Swimming-Russia’s absence boosts U.S. hopes of striking Olympic gold in artistic swimming
EAUBONNE, France (Reuters) - Boosted by the absence of favourites Russia, the United States will aim for the gold medal…
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Cricket-Pakistan appoint Kirsten, Gillespie as head coaches
(Reuters) -Pakistan have appointed former South Africa batsman Gary Kirsten as head coach of their men's white-ball teams, while their…
Gymnastics-Olympic champion Douglas returns after eight-year absence
(Reuters) - Three-times Olympic gold medallist Gabby Douglas returned to competition for the first time in eight years at the…
Cricket-Australia’s Fraser-McGurk goes berserk in IPL to push for World Cup spot
(Reuters) - Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk has made a strong case for inclusion in their Twenty20 World Cup squad, former skipper…
Cricket-NZ coach proud of T20 fightback in Pakistan
(Reuters) - New Zealand coach Gary Stead said he was proud of the way his inexperienced side bounced back to…
Cricket-Pakistan withdraw injured Rizwan, Irfan from NZ series
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammed Rizwan and all-rounder Irfan Khan have been withdrawn from the ongoing home T20…
Cricket-Stoinis still keen to represent Australia despite loss of central contract
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Marcus Stoinis's desire to keep playing international cricket beyond the T20 World Cup in June has…
Cricket-India’s Jaiswal sends timely reminder ahead of T20 World Cup
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal roared back to form with a timely hundred against Mumbai Indians…
Cricket-Kohli unhappy with umpire after new full toss review method rules him out
(Reuters) - Virat Kohli was left fuming when a new method applied to the ball tracking technology ruled him out…