Tag: International
International Olympic Committee board approves five new sports, including cricket, for Los Angeles 2028 Games | Olympics News
Cricket is set for an Olympic return after appearing once before, at the 1900 Games; International Olympic Committee executive board confirmed on Friday it had approved including the sport at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, alongside flag football, lacrosse, squash and softball Last Updated: 13/10/23 12:37pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video…
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NU Lady Bulldogs bring international experience into Super League defense
NU Lady Bulldogs’ Erin Pangilinan (#14). –UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Despite their fruitful Philippine women’s volleyball team stint, Erin Pangilinan and the National University Lady Bulldogs are not resting on their laurels when they defend their crown in the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) preseason championship. The NU core, bannered by Most Valuable Players Alyssa…
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Sofyan Amrabat to Manchester United: Could Morocco international fix Erik ten Hag’s problems in midfield?
Manchester United’s midfield problems have been one of the stories of the season so far. Overrun by Wolves. Outplayed by Tottenham. Mason Mount is now injured. Casemiro’s form is under the spotlight. An urgent solution is required. That answer could come in the form of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. The Morocco international was a star…
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Juddmonte International: Frankie Dettori insists Mostahdaf can challenge Paddington in York feature
Frankie Dettori expects Mostahdaf to offer up a stern test for Paddington when the duo clash in the Juddmonte International Stakes at York on Wednesday week. The weighing-room legend will deputise for the suspended Jim Crowley aboard Mostahdaf on the Knavesmire, and is relishing the opportunity for a final success in the 10-furlong highlight ahead…
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Dirk Nowitzki, Pau Gasol, Tony Parker give international flavor to Hall of Fame enshrinement – rezal404
Dirk Nowitzki speaks during his enshrinement at the Basketball Hall of Fame, Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, in Springfield, Mass. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts — Fans waved a German flag and chanted Dirk Nowitzki’s name when he walked the red carpet into Symphony Hall on Saturday night for the Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony.…
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Alex Hales: England batter announces retirement from international cricket with immediate effect
England batter Alex Hales has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect. Hales’ three-year England exile for failing a recreational drugs test came to an end last year when he was added to his country’s T20 World Cup squad as a replacement for the injured Jonny Bairstow. The 34-year-old went on to score…
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England prop Joe Marler explains how ‘weird conversation’ with Steve Borthwick led to his international return
Eighteen months after his last international appearance, Joe Marler is back in the England reckoning as part of a preliminary training squad currently out in Italy; England head coach Steve Borthwick will announce his 33-player Rugby World Cup squad on August 7 By PA Sports Last Updated: 07/12/23 10:58pm Joe Marler has revealed how he…
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Mason Mount: Manchester United sign England international from Chelsea for initial £55m on five-year deal
Manchester United have completed the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea for an initial £55m. The overall fee for England international midfielder Mount could rise to £60m depending on success and appearances over several seasons. The 24-year-old has signed a five-year deal at Old Trafford that runs until the summer of 2028 and has the…
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Kai Havertz: Arsenal sign German international from Chelsea for £65m
Arsenal have completed a £65m deal to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea on an unspecified long-term contract. The German forward becomes Arsenal’s first summer signing with the Gunners also targeting deals for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, for whom they had a £105m bid accepted on Wednesday, and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber. Havertz has signed…
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Hong Kong’s international dragon boat races return after 4-year hiatus – rezal404
Dragon boats compete during the annual Tuen Ng or Dragon Boat Festival at Aberdeen fishing port in Hong Kong, China June 22, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu HONG KONG– Thousands of paddlers descended on Hong Kong on Saturday to take part in the financial hub’s International Dragon Boat competition, held for the first time in more than…
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