Following is a abstract of present sports activities information briefs.

Soccer-More to return from record-breaking Haaland, says Guardiola

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has damaged a number of information this season however the Norway worldwide nonetheless needs to enhance his recreation, supervisor Pep Guardiola stated. Haaland on Sunday grew to become the primary participant in England’s prime flight to attain 50 objectives in all competitions in a season since Tom Waring did so for Aston Villa in 1931.

Rugby-DMac ignites one other All Blacks flyhalf debate

New Zealand might be gearing up for one more heated flyhalf debate heading into the World Cup with Damian McKenzie staking a powerful declare to the All Blacks quantity 10 shirt together with his kind for the high-flying Waikato Chiefs. Debates over who ought to play first five-eighth for the All Blacks are a part of New Zealand custom and return no less than to the times of Grant Fox and Frano Botica within the late Eighties and peaked with Carlos Spencer and Andrew Mehrtens within the Nineties.

NHL-Panthers stun Maple Leafs to attract first blood in playoff sequence

The Florida Panthers spoiled the Toronto Maple Leafs’ long-awaited return to the second spherical of the Stanley Cup playoffs on Tuesday with a 4-2 victory within the opener of their best-of-seven sequence. From the second Toronto sealed their place within the second spherical there was a palpable buzz throughout the town.

Golf-Furyk named U.S. crew captain of 2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal

Jim Furyk, a 17-times winner on the PGA Tour, was named on Tuesday because the U.S. crew captain for the 2024 Presidents Cup in Montreal. The 2024 version of the biennial competitors, which pits a 12-man U.S. crew towards a lineup of worldwide gamers from exterior Europe, will probably be performed from Sept. 26-29 at The Royal Montreal Golf Club.

NBA-Dimmed Suns hope to recapture fireplace at dwelling towards Nuggets

The Phoenix Suns return to the Valley with the grim process of turning round their Western Conference semi-final marketing campaign towards the Denver Nuggets on Friday, with star level guard Chris Paul’s future unsure. After the Nuggets humbled them 125-107 in Saturday’s opener, the Suns improved their protection however little else in Monday’s Game 2, dropping 97-87.

Cricket-Smith amused by fuss over his England county stint forward of Ashes

Australia batsman Steve Smith has laughed off criticism in England about his county cricket warmup for the Ashes after some followers and media took exception to his Sussex signing. Australian cricketers have lengthy warmed up for Ashes excursions in England within the County Championship however some native pundits concern Smith’s stint at Sussex will solely give the guests a serving to hand as they search to retain the urn.

NFL-Players union warns brokers over cell betting apps in memo

The National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) has sounded the alarm about using sports activities betting apps, warning brokers that the cell playing platforms can observe their shoppers’ exercise, resulting in stiff penalties. The NFL final month suspended 5 gamers – together with three indefinitely – for violating the league’s playing coverage, which prohibits any member of the league from “engaging in any form of gambling in any club or league facility or venue.”

NBA-Philadelphia 76ers Embiid wins first MVP award

Philadelphia 76ers heart Joel Embiid has gained the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the primary time, the league introduced on Tuesday. Embiid was chosen over Denver Nuggets heart Nikola Jokic, to whom he misplaced the award up to now two seasons, and Milwaukee Bucks ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo, who gained back-to-back awards in 2019 and 2020.

Cycling-UCI defends transgender coverage after Killips victory

Cycling’s governing physique the UCI has defended its coverage on transgender athletes competing in feminine occasions after American Austin Killips fuelled the controversy by successful the Tour of the Gila in New Mexico on Sunday. The 27-year-old Killips gained the fifth and closing stage of the race to change into the primary transgender bike owner to triumph in an official UCI stage race.

Tennis-Zhang makes historical past for China by reaching Madrid final eight

Zhang Zhizhen made historical past on the Madrid Open as he surprised American Taylor Fritz on Tuesday to change into the primary Chinese participant to succeed in an ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final. The 26-year-old continued his dream run with a 3-6 7-6(5) 7-6(8) defeat of the eighth seed.

(With inputs from companies.)