MFE retains domestic TV rights of Italian soccer cup
MILAN :Italy's top soccer league Serie A said on Monday it had awarded commercial broadcaster MFE-MediaForEurope the domestic TV rights for the next three seasons of the Italian Cup competition.
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Afghanistan Beat Sri Lanka To Boost Cricket World Cup Semi-final Bid
Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pune on Monday to record their third win of the World Cup and maintain their hopes of a semi-final place. Set 242 to win after a disciplined bowling display, Afghanistan finished on 242-3, with Azmatullah Omarzai unbeaten on 73 and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi 58 not out, the pair sharing an unbroken stand of 111. Afghanistan now have six points and sit in fifth place in the table, two behind New Zealand and Australia with the top four guaranteed to make the semi-finals. (World Cup points table)
Australia's Interim Captain Matthew Wade Unsure Of Featuring In T20I World Cup
Australia's interim T20I captain Matthew Wade admitted that he is not 100 per cent sure of being the first-choice wicketkeeper for the upcoming T20I World Cup which is slated to begin on June 4, 2024. The recent rise of Josh Inglis and Alex Carrey has put Wade's place in doubt in cricket's shortest format for the Baggy Greens. After the conclusion of the ODI World Cup, Australia will face India in a five-match T20I series. Both wicketkeepers have been included in Australia's squad for the series which is slated to be played from November 23 to December 3.
India Defeat New Zealand, Enter Semi-finals Of Sultan of Johor Cup Hockey
Amandeep Lakra struck a hat-trick as the Indian junior men's hockey team remained on course to defend its title, stunning New Zealand 6-2 to enter the semifinals of the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru on Monday. Lakra (2nd, 7th, 35th), Arun Sahani (12th, 53rd) and Poovanna Chandura Boby (52nd) got on the scoresheet for India, while Luke Aldred (29th, 60th) scored a brace for New Zealand. India made a positive start and earned a PC in the opening minute of the match. Lakra was on target to capitalise from the early opportunity, flicking the ball powerfully past New Zealand goalkeeper Luke Elmes, and earning a confidence-inducing 1-0 lead in the second minute.
Afghanistan ambush Sri Lanka to continue memorable World Cup campaign
PUNE, India: A spirited Afghanistan upset another former champion on Monday when Hashmatullah Shahidi's men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to continue their memorable campaign at the 50-overs World Cup.
ITF chief happy with Davis Cup format, expects big crowds for knockouts
BENGALURU, India : The International Tennis Federation will continue to work towards improving the Davis Cup amid low attendances in some ties in September but the governing body is happy with its existing format, ITF chief David Haggerty told Reuters.
MFE retains TV rights for next three seasons of Italian soccer cup, sources say
MILAN : Italy's top soccer league Serie A awarded commercial broadcaster MFE-MediaForEurope the TV rights for the next three seasons of the Italian Cup competition, in a deal worth around 168 million euros, two sources close to the matter said on Monday.
World Cup 2023 Points Table: Afghanistan Surpass Pakistan And Sri Lanka, Race To Semi-final Intensifies
World Cup 2023 points table: Afghanistan's stupendous run at the Cricket World Cup continued on Monday as they got the better Sri Lanka. Having already beaten defending champions England and Pakistan, Afghanistan notched their third win of the marquee event with quite ease. After restricting former Cricket World Cup champions Sri Lanka to just 241, Afghanistan eased to the target. Before the game, Afghanistan were placed seventh. But with the convincing seven wicket win, Afghanistan have climbed up to the fifth spot ahead of the likes of heavyweights Pakistan and England. They now have a serious chance of claiming a stake in the top -four.