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BeIN Media Group targets pirate TV

8/30/2017

BeIN Media Group has teamed up with an alliance of sporting organisations and broadcasters to call on Saudi Arabia to shut down a pirate channel called beoutQ in the country. BeIN Media Group claims that beoutQ is showing the broadcaster’s “propriety media content.”

The alliance comprises Uefa, football’s European governing body, and LaLiga, which operates the top two football divisions in Spain, as well as the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance. BeIN Media Group has exclusive rights for various sports properties in the Middle East and North Africa.

CAS confirms sanction against Bolivia for fielding ineligible player

8/30/2017

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FIFA has taken note of the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the case involving the Bolivian Football Association (FBF), who was sanctioned by the FIFA Disciplinary Committee for fielding an ineligible player in the preliminary competition matches for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ played between Bolivia and Peru on 1 September 2016 and between Chile and Bolivia on 6 September 2016.

Diacre takes over as France women's coach

8/30/2017

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Corinne Diacre has been named coach of France's women's team
She replaces Olivier Echouafni, dismissed after less than a year in the job
Diacre made headlines as the first woman to coach a professional men's side

The French national women's team has a new coach after Corinne Diacre was appointed to replace Olivier Echouafni on Wednesday. The 43-year-old becomes the first female coach of the women's side since Elisabeth Loisel, who held the position for almost ten years between August 1997 and January 2007.

UFC opens new sponsorship category

8/30/2017

The Ultimate Fighting Championship mixed martial arts organisation has entered into a partnership with convenience store chain 7-Eleven.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the chain will serve as UFC’s first-ever official convenience store partner in the United States and Canada.

THE 13th EDITION OF THE GORE-TEX® TRANSALPINE-RUN IS ALL SET AND READY TO GO

8/30/2017

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For some the race over the Alps will be an once-in-a-lifetime adventure, for others it's a great athletic challenge, a sort of Tour de France for trail runners. Most of the runners cherish the social component of running in two-person teams that build a strong bond over the seven days of the run. The race starts in the German town Fischen in the Allgäu on September 3rd and concludes on September 9th in the Italian village of Solda in the Ortler Mountains. The distance in-between is a total of 263.7 kilometres with a total ascent of 15,463 meters, and there will naturally be plenty of sweat and tears to go around from the participants of the 300 international teams who will attempt to rise to the challenge of taking on the newly improved west route, which includes spectacular new features.

Queen's Baton crosses continents to share the Gold Coast 2018 Dream

8/30/2017

Encompassing islands in the Caribbean and both American continents, the Queen’s Baton has traversed arguably the Commonwealth’s most diverse region to rally excitement for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018).

Poles apart in their geography, economy and culture, it’s their shared passion for sport which unites the six nations and territories of the Americas.

Greene King IPA Championship clubs pledge time this season to support local communities

8/30/2017

The new initiative from Greene King IPA, the Supporters’ Supporter will see Championship clubs pledge half a day’s time during the season for a selection of their players go out and help their local communities.

Basketball star Mia Murray has GC2018 within reach

8/30/2017

She’s a two-time Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) champion but there’s one milestone Townsville-based basketballer Mia Murray is yet to achieve, and with GC2018 just 217 days away she’s hungrier than ever.

As basketball has only been played at a Commonwealth Games once before, in 2006 in Melbourne, the GC2018 Basketball Ambassador is looking to make her debut Commonwealth Games appearance on home soil.

Can Egypt get back on the podium at FIBA AfroBasket 2017?

8/30/2017

Egypt looking for better performance at FIBA AfroBasket 2017

CAIRO(FIBA AfroBasket 2017) - In the lead-up to the FIBA AfroBasket 2017, we take a closer look at all 16 participating teams competing in the championship running from September 8-16 in the co-host countries of Senegal and Tunisia.

Race resumes for Africa's World Cup hopefuls

8/30/2017

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No team can book a ticket to Russia 2018 at this stage
Algeria and Ghana already under pressure
Congo DR face fellow high-flyers Tunisia, Egypt can take big step

Solo’s long wait over as history beckons

8/30/2017

Solomon Islands face their first Oceania World Cup play-off for 12 years
New Zealand stand in the way of a dream match with a South American side
Star forward Benjamin Totori said it is a “chance to make history”

What chance a world class superstar like Lionel Messi, Alexis Sanchez or Luis Suarez finds themselves in the Solomon Islands later this year battling for a ticket to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™?

XXXX Gold announced as official beer of GC2018

8/30/2017

XXXX Gold has today been revealed as the official beer of GC2018, 35 years after XXXX was the official beer for the Brisbane games back in 1982.

A Queensland icon, Lion is one of Australia’s largest food and beverage companies with a long and proud history of supporting the state through major events and sporting clubs.

Pumas tipped to beat Lions

8/29/2017

It’s unlikely that the Pumas have ever arrived at Ellis Park and been the favourites to beat the Golden Lions. Well, they’ll be exactly that if you believe Lions coach Swys de Bruin.

De Bruin is under no illusions about the task ahead for his team this weekend when the teams meet in round seven of the Currie Cup on Saturday. His team are coming off a last-gasp loss to the Free State Cheetahs - their fifth in six outings, while the Pumas are riding high following their 51-15 annihilation of the Blue Bulls on Friday.

Kalenga not worried about Lerena

8/29/2017

Kevin Lerena (in photo) – Photo credit: dailyentertainmentnews.com

Despite being given the welcome from hell, Youri Kalenga has settled into South Africa and is confident of beating Kevin Lerena at Emperors Palace on September 9.

