Cricket-Stokes to be unveiled as England test captain on Thursday - the Guardian
LONDON (Reuters) - All-rounder Ben Stokes is to succeed Joe Root as England test captain and the appointment will be announced later on Thursday, the Guardian said.
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Rugby-New Zealand Rugby announce profit for first time since 2017
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand Rugby (NZR) announced a NZ$5.5 million ($3.59 million) net profit for 2021 financial year at its annual general meeting (AGM) on Thursday, bringing an end to three successive years of losses.
Rugby-All Blacks prop Moody out for remainder of season
WELLINGTON (Reuters) - All Blacks prop Joe Moody will miss the remainder of the 2022 season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament playing Super Rugby for the Canterbury Crusaders.
Rugby-NZR appoint Bunting as 'Black Ferns' culture, leadership manager
(Reuters) - New Zealand Rugby (NZR) said on Wednesday that Allan Bunting has been appointed to the newly-created role of Manager of Culture and Leadership for the national women's side following a review of the 'Black Ferns' team culture.
Soccer-Villarreal high on confidence ahead of Liverpool tie, says Parejo
(Reuters) - After eliminating Juventus and Bayern Munich from the Champions League, Villarreal have "all the confidence in the world" that they can get past Liverpool and reach the final of Europe's elite club competition, midfielder Dani Parejo said.
Soccer-Ukraine league season terminated due to martial law
(Reuters) - The Ukrainian Premier League (UPL) season has been terminated and the title will not be awarded due to continuing martial law in the country, the league said.
Rugby-Super Rugby's Hurricanes sell 25% stake to Ospreys owners
(Reuters) - The Wellington Hurricanes have sold a 25% stake to Hong Kong-based sports marketing firm Y11 Sport & Media with a view to boosting the Super Rugby club's commercial rights in foreign markets.
Tennis-Valencia picked as fourth host city for Davis Cup Finals group stage
(Reuters) - Valencia has been selected as the fourth host city for September's group stage of the 2022 Davis Cup Finals, the International Tennis Federation said on Tuesday, joining Bologna, Glasgow and Hamburg.