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The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Marie Schreiber dominates in Hulst to claim first World Cup victory

Lucinda Brand second, Puck Pieterse third on muddy course

Cycling News

With Mudryk’s positive a rarity, is football tackling drugs issue the right way?

The game either lacks a big drugs problem or isn’t catching cheats – and has long struggled to bring prosecutions

The Guardian - UK

England World Cup winner George Eastham dies aged 88

The winger spent most of his career at Newcastle, Arsenal and Stoke

The Independent UK

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Watch Cyclocross World Cup Hulst: Live stream, TV, schedule

How to watch all the action from the UCI World Cup round in Hulst on December 21

Cycling News

Saudi Arabia is betting on tourism and travel

The Gulf nation will host a World Cup and World Expo, part of its bid to make tourism its second leading industry after oil.

Fortune

Saudi Arabia is a controversial choice to host the World Cup, but the spotlight and scrutiny might spark change

The official announcement that Saudi Arabia would host the 2024 Fifa men’s World Cup came as a surprise to nobody. Hosting rights have been on the country’s geopolitical agenda for many years, and football’s international governing body was more than happy to oblige.

The Conversation

Van Aert returns to cyclocross action on Monday while Van Empel is ruled out of weekend World Cup races

Good and bad news for Visma-Lease a Bike's cyclocross stars as the busy Christmas period begins

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Netflix lands streaming rights to FIFA Women’s World Cup

The streaming giant has the exclusive rights to stream the 2027 and 2031 tournaments in the U.S.

The Independent UK

Dele Alli announces Everton exit and hints at new challenge

The former England midfielder has been invited to train with Italian side Como by manager Cesc Fabregas

The Independent UK

Netflix snaps up US broadcast rights for Women’s World Cup in ‘landmark deal’

Netflix has signed an exclusive broadcast rights agreement to show the 2027 and 2031 editions of the Women’s World Cup in the United States and Puerto Rico

The Guardian - UK

Who Invented Soccer? Tracing the Game's History

When you drill down into the story of the game, these are three main eras where we can search for the culprit responsible for inventing soccer.

Sports Illustrated

Lindsey Vonn's Comeback: Speed, Competition, And New Equipment

Lindsey Vonn, the legendary skier, is set to make a competitive comeback at 40 in World Cup super-G races in St. Moritz.

Top News

Lindsey Vonn Defies Doubters With Skiing Comeback At 40

Lindsey Vonn's strategic comeback to downhill ski racing post knee replacement surgery showcases her determination and preparation for a return to the pinn...

Dynamite News

Champions Trophy 2025 to be held in hybrid model: ICC

India and Pakistan matches hosted by either country at ICC Events during the 2024-2027 rights cycle will be played at a neutral venue, the ICC Board confirmed on Thursday, 19 December. Read further on Dynamite News:

Al Jazeera

India and Pakistan won’t play at rivals’ venues; including Champions Trophy

The world cricketing body announces ICC events hosted in either country to be played at neutral venues until 2027.

The Guardian - US

Beyond 2034: can the Saudi Arabia soccer dream truly be sustainable?

The Saudi Pro League could very well be too big and important to Mohammed bin Salman’s plans for his country to fail. But how long can the poorly attended party last?

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The Independent UK

Ellie Kildunne believes impact of home Rugby World Cup lies ‘beyond imagination’

The 25-year-old was crowned World Rugby women’s 15s player of the year earlier this month.

AAP

Skier Graham hungry for more moguls medals in Georgia

Matt Graham is hoping to repeat his world championship success in Georgia, when the veteran mogul skier tackles round three of the World Cup circuit.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s cricket team of the year: from Smriti Mandhana to Sophie Ecclestone

The Spin’s annual selection marks a milestone in women’s cricket with England and Australia far less dominant

The National (Scotland)

Greece hammered by huge UEFA fine for Nations League fan chaos

Scotland's World Cup and Nations League opponents Greece have set a new unwanted UEFA record - they were hammered for five different offences by…

The Guardian - US

‘Stay the course’: do MLS’s anemic ratings in the Apple TV era matter?

It’s certainly strange that MLS apparently struggles to outdo pickleball in the broadcast TV ratings. But with a North American World Cup looming, there’s no reason for panic

The Guardian - US

USA legend Becky Sauerbrunn was worthy of a spotlight she never sought

The longtime anchor of the USWNT backline won two World Cups and an Olympic gold in addition to three NWSL titles. But her trophy case is only the tip of her influence

The National (Scotland)

Murray Dickson making history at water polo World Cup as GB's first Scot for a decade

Turkey is in many people’s minds at this time of year but in Murray Dickson’s case it has nothing to do with his Christmas dinner.

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