The DRC-born Kalenga was met at OR Tambo airport on Friday by a panga-wielding crowd of Congolese, who were divided into two factions. To the shock of his team, a fight broke out and one of the mob was hacked across his chest before police moved in and subdued the bedlam with teargas. A furious Rodney Berman condemned the violence and promised to bolster security throughout Kalenga’s visit.

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ARE DRIVERS FOR CORPORATE SUCCESS AND SUSTAINABILITY – CYNTHIA LUMOR

8/29/2017

Cynthia Lumor, Corporate Services Executive of MTN Ghana, has urged aspiring Executives and CEOs to see Corporate Communications and Public Relations as integral parts of a business, because they contribute positively to business success and sustainability by building internal and external goodwill for sustained competitive and business advantage.

20 Players To Represent Ghana At Minigolf World Cup In Croatia Introduced

8/29/2017

The 20 players who will represent Ghana at the 2017 Minigolf World Cup in Croatia were on Tuesday outdoored in accra by the Ghana Minigolf Federation (GMF).

The launch which was held in conjunction with the Ministry of Youth and Sports saw the introduction of five teams that will represent Ghana.

Gaborone United and Galaxy dominate transfer market in Botswana football

8/29/2017

Botswana giants Gaborone United, on a rebuilding exercise following years of absence in challenging for league honours, look set to return to the top if the arrival of new players is anything to go by.

Argentina Head coach, Rodolfo Zapata last season decried depth in his squad with the club going through a financial crisis. He was forced to rely on young players but managed to finish in the top five.

Quarter-Finals day turns up the volume in Hamburg leaving 20 nations guaranteed of a 2017 AIBA World Championship medal

8/29/2017

Tuesday saw 40 bouts of pure boxing across all ten weight categories in Hamburg’s Sporthalle, each one epitomising the true spirit and level of the sport that has been on show over the past five days in Hamburg. All of the athletes knew that a World Championship medal was on the line, and none of them left anything in the ring.

World Grand Champions Cup: a star-studded history

8/29/2017

Giba claimed gold in 2009 with Brazil

Lausanne, Switzerland, August 29, 2017 - The list of stars who have played in the FIVB Volleyball World Grand Champions Cup since the competition was launched in 1993 is a veritable who’s who of global volleyball.

However, one player stands out in the history of this spectacular event, which brings together the top national teams from each continent in the year after each Olympic Games.

President Graça attends key meetings in China

8/29/2017

President Graça and representatives of the China Volleyball Association at the National Games of China in Tianjin

Tianjin, China, September 29, 2017 - FIVB President Dr. Ary S. Graça F° was in Tianjin this week to meet representatives of the China Volleyball Association (CVA) and to discuss plans for future events and tournaments in China.

Tunisia's unbeaten run, Congo and Diogu's return shake up this week's Power Rankings

8/29/2017

6 Ike Diogu (NGR) - Nigeria v Brazil, 2016 Olympic Games: Tournament for Men (BRA), Rio de Janeiro - Carioca Arena 1 (Brazil), Group Phase, 15 August 2016

ABIDJAN (FIBA AfroBasket 2017) - As the clock continues ticking fast for the FIBA AfroBasket 2017 to be co-hosted by Senegal and Tunisia from September 8-16, our editors weigh in the 16 teams' competitiveness and chances based on their rosters and preparation plans.

Red-hot Piatti, surging Impact look to hold off rebounding Fire team in key Eastern Conference tilt

8/29/2017

An Eastern Conference clash between the Montreal Impact and Chicago Fire features two sides in completely opposite trajectories. The pivotal three points will be up for grabs at Stade Saputo on Saturday (7 p.m. ET, TVAS).

Montreal has won four out of its past five, with its only loss coming against league-leaders Toronto FC. Ignacio Piatti has scored in each game during the five-game stretch with seven goals and an assist. The Argentine is tied for fourth in the Golden Boot race with 15 goals this season.

Gold Cup rematch pits MLS on both sides of Canada vs. Jamaica

8/29/2017

In a must-see rematch of last month’s thrilling CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinal, the Canadian (CANMNT) and Jamaican National Teams will meet again on Saturday, September 2 for an international friendly that features 18 players from 11 MLS clubs (7 pm. ET, TSN).

Showcasing the likes of Jay Chapman, Raheem Edwards, Jonathan Osorio, and Tosaint Ricketts from Toronto FC, the all-too unstoppable force dominating MLS, the CANMNT also includes 16-year-old show-stopper Alphonso Davies (Vancouver Whitecaps FC), along with the attacking duo of Will Johnson and Cyle Larin from Orlando City SC.

Can Guinea take advantage of FIBA AfroBasket 2017 wild card to relaunch their game ?

8/29/2017

Guinea ready to make great impact for their first appearance at FIBA AfroBasket since 1985

CONAKRY - (FIBA AfroBasket 2017) – In the lead-up to the FIBA AfroBasket 2017, we take a closer look at all 16 participating teams competing in the championship running from September 8-16 in the co-host countries of Senegal and Tunisia.

U12 Communities Football Challenge Launched

8/29/2017

Centa 14 Sports and Entertainment in collaboration with Negenta Academy have launched the U12 Communities Football Challenge in Accra to see untapped talents in some popular areas of the capital.

The event which was launched at Coleman's Building at East Cantonments will involve kids of five communities displaying for honours that will lead to fame and fortunes.