Saudi Arabia clear to host 2034 World Cup after Australia drops out
MELBOURNE :Saudi Arabia was left as a shoo-in to host the 2034 World Cup after Australia confirmed it would not make a bid for soccer's global showpiece on Tuesday's deadline day.
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Australia will not bid for 2034 World Cup - FA
MELBOURNE : Australia will not bid for the 2034 World Cup after taking "all factors" into consideration, Football Australia said on Tuesday.
Jones' exit is the 'sensible' outcome: Australia boss
MELBOURNE :Eddie Jones' resignation as Wallabies coach was the "sensible outcome" in the wake of the nation's disappointing World Cup run, Rugby Australia boss Phil Waugh said on Tuesday.
Paris Masters: Andy Murray Misses Match Point As Alex De Minaur Jinx Continues
Andy Murray missed a match point and blew a 5-2 lead in the final set to suffer his sixth straight defeat to Alex de Minaur in the Paris Masters first round on Monday. The three-time Grand Slam champion appeared poised to finally clinch a first win over Australian De Minaur after a double-break in the deciding set, but slumped to a 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 7-5 loss. Murray has still not won a match at Bercy Arena since lifting the title in 2016 en route to finishing as the year-end world number one. The Briton saw three set points come and go before losing the first set in a tie-break, but bounced back to level the match and then take control.
Rugby Australia confirms Eddie Jones has quit Wallabies, Larkham linked as replacement
Rugby Australia said on Tuesday it had accepted Eddie Jones' resignation as head coach of the Wallabies after just 10 months in the job, following their dismal showing at the World Cup.
World Cup Semis Scenario: How Pakistan Can Still Finish In Top 4 Spots
Pakistan find themselves in a spot of bother at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the tournament heads into the second half. The 1992 champions have struggled for consistency despite getting a good start and as it stands, their future in the tournament remains uncertain. Pakistan won their opening match against the Netherlands in Hyderabad, before completing a World Cup-record run chase against Sri Lanka at the same venue. However, the tables started turning once they headed to Ahmedabad to face hosts India.
Warner enjoying making doubters 'look stupid' at World Cup
Australia opener David Warner says his World Cup form is making doubters "look stupid" and hopes to add to his mountain of runs in the next match against ailing England.
Cricket World Cup 2023: How Did Pakistan Stars React To "No Pay For 5 Months" Claim? Coach Replies
Pakistan coach Grant Bradburn on Monday shrugged off claims his players haven't been paid for five months, insisting the squad was determined to rescue their faltering Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. Pakistan are on the verge of a group stage exit at the tournament and need to defeat Bangladesh on Tuesday to preserve any slim hopes of making the semi-finals. As well as four defeats in six games so far, Pakistan's campaign has been plagued by reports of no pay as well as delays in agreements over central contracts. "In terms of the noise around the team, look, playing for Pakistan and working within this team is a huge privilege," said Bradburn on Monday.