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CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

The Commonwealth tournaments, be it the CWG or the Commonwealth Championships, have been a happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters, who revel in the absence of traditional powerhouses like China and North Korea. India have finished as the best-performing nation in the sport in the 1990, 2002, and 2018 editions. They are the second most successful nation in the sport with 125 medals, including 43 golds, behind Australia (159), whose dominance has taken a hit in the last few editions.

Ngidi hopeful Proteas 'should be alright' without Bavuma, Quinny available for England ODIs

Lungi Ngidi believes the Proteas "should be alright" in the absence of regular skipper Temba Bavuma when their three-match ODI series against England commences on Tuesday.

Cameron Smith urged to reject LIV Golf offer

Former major champion Ian Baker-Finch says LIV Golf Invitational Series are talking to his fellow Australian Cameron Smith but has urged the newly-minted British Open winner to resist the advances of the Saudi-backed circuit.

Commonwealth Games: A Happy Hunting Ground For Indian Weightlifters

A new rule prevented India from rejigging the weight categories of its lifters for maximum advantage but country's 15-strong contingent, headlined by Mirabai Chanu, is still expected to return with a bagful of medals from the Birmingham Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth tournaments, be it the CWG or the Commonwealth Championships, have been a happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters, who revel in the absence of traditional powerhouses like China and North Korea.

Baker-Finch urges Open champion Smith not to join LIV

SYDNEY : Former major champion Ian Baker-Finch says LIV Golf Invitational Series are talking to his fellow Australian Cameron Smith but has urged the newly-minted British Open winner to resist the advances of the Saudi-backed circuit.

Adam Forshaw relishing Leeds United competition as he opens up on injury misfortune

Adam Forshaw knows he has a fight on his hands if he is to nail down a spot in Jesse Marsch’s Leeds United side this season. The midfielder watched on this summer as the club added talent and depth to their midfield ranks with the signings of Tyler Adams, Marc Roca and Darko Gyabi.

Johan Lange transfer role, midfield search and Aston Villa exits on the horizon

Aston Villa’s squad of players will fly two hours up the coast to Townsville on Tuesday ahead of game No.2 of their tour Down Under against Brisbane Roar. Steven Gerrard’s men got their Australian series off to a winning start courtesy of a Danny Ings penalty against Leeds.

Cricket-Stokes victim of 'crazy' schedule, says former England captain Hussain

LONDON (Reuters) - The number of games being crammed into the global cricket schedule is "madness" and more players could follow Ben Stokes in quitting the one-day format, said former England captain Nasser Hussain.

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CWG: A happy hunting ground for Indian weightlifters

Ngidi hopeful Proteas 'should be alright' without Bavuma, Quinny available for England ODIs

Cameron Smith urged to reject LIV Golf offer

Commonwealth Games: A Happy Hunting Ground For Indian Weightlifters

Baker-Finch urges Open champion Smith not to join LIV

Adam Forshaw relishing Leeds United competition as he opens up on injury misfortune

Johan Lange transfer role, midfield search and Aston Villa exits on the horizon

Cricket-Stokes victim of 'crazy' schedule, says former England captain Hussain