Despite own expectations to win, Canada's women sense a lightening of the load as World Cup approaches
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Australia captain Kerr hopes to deliver iconic moment at home World Cup
MELBOURNE : Sam Kerr was a spellbound seven-year-old when she watched Indigenous Australian Cathy Freeman inspire a nation with an electrifying run for the 400m gold at the Sydney Olympics.
South Africa seek set-piece dominance against All Blacks
South Africa are braced for the "ultimate test" and will focus on establishing set-piece dominance to create opportunities for their dazzling backs when they face New Zealand in the Rugby Championship in Auckland on Saturday.
Expanded World Cup will be the best one yet, says US forward Morgan
U.S. striker Alex Morgan expects the upcoming Women's World Cup to be the "best one yet", with the increase in the number of teams to 32 from 24 improving competitiveness and boosting viewing figures.
India's Jaiswal debuts as opener, Gill at three for West Indies test
India left-hander Yashasvi Jaiswal will make his test debut as opener while Shubman Gill will move down the order to number three in the first match against West Indies beginning later on Wednesday, visiting captain Rohit Sharma said.
Kent (171 & 55-1) trail Warwickshire (549-7dec) by 323 runs as Rob Yates scores 228 not out in County Championship at Canterbury
Kent captain Jack Leaning has urged his batsmen to stand up and be counted as they look for a great escape against Warwickshire in their LV= Insurance County Championship Division 1 game at Canterbury.
Tennis Star Naomi Osaka Gives Birth To Baby Girl: Report
Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka has given birth to a baby girl, People magazine reported on Tuesday. The 25-year-old Japanese star and rapper boyfriend Cordae welcomed their first child in Los Angeles and both mother and daughter were doing well, according to People, citing an unnamed source. The couple said that Osaka was expecting a baby on social media in January. In June, Osaka revealed she was expecting a girl with a princess-themed baby shower.
Daniel Ricciardo 'stoked' to return to F1 grid with AlphaTauri until end of season
Daniel Ricciardo will return to the Formula One grid from the Hungarian Grand Prix next week after the Australian was confirmed to replace Nyck de Vries at AlphaTauri until the end of the season, the Red Bull-owned team announced.