Victor Wembanyama's withdrawal from the Basketball World Cup could help Canada
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FIFA says Jeddah will stage next Club World Cup
ZURICH: The 2023 Club World Cup will be played in Jeddah, the home city of Saudi champions Al-Ittihad that have signed Karim Benzema, FIFA said Monday.
Victor Wembanyama to skip playing for France in FIBA World Cup
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30 Runs In Super Over: Logan van Beek Heroics Help Netherlands Stun West Indies In ICC World Cup Qualifier
Two-time champions West Indies face an almighty task to qualify for the Cricket World Cup after losing to the Netherlands in a thrilling final group game decided by a super over Monday. Nicholas Pooran's second hundred of the qualifiers propelled West Indies to a commanding 374-6, but Teja Nidamanuru hit 111 in reply and the Dutch needed one from the final ball for victory. Jason Holder took a brilliant catch to deny Logan van Beek as the scores finished tied, but Van Beek blasted Holder for 30 runs in the super over to set up a remarkable win in Harare. He hit 4, 6, 4, 6, 6, 4 on successive deliveries.
Five Currie Cup gems deserving of a shot in the brighter lights of the URC
This season's Currie Cup has already proven fertile ground for the tournament's stalwart but non-URC sides to showcase their leading players and attract contract offers from bigger teams.
West Indies on brink of missing World Cup after sensational win by Netherlands
The possibility of West Indies missing out on playing at a World Cup for the first time is moving closer after they were stunned by the Netherlands in Zimbabwe.
Ken Owens injury means Warren Gatland ponders co-captains for Wales at World Cup
Warren Gatland says Wales could have two captains at the World Cup after skipper Ken Owens was ruled out of the tournament.
Manchester United 2025 Club World Cup chances and the Champions League favour Man City could provide
Manchester United head out to America this summer on their pre-season tour and the Reds could still return to the States in the expanded 2025 Club World Cup.