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VVS Laxman, Daniel Vettori Appointed To ICC Men's Cricket Committee
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of former cricketers VVS Laxman and Daniel Vettori to the ICC Men's Cricket Committee as current player representatives. "Roger Harper has been selected as the second past player representative on the committee joining Mahela Jayawardene," stated an official ICC media release.
Has late-career Ronaldo tarnished his once-golden reputation at Manchester United?
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Manchester United for talks with club officials regarding his future after a three-week absence. Whether that means he will stay at Old Trafford for another season remains to be seen.
'It would be a fantastic thing' - People of Manchester back city's bid to host Eurovision
The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the UK next year, and cities across the country – including Manchester – have already started submitting their bids to host the competition.
Solheim Cup heroes to join Korda sisters at $1m Aramco Team Series — Sotogrande
SOTOGRANDE: The Aramco Team Series — Sotogrande is shaping up to be a teaser for the 2023 Solheim Cup, with a host of big-name Europeans today joining the likes of US stars Nelly and Jessica Korda on the southern Spanish coast next month.
Brittney Griner's Russian trial considers medicinal use of cannabis
The drug trial of American basketball star Brittney Griner in a Russian court focused Tuesday on testimony that cannabis, while illegal in Russia, is regarded in other countries as having legitimate medicinal use.
India have a strong chance of winning medals at Chess Olympiad: Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen on Tuesday said that hosts India stand a strong chance of winning medals at the upcoming 44th Chess Olympiad. India will be hosting the showpiece event for the first time in the prestigious tournament's history from July 28 to August 10. "Both Indian teams have a very strong and impressive line of players and I think both have a chance to be amongst the medals," Carlsen said.
Former US women’s goalie Solo convicted of driving impaired: reports
WASHINGTON: Former US women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo has pleaded guilty to driving while impaired, according to media reports, and says she is “slowly coming back” after undergoing alcohol treatment. The 40-year-old, who received a two-year suspended sentence, helped the US soccer squads win 2008 and 2012 Olympic gold medals and the 2015 Women’s World Cup title. She was arrested in March after police found her passed out behind the wheel of a car in a shopping center parking lot in North Carolina, with her two-year-old twins in the vehicle.