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Australia call for larger squad sizes for expanded 2027 ODI World Cup

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Australia call for larger squad sizes for expanded 2027 ODI World Cup

2023 World Cup winning coach Andrew McDonald calls for 17-player squads for the expanded tournament with the finalists set to play 13 games compared to 11 four years ago

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The gold medal-winning Para-swimmer competing in non-disabled race

The gold medal-winning Para-swimmer competing in non-disabled race

Faye Rogers turned to Para-swimming after an accident. Now she is back where she started and is quicker than ever.

Daily Trust

NBA’s credibility is on trial

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has, over the years, earned a reputation as one of the country’s most influential democratic institutions. Beyond serving as the umbrella body for legal practitioners, it has remained a consistent voice…

Daily Trust

FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA

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FIFA proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup, angering UEFA

Football's world governing body announces plans to sell stakes of up to 20 percent in the World Cup and other events.

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FIFA reveals $20b plan to sell World Cup to group including Trump's son-in-law

FIFA reveals $20b plan to sell World Cup to group including Trump's son-in-law

FIFA president Gianni Infantino earns more criticism after unveiling a brazen plan to "unleash the commercial potential" of the World Cup.

$Reports: Mead fractured wrist in Red Sox debut$

Reports: Mead fractured wrist in Red Sox debut

Follow-up tests Tuesday on new Red Sox INF Curtis Mead revealed a fractured left wrist, according to multiple reports.

Why was Anthony Smith arrested? Ex-UFC star faces three felony charges

Times of India

Why was Anthony Smith arrested? Ex-UFC star faces three felony charges

Anthony Smith has been arrested in Nebraska and faces three felony charges: domestic violence causing serious bodily injury, terroristic threats, and false imprisonment in the first degree. Officials have not released details about the…

Times of India

Investigation launched after claims of cheating in amateur cricket league

Investigation launched after claims of cheating in amateur cricket league

Claims a slips fielder cheated by clicking his fingers as the ball passed the bat in an amateur cricket match leads to an investigation.

Smith rues disrupting Jets with off-field dispute

Smith rues disrupting Jets with off-field dispute

Jets quarterback Geno Smith said he regretted being a "distraction" to the team after a dispute last month with a former girlfriend went viral on social media and resulted in a police investigation.

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Sara Duterte dismisses rumors of father’s ICC release

Philippine Daily Inquirer

Sara Duterte dismisses rumors of father’s ICC release

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday dismissed as false online claims that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, is set to be released by the International Criminal Court (ICC). Sara issued the clarification…

Soppy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow

Soppy socks & a slathering of deep heat - rain causes chaos in Glasgow

Torrential rain causes chaos at the athletics in the Commonwealth Games, but England's Amy Hunt produces one of a number of impressive performances.

FIFA has a new plan to raise billions of dollars: Selling stakes in the World Cup

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