Charles Barkley won't retire, to stay with TNT even if no NBA - ESPN
Charles Barkley intends to remain with TNT Sports through the remainder of his contract.
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Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley To Step Down After Next Summer
Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley has announced that he will step down after the upcoming season, following nearly 13 years working in Australian cricket, including five years as CA CEO. "This was a difficult decision. However, following what promises to be a blockbuster summer and with our five-year strategic plan well progressed, this is the right time to pursue another challenge while giving the Board plenty of time to find its next CEO to build on the strong foundations now in place. This is not the time for goodbyes, as I remain completely focused on the season ahead and supporting the Board on succession and a smooth transition," said Hockley, as quoted by a Cricket Australia media release.
Ilia Topuria vs. Max Holloway to headline UFC 308 on Oct. 26 - ESPN
Coming off arguably the greatest knockout in UFC history, Max Holloway will try to regain his featherweight championship when he challenges Ilia Topuria in October.
Japan bound Perenara to leave New Zealand, Hurricanes
All Blacks scrumhalf TJ Perenara will leave New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and the Wellington Hurricanes at the end of 2024 after signing a three year deal with Japan League One side Black Rams Tokyo, NZR said on Friday.
Virgin River season 6 release date moved forward, Netflix confirms
Virgin River season six of the Netflix hit romantic drama is set to make a comeback sooner than expected.
IPL Franchises Seek Ban For Foreign Players Who Pull Out Without Valid Reason: Report
A foreign player pulling out of an Indian Premier League (IPL) season after the auction is a headache for the respective franchise he belongs to. The franchises put a lot of effort in assembling the team, hence it is quite understandable that a withdrawl of any important player affects the balance of the team. A lot of star overseas players, including the likes of Ben Stokes, Jofra archer and Jason Roy, have pulled out of an IPL edition in the past. While some had justifiable reasons to do that, others failed to provide a valid account of their absence.
Debate Over Having Mega Auction Dominates IPL Owners' Meeting With BCCI: Report
Whether to have a mega auction for ahead of the upcoming season was the major point of contention in the meeting between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the 10 franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The meeting of the IPL teams' owners with the BCCI at the latter's headquarters in Mumbai on Wednesday night was inconclusive and with no consensus emerging on the matter. A report in Cricbuzz claimed quite a few people are against holding mega auctions, including Kolkata Knight Riders' owner, actor-producer Shah Rukh Khan, who was fiercely in favour of not holding one. This development was confirmed by Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal to reporters in Mumbai, who added that the house is also divided on the Impact Player rule.
Rugby sevens-Huge crowds and incredible stories make memories for the ages
PARIS : Rugby sevens has beens one of the undoubted highlights of the Paris Olympics, delivering huge crowds, thrilling matches, big shocks and the anointing of a true sporting superstar in Antoine Dupont, as well as producing France's first gold of their Games.