Champions Trophy prize pot to climb to $6.9 million
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New Zealand's Sears out with hamstring injury, Ravindra back at training
A hamstring tear has forced out fast bowler Ben Sears from this month's Champions Trophy, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday, while all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has eased back into training after being struck in the face by the ball in a fielding mishap.
The advantages of buying kiln-dried firewood over seasoned logs
When it comes to heating your home, the quality of your firewood can make quite the difference.
Castroneves to use provisional for Daytona 500 after crash - ESPN
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves will race in the Daytona 500 as a special 41st driver under a new rule that allows for a «world-class driver» to receive a provisional spot.
Injuries disrupted England's training during India ODI series, McCullum says
Injuries in the squad prevented England from training ahead of the last two One Day Internationals against India, coach Brendon McCullum said following criticism of their preparation for the series which they lost 3-0.
World Championship Silver-Medallist Boxer Amit Panghal Turns Professional
India's lone male boxer to win a world championship silver medal, Amit Panghal, has become the latest from the country to turn professional. One of India's most accomplished male boxers, the 29-year-old has signed with US-based talent management company Critical Sports and Entertainment. "Critical Sports and Entertainment is proud to announce the signing of world-renowned Olympian boxer Amit Panghal," the agency wrote in an Instagram post. The development comes just a month after world championship bronze-medallist Nishant Dev also made the switch to professional boxing.
Justin Allgaier under pressure to get Dale Jr. car into Daytona 500
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. stood at the JR Motorsports hauler shortly after 6 a.m. to watch his crew unload the first NASCAR Cup Series car in the team's history.
EU leaders reply to Trump: You need us at the table to make any peace deal work
European leaders hardened their tone on Thursday in reaction to the phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, reminding the American president that any peace settlement will require Europe's involvement to work in practice.