Women’s World Cup to be shown on BBC and ITV after deal struck with FIFA
All 64 matches in this summer’s FIFA Women’s World Cup will be broadcast live on terrestrial TV in the UK after the BBC and ITV clinched a joint rights deal.
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Michael Bracewell Ruled Out Of ODI World Cup After Rupturing Right Achilles
All-rounder Michael Bracewell has been ruled out of this year's ODI World Cup in India after rupturing his Achilles tendon, dealing New Zealand yet another blow ahead of the marquee event. The big-hitting off-spinner has been sidelined for six-eight weeks after suffering the injury on his right leg on June 9 while playing for Worcestershire Rapids in the English T20 Blast. Bracewell is scheduled to undergo surgery in the UK on Thursday after which he will start a lengthy rehab that will keep him away from the ODI World Cup, starting in India from October 5.
Japanese broadcasters 'cutting it fine' on Women’s World Cup rights
TOKYO : Japanese football fans face missing out on televised coverage of the Women's World Cup if broadcasters fail to strike a deal with FIFA in the 35 days before the tournament starts in Australia and New Zealand.
Seamus Power anticipates fun time despite 'unusual' US Open course
Seamus Power reckons the course for the US Open is among the most unique he has played at but expects to have "fun" as the year's third major gets underway on Thursday.
Who will make the USWNT roster for the 2023 Women’s World Cup?
The United States women’s national team can make it an unprecedented three Women’s World Cups on the spin, giving it more consecutive titles than any other nation’s claimed cumulatively since the tournament began in 1991.
Crowley to leave Italy coaching role after World Cup
Kieran Crowley will leave his role as Italy head coach after the World Cup later this year, the country's rugby governing body (FIR) said on Thursday despite the New Zealand coach's wish to extend his contract.
'Confident' Stokes vows to give 100% with ball in Ashes
England skipper Ben Stokes is confident that he will be able to bowl in the first Ashes test against Australia at Edgbaston that begins on Friday on the back of his recent performances in training.
Crowded schedule may be behind injury trend, says US great Lloyd
NEW YORK: An increasingly gruelling schedule could be behind the rash of injuries that have sidelined top talent ahead of the Women's World Cup, former US forward Carli Lloyd told Reuters.