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Have to improve as a team before the World Cup next year, says Indian hockey team's striker Abhishek

Commonwealth Games (CWG) in Birmingham, said the focus of the Indian hockey team is to stay in the best shape and form in the run-up to next year's World Cup. India ended up winning a silver medal, after a 7-0 hammering in the final against Australia. "We all are really eager to return to training and prepare ourselves for the upcoming competitions," Abhishek, who scored two goals in six games in Birmingham, said in a Hockey India (HI) release.

From an African visit to cruising the Mediterranean: How F1 drivers are taking time off

Formula 1 is currently enjoying a well-deserved break after 13 excruciating races. Now in the annual August break, in the European summer, drivers are taking time off to recoup and recharge their batteries.

England Lions post mammoth score as Proteas toil in heat

Harry Brook and Ben Duckett hit centuries as England Lions piled up 672 all out against South Africa at Canterbury in a warm-up for next week's first Test.

All Blacks 'making steps' despite rough patch, says hooker Taylor

It might be bravado to support embattled coach Ian Foster but hooker Codie Taylor said the All Blacks are making progress despite floundering in their worst losing streak in nearly a quarter of a century.

Ian Foster fighting for his job in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run

The New Zealand Herald has called embattled All Blacks coach Ian Foster "a decent man who is out of his depth in a brutal business" as he prepares for a Test that could seal his fate.

Rob Houwing I There's Joost-like zeal to Jaden's defending

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Ferguson fires another 61 to take control at Galgorm Castle

Scotland's Ewen Ferguson carded his second 61 in the space of a fortnight to open up a four-shot lead after the opening day of the ISPS Handa World Invitational.

All Blacks have 'clarity' dealing with Bok kicking, suggest some of it was illegal though

The All Blacks believe they have "clarity" on the Springboks' vaunted kicking game ahead of Saturday's Rugby Championship clash at Ellis Park.

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Have to improve as a team before the World Cup next year, says Indian hockey team's striker Abhishek

From an African visit to cruising the Mediterranean: How F1 drivers are taking time off

England Lions post mammoth score as Proteas toil in heat

All Blacks 'making steps' despite rough patch, says hooker Taylor

Ian Foster fighting for his job in South Africa as All Blacks seek end to dismal run

Rob Houwing I There's Joost-like zeal to Jaden's defending

Ferguson fires another 61 to take control at Galgorm Castle

All Blacks have 'clarity' dealing with Bok kicking, suggest some of it was illegal though