Canadians to watch on Day 1 of the Commonwealth Games
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Rugby league-Values more important than winning, says Manly chairman
MELBOURNE : Standing firm on values is more important than winning, Manly Sea Eagles chairman Scott Penn said, as the National Rugby League (NRL) club counted the cost of a player boycott over a pride jersey.
"Tougher To Satisfy Indian Athletes' Needs": IOA Acting President
The needs of Indian athletes during multi-sporting events are a tad more hard to satisfy than others, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) acting president Anil Khanna said on Thursday, referring to the controversy surrounding Lovlina Borgohain's coach Sandhya Gurung. After arriving in the city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games, Borgohain had alleged that her preparations were being hampered because of "the continuous harassment" her coaches were facing from the authorities, including Gurung. She wanted Gurung to be included in the CWG contingent and the IOA in a last-minute move accommodated her request.
Jorge Mendes held Sporting Lisbon talks as Cristiano Ronaldo reiterates wish for Man Utd exit – reports
Jorge Mendes has held talks with Sporting Lisbon as his client Cristiano Ronaldo continues to push for a move away from Manchester United — that is according to the Athletic. Ronaldo wants to leave Old Trafford to further burnish his Champions League legacy. The 37-year-old is the competition's leading scorer with 140 goals — 15 clear of perennial rival Lionel Messi, who is two years his junior — and wants to ply his trade at a Champions League club next season.
CWG 2022: Birmingham Commonwealth Games begins with a spectacular opening ceremony
Drummer-percussionist Abraham Paddy Tetteh started things off at the Alexander Stadium that was packed to the rafters, and then, Indian classical vocalist and composer Ranjana Ghatak took the lead, the section intended to showcase the diversity of the city. Highlights: Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremonyIt was refreshing as the Birmingham Games is the first multi-discipline event since the start of the pandemic to be held without major COVID-19 restrictions.
Watch: PV Sindhu, Manpreet Singh Lead Indian Contingent At CWG Opening Ceremony
Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and the men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh led the Indian contingent as the Commonwealth Games 2022 opening ceremony that was held in Alexander Stadium in Birmingham on Thursday. Neeraj Chopra was the designated flag bearer for India in the opening ceremony, but he suffered an injury during the World Athletics Championships, where he won the silver medal. He had to pull out of CWG 2022 due to the injury.
How to watch Newcastle United's friendlies against Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao
St James' Park will play host to a double header of football this weekend as Newcastle United end their pre-season campaign with back to back friendlies against Atalanta and Athletic Bilbao.