediate response to their offers. An Italian journalist reported that the group are "confident" and they "believe bid is the best one for the club, fans, and local community". Furthermore, British billionaire and Chairman and CEO of chemical company INEOS Sir Jim Ratcliffe confirmed the group's submission of their second bid as well.  "Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS can confirm we have submitted a revised bid," the British

[ad_1] Skipper Rohit Sharma said he was bored of talking about India's pitches after the hosts lost the third Test to Australia on a wickedly turning Indore track on Friday. "This pitch talk is getting too much. Every time we play in India it's always about the pitch," Rohit told reporters after his side's nine-wicket loss. Rohit highlighted the first Test between South Africa and the West Indies, which ended inside three days on a fast Centurion surface on Thursday, and said that batting-friendly tracks, like the ones in Pakistan’s home Test series, produced "boring" contests. "People have to play well for the game to last for 5 days. Games are not lasting for five days even outside India. Yesterday, in South Africa, the game got over in three days. If the pitches are helping the bowlers, the batters need to try and test their skills," Rohit said. "It's not about always making sure that we are playing on flat pitches and the

[ad_1] Pakistan´s Mohammad Rizwan watches the ball after playing a shot during the 2023 ICC Men´s Cricket World Cup ODI match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 10, 2023.— AFP Pakistan's wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has received praise from fans and experts alike for his remarkable knock during the Green Shirts' second outing of the ongoing World Cup 2023 after the top order batter displayed incredible courage "fighting" his way through cramps to score a much-needed century for the Men in Green. Coming at number four after Pakistan suffered early blows as skipper Babar Azam and Imam-ul-Haq departed early, Rizwan anchored the innings with an unbeaten 176-run partnership with Abdullah Shafique. Rizwan — who fought his way through cramps for his ton — has received praise and recognition from netizens who have been left in awe of the wicketkeeper's resilience and grit. [ad_2

[ad_1] National squad begins training at Pindi Cricket Stadium for upcoming Test series against Australia As the Pakistan cricket team commenced their training camp for the three-match Test series against Australia, a hilarious video of former skipper Babar Azam engaging in banter with teammates during fielding drills surfaced on the internet. The national squad is training at the Pindi Cricket Stadium for the upcoming away series set to begin on December 14. On the first day of the training session, various noteworthy moments unfolded at the cricket ground. During the slip-catching drills, Babar was heard calling Saud Shakeel 'Chota Don' (little don) for taking a catch efficiently. The playful nicknaming of the southpaw was in reference to a comedic character 'Chota Don' portrayed by Rajpal Yadav in the Indian film Partner , with the word 'Chota' humorously referencing the character's diminutive stature. Alongside the light-hearted banter, Babar

[ad_1] Cormani McClain, a five-star recruit to Colorado last year, is leaving Deion Sanders’ program and throwing some shots on his way out.  McClain, the top-ranked cornerback in this past year’s high school class, per 247 Sports, who entered the transfer portal to find a new collegiate home, posted a video on YouTube Saturday where he discussed the Buffaloes’ program under Sanders.  "I feel like I just don’t want to play for clicks. I actually want to be involved with a great leading program that’s going to develop players," McClain said in the video, which was titled "Next Step." CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Colorado's Cormani McClain during the Arizona game at Folsom Field in Boulder on Nov. 11, 2023. (Jamie Schwaberow/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) McClain added that he wants to "change the narrative surrounding my name and be a part of a real and great program that’s going to impact me to the best of my ability.&

[ad_1] At the next Winter Olympics , for the first time since 2014, hockey rosters will be made up of active NHL players. The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), NHL, and NHLPA announced on Friday plans for players to participate in the 2026 and 2030 Olympics. "The international composition of National Hockey League rosters is unparalleled, and NHL players take great pride in representing their countries," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement . CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Hockey pucks on the Olympic logo during the Women's Ice Hockey Quarterfinal game between Team United States and Team Czech Republic on Day 7 of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Wukesong Sports Centre on February 11, 2022, in Beijing, China.  (Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) Perhaps the league’s best player confirmed Bettman’s notion. "Extremely badly want to play in the Olympics," three-time, and defending, MVP Connor McDavid said Thurs

