Deal secured to keep Metrolink trams on the tracks
A new three-year deal between Metrolink and its operating company has been announced by transport chiefs.
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"Risk Of Conflict, Violence" In U19 World Cup: Cricket South Africa Makes Captain Step Down
Ahead of the start of the Under-19 Cricket World Cup next week, Cricket South Africa took the bold decision of removing teenager David Teeger as the captain for the U19 team. The decision was taken in lieu of the pro-Israel comments that were made by Teeger last year, lending support to the Israeli soldiers in the battle with Palestine. The decision was taken as CSA sensed there could be the risk of "conflict or even violence, including between rival groups of protestors".
ILT20: Mohammed Amir set to join Shaheen Afridi at Desert Vipers for new season
Desert Vipers have moved to combat the issue of fluid availability within their squad by signing Mohammed Amir for the second season of the DP World International League T20.
Rhythm Sangwan Bags India's 16th Quota Place In Shooting For Paris Olympics
Rhythm Sangwan became the 16th Indian shooter to win a Paris Olympic quota place with a bronze medal in the 25m sports pistol event at the Asia Qualifiers in Jakarta on Thursday. With Rhythm's qualification, India secured its highest-ever number of quota places for the July-August Games, with the previous best being the 2020 Tokyo Olympics where the country had sent 15 shooters. This is the third Olympic quota place for India here after Esha Singh and Varun Tomar bagged the 10m air pistol women's and men's spots on Monday.
Barcelona to face Real Madrid in Super Cup final after 2-0 over Osasuna
:Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal scored second-half goals to give Barcelona an 2-0 win over Osasuna in a dour Spanish Super Cup semi-final in Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Israel banned from international hockey competitions over safety concerns
The International Ice Hockey Federation has barred Israel from competing in its world championship events citing security concerns.
Parents having to pay hundreds in non-refundable fees to be put on nursery waiting lists
Parents are having to fork out hundreds of pounds in non-refundable fees to get their children on nursery waiting lists. New research shows that some families have been forced to pay almost £200 to get their child on a list at their chosen setting, despite no guarantee of actually getting a space.
Kawhi Leonard hopes deal helps Clippers keep George, Harden - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard said he hopes taking less than what he was eligible for in a contract extension with the LA Clippers will keep Paul George and James Harden with the team as well.