Graphic News Planner (sport) 19/06/2019 18:14:56

August 25 - September 6, 2020 -- The 2020 summer Paralympic Games, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, take place in Tokyo, Japan.

In Japan, the chequered pattern became formally known as “ichimatsu moyo” in the Edo period (1603-1867), with the Paralympic emblem chequered design in the traditional Japanese colour of indigo blue.

It is intended to express a refined elegance and sophistication that exemplifies Japanese culture. Composed of three varieties of rectangular shapes, the design represents different countries, cultures and ways of thinking.

TOKYO 2020: Paralympic emblem (Artwork)
GN38929 Graphic shows the official emblem for the 2020 Paralympic Games.
(107mm wide by 169mm deep)

July 24 - August 9, 2020 -- The 2020 summer Olympic Games, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, take place in Tokyo, Japan.

In Japan, the chequered pattern became formally known as “ichimatsu moyo” in the Edo period (1603-1867), with the Olympic emblem chequered design in the traditional Japanese colour of indigo blue.

It is intended to express a refined elegance and sophistication that exemplifies Japanese culture. Composed of three varieties of rectangular shapes, the design represents different countries, cultures and ways of thinking.

TOKYO 2020: Olympic emblem (Artwork)
GN38924 Graphic shows the official emblem for the 2020 Olympic Games.
(107mm wide by 161mm deep)

July 24 - September 6, 2020 -- The 2020 summer Olympic Games, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, take place in Tokyo, Japan – followed two weeks later by the Paralympic Games.

Olympic mascot: MIRAITOWA
Based on connecting the Japanese words "Mirai" (future) and "towa" (eternity) – chosen to promote a sense of hope around the world.

Paralympic mascot: SOMEITY
Comes from "Someiyoshino" (a popular cherry blossom), and the phrase "so mighty". Character features tactile sensors, and can show
enormous mental and physical strength.

TOKYO 2020: Olympic and Paralympic mascots (Artwork)
GN38925 Graphic shows the official mascots for the 2020 Olympic Games.
(163mm wide by 152mm deep)

July 24 - August 9, 2020 -- The 2020 summer Olympic Games, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, take place in Tokyo, Japan.

The Tokyo Olympic 2020 sport pictograms are designed to subtly communicate the characteristics and athleticism of each sport, while paying tribute to the original pictograms which were first introduced at the Tokyo 1964 Games – and have been used at every Olympic Games since.

TOKYO 2020: Olympic pictograms (Artwork)
GN38926 Graphic shows all 100 official pictograms for the 2020 Olympic Games (50 events shown as “Free type” and “Frame type” emblems).
(163mm wide by 243mm)

July 24 - August 9, 2020 -- The 2020 summer Olympic Games, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, take place in Tokyo, Japan.

With IOC aiming to make the Games more “youthful” and “urban”, and to increase the number of female participants, there will be a extra 30 medal events, five new sports, and 15 new events within existing sports, including 3-on-3 basketball, freestyle BMX and Madison cycling, and new mixed-gender events in several sports (athletics, swimming, table tennis and triathlon).

The introduction of freestyle BMX and the madison to the cycling programme make that sport the third largest at the Olympics in terms of medals, with 66 up for grabs.

EDITORS: Please note that the schedule (as at December 5, 2018) is subject to change by the organizers

TOKYO 2020: Olympic calendar (Graphic)
GN38927 Graphic shows the official calendar for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games.
(163mm wide by 262mm deep)

July 24 - August 9, 2020 -- The 2020 summer Olympic Games, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, take place in Tokyo, Japan.

The venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games predominantly consist of two zones: the “Heritage Zone” which houses several iconic venues used at the Tokyo 1964 Games (further sustaining the enduring legacy of Tokyo 1964) and the “Tokyo Bay Zone” which serves as a model for innovative urban development, symbolising the exciting future of the city.

TOKYO 2020: Olympic venues (Graphic)
GN38928 Graphic shows the venues for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, highlighting which events take place at each one.
(163mm by 262mm deep
)

July 24 - August 9, 2020 -- The 2020 summer Olympic Games, the Games of the XXXII Olympiad, take place in Tokyo, Japan.

The venues for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games predominantly consist of two zones: the “Heritage Zone” which houses several iconic venues used at the Tokyo 1964 Games (further sustaining the enduring legacy of Tokyo 1964) and the “Tokyo Bay Zone” which serves as a model for innovative urban development, symbolising the exciting future of the city.

TOKYO 2020: Olympic venues interactive (1) (Interactive UPDATED Apr 12)
GN38992 Interactive graphic shows the venues for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, highlighting which events take place at each one.
(800px wide by 568px deep)

September 20 - November 2, 2019 -- The Rugby World Cup takes place in Japan, with 20 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first time that the showpiece has been held in Asia, outside rugby's traditional heartlands.

Host nation Japan will open the tournament against Russia in Tokyo on September 20. Reigning champions New Zealand begin their campaign with a heavyweight clash against South Africa, 2015 finalists Australia face Fiji, while France and Argentina kick off Pool C -- which also includes England -- with a highly anticipated contest.

New Zealand are aiming to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record-extending fourth time after their triumph in 2015. That victory moved them ahead of their southern hemisphere rivals Australia and South Africa, who have each won the tournament twice.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 12 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on November 2.

RUGBY: Rugby World Cup 2019 logo (Artwork)
GN38540 Graphic shows Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 logo.
(107mm by 107mm deep)

September 20 - November 2, 2019 -- The Rugby World Cup takes place in Japan, with 20 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first time that the showpiece has been held in Asia, outside rugby's traditional heartlands.

