Dan Ashworth has officially requested to leave Newcastle United, with Manchester United targeting him as their new sporting director. But as BD Cricket Match reports, the process is far from smooth sailing. Newcastle’s owners are outraged by what they view as a behind-the-scenes poaching attempt and have demanded a substantial compensation fee. If the demands are not met, they’re prepared to keep Ashworth on gardening leave indefinitely. Ashworth is said to be keen on joining Manchester United, attracted by the INEOS-led project and the opportunity to reunite with Sir Dave Brailsford, a trusted ally of new co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Despite Ashworth’s eagerness, Newcastle is…

With the race for the top spot in the Western Conference heating up, every game carries significant weight for the Timberwolves. BD Cricket Match reports that their recent matchup against the Houston Rockets was no exception. Against a lower-tier opponent like Houston, Minnesota had no room for error—especially since the Rockets are also chasing a playoff berth, trailing the 10th-seeded Jazz by a narrow margin. Despite Houston’s playoff ambitions, the Timberwolves came into the game with the NBA’s best defensive rating, making life difficult for any offense. From the opening tip, Minnesota looked sharp, racing to an early 10–2 run that gave them control of…

In the thrilling game where Damian Lillard hit a buzzer-beater to sink the Kings, BD Cricket Match reporters noted that Malik Beasley was also a key contributor to the victory. He shot 7-of-12 from the field, including 5-of-9 from three-point range, and went a perfect 4-for-4 from the line. Beasley racked up 23 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1 steal with only one turnover—reaffirming his place as one of the league’s premier 3-and-D players. At 27, he’s in the prime of his career, and his minimum contract with the Bucks is proving to be one of the league’s smartest signings. According to BD Cricket…