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The controversy within Hockey India over the change in the Indian teams’ jersey colour intensified on Tuesday after Executive Director Commander RK Srivastava failed to meet president Dilip Tirkey’s deadline to submit documents explaining the decision, while secretary general Bhola Nath Singh sought an emergency meeting of the Executive Board.
In an strong worded email sent to Srivastava for the second consecutive day, Tirkey directed him to furnish all supporting documents by 5 pm, asserting that his earlier directive had not been withdrawn despite a clarification submitted by the Executive Director to the Executive Board.
“With reference to the explaination submitted by the Cdr (Srivastava) to the Executive Board in this matter, it is clarified that the directive to respond with documentary evidence remains in effect and has not been withdrawn,” Tirkey said in the email.
“In view of the detailed explaination already provided to the Executive Board, it is now necessary that the same be substantiated with all relevant documentary proof. Accordingly Cdr is required to submit the complete supporting documents by 5PM today,” he added.
However, sources told PTI that no reply was received from Srivastava by the deadline.
“Commander Srivastava did not provide any clarification to the Hockey India president by the deadline of 5 pm,” a source said.
The source added that shortly after the deadline, Hockey India secretary general Bhola Nath Singh wrote to Tirkey requesting that an emergency meeting of the Executive Board be convened.
“For the last many days, emails from your side have raised many different issues, it is therefore requested that all issues maybe compiled and the same maybe put before the EB for its disposal. Please call for an emergent EB board meeting at the earliest,” the source said quoting Bhola Nath’s email addressed to the president and copied to EB members.
On Monday Tirkey sent a strongly worded email to HI executive director Srivastava, seeking detailed clarification on the process, which eventually triggered widespread criticism.The latest email was Tirkey’s second communication in less than a week seeking answers over the decision-making process.
In his previous email, Tirkey had said that HI was not consulted before the change was finalised.
The issue has snowballed into a major controversy ahead of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup, beginning on August 15 in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Former India captains Viren Rasquinha, Ajit Pal Singh, Dhanraj Pillay and Pargat Singh have publicly objected to the change, saying the team’s traditional identity should not have been altered without wider consultation.
HI has defended the move, saying the colour change was necessitated by visibility concerns while playing on blue turf. Tirkey, however, has maintained that the decision was taken without the knowledge or approval of either the president or the Executive Board.
The jersey issue is not the only matter on which Tirkey has sought answers from the Executive Director.
In another email on Monday, Tirkey asked for the complete inquiry report related to complaints of harassment and misconduct against a highly placed HI official.
He sought the complete record of the Interim Complaints Committee’s composition and constitution, credentials ad eligibility of ICC members, official notification constituting the committee, evidence of compliance and statutory requirements under the POSH Act along with signed minutes of ICC proceedings maintained by the committee.
According to sources, the requested documents were also not furnished despite three reminders sent until Monday.
The allegations stem from anonymous complaints received in April against the official. Over the following weeks, several women involved in the Indian Hockey ecosystem reportedly corroborated the allegations.
In May, Tirkey had written to the Executive Board expressing concern over the growing number of harassment complaints within Indian hockey.
Although discussions were held in June on constituting a committee to investigate the matter, sources said no such committee has been formed so far.
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The highly anticipated major league debut for New York Yankees top prospect George Lombard Jr. couldn’t have gone any better on Tuesday night in the Bronx.
And while it’s just one game, it may be hard for Yankees fans not to think the shortstop torch has been passed from Anthony Volpe, who has struggled to find consistency over the past four seasons, to the 21-year-old No. 1 prospect in the team’s farm system.
Volpe was once that top prospect when he came up before the start of the 2023 season, where he was named the shortstop of the future. But in the middle of his fourth season, where he’s slashed just .240/.325/.322 across 56 games, he was optioned back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a slew of moves by the Yankees’ front office.
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George Lombard Jr. of the New York Yankees is at spring training at George Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 17, 2026. (Newsday)
Replacing him at shortstop is Lombard, the son of former big leaguer and current Detroit Tigers bench coach George Lombard, who Yankees fans have been waiting to see make his debut.
Well, Lombard shined under the bright Yankee Stadium lights, as his first career hit was a solo home run off St. Louis Cardinals starter Hunter Dobbins.
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After grounding out in his first career at-bat, Lombard quickly adjusted on an 0-2 hanging breaking ball from Dobbins, and didn’t miss a stitch as it flew over the left field fence. The Yankee Stadium crowd went into a frenzy, understanding just what that moment meant.
