Another FIFA about-face: 2021 Confederations Cup not in Qatar
The tournament, which pits the champions of the six regional confederations, along with the hosts and current world champions, has until now been held in the World Cup host country…
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Andy Murray upset by teenager Borna Coric in Dubai
Few had given Coric much chance of winning the pair’s quarterfinal contest at the Dubai Championships, his last victory against a top-10 ranked player dating back to a historic win…
Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan makes history with first ever win
Appearing at the tournament for the first time, the war-torn country beat the Scots by one wicket with just three balls to sparesparking jubilant celebrations back home. Afghan batter Samiullah…
Qatar 2022: FIFA rules out compensation for clubs
This was to cover the costs that Europe’s clubs and leagues will spend on rescheduling their championships, many of which run between August and May. But FIFA Secretary General Jerome…
2022 World Cup Isn’t Only One Facing Issues
LONDON — On Tuesday, FIFA effectively shifted the 2022 World Cup in Qatar from a summer event to a winter one. It turns out, as any intelligent observer knew all…
Switching the goal posts: Qatar 2022 set for November/December?
The question about when the tournament will be held is set to be revealed in Doha Tuesday with the smart money being on a November/December timetable. Having been cleared of…
Presidents Cup in South Korea May Lack Native Sons
LOS ANGELES — The golf calendar is stuffed fuller than a pro-am goody bag, with 43 PGA Tour events, including the four majors, plus the FedEx Cup playoffs. But…
Deposed Little League team gears up for ‘one more battle’
Little League International announced Wednesday that it was vacating all of the Jackie Robinson West squad’s wins from last year’s tournament, including from the Great Lakes regionals and U.S. championship,…
U.S. Little League champs lose title for using ineligible players
Little League International announced Wednesday that it is vacating all of the Jackie Robinson West squad’s wins from last year’s tournament, including from the Great Lakes regionals and U.S. championship,…
Morocco banned from 2017 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
Its officials had called for the tournament to be delayed as concerns over the potential spread of the virus grew, and then declined to host it when that delay was…
Champagne on ice at ‘Wimbledon of snow polo’
Below the pistes, it’s time for snow polo. Winter in the Swiss resort sees a group of dedicated players transform a frozen lake into a battlefield of hooves and mallets….
Australian Open Intent on Leading the World in Pampering Players
MELBOURNE, Australia — For decades, professional tennis players struggled with tournament organizers to get more money and better services, and while that battle is far from over, the level of…
Australia win first Asian Cup title
Extra time goal Australia looked to have held out for 90 minutes and a famous Asian Cup title — their first since switching to the Asian Football Confederation from the…
Novak Djokovic Beats Stan Wawrinka to Advance to Australian Open Final
MELBOURNE, Australia — Sequels can be irresistible. A cast with great chemistry reprising beloved roles in a similar setting is often a formula for entertainment, if not duplication of the…
Africa Cup of Nations: Asamoah Gyan nets late Ghana winner against Algeria
After the heartache of conceding a last-minute winner against Senegal in its opener, ecstasy has followed with the Black Stars stealing all three points at the death in their second…
Victoria Azarenka and American Women Surge Into Third Round of Australian Open
On Tennis By CHRISTOPHER CLAREY MELBOURNE, Australia — For a former champion intent on becoming a future champion, Victoria Azarenka hardly had a welcome-back draw at this Australian Open: Sloane…
Australian Open: Pregnant Li Na credits husband with ‘ace’
The two-time grand slam champion, who retired from tennis in 2014, chose to start spreading the news about her pregnancy at the Australian Open in the Rod Laver Stadium. “Me…
Africa Cup of Nations: Teams come together to unite against Ebola
It is important to take Ebola seriously, but Morocco took too long to make a decision and the North African nation had various options to control the risk, notably preventing…