World Cup

South Africa remain unchanged in the latest FIFA World Rankings at number 74 in the world after the first release of the list in two months and since the completion of the World Cup in Russia ... Unsurprisingly‚ world champions France have taken over at the top of the global list‚ followed by Belgium‚ Brazil‚ losing World Cup finalists Croatia and Uruguay....

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Gary Stead named NZ coach

The News International 16 Aug 2018

“He has excellent qualifications, a solid temperament, vast experience, and is open to innovation,” he said.Hesson announced his departure in June, even though he had a year left on his contract, saying he had run out of steam and wanted to spend more time with his family.He oversaw improvements in all formats of the game, but the highlight of his six-year tenure was New Zealand’s appearance in the final of the 2015 World Cup....

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New Zealand's key players in Rugby Championship

Sky Sports 16 Aug 2018

New Zealand are the defending champions and the World Cup winners face a tough opener against Australia in Sydney in this weekend's opener, live on Sky Sports ... He has never lost a World Cup match, in 14 appearances, while he has an 89 per cent win record in Tests which is the best of any All Blacks forward to have played at least 50 matches....

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Victor Moses calls an end to his Nigeria career

This is Money 15 Aug 2018

Moses played 37 times, scoring 12 goals, for the Super Eagles – which included featuring at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups – and was part of the side who won the 2013 African Nations Cup ... “There are many highlights that stand out for me over the years; from making my debut, to playing in two World Cups and being part of the team to win the African Nations Cup for (the) first time for our nation since 1994 being just a few of them.”....

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Victor Moses announces his retirement from International football

Business Day Online 15 Aug 2018

“There are so many highlights that stand out for me over the years; from making my debut, to playing in two World Cups and being a part of the team to win the African Nations Cup for first time for our nation since 1994 being just a few of them.” ... Moses steps down after playing all three matches for Nigeria at World Cup 2018 in Russia, with the Super Eagles eliminated in the group stage....

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Chelsea Star Moses Retires From International Football

Peace FM Online 15 Aug 2018

Chelsea star Victor Moses has announced his retirement from international football months after representing Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia ... “There are so many highlights that stand out for me over the years; from making my debut, to playing in two World Cups and being a part of the team to win the African Nations Cup for first time for our nation since 1994 being just a few of them....

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Sjoerd Marijne interview: Women's hockey coach on World Cup defeat, takeaways for Asian Games and more

Yahoo Daily News 15 Aug 2018

His side suffered a heartbreaking defeat at the Women's Hockey World Cup earlier this month to Ireland in the penalty shootouts ... India are currently ninth in the rankings " their best ever rank " and made it to quarters of the World Cup for the first time in four decades ... What were the biggest takeaways from the World Cup? ... Women's Hockey World Cup 2018 ... Highlights, India vs Italy, Women's Hockey World Cup 2018 cross-over match....

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Gary Stead replaces Mike Hesson as New Zealand cricket coach

The Times of India 15 Aug 2018

WELLINGTON ... Stead, 46, was a journeyman opening bat, playing just five Tests in 1999 before being dropped ... He also took the national women's team, the White Ferns, to the 2009 World Cup final ... He oversaw improvements in all formats of the game, but the highlight of his six-year tenure was New Zealand's appearance in the final of the 2015 World Cup. ....

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Kenneth Omeruo joins Leganes from Chelsea on loan

Sky Sports 15 Aug 2018

The 24-year-old centre-back spent last season on loan in Turkey at Kasimpasa, before being selected for Nigeria's World Cup squad ... Watch highlights of Chelsea's 3-0 away win over Huddersfield. Watch highlights of Chelsea's 3-0 away win over Huddersfield ... ....

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Premier League questions: Romelu Lukaku and Eden Hazard to fire?

Sky Sports 15 Aug 2018

It's round two of the 2018/19 Premier League season this weekend, but what questions could be answered by the time the final whistle goes? ... 2.50. Highlights ... Highlights ... 2.30 ... Hazard only came on as a late substitute, having recently returned from World Cup duty with Belgium ... Highlights ... Highlights ... However, Jose Mourinho has said he expects his returning World Cup players, including Lukaku, to be more involved against Brighton this weekend....

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Timbers v. DC United Match Preview

Portland Mercury 15 Aug 2018

Even better, the team — which has been in last place in the Eastern Conference all year — has started to win. Former England captain Wayne Rooney, signed from Everton just before the World Cup, has been a big part of the success. He's been excellent in his first month in MLS, with the highlight to date a stirring defensive recovery, tackle that led to a game-winning, 96th minute winner against Orlando last Saturday....

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USWNT U-20s draw with Spain, eliminated from U-20 World Cup | 2018 FIFA U-20 Women’s ...

Fox Sports 14 Aug 2018

Watch highlights of the USWNT’s 2-2 draw with Spain at the U-20 Women’s World Cup ... ....

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Appear TV Provides Optimal User Experience for Any Device with Adaptive Bitrate Linear Packager (ABR)

Broadcasting & Cable 14 Aug 2018

In addition to programmatic television and VOD, the ABR Packager can also act as an efficient Web publishing system for highlights and clips of live TV news, weather and sports. For example, it was recently used during the World Cup to produce highlight clips from the matches and directly post this content to Web pages in the region....

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