World Cup

The theme for 2019's iteration of the show is "Flower Power," meant to highlight the impact of flowers on people's lives. This year's show will also host the FTD World Cup, the first time the competition will be held in the U.S ... The FTD World Cup will see designers from 23 countries facing off for the top prize in floral design....

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FIFA World Cup and Winter Olympics stars headline Laureus World Sports Awards nominations

China.dot.org 17 Jan 2019

17 (Xinhua) -- Nominees for seven categories of the 2019 Laureus World Sports Awards were announced on Thursday following vote by world sports media, highlighted by shining stars at the FIFA World Cup and PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games....

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Best Craft Breweries In Denver’s RiNo District

CBS News 17 Jan 2019

With Denver’s population booming like never before, new neighborhoods are becoming more and more popular for various reasons ... (credit. CBS). 2810 Larimer St ... (720) 722-2810 ... They’ve already taken home 18 Great American Beer Festival medals, five World Beer Cup awards and have been named to countless lists highlighting the best beers on the planet....

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Saudi Arabia v Qatar: Top spot on the line in Group E

AOL 16 Jan 2019

Top spot is on the line in Group E when Qatar and Saudi Arabia go head-to-head in Abu Dhabi in the Asian Cup on Thursday ... The form of Almoez Ali has been a particular highlight for the 2022 World Cup hosts, but goalkeeper Saad Al Sheeb says the unity within Qatar's squad is what is driving them forward this year....

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England eves to face India in a crunch limited-overs series

Yahoo Daily News 15 Jan 2019

More ... The ODI world champions had ousted India in the semis of the ICC Women's World T20 last year in Guyana ... England have been the menace for India in world tourneys in recent times. The English eves had beaten India in the final of the Women's World Cup in 2017 ... She highlighted the importance of earning a direct entry into the 2020-21 World Cup ... Fact....

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Lozano and Morgan named 2018 CONCACAF Players of the Year

Yahoo Daily News 15 Jan 2019

The PSV winger captures the award following a standout year for both club and country, highlighted by his efforts at the World Cup in Russia ... Morgan, meanwhile, flourished with the U.S. women's national team in a year headlined by a rampant run through the CONCACAF Women's Championship to book a spot in the 2019 World Cup.  ... ....

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Key for England in 'massive year' is staying fresh: Jos Buttler

Cricket Country 15 Jan 2019

In a massive year highlighted by the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup – a tournament the England men’s team has never won – followed by the Ashes at home, Jos Buttler has spoken of the need for the host nation to stay fit and focused ... 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup England Jos Buttler The Ashes The Wisden Trophy West Indies vs England 2018-19....

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Sad Masinga nearly quit over abuse

Sowetan Live 15 Jan 2019

I'm sorry to hear that the abuse the late Phil Masinga endured at the hands of Bafana Bafana fans nearly caused him to walk away ... Players are human beings too ... The goal that took Bafana to the World Cup in France was the highlight of his career....

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World Cup-bound pacers should not be rested in IPL: Nehra

Yahoo Daily News 14 Jan 2019

World Cup-bound pacers should not be rested in IPL ... World Cup-bound pacers should not be rested in IPL ... The ICC World Cup 2019 is set to be held in England and Wales post the IPL ... Nehra highlighted that there will be enough gap between the IPL and the World Cup which could see bowlers recover from any sort of niggles....

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On the air

The Spokesman-Review 14 Jan 2019

Monday’s TV Highlights. Basketball, college men. 3.30 p.m.. Nebraska at (22) Indiana … FS1. 4 p.m.. Holy Cross at Bucknell … CBS Sports. 4 p.m.. Syracuse at (1) Duke … ESPN ... Luge World Cup. Men’s singles … NBC SportsMonday’s Radio Highlights ... ....

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Not given free hand to select players: Harendra Singh

Yahoo Daily News 13 Jan 2019

Harendra Singh, who was sacked as the national team coach last Wednesday, has indicated at Hockey India's interference in team selection for the World Cup ... I would here, like to highlight the World Cup Selection meeting held on the 05/11/2018," he wrote in the letter. "On the eve of the selection trial for the World Cup, Mr....

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'Could be a hero'- the story of Indian cricket's unsung starlet

Yahoo Daily News 11 Jan 2019

Despite being the second highest wicket-taker for India in 1999-2000 Under-19 World Cup, Anup was not able to fulfill his ultimate dream to play for the Indian senior team ... This book highlights the journey of former under-19 World Cup member Anup Dave, who played a significant role in India's U-19 World Cup winning team of 1999-2000.View photos....

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The agony and ecstasy of a sports fan

Yahoo Daily News 11 Jan 2019

On May 17, 2014, Arsenal, the football club I support, won the FA Cup ... All our other fellow fans, in various parts of the world, watching in various time zones, who were in touch on text messages, began to despair ... The watching of the highlights on a loop ... Think of the 1983 cricket World Cup ... Yes, that other world with its unique joys....