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- December 3, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s network of spending and influence detailed before getting 2034 World Cup from FIFA
Saudi Arabia’s growing influence and massive spending in global sports ahead of being confirmed by FIFA as the 2034 World Cup host was detailed on Monday in a report that cited risks to good governance off the field. More than 900 sponsor deals — more than one-third traced to the $925 billion Saudi sovereign wealth fund — and a network of officials with…
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- December 3, 2024
Man United opens FA Cup title defense at Arsenal and Man City to play ‘Class of 92’-owned Salford
Manchester United will start its FA Cup title defense with a trip to Arsenal in a third-round draw containing a host of intriguing English Premier League vs. lower league matchups. Among the best were Tamworth, one of only two non-league clubs in the draw, getting to host Tottenham and Manchester City at home to Salford City — the team owned by members of…
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- December 3, 2024
Former Sikkim HC chief justice appointed RO for December 15 IGU elections
Former Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court Permod Kohli was on Tuesday appointed the Returning Officer for the Indian Golf Union (IGU) elections which will be held as per schedule on December 15. The elections were earlier postponed indefinitely after the previous RO, justice OP Garg, a former judge of the Allahabad High Court, had resigned. In an email to governing council…
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- December 3, 2024
Alex Carey Affirms Australia’s ‘World-Class’ Batters Are Ready to Tackle UNSTOPPABLE Jasprit Bumrah
Starting on December 6 at Adelaide Oval, the second Test between Australia and India starts India leading the series 1-0. Aiming to even the series, Australia will seek to maximise their home conditions but struggle with younger players on their line-up. Important players like Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne must perform particularly well against India’s strong bowling under Jasprit Bumrah. On the other…
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- December 3, 2024
Todd Greenberg appointed new Cricket Australia CEO
Former National Rugby League boss Todd Greenberg will succeed Nick Hockley as the chief executive officer of Cricket Australia next year, the governing body announced on Tuesday. Green, who is the current chief executive officer of the Australian Cricketers’ Association, will assume the role from March. Hockley, who was appointed in 2020 initially on an interim basis, had announced in August that he…
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- December 3, 2024
India women’s team heads to Oman for Junior Asia Cup title defence, eyes WC qualification
The Indian junior women’s hockey team departed for Muscat on Tuesday to defend its Asia Cup title which would also help the side qualify for next year’s FIH Junior World Cup. The Junior Asia Cup is scheduled to be held from December 7 to 15 and India will begin their campaign against Bangladesh on Sunday. The top three teams in the showpiece will…
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- December 3, 2024
BCB Wants to Host India if ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is Played in ‘Hybrid’ Model – REPORT
Amid all the speculation over the future of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has come forward and invited India to play their matches in Dhaka in case the tournament is played in the ‘hybrid’ model. Multiple reports had earlier suggested that Dubai is being looked at as an option, but with the BCB coming into the fray, it…
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- December 3, 2024
Who Is Venkata Datta Sai: PV Sindhu’s Would-Be-Husband Who Has Worked With Top IPL Franchise
On December 22nd, PV Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion in badminton, will tie the knot in Udaipur. Fresh from her triumph at the Syed Modi International in Lucknow, where she broke a long championship drought, Sindhu will wed Venkata Datta Sai, an executive director from Hyderabad-based Posidex Technologies. Who is Venkata Datta Sai, the fiancé of badminton star PV…
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- December 3, 2024
‘Pakistan Will Have to…’: Kamran Akmal SLAMS BCCI Amid ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Standoff
Amid the Champions Trophy standoff between the PCB and the BCCI, former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has taken a jibe at India for not sending their team. Now that India is not sending their team to Pakistan, Akmal wants Pakistan to take a strong stand and ensure they do not send their team to India as well. He also reckoned India was showing…
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- December 3, 2024
WWE RAW Results: Seth Rollins and Sami Zayn’s Explosive Confrontation Steals the Show
WWE Monday Night Raw made a triumphant return to the Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett, Washington on December 2, 2024. Following the Survivor Series premium live event, the present episode signifies a combination of fresh rivalries, emotional moments, and fierce in-ring combat. The 10-year anniversary celebration of The New Day, which recognised Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods for their services to…
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