Berliner Boersenzeitung - Sports (English)

Gatland bats off criticism over lop-sided World Cup quarters line-up

Wales coach Warren Gatland has railed against critics of the World Cup draw which has set up a lop-sided quarter-final line-up with the world's four top-ranked teams on one side.

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Grand National field cut as part of safety moves

Next year's Grand National will have a maximum of 34 runners after the field size was reduced as part of new safety measures.

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Cheika names Isa as No 8 in injury-enforced change for Wales quarter

Argentina coach Michael Cheika has made two changes to his starting XV to play against Wales in the World Cup quarter-final in Marseille on Saturday, bringing in Facundo Isa at No 8 to compensate for the loss through injury of Pablo Matera.

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World Cup fever as fans tie up hospital beds for India-Pakistan clash

Cricket crazy fans desperate to witness Saturday's World Cup blockbuster between India and Pakistan will sleep in hospitals, a source told AFP, rather than hotels where some prices have been hiked by up to 10 times their standard rates.

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Korda holds off Shelton to battle into Shanghai semi-finals

Sebastian Korda reached his first Masters semi-final as he battled back to tame fast-rising fellow American Ben Shelton 6-7 (10/12), 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) in Shanghai on Thursday.

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Springboks out to stop 'big impact' of Dupont

South Africa assistant coach Felix Jones said on Thursday it was up to the Springboks to limit the impact of France captain Antoine Dupont on the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

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Frankie Dettori scraps retirement plans to ride in USA

Jockey Frankie Dettori has ditched plans to retire from horse racing, announcing on Thursday that he will continue his career in the United States

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De Kock shines as South Africa make 311-7 against Australia

Quinton de Kock hit his second successive century at the World Cup on Thursday as South Africa made 311-7 in their group game against five-time champions Australia.

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Ex-PSG boss Galtier takes job in Qatar

Former Paris Saint-Germain coach Christopher Galtier has returned to management three months after leaving the French champions, taking over at Qatari side Al Duhail.

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Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone escapes jail in UK court fraud case

Former Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone on Thursday received a non-custodial sentence after pleading guilty in a UK court to charges of failing to declare a multi-million-pound trust in Singapore to the British tax authorities.

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New Zealand seek to emulate All Blacks at Cricket World Cup

Kane Williamson said the legacy of the All Blacks inspires New Zealand's cricketers as he prepares to return from a long injury layoff to captain the team at the World Cup.

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Irish have shed the 'fall off a cliff' mentality, says Farrell

Ireland have grown to be at ease with being ranked number one in the world, head coach Andy Farrell said, making it one less challenge to contemplate heading into the Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand on Saturday.

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Williamson returns to captain New Zealand at Cricket World Cup

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson said Thursday he was "excited" at the prospect of facing Bangladesh in a World Cup clash in Chennai on Friday after a long injury layoff.

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Postecoglou 'gave up' on fight to change Australian football

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou says he "gave up" the fight to transform Australian football, speaking of his intense frustrations as he battled to raise the profile of the sport in his home country.

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Biggar to start for Wales in World Cup quarter-final against Argentina

Warren Gatland has named influential playmaker Dan Biggar as starting fly-half for Wales in their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina in Marseille on Saturday.

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Astros, Arizona advance in MLB playoffs while Phillies rout Atlanta

Defending champions Houston and the Arizona Diamondbacks advanced in the Major League Baseball playoffs on Wednesday while Philadelphia smashed a record-tying six home runs to defeat Atlanta.

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South Africa toying with 'smart' but controversial 7-1 bench

As South Africa weigh up their options before naming their team for Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against hosts France, one of the biggest questions being whispered in the galleries is: will they play the 7-1 bench?

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Astros advance in MLB playoffs while Phillies rout Atlanta

Defending champion Houston advanced in the Major League Baseball playoffs by edging Minnesota 3-2 on Wednesday while Philadelphia smashed a record-tying six home runs to defeat Atlanta.

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Miandad's six to Jadeja blitz: Six great India-Pakistan ODIs

Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan renew their rivalry in the most hotly-anticipated match of the World Cup in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

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In South Africa some hearts still beat for the All Blacks

When New Zealand play Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals on Saturday, Dylan Moodaley, a 32-year-old South African from Cape Town will don his favourite All Blacks t-shirt and cheer on for his country's bitter rivals.

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French prop Baille primed for 'big moment' against South Africa

Over the years France have produced a host of battle-hardened props who have been able to put their hand up to be the best in world rugby.

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Irish World Cup dream threatened by Barrett's Gaelic Games schooling

Beauden Barrett seeks revenge against the Irish in Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final but the All Blacks star owes a debt of gratitude to Ireland because he learned the basic skills thanks to -- Gaelic football.

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Four key India-Pakistan battles at World Cup

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan meet in a blockbuster clash at the World Cup on Saturday.

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Fiji's rugby leader formed in France and aiming to down England

When Fiji take on England in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in Marseille on Sunday, host country France will be willing them on to win.

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Kelce questionable for Chiefs' NFL clash with Broncos

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is listed as questionable for the Super Bowl champions' clash with the Denver Broncos on Thursday.

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Phillies blast six homers to rout Braves in MLB playoffs

Bryce Harper and Nick Castellanos each smashed two of Philadelphia's record six home runs and the Phillies ripped Atlanta 10-2 on Wednesday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.

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Messi doubtful for Argentina qualifier with Paraguay

Lionel Messi is doubtful for Argentina's South American World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Thursday despite "looking good" in training, according to coach Lionel Scaloni.

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PGA Tour gives three-month doping ban to South Korean An

South Korea's An Byeong-hun was suspended for three months by the PGA Tour on Wednesday for violating its anti-doping policy with a cough medicine available over the counter in his homeland.

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Mum first priority before Pakistan, says India's Bumrah

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah says seeing his mother again takes priority over Saturday's blockbuster World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.

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Fiji's Matavesi a doubt for England quarter after father's death

Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi is a doubt for the team's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against England this weekend after having returned home following the death of his father.

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Scotland game important but not 'revenge' says Spain coach

Spain coach Luis de La Fuente said his team were not out for "revenge" against Scotland on Thursday but victory would "almost" book La Roja's place at Euro 2024.

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Kohli, Naveen bury IPL hatchet with World Cup hug

India superstar Virat Kohli and Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq put an ugly IPL episode behind them with a warm embrace during their World Cup clash on Wednesday.

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