BASKETBALL
All-Star game format changed
The NBA’s All-Star game that pits the Eastern Conference against the Western Conference has been scrapped in favour of two teams that will be picked by their respective captains.
After fans vote to pick the captains, these two will then go about selecting their players by taking turns.
CRICKET
Starc warns England ahead of Ashes
Mitchell Starc has warned England to expect a repeat of what happened four years ago in the upcoming Ashes series.
In 2013-14, Mitchell Johnson wrecked havoc against the England top-order, picking up 37 wickets for Australia in a series they won 5-0. Starc believes that the current crop of Australian fast bowlers can repeat that feat.
FOOTBALL
Argentina seek boost in qualifying
Despite boasting the likes of Lionel Messi, Angel Di Maria, Paulo Dybala and Mauro Icardi, Argentina are currently fifth in the South American World Cup qualifiers.
They’ll be keen to improve their qualification scenario for Russia 2018 when they take on Peru in a crucial match on Thursday.
