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Bryce Miller: Wave teammates Alex Morgan, Kailen Sheridan offer glimpse into CONCACAF-clinching goal

SAN DIEGO — The moment had unfolded, what, 20 times before? U.S. soccer superstar Alex Morgan lining up for a penalty kick attempt against Canadian goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan, one of the best ball-stoppers on the planet.

Tribune News Service

Indian cricket dips its toes in the multi-sport ocean

At the Commonwealth Games, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side has the opportunity to break out of the shadow of the men’s team on a stage cricket does not frequent. A good showing will fuel the growing interest in the women’s game at home and strike a blow for gender parity

The Hindu

‘I’ve never felt under so much pressure’: Laura Kenny reveals nerves before Commonwealth Games bronze

Kenny won team pursuit bronze for England alongside Josie Knight, Maddie Leech and Sophie Lewis

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Who are the presenters and commentators for the Commonwealth Games 2022?

There is an impressive line up covering the Commonwealth Games on BBC One

Wales Online

Maddie Hinch: 'Hockey missed its window of opportunity after Olympics - it has another chance'

Hinch was goalkeeping hero of the penalty shootout when Britain won the 2016 Rio Olympics. It was an open goal for the sport to significantly raise its profile but she believes it missed the target

Daily Mirror

Unsuspecting shoppers stunned by gymnastics display from ex-Team GB gymnast

Olympic Bronze medallist Nile Wilson, who competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics, wowed shoppers at Westfield London with his display

Daily Mirror

Leeds Olympic gymnast Nile Wilson takes over London shopping centre with epic stunts

Shoppers were stunned to see the athlete tumble down the walkways, and backflips in the food court of Westfield

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England 3x3 basketball coach admits Commonwealth Games pressure in bid to grow sport

Team England head coach Julius Joseph spoke to Mirror Sport about the potential of 3x3 basketball ahead of the format's debut at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after its inclusion at the Tokyo Olympics

Daily Mirror

French football bosses say the future looks bright for Diacre despite Euros exit

French football chiefs on Thursday vowed to back women's national team coach Corinne Diacre despite the 2-1 semi-final loss to Germany in the European championships.

Radio France Internationale

Cav is the man for the Isle of Man

Competing for one of Britain's small teams at the Commonwealth Games is still a thrill for their islanders - even if they happen to be a sporting superstar.

AAP

Indian women’s hockey team seeks Tokyo Olympics inspiration to end Commonwealth Games medal drought

At the 2022 Commonwealth Games, the Indian women’s hockey side is in Pool A alongside hosts England, Canada, Wales and Ghana, while Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland and Kenya will compete in Pool B

The Hindu

Adele Nicoll hoping to complete unique double at Commonwealth Games

The Welsh shot putter was part of the Great Britain bobsleigh team at the Winter Olympics

The Independent UK

Ian’s right, right, right... the FA must ensure Euro 2022 is a catalyst for change

COLUMN: Not for the first time, Ian Wright captured the mood amid wild celebrations

Evening Standard

Will Dina Asher-Smith go to 2024 Paris Olympics after pulling out of Commonwealth Games?

Great Britain's 200m star has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games due to a hamstring injury picked up at the World Athletics Championships in Oregon. But will she compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

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Nadine Dorries red-faced after forgetting Scotland hosted Commonwealth Games

NADINE Dorries is known for not exactly having a firm grasp of her brief ...

The Hindu

Reliance joins Indian Olympic Association as principal partner

The partnership has "an aspiration to host the Olympic Games in the future", the company said in a statement

The Guardian - UK

Commonwealth Games opener will be on par with London 2012, says director

Opening ceremony to feature Birmingham’s rich musical heritage in ‘generation-defining show’

The Times of India

CWG 2022: To fulfill Lovlina's wish, team doctor's accreditation cancelled and head coach moved to hotel

NEW DELHI: What a leading athlete's angry tweet and the political pressure that ensues can do to a country's campaign at a major multi-sport event is best reflected in the episode involving Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain's 'mental harassment' charge and the uproar that accompanied it afterwards.

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The Times of India

CWG 2022: Indian athletes set for Birmingham bash

Without Neeraj and shooters, onus to swell India's medals tally is on boxing contingent, wrestlers, weightlifters and hockey teams

ABC News

From Shelly-Ann Fraser Pryce to Chad Le Clos: Here are the biggest international names to watch at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

There'll be plenty of global superstars on show in Birmingham, including the four fastest women on the planet, iconic Paralympians, and a swimmer poised to become the greatest Commonwealth Games athlete of all time.

ABC News

Meet Rellie Kaputin, Papua New Guinea's flag-bearing warrior for the Commonwealth Games

When Kaputin broke her ankle demonstrating a jump for kids in PNG, she was told she wouldn't walk for a year. Eighteen months later, she had qualified for the Tokyo Olympics, and is now PNG's flag-bearer for the Commonwealth Games.

The Independent UK

Birmingham council bosses ‘wouldn’t rule out’ city bid for future Olympic Games

This year’s Commonwealth Games hosts failed in their attempt to hold the 1992 Olympics in the West Midlands.

The Conversation

Why the London 2012 Olympics had limited impact on volunteering across the UK

When London was preparing to host the 2012 Olympic Games, 250,000 people signed up to volunteer as official “Games Makers”. Of these, 70,000 people were ultimately selected to wear the distinctive purple-and-red volunteer uniforms. For 40% of them, it was the first time they’d done anything like this.

Evening Standard

A decade on Olympics are still delivering for London, says Sebastian Coe

London is still reaping the rewards of the 2012 Olympics, it was claimed today, as the 10-year anniversary of the Games was marked.

Evening Standard

The Standard View: Celebrate the Olympics Games, 10 years on

Rarely has a secret been kept so well. The cast of the 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, comprised of 7,500 professional performers and volunteers, practised for months to deliver one of the great cultural moments in our recent history. The Games had truly begun.

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