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Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games
14 hours, 47 minutes ago

Pakistan picks Dubai as ICC Champions Trophy neutral venue for India games

Al Jazeera  

The venue change follows weeks of wrangling after India refused to visit ICC tournament hosts Pakistan for their matches. India will play their Champions Trophy matches in the United Arab Emirates next year after hosts Pakistan selected the Gulf country as a neutral venue for their rivals, the Pakistan Cricket Board has said. “The Pakistan Cricket Board has chosen the …

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Odermatt becomes Switzerland’s most successful male skier with another GS win on the Gran Risa
1 day, 4 hours ago

Odermatt becomes Switzerland’s most successful male skier with another GS win on the Gran Risa

Associated Press  

LA VILLA, Italy — Marco Odermatt is back to his imperious best. Odermatt followed up his first win in Val Gardena in Saturday’s downhill by winning a World Cup giant slalom on Sunday as he continued to dominate the Gran Risa to become Switzerland’s most successful male skier. It was Odermatt’s 41st World Cup victory, putting the three-time defending overall …

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Famous sports stars who died in 2024: Beckenbauer, OJ, West, Mays, Kiptum
1 day, 14 hours ago

Famous sports stars who died in 2024: Beckenbauer, OJ, West, Mays, Kiptum

Al Jazeera  

A look back at the superlative sporting careers of some of the all-time greats who passed away in 2024. Kiptum exploded onto the marathon scene in October 2023 when he ran a scintillating two hours and 35 seconds in Chicago, taking 34 seconds off fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge’s previous world record. All that changed after his former wife Nicole Brown …

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2 months, 6 ODI debuts: India Women continue experimenting with eyes on World Cup
1 day, 14 hours ago

2 months, 6 ODI debuts: India Women continue experimenting with eyes on World Cup

India Today  

Since failing to qualify for the semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup in the UAE, the Indian women’s team is on an experimentation spree. In ODIs, Minnu Mani, Tejal Hasabnis, Pratika Rawal, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor and Priya Mishra got their maiden India caps. Bist’s domestic teammate Nandini Kashyap, who was the top run-scorer in the Senior Women’s One-Day …

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George Eastham, England 1966 World Cup winning squad member who criticized apartheid, dies at 88
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2 days, 1 hour ago

George Eastham, England 1966 World Cup winning squad member who criticized apartheid, dies at 88

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former England midfielder George Eastham, a member of the country’s 1966 World Cup winning squad who was better known for his social activism, has died. Soccer club Stoke City announced Eastham’s death late Friday, saying it was “immensely saddened” to lose a “club legend.” It did not specify a cause of death. Eastham made 19 appearances for England, …

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Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill
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2 days, 1 hour ago

Odermatt finally wins in Gardena as he dominates a World Cup downhill

Associated Press  

SELVA DI VAL GARDENA, Italy — Marco Odermatt finally conquered the Saslong and the Swiss standout did it in style. Odermatt put down what he called “one of my best” downhill runs on Saturday to win a World Cup race in Val Gardena as the three-time overall World Cup champion looked like back to his imperious best. It was Odermatt’s …

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Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt
2 days, 3 hours ago

Soccer’s top players have had enough, as FIFA’s new super-sized tournament sparks a revolt

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — One of the most striking moments of soccer in 2024 was when Rodri hobbled onto a stage in Paris on crutches to receive the prestigious Ballon d’Or for best male player of the year. Already pushed to their limits, some players say FIFA’s newly expanded Club World Cup, to be held in the United States next year, …

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India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025
2 days, 4 hours ago

India awarded hosting rights for ISSF Junior World Cup 2025

The Hindu  

The International Shooting Sport Federation has confirmed India as the host for a Junior World Cup in the forthcoming season in 2025. The ISSF president Luciano Rossi had announced that India would host the Junior World Cup during his visit to the Capital in November for the World Cup Finals. “The world’s future stars will converge in India for a …

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World Cup-winning England international George Eastham dies aged 88
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2 days, 4 hours ago

World Cup-winning England international George Eastham dies aged 88

India Today  

George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning squad, has died at the age of 88, his former club Stoke City announced on Friday. The son of England international George Senior, Eastham was a midfielder and inside forward who played for Newcastle United, Arsenal, and Stoke City in the English top-flight league during a professional career spanning two decades. …

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Lindsey Vonn takes a low-risk approach and places 14th in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
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2 days, 5 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn takes a low-risk approach and places 14th in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

Associated Press  

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Lindsey Vonn was not about to put everything on the line in her first World Cup race back after more than five years of retirement. Now I just need my top section to be a little faster and I’ll be in really good shape,” said Vonn, who is planning to race another super-G in St. Moritz …

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George Eastham dead aged 88: England World Cup-winning squad passes away as tributes pour in for Stoke City legend... leaving just three heroes from the 1966 group still alive
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2 days, 6 hours ago

George Eastham dead aged 88: England World Cup-winning squad passes away as tributes pour in for Stoke City legend... leaving just three heroes from the 1966 group still alive

Daily Mail  

George Eastham, a member of England's 1966 World Cup winning squad, has died at the age of 88. George Eastham, a member of England 's 1966 World Cup winning squad, has died at the age of 88. The winger was part of Sir Alf Ramsey's squad for at the 1966 World Cup but did not make an appearance in the …

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Lindsey Vonn takes 14th place in World Cup super-G race
2 days, 14 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn takes 14th place in World Cup super-G race

LA Times  

Lindsey Vonn, right, is congratulated by Patrick Riml, Red Bull’s head of athletes special projects, after she took 14th place in a World Cup super-G race on Saturday. Now I just need my top section to be a little faster and I’ll be in really good shape,” said Vonn, who is planning to race another super-G in St. Moritz on …

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Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031
3 days ago

