Stewart also said that despite the sport’s push into Asia, it would take at least a generation before drivers from the continent would be challenging for the championship. s, with large numbers taking to social media to express their unhappiness about a player who earlier this year signed a new five-year deal with the words: “I signed this new contract to stay here for a few more years because it’s a great honour for me. Two years later, De Gea remains in United’s goal with the bizarre episode apparently forgotten. SLAMS FOR SMASHES Badminton is keen on getting its circuit jazzed up, and though everything’s going quite smooth if you ask us, the sport wants to create tennis like Grand Slams. ’“Historic” revenue is expected to be generated from the upcoming IPL media rights auction, according to BCCI Chief Executive Officer Rahul Johri. He leaves his fans searching for him exiting in a super car with tinted glass. eliver better results than Roelant Oltmans as interim coach after the Dutchman was sacked as chief coach of the men’s national team following a string of unimpressive showings. Kane’s two second-half strikes mean he is now top scorer under Southgate with five goals, more than twice as many as any of his team mates. or’s finish after captain Branislav Ivanovic and substitute Adem Ljajic had gone close. its with coach Sven GroeneveldMaria Sharapova comes up short again Naomi Osaka in CaliforniaMaria Sharapova hit back at Caroline Wozniacki over a US Open scheduling row on Friday, saying of her bitter Danish rival: “I’m in the 4th round.