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Caroline Harvey hits hat-trick as ruthless USA put 11 past Austria at hockey worlds

Caroline Harvey scores three as unbeaten USA cruiseHilary Knight extends worlds record to 70 goalsCanada thrash hosts Denmark 10-0 to stay perfectCaroline Harvey scored a hat trick as defending champions the United States routed Austria 11-1 at the women’s ice hockey world championship on Monday.Canada followed suit by thrashing hosts Denmark 10-0 to maintain their own perfect record. Continue reading...

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Cricket Australia rules out reopening ball tampering investigation in wake of Khawaja book claims

No ‘compelling reason’ to establish another inquiry into incidentUsman Khawaja says ‘this has never been about commercial gain’Cricket Australia will not reopen the investigation into the 2018 ball tampering controversy reignited by the release this week of Usman Khawaja’s book, which alleged more than the three players suspended had knowledge of the sandpaper plan.Captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner and batter Cameron Bancroft were handed long bans following a short Cricket Australia investigation into the incident. Continue reading...

Tom Brady ends tenure as investor in Birmingham City after three years

Former NFL quarterback invested in 2023Club did not give a reason for Brady’s departureTom Brady has ended his three-year involvement as a ⁠minority investor in Birmingham City, the English second-tier club said on Monday, ⁠thanking the seven-times ⁠Super ​Bowl champion for his support.“Birmingham City Football Club expresses its sincere gratitude ⁠to Tom Brady for his involvement with and unwavering support for the club ⁠over the last three years,” the Championship side ​said in a ‌statement. Continue reading...

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CF Montreal are for sale: What it means, how much it could cost, and what’s next for the MLS club

In an emotional press conference, CF Montreal’s founder and owner Joey Saputo refused to rule out relocationIn a rare press conference, CF Montreal owner Joey Saputo announced that his family was beginning the process of “initiating a structured sale process” of the MLS club. Saputo informed the public of his intentions on Monday afternoon, pausing multiple times to fight back tears after over three decades of owning the Quebecois club.“This decision is neither driven by urgency, nor dictated by circumstance,” Saputo said in his initial scripted remarks. “It’s the result of a careful and deliberate reflection on where we stand today, and more importantly, on the opportunities that lie ahead for the club.” Continue reading...

Michael Carrick facing Manchester United axe amid review by Jason Wilcox

Director of football in discussions with Omar BerradaPochettino and Howe on radar as possible replacementsManchester United are moving towards sacking Michael Carrick, though no final decision has been made by Jason Wilcox, the director of football, who is leading the review after the head coach was given the Chelsea, Roma and Aston Villa games to turn results around.Wilcox has been consulting with Omar Berrada, the chief executive, before a recommendation regarding Carrick is made to Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who controls sporting policy. Continue reading...