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Commonwealth Games 2022: Edmonton withdraws bid<br />
(Commonwealth)<br />
Canadian city Edmonton has withdrawn its bid to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games,<br />
leaving Durban in South Africa as the only remaining bidder. A statement from the bid<br />
team said financial reasons and a global fall in oil prices were behind the withdrawal. The<br />
Games, which were held in Glasgow last year, were staged in Edmonton in 1978 and the<br />
city has said they will bid again to host the 2026 event. Read The full article at<br />
http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/commonwealth-games/31407098.<br />
ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP <strong>2015</strong> IS OFFICIALLY<br />
UNDERWAY<br />
With thousands in attendance and millions watching around the world, the ICC Cricket<br />
World Cup <strong>2015</strong> opened in spectacular fashion with star-laden events in both Christchurch<br />
and Melbourne. Featuring sporting and entertainment icons, cultural performances and<br />
impressive pyrotechnic displays, the Opening Events have ensured that the <strong>2015</strong> World<br />
Cup has entertained even before a ball has been bowled. See more at http://www.icccricket.com/cricket-world-cup/news/<strong>2015</strong>/news/85460/icc-cricket-world-cup-<strong>2015</strong>-isofficially-underway.