Former Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales will appear before a High Court judge on Friday over a complaint of sexual assault stemming from his allegedly unsolicited kiss on the lips of player Jenni Hermoso - an incident that has triggered a furore over sexism in Spanish sport and society.

Football: Former Spanish soccer chief Luis Rubiales due in court in sex assault investigation

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Tuesday withdrew the hosting rights of the Olympic Qualifiers from Pakistan, slated to be held next January. The FIH decision came as a result of the infighting between the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) and the state-owned Pakistan Sports Board (PSB).

Big blow! International Hockey Federation withdraws Olympic qualifiers hosting rights from Pakistan

On Friday (September 15), Rohit Sharma is eyeing a massive record jointly held by former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and Sri Lanka's ex-captain Arjuna Ranatunga. After India's 41-run win over Sri Lanka in their Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2023, on Tuesday (September 12), they not only qualified for the final but captain Rohit attained his eighth win, out of nine games, while leading in the ODI format in the continental tournament.

Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma eyes MS Dhoni, Arjuna Ranatunga's ELITE feat during India-Bangladesh tie

Captain Will Skelton has sustained a calf injury ahead of Australia's second World Cup match against Fiji but remains available for the Pool C clash, the Wallabies said on Friday after announcing their team.

Rugby World Cup: Injury scare for Australia captain Will Skelton ahead of Fiji test

West Indies great Vivian Richards has backed Team India to 'do well' in the upcoming home ODI World Cup, which kicks off on October 05 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

Massive support can be seriously encouraging: WI great Viv Richards backs India ‘to do well’ in CWC 2023

Rohit Sharma has had an inspiring run in international cricket. Touted to be a big name since his early days, he took time to get going after making his India debut after the 2007 ODI World Cup.

Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma always had incredible fighting spirit - SA great AB de Villiers lauds India captain

Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka in both the sides' last Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2023, on Thursday (September 14), which was a virtual semi-final showdown in a bid to join India in the tournament final on Sunday (September 17).

Babar Azam's captaincy needs to sharpen: Akhtar reacts after Pakistan lose to Sri Lanka to bow out of Asia Cup

India's Test specialist R Ashwin has lauded KL Rahul and feels the right-hander is providing stability with the bat in the middle-order. Rahul made his return to international cricket after a long injury layoff, since early May, during the Super Four round of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 edition and has had scores of 111* and 39, versus Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively.

Asia Cup: KL Rahul is giving India stability in the middle-order, says veteran spinner R Ashwin

Sri Lanka and Pakistan produced a thriller in their last Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Thursday (September 14). Competing with each other for the remaining spot in the tournament final -- with India qualifying on Tuesday (September 12) -- the two Asian giants produced a riveting clash, in a rain-marred contest, where Kusal Mendis' 91 and Charith Asalanka's 49* propelled their side to a two-wicket win.

Sri Lanka played better cricket: Captain Babar Azam on Pakistan's Asia Cup 2023 elimination

Pakistan Bowlers with Most Five-Wicket Hauls In ODIs

Ben Stokes, who recently came out of ODI retirement for the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India, slammed a career-best 182 as England romped past New Zealand in the third and penultimate ODI at The Oval, London.

Stokes stars with 182 in England's mammoth win vs New Zealand, hosts take unassailable 2-1 lead in ODI series

Brazil made it two wins from two in 2026 World Cup qualifying on Tuesday after a late goal from Marquinhos earned them a 1-0 win over Peru in Lima. Brazil, who crushed Bolivia 5-1 at home on Friday, moved level on six points with rivals Argentina at the top of the South American qualifying standings.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Marquinhos earns Brazil late win over Peru

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