Veteran Curacao coach hails 'crazy' World Cup qualification
AMSTERDAM :Veteran coach Dick Advocaat said tiny Curacao's qualification for the World Cup is the "craziest thing" he had ever achieved in his long-standing career.
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With golden monkey off his back, curler Edin out to enjoy Milano Cortina
As he prepares for his fifth Olympics, curler Niklas Edin finally has the freedom to savour the experience of competing at the Winter Games rather than being haunted, as he once was, by the pursuit of gold.
Ice hockey-Neck guards mandatory for players at 2026 Winter Olympics
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will make neck guards mandatory for players at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, a spokesperson for the governing body told Reuters on Thursday.
Scotland fans have every right to doubt the team, says Steyn
EDINBURGH :Winger Kyle Steyn said Scotland supporters have every right to question whether the team have the mettle to get the job done against tough opponents in the wake of their narrow defeat by New Zealand and the collapse against Argentina this month.
Bangladesh's Rahim scores century in his 100th test
Bangladesh veteran Mushfiqur Rahim scored a century in his 100th test match against Ireland at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.
Chilled Smith ready to lead Australia into Ashes fire
SYDNEY :Steve Smith cut a relaxed figure when he named the Australia team for the opening clash in his ninth and possibly final Ashes series on Thursday, a far cry from the perpetual angst that used to be his hallmark at the crease.
All Blacks make multiple changes for last tour clash against Wales
New Zealand have made extensive changes for Saturday’s test against Wales, handing opportunities to players who have had little or no game time in the previous three November internationals against Ireland, Scotland and England.
Ashes battle lines drawn for Perth pace paradise
Australia and England wrapped up their Ashes preparations on Thursday with the home side showing their hand with a pair of debutants while the visitors kept their final XI under wraps for the series-opening test.