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December 3, 2024 1:03 PM

Women’s sport rides popularity wave to growth in 2025

Major gains in television viewing and attendance at women's sports in 2024 will give way to expansion in 2025 as start-ups and established leagues alike look to take advantage of the surging interest, industry leaders and experts say. North America'...

December 3, 2024 12:32 PM

Indian team showed how tenacious and skilful they are: Australia’s Deputy High Commissioner in India

Australia's Deputy High Commissioner to India, Nicholas McCaffrey, said on Monday that the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) series had gotten off to a 'dream start,' lauding the Indian team for their historic victory in Perth. McCaffrey said that the Au...

December 2, 2024 3:54 PM

Motor racing-Doohan to replace Ocon for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Australian Jack Doohan, son of motorcycle great Mick, will make his Formula One debut for Alpine in Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after departing Esteban Ocon was released early, the Renault-owned team said on Monday. Ocon has signed f...

December 2, 2024 3:30 PM

Dozens reported killed in Guinea soccer stadium crush

A number of people died in a stampede at a stadium following fan clashes at a soccer matchon Sunday in the city of Nzerekore, southeast Guinea, the prime minister said, while an opposition group cited reports of dozens killed. Videos and pictures sh...

December 2, 2024 11:52 AM

Moment of immense responsibility and opportunity: Jay Shah outlines goals as ICC chair

Former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Jay Shah, began his tenure as the Chairperson of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday, describing it as a "moment of immense responsibility and opportunity." In a...

December 1, 2024 5:02 PM

Former Australia Test opener Ian Redpath passes away at 83

Former Australia Test opener Ian Redpath has passed away at the age of 83, said Cricket Australia (CA) on Sunday. Redpath was a regular fixture in the Australian team in the 1960s and 1970s, and served as a member of the Australian Cricket Hall of Fa...

November 30, 2024 12:59 PM

Doordarshan to broadcast 2024-25 Hockey India League, debut of women’s league

Doordarshan (DD), India's national broadcaster, has partnered with the Hockey India League (HIL) to bring live coverage of the 2024-25 season to audiences across the nation. The 2024-25 season of the Hockey India League is set to begin on December 2...

November 30, 2024 10:33 AM

BGT: Massive blow to Australia as Josh Hazlewood ruled out of pink-ball Test

Star Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the upcoming Adelaide Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after sustaining a side strain, as reported by ESPNcricinfo. Sean Abbott and Brendan Doggett, both uncapped in Tests, have been added...

November 30, 2024 10:21 AM

Brighton climb to second after 1-1 stalemate with Southampton

Kaoru Mitoma's first-half header for Brighton & Hove Albion was cancelled out by a Flynn Downes strike just before the hour as the Seagulls drew 1-1 at home with bottom side Southampton on Friday to move up to second in the Premier League table. ...

November 29, 2024 10:46 AM

Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after failing doping test, says ITIA

World number two and five-times Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for banned substance trimetazidine (TMZ), the International Tennis Integrity Agency said on Thursday. Swiatek tested p...

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