Yankees captain Aaron Judge and the rest of the dugout were just as excited, as Lombard gave a shout of excitement as he rounded the bases to make it a 2-0 ball game.
As the Yankees got the victory at home, 2-0, Lombard finished his night at the plate 1-for-2 with a walk. He also became the 14th Yankees player to ever mash a home run for his first career major league hit.
George Lombard Jr. hit a solo home run in his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City on Aug. 4, 2026. (Getty Images)
But the bat power wasn’t the only thing Lombard showcased on Tuesday night. If anything, it was just an added bonus to what he did at his position in the field.
Yankees fans have been used to inconsistent defensive play by Volpe over the last four seasons. While he made some incredible plays, it was the routine ones that turned into head-scratching errors.
Lombard, though, couldn’t have looked more comfortable. His first action was a nifty double play started after ranging to his right, backhanding a grounder and throwing it to second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. all in one motion for the turn.
From there, Lombard dealt with some hard-hit grounders without any qualms and even turned a double play himself when he grabbed a grounder up the middle, stepped on the bag, and threw to first base in one motion to end an inning.
George Lombard Jr. of the New York Yankees takes the field during the sixth inning in his MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City on Aug. 4, 2026. (Getty Images)
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Again, this is just the first game for Lombard. But it’s the type of start fans hoped for when they heard he got the call.
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Anthony Joshua showed vulnerability in his comeback, despite a second-round knockout of Kristian Prenga, and now four-time super-middleweight world champion Carl Froch has shared his thoughts on how the showdown with Tyson Fury will play out.
Prior to Prenga, Joshua’s solitary outing since a devastating September 2024 defeat to Daniel Dubois came against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, with the 36-year-old maintaining that he needed a tune-up before a long-awaited clash against Fury.
Lesser-known Albanian heavyweight Prenga almost scuppered plans to stage Fury-Joshua later this year, as he twice floored the two-time heavyweight world champion in the opening round, before ‘AJ’ bounced back and claimed a round two triumph.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Froch on Fighting, ‘The Cobra’ explained why he believes Fury will now ‘do a number’ on his perennial foe.
“Fury looked bad, but don’t forget that Fury has been fighting since he was five years old. It’s in his subconscious; reactions, reflexes and punching, he just knows how to do it when his eyes are shut. He has grown up with it.
“Joshua is a manufactured fighter. OK, he is an Olympic gold medallist and a two-time heavyweight champ but, in terms of naturally ability and natural fighting, Tyson will do a number on ‘AJ’, in my opinion.
“Even though Tyson Fury is past his best now and not firing on all cylinders, like he was against Deontay Wilder, Anthony Joshua can’t take a punch and he can’t get out of the way of the punches. It is just dangerous.”
Fury-Joshua is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden in New York, with Saturday, November 14, understood to be the most likely fight date.
BH Live has relaunched three refurbished local authority gyms across Southampton
The upgrades were delivered in partnership with equipment provider Pulse Fitness
Enhancements include expanded free weight spaces, functional fitness zones, and modern redecorations
The facilities upgraded were Bitterne Leisure Centre, Chamberlayne Leisure Centre, and The Quays
BH Live has relaunched three gyms that it runs on behalf of Southampton City Council, following refurbishments to create modern training environments.
The upgrades include new cardio and strength equipment, alongside expanded free weights and stretching areas. Dedicated functional fitness zones have also been added, while the gyms have been fully redecorated with feature lighting and contemporary finishes. The new cardio equipment includes integrated digital screens, wireless phone charging and access to streaming services.
All three sites continue to offer Les Mills classes.
The three centres to receive an upgrade are Bitterne Leisure Centre, Chamberlayne Leisure Centre and The Quays – one of only four High Performance Diving Centres in the UK. Together, the sites provide a mix of elite sport, family leisure and community fitness and form part of Southampton City Council’s wider strategy to modernise leisure facilities, encourage more residents to become physically active and improve community wellbeing.
The refurbishment programme follows BH Live’s appointment as Southampton City Council’s leisure operator in September 2025, after the charity was selected through a competitive tender process. The contract had previously been managed by Places Leisure, with the centres operated by Active Nation until the charity withdrew in 2025 following financial difficulties. Other organisations bidding for the new contract included Testlands, Leisure Focus Trust, Sports and Leisure Management Ltd and Wealden Leisure Ltd.
The investment has been delivered through the partnership between BH Live and Southampton City Council, although neither organisation has disclosed the value of the refurbishment programme or the breakdown of funding.
