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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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,…
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,…
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…
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….
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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…
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…
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…
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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…
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…