Netflix signs US broadcast deal with FIFA for the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Netflix has secured the U.S. broadcasting rights to the Women’s World Cup in 2027 and 2031 as the streaming giant continues its push into live sports. World Cups are typically broadcast on free-to-air public networks to reach the biggest audiences, and the last women’s edition in 2023 earned FIFA less than 10% of the men’s 2022 World Cup. …

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Lindsey Vonn’s coach suggests she’ll be competitive in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
3 days, 2 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn’s coach suggests she’ll be competitive in her return to World Cup skiing at age 40

Associated Press  

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — How fast can she go on her titanium knee? Those are the big questions surrounding Lindsey Vonn’s comeback to World Cup ski racing this weekend at age 40 after nearly six years of retirement. “It’s a question that’s been going through my head a lot over the last week,” said Chris Knight, Vonn’s personal coach. Knight …

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The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests
3 days, 3 hours ago

The peaks and valleys in Indian cricket in 2024: The end of World Cup drought and a new low in Tests

India TV News  

The end of a wait for a World Cup crown! India finally got their hands on the T20 World Cup 2024, which saw the nation dive into jubilation. For say, India suffered their first-ever home series sweep of three or more Test matches in 2024 against a New Zealand side that lost everything left and right to it. India's 4-1 …

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Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup
3 days, 14 hours ago

Netflix will stream 2027 and 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup

LA Times  

The U.S. women’s side poses for a team photo before a match against Wales in San Jose before the 2023 World Cup. Netflix on Friday said it will stream for the first time the FIFA Women’s World Cup, as the streamer continues to expand its library of live sports content. “Bringing this iconic tournament to Netflix is not just about …

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Lindsey Vonn hits back at critics who think she’s crazy to return to ski racing at age 40
3 days, 23 hours ago

Lindsey Vonn hits back at critics who think she’s crazy to return to ski racing at age 40

Associated Press  

ST. MORITZ, Switzerland — Lindsey Vonn didn’t just pop into the hospital one day, get a new titanium knee and then decide on the way out that she wanted to return to downhill ski racing. But generally when you say that right off the bat it’s probably not true.” Hackett helped Vonn find Martin Roche, a South Florida-based orthopedist specializing …

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ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy, PCB compensated with 2028 Women's T20 WC hosting rights
Top News
4 days, 4 hours ago

ICC approves hybrid model for Champions Trophy, PCB compensated with 2028 Women's T20 WC hosting rights

India TV News  

ICC approved the hybrid model for the Men's Champions Trophy 2025 on Thursday after both India and Pakistan agreed to play their ICC games, hosted by the BCCI and PCB, at a neutral venue till 2027. To compensate Pakistan, the ICC awarded the PCB full hosting rights for the 2028 Women's T20 World Cup. To compensate Pakistan, the ICC has …

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All India-Pakistan matches until 2028 at neutral venues, including Champions Trophy
4 days, 4 hours ago

All India-Pakistan matches until 2028 at neutral venues, including Champions Trophy

India Today  

The International Cricket Council confirmed on December 19 that the 2025 Champions Trophy will be conducted in a hybrid model that will see India's matches in the eight-team event taking place at a neutral venue. The ICC reiterated in its statement: "This will apply to the upcoming ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, set to be played in February and March …

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Explained: What the new India-Pakistan ICC agreement means for world cricket
4 days, 14 hours ago

Explained: What the new India-Pakistan ICC agreement means for world cricket

India Today  

The International Cricket Council on December 19, Thursday, announced that India and Pakistan will play their matches in ICC tournaments at neutral venues till 2028. ICC announced that India will be playing their matches for the Champions Trophy 2025 on a neutral venue - likely UAE - and in return, Pakistan do not need to travel to India to play …

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Explained: What the new India-Pakistan ICC agreement means for world cricket
Top News
4 days, 14 hours ago

Explained: What the new India-Pakistan ICC agreement means for world cricket

India Today  

The International Cricket Council on December 19, Thursday, announced that India and Pakistan will play their matches in ICC tournaments at neutral venues till 2028. ICC announced that India will be playing their matches for the Champions Trophy 2025 on a neutral venue - likely UAE - and in return, Pakistan do not need to travel to India to play …

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Kho Kho World Cup 2025: India to face Pakistan in opening match on Jan 13
5 days, 2 hours ago

Kho Kho World Cup 2025: India to face Pakistan in opening match on Jan 13

The Hindu  

Host India will face Pakistan in the opening match of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on January 13, the organisers announced on Wednesday. After that, the most exciting match of the season, the match between India and Pakistan men’s teams will be played on January 13,” Kho Kho World Cup CEO Vikram Dev Dogra said in the press conference …

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Why 'all format star' R Ashwin should not just be remembered for his Test heroics
5 days, 14 hours ago

Why 'all format star' R Ashwin should not just be remembered for his Test heroics

India Today  

When Ravichandran Ashwin first broke into the Indian Test team in 2011, he faced considerable criticism. The Champions Trophy 2013 Final In the rain-marred final of the 2013 Champions Trophy, Ravichandran Ashwin showcased nerves of steel and a wizardry with the ball that scipted his name into Indian cricket folklore. Ashwin’s brilliant 2/15 was more than just figures; it was …

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Becky Sauerbrunn: Two-time World Cup winner and former USWNT captain announces her retirement
5 days, 14 hours ago

Becky Sauerbrunn: Two-time World Cup winner and former USWNT captain announces her retirement

CNN  

CNN — Two-time World Cup winner and 2012 Olympic gold medalist Becky Sauerbrunn has announced her retirement from soccer. But even so, I’d run it back.” The center-back played every minute of the tournament as the USWNT won the Women’s World Cup in Canada in 2015, and every minute after missing the first game four years later when the team …

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