[ad_1] PARIS: Reigning French Open champion Iga Swiatek will attempt to become the first woman to successfully defend the title in Paris in 16 years on Saturday when she faces surprise finalist Karolina Muchova. World number one Swiatek is bidding for a third Roland Garros crown in four years and fourth Grand Slam title following her 2022 US Open victory. Justine Henin was the last woman to win back-to-back French Open titles when she captured her third in a row and fourth in total in 2007. Swiatek, 22, has yet to drop a set in this tournament but will be wary of her Czech opponent who knocked out second seed Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals after recovering from 2-5 and match point down in the final set. Swiatek's last-four win over Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil coupled with Sabalenka's agonising defeat ensured the Pole will remain at number one heading into the grass-court part of the season. She is the youngest woman since Monica Seles in the early 1990s to r

[ad_1] Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy , which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive . To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. Having trouble? Click here. Utah women’s basketball team members were on the receiving end of racial slurs as they were walking from their hotel to a restaurant, an Idaho official said Tuesday. Tony Stewart, who was with the Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations, said at a news conference that a truck with a Confederate flag drove up near the members and used racist language, including the N-word. The incident allegedly occurred in Coeur d’Alene before their NCAA Tournament game . CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Players

[ad_1] Former Pakistan batter Imran Nazir speaks during Nadir Ali's podcast. — Screengrab/ YouTube/ Nadir Ali Former Pakistani cricketer Imran Nazir has shared his bitter experience from the past of being arrested while travelling to Karachi and spending three days in jail. It was when a pistol was found in his bag during an airport security check, Nazir said in a recent podcast "My heart is pure. Everyone knows about this incident, nothing was found after investigation," he told the host. The cricketer said that he used to live in Muridke back then and did not travel often. "I was selected for an Under-19 cricket series against South Africa. We were travelling to Karachi when my bag went through the security scanner at the airport and I was asked whose bag it is," Nazir narrated. The former batter , who played for Pakistan in eight Tests and 79 ODIs between 1999 and 2012, said that the security asked thrice who the bag belonged to, to which he con

[ad_1] Golf fans flock to Scottsdale, Arizona, every year for the Waste Management Phoenix Open , which is well-known as the biggest party in the sport.  But after a wild weekend in the desert, changes are coming to the "Greatest Show on Grass."  Fans drink beer from their shoes in hospitality boxes on the 16th hole during the final round of the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale (Stadium Course) on Feb. 11, 2024, in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Ben Jared/PGA Tour via Getty) The Phoenix Open experienced overcrowding of the course on Saturday, which caused the suspension of admission and alcohol sales, and multiple videos of unruly fans went viral over the weekend.  WOMAN HOSPITALIZED AFTER FALL FROM STANDS AT 16TH HOLE IN TPC SCOTTSDALE "Due to steady rainfall in Scottsdale this week that created deteriorating course conditions , we unfortunately had to close the gates at the tournament entrance and stop allowing fans to enter the golf course on Saturday afternoon,"

[ad_1] Let the unofficially official passing of the golf torch begin. Tiger Woods ' 15-year-old son, Charlie, will be teeing off in a U.S. Open qualifier on Thursday. The younger Woods is one of 84 players that will play 18 holes at The Legacy Golf & Tennis Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, teeing off at 8:18 a.m. ET. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Tiger Woods of The United States, left, and his son Charlie Woods wait to putt on the ninth hole standing in a similar fashion during the first round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on Dec. 16, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (David Cannon/Getty Images) If Woods finishes in the top-five, he will advance to the Final Qualifying. The father-son duo has played at the last four PNC Championships, where professional golfers team up with a family member. Charlie competed in a pre-qualifier earlier this year, but shot an 86. His skill is there, though. In this past PNC Championship, he actually o

[ad_1] The Green Bay Packers made a change at defensive coordinator in the offseason, replacing Joe Barry with Jeff Hafley to take over a defense that was 10th in points allowed and 17th in yards allowed. As the Packers searched for Barry’s replacement, one Packers fan decided to apply for the position without any NFL experience. Underdog Fantasy’s Dan McDermott posted on X on Sunday revealing that his cousin had applied for the job, and Packers CEO Mark Murphy responded. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Green Bay Packers President Mark Murphy looks on during warmups before the game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on Oct. 23, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) "Thanks so much for your cover letter and resume regarding our Defensive Coordinator position," Murphy’s note read . "While your fantasy football experience is impressive, I regret to inform you that we have decided to go in a different direction. &q