Elena Rybakina came up with a strong straight-sets win over defending champion Iga Swiatek to set up the Indian Wells final against Aryna Sabalenka. In the Premier League, Newcastle United took another step closer to a Champions League spot after beating Nottingham Forest 2-1. Here’s a look at the key stories from international sporting events...
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Ray Tanner Receives Contract Extension
The University of South Carolina’s Board of Trustees approved a two-year contract extension for Athletics Director Ray Tanner during its March meeting Friday (March 17). Tanner’s previous contract, set to expire in June 2024, will now run through June 2026. Additional contract details are included in the attached summary. Under Tanner’s watch as head of...
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A look at Cuba’s World Baseball Classic team and how it reached the semifinals
After playing the first two rounds of the tournament in Taiwan and Japan, Cuba advanced to the World Baseball Classic semifinals, which along with the championship game are being held at Miami’s loanDepot park. Cuba will play Sunday against the winner of the Saturday semifinal game between Venezuela and the United States. “This is the...
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Kante return ‘fantastic’ for resurgent Chelsea, says Potter – World – Sports
Chelsea s N Golo Kante reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Burnley at the Stamford Bridge stadium in London. AP Kante has been sidelined for seven months by a hamstring injury that required surgery. The Frenchman’s last appearance for Chelsea came before Potter succeeded Thomas Tuchel as manager in...
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Josephus Lyles talks self-respect, setbacks, brotherhood
Josephus Lyles‘ path has been a little different than his older brother, but despite injuries, other setbacks and disappointment, there’s no one that’s cheered harder for Noah than Josephus. The 24-year-old U.S. sprinter opens up about learning to speak up for himself, how to navigate dealing with comparison and brotherhood. *This interview has been edited...
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TSX REPORT: No Winter Games bid “more attractive” than Salt Lake City; Infantino triples Women’s World Cup prizes; Japan into WBC semis – The Sports Examiner
The 2002 Olympic Winter Games cauldron now installed at the University of Utah (Photo: University of Utah) ★ The Sports Examiner: Chronicling the key competitive, economic and political forces shaping elite sport and the Olympic Movement.★ ★ To get The Sports Examiner by e-mail: sign up here! ★ ≡ THE 5-RING CIRCUS ≡ 1. USOPC’s...
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NY Jets Top Super Bowl Odds After Aaron Rodgers Trade Talks
The Green Bay Packers are ready to move on from long-time starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers, and a suitor for his services has emerged in the New York Jets. Both franchises are currently in the negotiation process, but the sticking point seems to be whether or not the Jets want to give up their 13th overall...
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2023 Valspar Championship leaderboard: Jordan Spieth one back of lead after wild putting day
A three-way tie emerged after the first 18 holes of the 2023 Valspar Championship as Stephan Jaeger, Ryan Brehm and Adam Schenk all sit on top at 5 under. While each is a nice player, the group has a few legitimate problems piling up behind them. Namely the fact that some of the best golfers...
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World Sports at 2300 GMT | Taiwan News | 2023-03-17 07:14:07
TOP STORY: SOC—EUROPEAN ROUNDUP Manchester United cruised into the quarterfinals of the Europa League on Thursday after a 1-0 victory at Real Betis in the second leg of their round-of-16 encounter. Marcus Rashford scored in the 56th minute and United advanced 5-1 on aggregate. By Karel Janicek. SENT: 450 words; photos. Will be updated with...
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Science in Sport (SiS) announces a multi-year partnership
March 16, 2023 Leading global endurance brand Science in Sport (SiS) is to partner with the world’s best endurance runners and will develop a bespoke new product range with the team. 16th March 2023 – London, UK /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ – Science in Sport has signed a multi-year partnership with women’s world marathon champion Gotytom Gebreselase and the...
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FIFA revises 2026 World Cup group-stage format, which could be a good thing for KC
Jun 16, 2022; New York, New York, USA; The FIFA World Cup Trophy sits on a stand outside of 30 Rockefeller Plaza. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports Jessica Alcheh USA TODAY Sports When the 2026 World Cup comes to the United States, Canada and Mexico, it will look vastly different from what fans saw...
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TSX REPORT: Cuba reaches World Baseball Classic semis; Morocco joins 2030 FIFA World Cup bid; Paris 2024 to sell 1.5 million more tickets – The Sports Examiner
★ The Sports Examiner: Chronicling the key competitive, economic and political forces shaping elite sport and the Olympic Movement.★ ★ To get The Sports Examiner by e-mail: sign up here! ★ ≡ THE 5-RING CIRCUS ≡ 1. Cuba reaches WBC semis for first time since 20062. Morocco joins Spain and Portugal bid for 2030 FIFA...