New Zealand boosts winter sports funding after Beijing success
The New Zealand government will pour NZ$20 million ($12 million) into winter sports funding for the 2026 Olympics and Paralympics in Milan after its most successful Games at Beijing.
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India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan: Will Rohit Sharma's Side Go For Major Changes?
India are out of the race for a final spot in the Asia Cup. While that will be a dampener going into their final Super 4 match against Afghanistan on Thursday, it also opens up a possibility for experimentation. India's top-order has not been consistent while the bowling has also been shaky. With the T20 World Cup in less than two months' time, India may have to rethink their strategy going forward. With nothing to lose in the match against Afghanistan, it might be the right time for India to set their house in order.
US Open finale: Will Frances Tiafoe or Jessica Pegula land a home win? Can Carlos Alcaraz become youngest men's No. 1?
The final few days of Grand Slam tennis in 2022 are upon us. From Novak Djokovic's deportation saga, to the retirements of Ash Barty and Serena Williams, to Rafael Nadal's 14th Roland-Garros title — there have been a myriad of twists and turns to follow as the sport begins to find itself anew in the post-GOAT era. Ad And the action at the US Open has witnessed that dynamic to its fullest, with it being the first time since 2003 that none of Djokovic, Williams, Nadal and Roger Federer are in a Grand-Slam quarter-final.
DP World Tour announce new match-play team event to take place in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Golf Club will in January host the Hero Cup, a new team match-play event on the DP World Tour designed to provide European players experience in team golf.
India Predicted XI vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022: Will India Take Bold Calls In Crunch Tie?
India face Sri Lanka in a must-win game at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. A win in the Asia Cup encounter will keep Rohit Sharma and company in contention for a final berth while a loss will more or less knock them out of the competition. In their first game of the Super 4 stage, India lost to Pakistan, while their next opponents Sri Lanka are coming on the back of a four-wicket win over Afghanistan. The match on Tuesday is a big game for Sri Lanka as well as their last match of Super 4 will be against another tough opponent Pakistan.
Dad-to-be Savea to miss All Blacks' Bledisloe Test in Australia
Dynamic No 8 Ardie Savea was on Monday left out of a 33-man All Blacks squad to travel to Australia for a Rugby Championship Test while he awaits the birth of his child.
Alpine to decide next week on releasing Piastri early
Alpine will decide next week on a possible early release of reserve driver Oscar Piastri now that he is joining Formula One rivals McLaren for 2023, team principal Otmar Szafnauer said on Saturday.
FIFA set date for Chile appeal over Ecuador World Cup player
MANCHESTER: FIFA will hold an appeal hearing on Sep 15 in the case of an Ecuador player that Chile claim played while ineligible during World Cup qualifying, the governing body told Reuters on Thursday (Sep 1).