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Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars
4 months, 1 week ago

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has joined the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars. Rees-Zammit signed with two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City in March as part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program. The 23-year-old Rees-Zammit, one of the best wingers in rugby, announced in January that he was leaving the Welsh national team to pursue a dream …

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FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer
7 months, 3 weeks ago

FIFA to seek legal advice on Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Facing a Palestinian proposal to suspend Israel from international soccer because of the conflict with Hamas, FIFA bought time Friday by agreeing to seek legal advice before holding an extraordinary council meeting within two months. “Due to the urgency of the situation, an extraordinary FIFA Council will be convened and will take place before July 20 to review …

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Kho-Kho is India's homegrown sport and we need to take it to international level: Rajat Sharma
9 months, 1 week ago

Kho-Kho is India's homegrown sport and we need to take it to international level: Rajat Sharma

India TV News  

India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma, today, lauded India's progress in Kho-Kho at the closing ceremony of 56th Senior National Kho-Kho Championship in New Delhi. Rajat Sharma, while speaking at the event, also lauded Sudhanshu Mittal, the president of the Kho Kho Federation of India for his efforts in order to take Kho-Kho in the country to the next …

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Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL’s international player pro day
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was the center of attention at NFL’s international player pro day

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit was dripping sweat and still catching his breath after finishing up receiving drills when several NFL scouts approached him at the University of South Florida’s pro day. So, it’s always been in the back of my head, but it’s just amazing to finally do it now.” Rees-Zammit, whose favorite NFL player growing …

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Single annual international break can reduce injuries says Barcelona’s Xavi
1 year, 1 month ago

Single annual international break can reduce injuries says Barcelona’s Xavi

The Hindu  

A revamped calendar with a single international break could resolve the travel time and injury issues faced by many players, Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez said on Friday. Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen was injured last week training with Germany and Spain midfielder Gavi tore a ligament on international duty ahead of the club’s return from international break at Rayo Vallecano …

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IPL 2023: MI's Jason Behrendorff says Impact Player rule unlikely to feature in international cricket anytime soon
1 year, 8 months ago

IPL 2023: MI's Jason Behrendorff says Impact Player rule unlikely to feature in international cricket anytime soon

Firstpost  

Mumbai: Mumbai Indians left-arm pacer Jason Behrendorff does not think the “Impact player’ rule introduced in the Indian Premier League this season will be implemented at the international level anytime soon. IPL 2023: Full coverage | Points table | Schedule | Results | Orange Cap | Purple Cap​ The ‘Impact Player’ rule allows teams to replace any one member of …

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More than 1,000 people are dead after earthquake in eastern Afghanistan
2 years, 6 months ago

More than 1,000 people are dead after earthquake in eastern Afghanistan

NPR  

More than 1,000 people are dead after earthquake in eastern Afghanistan More than 1,000 people are dead after a 5.9 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan overnight on Wednesday. HADID: In another video shared by the Taliban state-run news agency, men crowd in the ruins of one home, trying to pull out a body. The U.N.'s deputy special representative to Afghanistan, Ramiz …

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Watch: Ross Taylor gets emotional during national anthem, receives guard of honour in last game for New Zealand
2 years, 9 months ago

Watch: Ross Taylor gets emotional during national anthem, receives guard of honour in last game for New Zealand

Firstpost  

New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor retired from international cricket today, 4 April. He proudly walked out representing the Black Caps one last time at Seddon Park in Hamilton for New Zealand’s final ODI of a 3-match series against Netherlands. This match was a special one for Taylor, as he played his 450th international game and this also marked the last …

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Watch: 'Delighted' Shoaib Akhtar heads to Rawalpindi stadium to witness historic Pakistan vs Australia Test
2 years, 10 months ago

Watch: 'Delighted' Shoaib Akhtar heads to Rawalpindi stadium to witness historic Pakistan vs Australia Test

India Today  

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar sad he was delighted at full-fledged international cricket returning to Pakistan as he was on his way to the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium to watch the action live from the stands on Friday. Akhtar also thanked Australia and Pakistan cricket boards for making the tour possible, adding that this was the first time since his …

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Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Athletes force a change in ban of Russians at Paralympics

Associated Press  

Athletes around the world cheered when leaders of the Paralympics booted Russia from the Games. “It is because of the athletes,” said Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, who has been living about 100 miles from Ukraine’s capital of Kyiv, fearful of an attack by Russian troops who invaded the country earlier this week. Rob Koehler, the head of the advocacy …

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Kane Williamson: Hope NZ pulling out doesn't have a lasting impact on Pakistan's cricket
3 years, 3 months ago

Kane Williamson: Hope NZ pulling out doesn't have a lasting impact on Pakistan's cricket

The Hindu  

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson hopes New Zealand's decision to pull out of its tour of Pakistan doesn't have a "lasting impact" on the game in Pakistan. We have seen that happen on a number of occasions, so hopefully, there is plenty more cricket there to come.” This was the third time a touring international team left Pakistan fearing for …

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Taliban approves Afghanistan cricket team's Test match against Australia, says board
3 years, 4 months ago

Taliban approves Afghanistan cricket team's Test match against Australia, says board

Firstpost  

The Test match, to be played in Hobart from 27 November to 1 December, was scheduled for last year but was put off due to the COVID-19 pandemic and international travel restrictions. Kaboul: The Taliban have approved Afghanistan’s first cricket Test since their takeover, raising hopes that international matches will continue as usual under the new rule of the Islamists. …

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EURO 2020: International soccer’s constant drive for change
3 years, 7 months ago

EURO 2020: International soccer’s constant drive for change

Associated Press  

GENEVA — In an era of radically rethinking how and where to play international soccer, the European Championship has helped make constant change the norm. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said multi-nation hosting is only for Euro 2020, which he inherited from Platini. Amid the uncertainty in an economic downturn, Platini announced the multi-nation Euro 2020 plan — in Kyiv …

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Hyderabad FC Sign India International Halicharan Narzary on 2-year Deal
4 years, 4 months ago

Hyderabad FC Sign India International Halicharan Narzary on 2-year Deal

News 18  

Building up to the new season, Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC on Thursday confirmed the signing of experienced India winger Halicharan Narzary. He joined NorthEast for ISL's third season in 2016 before turning out for I-League side Shivajians FC a year later. Narzary spent the latter half of his first season with the Blasters on loan with Chennaiyin FC, …

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How cricket can restart amid COVID-19? ICC spells out
4 years, 7 months ago

How cricket can restart amid COVID-19? ICC spells out

The Hindu  

The International Cricket Council has recommended a phased approach to resuming cricketing activities in compliance with the government regulations. READ | There hasn’t been any cricketing activities since the outbreak of the coronavirus in March and now as some of the countries gear up for resumption, the ICC said that the member nations should “consider appointing a Chief Medical Officer …

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Nicolo Barella: I would get myself killed for Antonio Conte
5 years, 3 months ago

Nicolo Barella: I would get myself killed for Antonio Conte

The Hindu  

Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella claimed he is prepared to die for Antonio Conte as the Serie A leader focuses on a top-of-the-table clash with Juventus. Barella's fine form since arriving from Cagliari has aided the Nerazzurri's rise, but the Italy international directed all plaudits to his head coach. Barella has appeared in all six of Inter's Serie A matches this …

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