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Sailing-New Zealand to defend America's Cup in Naples in July 2027
ROME, Jan 21 : New Zealand will begin their defence of the America's Cup with two races on Saturday July 10 next year in the Italian city of Naples, and the contest will conclude the following weekend, organisers said on Wednesday.
Organisers rush to complete Milano-Cortina sliding centre, hockey venue
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan 21 : The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics sliding centre and the ice hockey stadium are almost complete but some work is still necessary so they can be delivered for the Games in 16 days' time, the International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday.
Sailing-New Zealand to defend America's Cup in July 2027 in Italy's Naples
ROME, Jan 21 : The final series of the America's Cup will start on July 10 next year in the southern Italian city of Naples, defending champions New Zealand said on Wednesday.
Sailing-Emirates renews New Zealand backing for America's Cup defence
LONDON, Jan 21 : Airline Emirates have renewed their partnership as naming sponsor of New Zealand as the team step up their preparations to defend the America's Cup in Naples next year.
Sailing-British America's Cup team re-launches as GB1 with Fletcher as helm
LONDON, Jan 21 : Ben Ainslie's British team said on Wednesday they would compete for the America's Cup as GB1 and named Dylan Fletcher as helm for their latest campaign to lift the coveted trophy.
Federer's smooth golf swing in Melbourne leaves Alcaraz impressed
MELBOURNE, Jan 21 : Carlos Alcaraz found out that Roger Federer's elegance extends well beyond the tennis court after playing a round of golf with the Swiss maestro in Melbourne during the Australian Open.
Halfpipe champion Ayumu Hirano selected for Games despite injury
Jan 21 : Olympic halfpipe champion Ayumu Hirano has been selected for Japan's team for the Milano Cortina Winter Games, despite the snowboarder suffering injuries in a heavy crash in Switzerland at the weekend.