Rob Cunningham, director of leisure and business development at BH Live, said: “As a charity and social enterprise, our focus is always on improving the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve.
“Thanks to our partnership with Southampton City Council, we’ve been able to create modern, welcoming and inclusive fitness spaces that will support people of all ages and abilities to be more active and achieve their health and wellbeing goals.
“Feedback from members and customers who have already visited has been incredibly positive, and we’re excited to encourage more people to enjoy these fantastic new facilities.”
The gym upgrades form part of a wider programme of investment across Southampton’s leisure estate. BH Live also operates the Outdoor Sports Centre and manages the city’s sports pitch bookings, while a major redevelopment of the Outdoor Sports Centre is currently underway and scheduled for completion in 2027.
Arsenal are set to complete their protracted move for Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimaraes.
BBC Sport reported on 30 July that Guimaraes was expected to move to the Premier League champions following a breakthrough in talks.
And a full agreement is now almost done, with Guimaraes waiting for permission to leave Newcastle‘s training base in La Manga, in Spain, to finalise the formalities of his move to Emirates Stadium.
The Gunners are now making preparations for the Brazil midfielder’s medical this week. There is no confirmation of a fee but sources are indicating it could reach £80m.
Guimaraes, who joined Newcastle from Lyon in 2022, has made clear his intention to join Arsenal as the 28-year-old has emerged as Mikel Arteta’s first-choice central midfield target.
Newcastle and Arsenal have been discussing the finer terms of the deal this week with a final agreement now considered a formality.
Vozinha arrived in Santiago on Sunday to a lively reception from Colo Colo’s fans and joined his new team-mates in training two days later.
The veteran goalkeeper became a cult hero when Cape Verde claimed their first-ever World Cup point against Spain in the group stage and has seen his social media fame explode from 50,000 Instagram followers to nearly 30 million.
After helping his team reach the knockout stages, taking finalists Argentina to extra time in the last 32, Vozinha was named in Fifa’s team of the tournament and even had a newly discovered species of sea slug named after him.
Vozinha’s career has taken him to Slovakia, Angola, Moldova, Cyprus and, most recently, Portuguese second division side Chaves, but he has always believed himself to be a “‘big club’ player”.
Joining Colo Colo, the most successful team in the Primera Division (34 titles) and Copa Chile (14), is his career “highlight”.
“The decision was very clear. Despite playing in smaller leagues for clubs that weren’t exactly giants, deep down I always told myself I was a ‘big club’ player,” Vozinha said.
“So when Colo Colo came calling, there was no doubt. From day one, I knew where I wanted to play. I received many offers but Colo Colo was always the priority.
“The World Cup was the best thing that ever happened to me in football, but that is in the past now. Being here representing Colo Colo – a massive club with a rich history – is the highlight of my club career.”
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Olympique Lyonnais lost (2-1) away to Sparta Prague in the first leg of the third qualifying round. The return leg will take place on August 11 in Lyon.
That reality has created a new one.
Rashford is contracted to Manchester United until 2028. His salary of £325,000 a week makes him the club’s top earner at a time when minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is trying to stay on top of wage costs, which is, by some distance, the club’s highest expenditure.
United’s transfer activity has slowed since Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans joined them for £35m on 14 July.
While uncertainty over Rashford’s future is not the entire reason for this, it is a basic truth that United’s search for a left-sided attacking player, or another striker, will be affected if he stays at the club because he can play in both positions.
Equally, the amount United can pay in wages will differ depending on whether Rashford’s salary is part of the overall bill.
Many fans are conflicted.
Plenty feel Rashford’s fallout with Amorim over his performances in training was reflective of someone who no longer felt the joy of playing for his boyhood club.
Comparisons were made with his performances prior to his exit from United and those at Aston Villa, with England and then Barcelona.
Others think Rashford is too good to be discarded; a local lad who would benefit from an arm around the shoulder and is capable of making a significant impact in Carrick’s team.
The secondary point to that is could United sign a player of similar standing for £26m, given that is the fee sources close to Rashford feel would not be exceeded given it had been agreed with Barcelona?
Jul 18, 2026; Southport, ENG; Bryson DeChambeau reacts to a near miss on the 16th green during the third round of The Open Championship golf tournament at Royal Birkdale. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The future of LIV Golf was the topic of discussion among the team captains and tour executives and then in a players-only get-together on Tuesday in Bedminster, N.J.
The meetings came ahead of the LIV Golf New York event that begins Thursday at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster.
