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Crowds in the Cricket World Cup 2023: Why are some games so under-attended?

The Cricket World Cup in India is going well two weeks in and on the field. Shocking outcomes this week, including England’s defeat by Afghanistan and the Netherlands’ outstanding victory over South Africa, have given the competition new vitality. But…

Argentina vs. New Zealand: All Blacks’ Mark Telea returns in Rugby World Cup semi-final

Mark Telea has been recalled to the New Zealand squad for the All Blacks’ Rugby World Cup semi-final against Argentina. After breaking team policy, the 26-year-old was benched for the quarter-final win over Ireland. His return is one of two…

Meet the “Doc” who competed at two World Cups in sports, according to Rudie van Vuuren

“You know, sometimes rugby players on cricket fields are not good things.” Rudie van Vuuren is an expert since he is the only man to have ever participated in both a Rugby World Cup and a Cricket World Cup. Rugby…

‘Europe shook’ following the massacre in Brussels that claimed the lives of two Swedes

In an act that authorities are examining as terrorism, two Swedes were shot dead, and a third person was injured in Brussels. A football match between Belgium and Sweden that was taking place in the city was called off. Because…

Cricket will be a part of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, as decided by IOC members.

Following a vote by the members of the International Olympic Committee to include the sport in the 2028 Olympics, cricket will compete in the Olympics for the first time since 1900. Baseball/softball, squash, flag football, and lacrosse have also been…

Rugby World Cup: England’s semi-final appearance brings jubilation to Marseille supporters.

Possibly not much enjoyment was had in the past year by England men’s rugby supporters. The Six Nations was disappointing, the World Cup preparation was weak, and the pool stage raised more questions than it did answers. However, there was…

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Afghanistan has been rocked by its third earthquake in a week.

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude 6.3 quake happened near Herat. It was located at a depth of 6.3 kilometers (four miles). According to local health officials, at least one person has died. According to the World…

Hubert Hurkacz wins the Shanghai Masters over Andrey Rublev.

Hurkacz trailed 6-5 in the deciding tie-break but rallied to defeat the Russian fifth seed 6-3 3-6 7-6 (8-6). Both men were vying for their second Masters 1,000 title, with world number 17 Hurkacz emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle….

The IOC says that climate change will make it harder for some countries to host snow sports events at the Winter Olympics.

The Winter Olympics and Paralympics hosts for 2030 and 2034 will be chosen the night before the 2024 Games in Paris. “The Future Host Commission has begun to address this very troubling situation,” said Thomas Bach, head of the IOC….

The Scottish FA has written to Uefa to ask about the VAR decision in their loss to Spain.

The Scottish FA is writing to Uefa to ask for more information about the goal that was called off for Scotland in their 2-0 loss to Spain. After scoring a beautiful free kick in Seville, Scott McTominay thought his team…