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High jump legend Fosbury dies aged 76

High jump legend Fosbury dies aged 76

Fosbury manager Ray Schulte reported on Monday that the athlete had died a day early from the effects of a form of cancer. “It is with profound sadness that I must announce that my friend and one of the most influential athletes in track and field history passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday morning after a brief battle …

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Case about the “misogynist” agreement with Saudi Arabia during the Women’s World Cup

Case about the “misogynist” agreement with Saudi Arabia during the Women’s World Cup

The host nations said they were unaware of the deal and “urgently” asked FIFA to answer questions about it. The deal is controversial due to Saudi Arabia’s poor reputation for women’s rights. The Women’s World Cup is this summer. The Dutch national team is one of 32 participating countries. “Shocked and Disappointed” The football associations of Australia and New Zealand …

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A young Dutch team takes silver in the team pursuit in Poland | sport

A young Dutch team takes silver in the team pursuit in Poland |  sport

Dutch skaters finished second in the team pursuit at World Cup competitions in Poland. Joy Beune, Elisa Dul and Robin Groot arrived at 3:01.74. With that, they were only slower than Olympic champion Canada, who won in 3:00.97. The Dutch trio won the race against the United States, who finished third at 3:04.01. Canada was then slightly faster in the …

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Sjinkie Knegt slams national coach Niels Kerstholt again after failed substitution: ‘If there’s no plan, you can’t do anything’ | sport

Sjinkie Knegt slams national coach Niels Kerstholt again after failed substitution: ‘If there’s no plan, you can’t do anything’ |  sport

Short track trackFor the short trackers, the relay ended in disappointment in the semi-finals. After numerous positional changes and a communication error from the Dutch team, Itzhak de Laat, Jens van ‘t Wout, Sjinkie Knegt and Friso Emons finished third, behind Canada and China. Knegt was then very critical, also to national coach Niels Kerstholt. Sjinkie Knegt. © ANP Knegt …

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Weekend full of top-level sports on Ziggo Sport

Weekend full of top-level sports on Ziggo Sport

Ziggo Sport kicks off two international sports competitions this weekend. These are Formula E and the Men’s Hockey World Championships. Jacob Kriek January 13, 2023 PhotoGetty Images VodafoneZiggo has for Ziggo Sports bought the broadcast rights for both sports leagues. Formula E’s ninth season kicks off this weekend in Mexico City. On the other side of the world, the ball …

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Saudi Arabia as Women’s World Cup sponsor faces misunderstanding and resistance

Saudi Arabia as Women’s World Cup sponsor faces misunderstanding and resistance

The rooftops of Sydney Opera House herald the Women’s World Cup, to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2023.ImageGetty Images Gillette Venus, Pandora and Lego jewelry chain, during the European Women’s Football Championship in England, adverts were often slightly different from those aimed at men. Next summer there would be at the World Cup in Australia and New …

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so you can see all matches in full

so you can see all matches in full

The Men’s World Cup in India is in full swing. Good news for fans: all matches of the tournament can be seen in the Netherlands. The Orange duels are broadcast live on Ziggo Sport. Performances from the Netherlands, broadcast on Ziggo Select in addition to the subscriber channel, are commented on by John van Vliet and Kim Lammers. Ziggo also …

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Sjinkie Knegt slams national coach Niels Kerstholt again after failed substitution: ‘If there’s no plan, you can’t do anything’ | sport

Sjinkie Knegt slams national coach Niels Kerstholt again after failed substitution: ‘If there’s no plan, you can’t do anything’ |  sport

Short track trackFor the short trackers, the relay ended in disappointment in the semi-finals. After numerous positional changes and a communication error from the Dutch team, Itzhak de Laat, Jens van ‘t Wout, Sjinkie Knegt and Friso Emons finished third, behind Canada and China. Knegt was then very critical, also to national coach Niels Kerstholt. Sjinkie Knegt. © ANP Knegt …

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Orange Men quarter-finalists after a dozen goals against New Zealand

Orange Men quarter-finalists after a dozen goals against New Zealand

The Oranje Heren secured a place in the quarter-finals of the World Cup Hall in Pretoria with panache. On Tuesday night, national coach Robert Tigges’ side were 12-0 too strong for New Zealand in the Orange’s 100th game in an international title tournament. The result was the Orange Men’s second-biggest win ever at a World Championship. In 2011 in Poznan, …

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