Jeddah prepares for second preliminary regatta of 37th America’s Cup
JEDDAH: Preparations are in full swing to welcome the six teams taking part in the second preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup on the Red Sea in Jeddah.
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Second Rugby World Cup final on the trot as Ramaphosa heads for Paris to support Springboks
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to fly to Paris before Saturday's much-anticipated Rugby World Cup final between the game's greatest rivals, South Africa and New Zealand, at the Stade de France in Paris.
Sultan Johor Cup Hockey: Indian Colts To Face Pakistan In Opener
Indian hockey colts, following their title-winning feat in the men's Junior Asia Cup earlier this year, will look to continue their fine run when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Sultan of Johor Cup opener in Johor on Friday. India are placed in Pool B along with Malaysia, Pakistan, and New Zealand, while Pool A features Germany, Australia, South Africa and Great Britain. The last time the Johor Cup defending champions India faced Pakistan was during the Junior Asia Cup in June, where they defeated the neighbours 2-1 to win the tournament a record fourth time.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Massive Blow For Defending Champions England's Semi-final Hopes After 4th Loss
Defending Cricket World Cup champions England's campaign in the 2023 edition went from bad to worse as they slumped to their fourth defeat in five matches. On Thursday, England went down by eight wickets against Sri Lanka in ODI Cricket World Cup match in Bengaluru. With the loss, England went down to the ninth place in the 10-team Cricket World Cup. England have 2 points from five matches (NRR -1.634). Their remaining matches are against India, Australia, Netherlands and Pakistan. With hosts India and five-time champions Australia in good form, England's chances to enter semi-finals are hanging by a thread.
Never write off All Blacks, warns Bok veteran Le Roux
Springbok fullback Willie le Roux insisted that South Africa would not underestimate the All Blacks when the two teams meet in what promises to be a titanic encounter in Saturday's Rugby World Cup final.
Women's Ballon d'Or 2023: Spain dominate nominations shortlist
Last week's Football Now episode looked at the men's candidates. This week, we take a look at the nominations for the women's award.
Brodie Retallick wins second-row start for New Zealand in World Cup final
Brodie Retallick has won the vote to start in the second-row for New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup final against South Africa.
Retallick to start for New Zealand in World Cup final against Springboks
New Zealand coach Ian Foster has made one change to his starting XV to play South Africa in the Rugby World Cup final on Saturday, Brodie Retallick replacing Sam Whitelock in the second row.