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Bangladesh overcomes security fears to agree cricket tour of Pakistan
The Bangladesh Cricket Board has agreed to a tour of Pakistan this year, including test matches, after its concerns over security were allayed
Tashkent to host judo World Senior Championships in 2021
Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, will host judo's World Senior Championships in 2021, under an agreement this week between the International Judo Federation and the Judo Federation of Uzbekistan
AFCON returns to winter date for 2021 edition
The Cameroon Football Federation (Fecafoot) has confirmed today (Wednesday) that next year’s Africa Cup of Nations will take place in January and February, and not in the summer as originally planned.
Ironman ‘among interested parties’ to organise Barcelona Marathon
The Ironman triathlon series is reported to be among the interested parties in taking over the running of the Barcelona Marathon from the RPM-MKTG agency
Fifa eClub World Cup heads to Milan
The 2020 edition of the Fifa eClub World Cup will take place in the Italian city of Milan, it has been announced today (Wednesday).
It will mark the first time that Milan has hosted the esports event
Philippines offers to host Olympic boxing qualifier after Wuhan pneumonia outbreak
With an outbreak of pneumonia hitting Wuhan, China just weeks before the city hosts the Asia and Oceania boxing qualifiers for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the Philippines has offered to host the event instead
Players at Australian Open stricken by bushfire smoke
The bushfires in Australia are having an impact on the Australian Open grand slam tennis tournament, with Slovenian player Dalila Jakupovic forced to abandon her qualifying match yesterday due to breathing…
Super League Gaming partners with Wanda Cinemas to host esports events in China
Over 700 Wanda Cinemas across China are set to hold esports events over the coming years after the chain’s owner, Dalian Wanda Group, struck a partnership with American esports company Super League Gaming.
ITTF to adopt multi-city hosting model, extends use of player review tech
The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) has approved the use of a multi-city hosting model for future World Team Championship events, along with extending the use of its new Table Tennis Review…
Professional 3-on-3 ice hockey to debut in North America, CBS Sports lands rights
A new 3-on-3 professional ice hockey league called 3ICE is scheduled to debut in North America in 2021
Formula 1 in talks over Saudi race deal
Formula 1 is in talks over staging a grand prix in Saudi Arabia, with reports claiming that a deal worth £50m (€58.3m/$64.9m) per year is under discussion.
El Salvador builds on surfing strategy with ISA’s 2020 World Games
El Salvador has furthered its ‘Surf City’ strategy by landing hosting rights to the 2020 World Surfing Games.
Glenmuir tees up Ryder Cup extension
Scottish golf clothing brand Glenmuir has agreed a five-year extension to its partnership with Ryder Cup Europe
ICC considering expanding T20 World Cup
The International Cricket Council is considering expanding the T20 World Cup from 16 to 20 teams from 2024, according to UK newspaper The Daily Telegraph
US Soccer unveils 2020 SheBelieves Cup teams, venues
The prestigious SheBelieves Cup invitational international women's soccer tournament will be participated by the United States, England, Spain, and Japan from March 5-11 in the US
NHL All-Star Game to feature women’s 3-on-3 event
The National Hockey League's All-Star Game, which will be held in St
BBC extends long-running commitment to Challenge Cup
UK public-service broadcaster the BBC has extended its long-running rights deal to cover domestic rugby league tournament the Challenge Cup
Gangwon confirmed as 2024 Winter Youth Olympics host
The International Olympic Committee on Friday voted to award the Winter Youth Olympic Games in 2024 to Gangwon Province in South Korea