Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Cricket-Warner at a crossroads forward of South Africa sequence

Australia’s David Warner has not often shied away from a struggle however the long-serving opener faces one of many larger ones of his profession as he seeks runs towards South Africa to stave off an unplanned exit from check cricket. The 36-year-old stays nominally in Australia’s plans for the tour of India in February however is beneath stress to carry out within the three-match sequence beginning on the Gabba on Saturday after struggling towards a modest West Indies assault.

Soccer-Real Madrid agree deal to signal Brazilian 16-year-old prodigy Endrick

Real Madrid have reached an settlement to signal Brazilian teenager Endrick from Palmeiras, the groups introduced on Thursday, beating a number of main European golf equipment linked to the prodigy. The 16-year-old striker will be part of the European and LaLiga champions in July 2024, as a consequence of world soccer governing physique FIFA’s guidelines prohibiting underage gamers from taking part in overseas.

NHL roundup: Rangers finish two Maple Leafs streaks

Igor Shesterkin made 22 saves Thursday night time and the New York Rangers recorded a 3-1 victory over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs, who suffered their first regulation loss in additional than a month. Shesterkin helped the Rangers get their season-high fifth straight win by stopping red-hot Mitchell Marner 3 times. Marner noticed his team-record 23-game factors streak come to an finish.

Athletics-No fast return for Russia in face of twin ban, says Coe

While the IOC prevaricates concerning the “dilemma” of banning Russian athletes from the 2024 Olympics, World Athletics boss Sebastian Coe has made it clear that so far as his sport is anxious they continue to be very a lot on the surface, twice-over. IOC chief Thomas Bach mentioned final week {that a} prolonged Executive Board debate resulted within the ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes on account of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine remaining in place however that there have been discussions about doubtlessly permitting some people to participate as impartial athletes.

NBA roundup: Grizzlies dominate Bucks, win seventh straight

Behind a triple-double from Ja Morant, the Memphis Grizzlies cruised to their seventh straight win with a dominating 142-101 dwelling victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night time. In a recreation that noticed the Grizzlies carry a 46-point lead into the fourth quarter, Morant completed with 25 factors, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his third triple-double of the season. He grew to become the primary participant in franchise historical past to have a triple-double earlier than the beginning of the fourth quarter.

Tennis-Ferrer to be named Spain’s new Davis Cup captain

Former world quantity three David Ferrer is about to interchange Sergi Bruguera as Spain’s new Davis Cup captain, the nation’s tennis federation (RFET) mentioned. Ferrer, 40, had signed an settlement to captain Spain for the subsequent three years and can be formally offered in his new function in Madrid on Monday, the RFET mentioned in a press release on Thursday.

Stephen Curry to overlook few weeks with shoulder harm

Golden State famous person guard Stephen Curry will miss just a few weeks with a left shoulder harm sustained throughout Wednesday night time’s recreation, ESPN reported Thursday. Curry suffered the harm within the third quarter of the Warriors’ loss to the Indiana Pacers whereas going for a steal. He exited and didn’t return.

Tennis-Indian Wells won’t require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for followers

Tennis followers attending the Indian Wells match in Southern California this coming March won’t be required to show they’re vaccinated towards COVID-19 earlier than coming into the grounds, organizers mentioned. The change in coverage adopted session with heath and business specialists, the match mentioned in a press release.

Soccer-Portugal coach Santos leaves job after World Cup exit

Fernando Santos has left his job as Portugal coach after his staff misplaced to Morocco within the World Cup quarter-finals, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) mentioned on Thursday. The Portuguese suffered a shock 1-0 defeat by Morocco in Qatar on Saturday, after Santos began the match by leaving the nation’s all-time report goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo on the substitutes’ bench.

Soccer-No British followers arrested at World Cup – report

British soccer followers on the World Cup in Qatar behaved impeccably and none had been arrested on the world match, the UK’s soccer policing lead mentioned. “The behaviour of England and Wales out in Qatar was absolutely exemplary,” Chief Constable Mark Roberts of Cheshire Police was quoted as saying by USA Today on Thursday.

(With inputs from businesses.)