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October 31, 2025 10:33 AM

World Athletics uncovers 1.5 million euros corporate theft by staff

Two World Athletics employees and a contracted consultant systematically stole more than 1.5 million euros ($1.75 million) from the organisation over several years in a theft uncovered during an audit, the sport's governing body said on Thursday. Wo...

October 31, 2025 10:27 AM

NZ paceman Matt Henry out of final England ODI

New Zealand paceman Matt Henry has been ruled out of Sunday's final one-day international against England because of a calf strain and Kristian Clarke has been called into the squad to replace him, the team said on Friday. The Blacks Caps sealed ser...

October 31, 2025 10:21 AM

Australia skipper Alyssa Healy bemoans ‘junk’ bowling after World Cup semi-final exit

Australia captain Alyssa Healy bemoaned some loose bowling from her team after the seven-times champions exited the Women's World Cup in a shock semi-final loss to India on Thursday. Powered by an unbeaten 127 from Jemimah Rodrigues, India mounted a...

October 31, 2025 5:02 AM

India shock Australia to enter World Cup final, record highest-ever chase in women’s ODI cricket history

India ended Australia’s title defence and booked their place in Sunday’s Women’s World Cup final against South Africa after Jemimah Rodrigues crafted an unbeaten 127 to secure a thrilling five-wicket victory in the second semi-final on Thursday...

October 30, 2025 5:12 PM

“Gone far too young”: Global cricket fraternity mourns Aussie teen cricketer’s sudden death

The global cricket fraternity has been left stunned by the sudden death of 17-year-old Australian cricketer Ben Austin, who died after being struck by a ball during a training session. Austin was batting in the nets ahead of a T20 match when he was ...

October 30, 2025 5:03 PM

Olympics- IOC and Saudi Arabia end 12-year Esports deal early

The International Olympic Committee and Saudi Arabia have ended their 12-year Esports partnership after only a year, parting ways to develop separate projects, the IOC said on Thursday. Two years before the first Olympic Esports Games were to be hel...

October 30, 2025 2:44 PM

Cricket Australia reports $7 million loss despite bumper India series

Cricket Australia (CA) announced a net deficit of A$11.3 million ($7.34 million) for the 2024-25 financial year on Thursday, with a steep increase in costs offsetting a jump in revenue from hosting the Border-Gavaskar series against powerhouse India....

October 30, 2025 11:03 AM

Cheerleading seeks inclusion in Olympic Games

Having made its debut at the World Games this August in Chengdu, China, cheerleading as a sport is now seeking inclusion in the Olympic Games, said Jeff Webb, President of the International Cheer Union (ICU). The ICU is attending the three-day Inter...

October 30, 2025 10:38 AM

Teen cricketer dies after being struck by ball during training in Melbourne

Australian cricket was rocked on Thursday by the death of a teenage player hit by a ball during training at his Melbourne club. Ben Austin, 17, was struck high in the neck by a ball delivered by a teammate while batting in the nets at Ferntree Gully...

October 30, 2025 9:51 AM

Jannik Sinner cruises into third round in Paris, stays in hunt for No. 1 spot

Just four days after lifting an ATP 500 crown in Vienna, Jannik Sinner, the World No. 2, began his Paris Masters campaign with a commanding 6-4, 6-2 victory over Zizou Bergs on Wednesday. Sinner produced a typically assured all-round performance to ...

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