Questions about the future of LIV have circulated since April, when Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund announced it would not continue its financial support of the league beyond this season.
Two more events are on the 2026 schedule — LIV Golf Indianapolis from Aug. 20-23 and the LIV Golf Michigan Team Championship from Aug. 27-30 — but the Michigan event reportedly might get canceled.
According to The Athletic, most players didn’t speak following the Tuesday meetings, but those who did confirmed that two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau took the helm in the players-only gathering.
Earlier, LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil and other executives spoke with the tour’s team captains, according to The Athletic.
“Bryson just ran through what he knows, and obviously, we’re trying to do it as a group, but we’re individuals as well, so I think the next two to three weeks is going to be where it’s at,” Richard Bland told The Athletic. “We’re in this together; we’re fully backing Scott. I think probably in the next two to three weeks we’ll have a bigger picture.
“We’re just in that kind of stage at the minute that we’re positive with what’s going on, but we just need everything to be fully signed off so you can go forward.” The Athletic reported that The Cardinal at Saint John’s Resort, the scheduled site of the Plymouth, Mich., event, has yet to begin physical preparations for the tournament, likely pointing toward a cancellation.
Regarding the Team Championship, Bland told The Athletic, “I don’t know. You know, we’ve just got to wait and see on that.”
Earlier Tuesday, former World No. 2 Cameron Smith said he is pulling for LIV to continue but that he would “100 percent” return to the PGA Tour should the breakaway tour fold.
“I mean, if it was the only option, I think that’s where everyone would want to be for sure, 100%,” the Australian said. “… I want it to work, really, to be honest. It’s great fun out here. The team that we’ve got, I feel like we make each other better, better people and better golfers as well. Yeah, I’d hate to see it go away. We’ll see what happens.” –Field Level Media
NEW DELHI: Several former Pakistan cricketers could face disciplinary action from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after taking part in the Asian Legends League in Zambia without the required approval, according to ESPNcricinfo. More than a dozen retired Pakistan players signed up for the tournament. The controversy began after the Zambia Cricket Union (ZCU), the country’s official governing body, said the event was not sanctioned, approved or endorsed by it.The PCB said it has taken “serious notice” of the participation of former Pakistan cricketers in the tournament.Players found to have violated the rules could be banned for two years from receiving a PCB No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in approved overseas leagues or cricket events.They could also be declared ineligible for any cricketing, coaching, consultancy, mentoring or other roles with the PCB and the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for two years.“In light of the above, the following disciplinary measures will be taken on individuals found to have participated in the said unsanctioned event without obtaining the requisite approvals from the PCB,” the PCB statement said. “A ban of two years from the issuance of any PCB No Objection Certificate (NOC) for participation in approved overseas cricket leagues or events. [And] Ineligibility for any cricketing, coaching, consultancy, mentoring and/or other assignments with the PCB and the PSL for a period of two years.“According to ESPNcricinfo, Mohammad Hafeez, Sohail Tanvir and Umar Akmal travelled to Lusaka after signing up for the league. However, they chose not to play after learning that the required ICC approvals had not been received.Several other former Pakistan cricketers are believed to have participated in the tournament.The PCB said all current and former Pakistan cricketers must obtain the required approvals before taking part in overseas cricket events.“The PCB remains fully committed to upholding the ICC regulations and safeguarding the integrity and governance of the game,” the PCB statement said.“The board reiterates that all current and former cricketers seeking to participate in overseas cricket events requiring PCB clearance must obtain the necessary approvals and NOCs prior to participation,” it said.
Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz brings out the Louis Vuitton trophy trunk containing the Fifa World Cup Trophy ahead of the World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina at New York New Jersey Stadium on July 19, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. U.S. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images/AFP
CINCINNATI — Carlos Alcaraz withdrew Tuesday from the Cincinnati Open because of a lingering right wrist injury that has sidelined him since April.
The No. 2-ranked Spaniard was hoping to return to defend his title in the hard-court tournament, which serves as an important warmup for the US Open.
“We know Carlos is doing everything he can to get back to playing tournaments as soon as possible,” tournament director Bob Moran said in a statement. “We wish him the best with his recovery and look forward to welcoming him back to Cincinnati in the future.”
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Alcaraz last played at the Barcelona Open, then missed the French Open and the entire grass-court season, including Wimbledon.
He is entered in the US Open, where he is the defending champion. Recent photos and videos on social media have shown the seven-time Grand Slam winner on the practice courts, so it was thought he would be ready to play in the Cincinnati event that begins Aug. 11.
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