Bianca Andreescu defeated in mixed doubles final at French Open
Canada's Bianca Andreescu and mixed doubles partner Michael Venus of New Zealand came up just short in their quest for a French Open title on Thursday.
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Trent Boult Set To Return For New Zealand At ODI World Cup
Seamer Trent Boult could return for New Zealand at the ODI World Cup later this year despite not having a national contract, Black Caps coach Gary Stead said Thursday. Boult opted out of a New Zealand Cricket contract last year, which enabled him to play in the lucrative Big Bash League in Australia. He was not included in the list of players offered a central deal on Thursday, instead signing a "casual playing agreement", New Zealand Cricket said. Stead hopes Boult can resume his strike partnership alongside New Zealand Test captain Tim Southee at the 50-overs World Cup in India, which starts in October.
'Really, really surreal', Women's World Cup trophy lands in Australia
SYDNEY : The Women's World Cup suddenly became very real for Australia defender Clare Hunt on Thursday when she took part in the first stop on a tour of the trophy around the co-host nation.
Toulon sign All Blacks winger Fainga'anuku after Kolbe departure
All Blacks winger Leicester Fainga'anuku will join French club Toulon later this year, his New Zealand side the Crusaders said on Thursday.
Brumbies look to save Australian blushes in Super Rugby playoffs
MELBOURNE : The ACT Brumbies were the only Australian team to lock up a top-four spot in Super Rugby Pacific and are again the nation's best hope of stopping a New Zealand sweep of the quarter-finals starting on Friday.
Boult in line for New Zealand's World Cup squad despite contract snub
New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult is available and likely to be selected for this year's 50-overs World Cup in India despite declining the offer of a national contract, head coach Gary Stead said on Thursday.
Players at Women's World Cup guaranteed at least €28,000
Each player at the Women's World Cup, including all Republic of Ireland squad members, will be guaranteed at least $30,000 (€28,000) after a ground-breaking move by FIFA to disburse some of the prize money to individuals rather than national federations.
Players at Women's World Cup guaranteed at least $30,000 each in FIFA first
NEW YORK : Each player at the Women's World Cup will be guaranteed at least $30,000 after a ground-breaking move by FIFA to disburse some of the prize money to individuals rather than national federations.