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Football injuries 'up 20 percent' in Europe's top leagues
football's congested calendar ahead of the World Cup. The study by insurance brokers Howden found clubs paid a record-high price for injuries of £513 million ($550 million) last season. Injury cost was calculated by multiplying the cost per day of a player by the number of days they were unavailable because of an injury.
FIFPRO, World Leagues sign agreement to promote fair employment conditions
Global soccer players union FIFPRO said it has signed an agreement with the World Leagues Forum (WLF) to address key matters at the international level such as the football calendar and player workload.
FIFA 23 Hybrid Leagues SBC: How to complete, cheapest solution & more
How do you complete the Hybrid Leagues SBC in FIFA 23? What’s the cheapest solution? Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered.
Newfoundland Rogues go rogue, will switch up leagues next season
The Newfoundland Rogues basketball team will leave the American Basketball Association and join The Basketball League for its upcoming season, the team leadership announced Thursday.
Jimmy Neesham Declines New Zealand Central Contract Due To "Pre-Arranged Agreements With Domestic Leagues"
New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Friday confirmed that all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has declined a central contract on the "basis of pre-arranged agreements he had already struck with overseas domestic leagues." However, the body confirmed that Neesham will still be considered for BLACKCAPS selection when available. The all-rounder also took to Instagram to give his clarification saying, this was a "difficult decision", but it was not feasible for him to go back on his word.
Robin Uthappa quits 'Indian cricket', may play T20 leagues abroad
Uthappa's right forearm, suggest a deep conviction in his abilities, a belief that he is destined for greater things. The key word though was always belief, with which the 36-year-old swashbuckling batter played the sport he loved, with passion and distinction. On Wednesday evening, Uthappa took to social media to call time on his career, highlighted by a T20 World Cup triumph in 2007, Ranji Trophy titles and success in the IPL. Numbers don't always reveal the real picture and it is true in Uthappa's case. In an international career spanning nine years, Uthappa made 46 ODI and 13T20I appearances. It didn't do justice to the abilities and natural talent which helped him shine in the 2002-03 Ranji Trophy season. He last played for the country against Zimbabwe in an away series in 2015.
Mark Boucher concerned for Test cricket amid rise of T20 leagues
Mark Boucher admits he is concerned about the diminishing amount of Test cricket being played and believes recent results show the format has adapted to the modern game which prizes entertainment over grit. Hours after seeing his side beaten 1-2 by England in their Test series, Boucher announced on Monday he would step down as coach after the Twenty20 World Cup in Australia that starts next month. South Africa are due to play a reduced number of 28 Tests in the next four-year cycle to make space in the calendar for their new domestic T20 league, Cricket South Africa CEO Pholetsi Moseki told ESPNcricinfo.