Olympics-IBA president Kremlev defends divisive prize money scheme despite IOC pushback
(Reuters) - The International Boxing Association's (IBA) plans to offer prize money to medallists at the Paris Games could widen…
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New York boosts T20 Cricket World Cup security after reported threats
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York will boost security for the upcoming T20 Cricket World Cup in June, the governor said…
Gymnastics-Biles eyes ninth all-around title at U.S. championships
(Reuters) - Simone Biles enters this weekend's U.S. Gymnastics Championships as the favorite to claim yet another all-around title as…
Gymnastics-Douglas ends Paris Olympics bid due to ankle injury
(Reuters) - Three-time Olympic gold medallist Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from this weekend's U.S. championships in Texas due to an…
Cricket-T20 World Cup a boost to sport’s American Dream
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cricket begins a campaign for the hearts and wallets of American fans this week, as the…
Cricket-Relaxed Australia gun for historic treble at T20 World Cup
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Australia bring an ageing squad and a few players short of fitness to the T20 World Cup…
Cricket-England need Archer, Curran to step up in T20 WC defence
LONDON (Reuters) - No team have successfully defended the Twenty20 World Cup title and England do not have to go…
Cricket-Supersized World Cup sets stage for new generation of T20 giant-slayers
(Reuters) - A record 20 teams have converged upon the United States and West Indies ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup,…
Cricket-England’s Ecclestone becomes fastest woman to 100 ODI wickets
(Reuters) - England spinner Sophie Ecclestone became the fastest woman to reach 100 wickets in One Day International (ODI) cricket…