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Melbourne [Australia], June 24 (ANI): Australia opener Usman Khawaja isn't sure whether Steven Smith featuring as an opener in the Test for Baggy Greens is the best combination. David Warner brought the curtain down on his Test career after the conclusion of the three-match Test series against Pakistan last year. Smith was named Warner's successor, and he featured alongside Usman Khawaja in the opening slot for their two-

Melbourne [Australia], June 24 (ANI): Opening batter Usman Khawaja believes Australia should play a bilateral series against Afghanistan. In March, Cricket Australia postponed their tour of men's bilateral series against Afghanistan while citing deteriorating human rights conditions in the Asian country. As a part of ICC's Future Tours Program, Afghanistan and Australia were set to play a three-match T20 series which was

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Former Real Madrid assistant David Bettoni has reportedly been linked with a move to Iran's Tractor football club.

GELSENKIRCHEN, Germany, 24th June, 2024 (WAM) -- All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo in Wednesday's Euro 2024 match against Georgia after selfie-hunting pitch invaders in Portugal's last game raised security concerns and forced UEFA to introduce stricter measures to protect the players, according to a Reuters report on Monday.

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Gao Zhidan, director of China's General Administration of Sport (GAAS), has exchanged ideas on sports communication and anti-doping work with Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Gros Islet [St Lucia], June 24 (ANI): Dark clouds covered the island as it received rainfall, threatening the high-stakes clash between India and Australia at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super Eight match on Monday. Ahead of the clash between the heavyweights, the venue in Saint Lucia is currently facing some downpours with gloomy conditions. A win against Australia will cement I

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): England received a huge boost ahead of their Euro 2024 clash against Slovenia as left-back Luke Shaw will train with the team. The 28-year-old left-back has been on the sidelines nursing his injury since February. A section of fans questioned head coach Gareth Southgate's decision to include the left-back in the 26-player squad. Shaw missed England's first two Group C games against Serbia

(240624) -- BEIJING, June 24, 2024 (Xinhua) -- XINHUA SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK (from June 17 to June 23, 2024) TRANSMITTED on June 24, 2024. Wang Shuang (1st R), a member of China's women's football team, guides the football training of students at Wawu Primary School in Zhaojue County, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Sichuan

North Sound [Antigua], June 22 (ANI): During the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 clash against South Africa on Monday, West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell surpassed former cricketer Dwayne Bravo to become the highest wicket-taker for the Caribbeans in the history of the T20 WC. In a fine show of nerves and calm, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada defied heroic spells by Roston Chase and Alzarri Joseph to extend their unbeate

Melbourne [Australia], June 24 (ANI): Ahead of his side's ICC T20 World Cup Super Eights clash against India, Australia opener Usman Khawaja urged his team to move on from the shock defeat to Afghanistan and focus on the Indian challenge, while also heaping praise on the other rising Asian side, saying that they are often underestimated by people. India and Australia take on each other in a must-win clash at Saint Lucia o

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Young all-rounders Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag and pace sensation Mayank Yadav are likely to get their maiden Indian team call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, as per sources. India will be touring Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series following the conclusion of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup. The series will start on July 6 and go on until July 14 with all matches ta

by Oliver Trust

BERLIN, June 24 (Xinhua) -- It might be one of the curious chapters in the life of Niclas Fullkrug when burglars paid an unpleasant visit to his family home.

The 31-year-old Dortmund striker reported in detail about discovering his house had been raided. "Believe it or not, but the first thing I did was to look for my national team football shirts," he said, followed by a long laugh.

MANILA, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Increasing investment in children's early development will improve the well-being of all Filipinos and strengthen the country's economic potential, according to a World Bank report released on Monday.

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While there's no I in team or in Westbrook, for that matter, the Eagles Hall of Fame running back never had to be reminded of that.

Before Philadelphia drafted him in 2002, Brian Westbrook left everything he had on the field at Villanova, leaving as a three-time All-American and the still-standing NCAA record-holder for all-purpose yards. And he continued his ability to be multi-threat player fo

North Sound [Antigua], June 24 (ANI): During the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Super 8 clash against South Africa, West Indies surpassed Australia to become the team to hit most sixes in a single edition of the ICC T20 World Cup. In a fine show of nerves and calm, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada defied heroic spells by Roston Chase and Alzarri Joseph to extend their unbeaten run in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup to seven matches a

by Ronald Njoroge

NAIROBI, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Braving the cold early morning weather, a group of athletes meandered across the Nandi hills, located about 350 kilometers northwest of Nairobi, as part of their daily routine to build the stamina required for middle and long-distance races.

Perina Lokure Nakang, a refugee girl from South Sudan, is part of the group in their final preparations for the 2024 Su

XI'AN, China, June 24 (Xinhua) -- China's third-tier soccer club Shaanxi Union announced on Monday that former Chinese national team member Pei Shuai has joined the club from the Chinese Super League (CSL) side Qingdao West Coast.

(Photo credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports) The first San Diego Padres starter to deliver five straight quality starts this year isn't an obvious choice. It's not Yu Darvish, their Opening Day pitcher. It's not Joe Musgrove, owner of the franchise's only no-hitter. It's not even Dylan Cease, who was pitching at an All-Star level for the first six weeks of the season. It's No. 5 starter Matt Waldron, who looks to mak

Johannesburg [South Africa], June 24 (ANI): Former South Africa skipper AB De Villiers took to social media and congratulated the Proteas team as they booked their place in the semifinals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 on Monday. In a fine show of nerves and calm, Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada defied heroic spells by Roston Chase and Alzarri Joseph to extend their unbeaten run in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup to seven mat

North Sound [Antigua], June 24 (ANI): Following the win against the West Indies in the Super 8 clash in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024, South Africa left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi said that he has got a lot of backing from the coaching staff. Shamsi was awarded the Player of the Match for his magnificent bowling performance in the match against the Caribbean at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. He snapped three wickets and co

(Photo credit: Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports) Zach Neto is expected to be in the starting lineup Monday when the Los Angeles Angels begin a three-game series against the Oakland A's in Anaheim, Calif. Neto hurt his left calf on Saturday against the Dodgers, first when he fouled a ball off his lower leg, and then later in the game when tryingto field a grounder to the hole at shortstop hit by the Dodgers' Miguel Rojas, fo

CHANGCHUN, China, June 24 (Xinhua) -- In recent days, the 2024 Liaoyuan Township Basketball Super League caught the attention of many locals and tourists in Liaoyuan City, northeast China's Jilin Province.

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- President of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Luciano Rossi has expressed hope to demonstrate the charm of shooting sports and inspire the future generation at the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

(Photo credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports) One team coming off a disappointing homestand encounters another glad to be home after a disastrous trip when the Chicago Cubs visit the San Francisco Giants on Monday night to open a four-game series. The clubs met last week in Chicago, with the Cubs rebounding from an opening loss to take two of three. That was the highlight of their nine-game homestand. The Giants lost two

(Photo credit: Jim Cowsert-USA TODAY Sports) The Kansas City Royals will be desperate for offense when they host the Miami Marlins in the opener of their three-game series on Monday night. The Royals have gone 22 straight innings without scoring a run. They were blanked 6-0 by the Texas Rangers on Saturday night and 4-0 on Sunday, whichalso marked the first time this season that Kansas City has been swept in a series.