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Eurovision 2023's most likely host cities as the UK takes over from Ukraine

The Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the UK next year, on behalf of Ukraine - who had won the contest this year but had been deemed an unsuitable host by organisers amid the Russian conflict

Daily Mirror

Olympic javelin champion Chopra out of Commonwealth Games

New Delhi (AFP) - India's Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra was ruled out of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham with injury on Tuesday, two days ahead of the opening ceremony.

AFP

Neeraj Chopra pulls out of Commonwealth Games owing to fitness issue

"Neeraj Chopra had called me earlier today from the US to convey his inability to take part in the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games owing to fitness concerns," said Rajeev Mehta, Secretary General, IOA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Reese Lynch aiming to make a Commonwealth Games name for himself as Scots boxer pays homage to famous namesake

The Rob Roy light-welterweight became first ever Scot to win a World Championship medal at senior level last November - now he wants to go two better in Birmingham.

Daily Record

Australian women's cricket captain Meg Lanning eyes inaugural gold medal at Commonwealth Games

T20 cricket will make its Commonwealth Games debut in Birmingham, with the Australian women's side keen to take the top step on the podium.

ABC News

Would like to fill Olympics void at CWG, says Indian boxer Ashish Kumar Chaudhary

The Indian Boxing contingent comprising 12 boxers which includes four women and eight men arrived here at Birmingham to compete in Commonwealth Games 2022. Read more on Dynamite News:

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The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games will have the biggest para-sport program in history

Birmingham 2022 will have the biggest program for athletes with a disability ever. Here's our guide to all the sports, and the key Australians to watch.

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Newcastle among favourites to be named UK host city for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest

Newcastle faces stiff competition from cities across the UK as they bid to host the next Eurovision Song Contest

Chronicle Live

Eurovision Song Contest's host city odds reveal Leeds' chance of winning bid

Cities from across the UK have announced their desire to host the next Eurovision Song Contest - including Sheffield

Leeds Live

Lenny Henry to be baton bearer in relay to Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

The 63-year-old actor will run through Victoria Square in Birmingham on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

From Para powerlifters to judokas, here are some lesser-known Australian athletes to watch at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games is a festival of blue-ribbon events we all love to watch, but it's also a chance for niche sports to captivate and enthral. Here's who to follow.

ABC News

Hussamuddin eyes gold at Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

Pugilist doubly motivated by the birth of a daughter on Friday

The Hindu

Srikanth wants to do one better at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Silver medallist at the last edition, the shuttler has regained his form and was instrumental in India’s triumph in the Thomas Cup

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games schedule: Birmingham 2022 dates and time

The Games are back after four years since Gold Coast 2018

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The National (Scotland)

Powerlifter Yule hoping to make it third time lucky in Scotland Commonwealth gold bid

MICKY YULE is hoping that three will be the magic number for him next month as the Paralympic powerlifter prepares to launch his latest (and final)…

ABC News

Funding, resources and the illusion of fairness in the world of sport

Much is made about fairness in sport, but as Australia's inevitable dominance of the Commonwealth Games draws near, it's clear that we will never have a true level playing field, writes Tracey Holmes.

Chicago Sun-Times

Yasmani Grandal feeling good Saturday after returning to White Sox’ lineup day before

Back with the team after a rehab stint split between Double-A Birmingham and Triple-A Charlotte, the veteran felt an understandable adrenaline rush.

Daily Mirror

Sport stars to look out for during Commonwealth Games - from Adam Peaty to Laura Muir

The Commonwealth Games kick off on Thursday with events taking part in over 15 venues across the West Midlands. The opening ceremony will take place on Thursday at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium

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The Guardian - UK

Can radical changes restore sagging prestige of Commonwealth Games?

The Games found a great host city in Birmingham but are searching for new meaning while the Commonwealth wrestles with its history

Irish Mirror

Man who 'hasn't stopped farting for five years' sues food stall for €235k over ham roll

Tyrone Prades, 46, bought the sandwich in December 2017 during a visit to the Birmingham Christmas market with his wife and kids

The Hindu

Commonwealth Games: Neeraj-led Indian athletics team primed for best show after Delhi

India’s best athletics medal haul had come at the Delhi CWG in 2010 with 2 gold, 3 silver and 7 bronze

The Independent UK

A weight lifted: Cyrille Tchatchet wants to give something back to Birmingham

The 26-year-old’s route to representing England at the Commonwealth Games has been a challenging one.

Chronicle Live

Newcastle named second best city in the UK for graduates to live and work in

Researchers based their results on criteria including the number of jobs, rental costs, average starting salary, and even the price of a night out

The National (Scotland)

Lee Jones vows to add to Scotland's medal haul at Commonwealth Games

TEAM Scotland has accumulated a massive haul of medals at Commonwealth Games since the turn of the century, from a total of 30 at Manchester in 2002…

The Independent UK

Two children killed by falling tree during powerful Alabama storm

Fire battalion Chief Sebastian Carrillo said the weather event was so monumental, he hadn’t recalled another one in his career with this “many people” needing to be rescued

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