World Sports Blog Highlights, March 8, 2024
Welcome to the highlights of our coverage of sports news and events on Friday, March 8, 2024, i.e. International Women's Day. New Zealand cricket stalwart Kane Williamson took the field for his 100th Test appearance, on Day 1 of the second Test match against Australia at Hagley Oval in Christchurch. A splendid bowling performance from the tourists led by Josh Hazlewood (5/31) and Mitchell Starc (3/59) helped them bowl out New Zealand for 162. In reply, the visitors trailed by 38 runs at stumps, batting on 124/4. In Dharamsala, India seized control on Day 2 of the fifth Test match against England, leading by 255 runs with two wickets still intact. Catch the highlights of all the world sports news and events here. (Cricket News | Football News)
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Football Recap
In last night's football matches in the UEFA Europa League and Conference League first leg, Liverpool warmed up for their match against Manchester City with a 5-1 thrashing of Sparta Prague. Brighton were given a harsh lesson with a 4-0 drubbing by AS Roma. Freiburg defeated West Ham 1-0. In Conference League, Aston Villa were held 0-0 by Dutch side Ajax.
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Football
Staying with Football, in Argentina, club Velez Sarsfield have suspended four players on Thursday after a woman accused them of raping her last week. Velez said it suspended goalkeeper Sebastián Sosa, defender Braian Cufré, midfielder José Ignacio Florentín and striker Abiel Osorio after learning that prosecutors had launched an investigation.
Simona Halep To Make Return On Court
Former Wimbledon champion Simona Halep will mark her return to the tennis court at the Miami Open later this month after her four-year doping ban was reduced to nine months. "I'm thrilled to let you all know that I will be making my return in two weeks," she said on Thursday "Thank you to the tournament for giving me this opportunity and I cannot wait to be back on court and competing."
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CONCACAF Champions Cup
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are 1-2 down to Nashville SC in their Round of 16 1st leg tie.