The selection of Yilamujiang as a final torchbearer came as many western nations diplomatically boycotted the Winter Games over China's treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang.
Italy coach Roberto Mancini believes that the postponement of Euro 2020 could work in his team's favour although a gap of 10 months between working with his players will create difficulties. Under his leadership, they finished their Euro 2020 qualifying group with a 100% record and are on a run of 11 successive wins.
Pakistan cricket captain Salman Butt has appealed against his suspension from the game for alleged fixing, International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat said on Wednesday.
England rounded off a comprehensive One-Day International series defeat of four-times World Cup winners Australia with an eight-wicket win in the fourth one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Saturday.
England rounded off a comprehensive One-Day International series defeat of four-times World Cup winners Australia with an eight-wicket win in the fourth one-day international at Chester-le-Street on Saturday.
Since losing two of their opening three Premier League fixtures, United have rediscovered their form to put away Burnley, Watford and Young Boys -- the last a 3-0 victory on Wednesday to begin their Champions League campaign.
The former Pakistan leg-spinner said he will appeal a lifetime ban slapped on him by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for his role in spot-fixing.
A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.
Pace legend Michael Holding questioned the England and Wales Cricket Board's bio-secure protocol to tackle the COVID-19 threat after England pacer Jofra Archer breached it ahead of the ongoing second Test against the West Indies in Manchester.
England should not be overly reliant on express pace in the next two Tests against West Indies and must consider alternating Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, former quick Darren Gough said. England opted for the express speed of Archer and Wood and the experience of James Anderson in Southampton but lost by four wickets in the series opener.
Klopp's side won the Champions League, Super Cup and Club World Cup titles last year, but the German said that their rivals will look to close the gap.
Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has expressed his interest in the vacant managerial positions at Premier League sides Leicester City and Everton.
The five-time Grand Slam champion is known for her style and never misses a chance to make a fashion statement.
Goalkeeper De Gea was forced to leave the field during Spain's Euro 2020 qualifier against Sweden on Tuesday.
Chris Froome remains in contention for a fourth Tour de France title after Team Sky put the pressure on their rivals with a perfectly executed plan in Friday's 13th stage, won on Bastille Day by France's Warren Barguil.
The North London club's campaign began with a 2-0 defeat by champions Manchester City before they went down 3-2 at Chelsea last weekend. Fans and critics have questioned Emery's tactics in both matches and called for more solid defending.
Luca Toni, who was part of Italy's World Cup winning side in 2006, has confirmed he will hang up his boots at the end of the Serie A season.
A summary of Saturday's action in the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship qualifiers.
England face the Czechs away in Group A on Friday before visiting Bulgaria on Monday
Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn, who said this week that both parties had signed up to the fight in Diriyah, near Riyadh, raised the threat of legal action if the Mexican-American refused the terms set out.
ManchesterCity's Ivorian midfielder Yaya Toure said he was the victim of racist abuse from the stands during his side's 2-1 Champions League victory away at CSKA Moscow on Wednesday.
Three cyclists were taken to hospital after a serious crash during the second heat of the men's scratch race at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Sunday.
The former United striker has rejuvenated the team since replacing the sacked Mourinho in December, helping them win 10 out of the 13 Premier League games since his appointment
Sachin Tendulkar has almost every batting record that is there to be made under his belt, but the iconic Indian cricketer says he is still not satisfied with his career. He considers satisfaction the beginning of stagnation.
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz cruised into the quarter-finals of the Queen's Club Championships.
Australian opener David Warner has credited new coach Mickey Arthur for his recent good form, saying the South African's advice has brought impressive results.
English Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur, are understood to be considering another offer for Welsh striker Gareth Bale, with the club angry at Spanish giants Real Madrid's arrogance. According to Sky Sports, a mystery offer has been received by the club, which is being taken as a counter-bid.
English Premier League club, Tottenham Hotspur, are understood to be considering another offer for Welsh striker Gareth Bale, with the club angry at Spanish giants Real Madrid's arrogance. According to Sky Sports, a mystery offer has been received by the club, which is being taken as a counter-bid.
Formula One is working to put on a British Grand Prix in July even if the country imposes quarantine measures on visitors during the COVID-19 crisis, F1 sources said.
England is likely to recall star batsman Kevin Pietersen for next month's ODI trip to India.
England wants to get the best out of India's misery at the moment. And beating India in the current series will not be enough.
The loss against South Africa keeps England "grounded" as it shows that the team still has plenty to work on, according to pacer Mark Wood, who expects his team to bounce back in the semi-finals of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
West Ham United's hopes of avoiding relegation suffered a cruel blow as an own goal by midfielder Tomas Soucek and Harry Kane's first goal since December condemned them to a 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday.
Leicester beat Southampton to open seven-point gap at the top.
Archer spent 17 months on the sidelines with back and elbow injuries
India's top ranked player Saurav Ghosal crashed out of the $147,500 Sky Open Squash Championships in Cairo after he was humbled in the first round by Laurens Jan Anjema of Netherlands.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday.
Juventus are desperate to win a first Champions League title in a quarter of a century
Egypt are hopeful Mohamed Salah will be available for the start of their World Cup campaign in Russia but the team must find a way to avoid depending too much on the striker, coach Hector Cuper has said.
Talks have been continuing between the FA, Premier League and Football League regarding the proposal as they look at the possibility of bringing their fixture schedule more in line with the top leagues in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
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