Charlie Woods, son of Tiger, fails to qualify for U.S. Open - ESPN
Charlie Woods was unsuccessful in his second attempt to qualify for the U.S. Open.
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FIFA Council OKs 48 teams for Women's World Cup in '31 - ESPN
The FIFA Council on Friday unanimously approved plans to expand the Women's World Cup to 48 teams.
FIFA approves 48-team women's World Cup from 2031 edition
The women's World Cup will be expanded from 32 to 48 teams from the 2031 edition onwards after world soccer's governing body FIFA said its Council approved the proposal at a virtual meeting on Friday.
PSL 2025 Postponed Indefinitely On Advice Of PM Shahbaz Sharif: PCB
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Friday postponed the Pakistan Super League (PSL), hours after announcing that the T20 tournament has been shifted to the UAE because of the ongoing military conflict with India. The BCCI has also suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to heightened tension in the wake of 'Operation Sindoor' following Pahalgam terror attack. "The decision to postpone has been taken pursuant to advice received from the Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif who has kept in view the reckless aggression from India that has escalated to a point where national attention and sentiments are rightly focused on the courageous efforts of the Armed Forces of Pakistan who are vociferously upholding the sovereignty of our beloved Pakistan," PCB said in a statement said "The PCB and its players stand resolutely in solidarity with the families of the martyrs and our security personnel defending the nation," the statement added further.
Neeraj Chopra To Compete At Ostrava Golden Spike 2025
Double Olympic medallist Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra will compete at the Ostrava Golden Spike 2025 athletics meet in the Czech Republic city on June 24, hoping to be third time lucky after pulling out in the last two editions due to injuries. The Tokyo Olympics gold medallist was supposed to participate in the 2023 and 2024 editions of the tournament but pulled out after suffering injuries on both occasions. However, he was in Ostrava last year as a special guest of the competition, which is the most prestigious annual athletics event in the country. The tournament will see Chopra compete in his legendary new coach Jan Zelezny's home turf.
Pakistan Super League Moved Out Of Country; This Move Taken For Safety Of Overseas Players
Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have led the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to relocate the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to Dubai, following security concerns raised by foreign players. In an emergency meeting chaired by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and attended by representatives from all six franchises, concerns expressed by overseas players were presented and ultimately prompted the decision to shift the league out of Pakistan.
Firmly Committed To Prioritise National Interest Over All Other Considerations: JioStar
With the IPL suspended, its broadcast and streaming rights holder JioStar on Friday said the company stands firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations, while extending support to the government and armed forces. The company said it will work with the BCCI to bring back IPL, which has been suspended for a week because of the deepening military confrontation between India and Pakistan, at an appropriate time. "We, at JioStar, wholeheartedly support the BCCI's decision to suspend IPL 2025 and stand firmly committed to prioritise national interest over all other considerations.
IPL Suspended For 'One Week' Amid Rising India-Pakistan Tension, BCCI Says: "New Schedule, Venues Will Be..."
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to "suspend the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2025 with immediate effect for one week", an official statement released by the IPL Governing Council said on Friday afternoon. The suspension was expected from the time an IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, that was taking place in Dharamsala on Thursday, was called off in the middle of the game following blackout in the adjoining areas. The IPL will announce the dates of the IPL resumption in due to course.