Host nation Japan will open the tournament against Russia in Tokyo on September 20. Reigning champions New Zealand begin their campaign with a heavyweight clash against South Africa, 2015 finalists Australia face Fiji, while France and Argentina kick off Pool C -- which also includes England -- with a highly anticipated contest.

New Zealand are aiming to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record-extending fourth time after their triumph in 2015. That victory moved them ahead of their southern hemisphere rivals Australia and South Africa, who have each won the tournament twice.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 12 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on November 2.

RUGBY: Rugby World Cup 2019 team crests (Artwork)
GN38542 Graphic shows crests of all 20 teams taking part in the Rugby World Cup 2019.
(Each 107mm by 107mm deep packaged as a set)

September 20 - November 2, 2019 -- The Rugby World Cup takes place in Japan, with 20 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first time that the showpiece has been held in Asia, outside rugby's traditional heartlands.

Host nation Japan will open the tournament against Russia in Tokyo on September 20. Reigning champions New Zealand begin their campaign with a heavyweight clash against South Africa, 2015 finalists Australia face Fiji, while France and Argentina kick off Pool C -- which also includes England -- with a highly anticipated contest.

New Zealand are aiming to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record-extending fourth time after their triumph in 2015. That victory moved them ahead of their southern hemisphere rivals Australia and South Africa, who have each won the tournament twice.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 12 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on November 2.

RUGBY: Rugby World Cup 2019 match schedule (Graphic)
GN38543 Graphic shows schedule for the Rugby World Cup 2019 in Japan.
(107mm wide by 188mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

September 20 - November 2, 2019 -- The Rugby World Cup takes place in Japan, with 20 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first time that the showpiece has been held in Asia, outside rugby's traditional heartlands.

Host nation Japan will open the tournament against Russia in Tokyo on September 20. Reigning champions New Zealand begin their campaign with a heavyweight clash against South Africa, 2015 finalists Australia face Fiji, while France and Argentina kick off Pool C -- which also includes England -- with a highly anticipated contest.

New Zealand are aiming to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record-extending fourth time after their triumph in 2015. That victory moved them ahead of their southern hemisphere rivals Australia and South Africa, who have each won the tournament twice.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 12 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on November 2.

NOTE EDITORS: The East Sea is also known as the Sea of Japan. The name used (whether one, other or both) is politically sensitive.

RUGBY: Rugby World Cup 2019 venues (Graphic)
GN38544 Graphic shows details of venues at the Rugby World Cup 2019, with stadium capacities.
(107mm wide by 134mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

September 20 - November 2, 2019 -- The Rugby World Cup takes place in Japan, with 20 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first time that the showpiece has been held in Asia, outside rugby's traditional heartlands.

Host nation Japan will open the tournament against Russia in Tokyo on September 20. Reigning champions New Zealand begin their campaign with a heavyweight clash against South Africa, 2015 finalists Australia face Fiji, while France and Argentina kick off Pool C -- which also includes England -- with a highly anticipated contest.

New Zealand are aiming to lift the Webb Ellis Cup for a record-extending fourth time after their triumph in 2015. That victory moved them ahead of their southern hemisphere rivals Australia and South Africa, who have each won the tournament twice.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 12 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama on November 2.

RUGBY: Rugby World Cup 2019 wallchart (Graphic)
GN38545 Graphic shows Rugby World Cup 2019 wallchart with schedule of matches, location of stadia, and previous World Cup winners and tournament statistics.
(286mm by 343mm deep)

August 9, 2019 - May 17, 2020 -- The English Premier League season gets underway. Champions League winners and 2018 Premier League runners-up, Liverpool, kick off their season at Anfield on Friday night against newly promoted Norwich City, while reigning champions, Manchester City, begin their quest for a third successive title away to West Ham United. Perennial rivals Manchester United and Chelsea start their campaigns with a heavyweight clash at Old Trafford, as Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa, fresh from their Championship play-off exploits. The last of the promoted teams, Sheffield United -- back in the Premier League for the first time since 2007 -- begin their season with a trip to Bournemouth.

The 2019-20 season will be the first to have a mid-season break in February, and welcome the use of VAR (Video Assistant Referees) after successful deployment at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and domestic leagues in Italy, Germany and Spain.

Opening weekend fixtures (Aug 10 unless stated):
Liverpool v Norwich City (Aug 9)
West Ham v Manchester City
Bournemouth v Sheffield United
Burnley v Southampton
Crystal Palace v Everton
Leicester City v Wolves
Watford v Brighton
Tottenham v Aston Villa
Newcastle United v Arsenal (Aug 11)
Manchester United v Chelsea (Aug 11)

SOCCER: English Premier League fixtures 2019-20 (Graphic)
GN39217 Graphic shows fixture table for the English Premier League 2019-20 season.
(219mm wide by 120mm deep)

August 9, 2019 - May 17, 2020 -- The English Premier League season gets underway. Champions League winners and 2018 Premier League runners-up, Liverpool, kick off their season at Anfield on Friday night against newly promoted Norwich City, while reigning champions, Manchester City, begin their quest for a third successive title away to West Ham United. Perennial rivals Manchester United and Chelsea start their campaigns with a heavyweight clash at Old Trafford, as Tottenham Hotspur host Aston Villa, fresh from their Championship play-off exploits. The last of the promoted teams, Sheffield United -- back in the Premier League for the first time since 2007 -- begin their season with a trip to Bournemouth.

The 2019-20 season will be the first to have a mid-season break in February, and welcome the use of VAR (Video Assistant Referees) after successful deployment at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, and domestic leagues in Italy, Germany and Spain.

Opening weekend fixtures (Aug 10 unless stated):
Liverpool v Norwich City (Aug 9)
West Ham v Manchester City
Bournemouth v Sheffield United
Burnley v Southampton
Crystal Palace v Everton
Leicester City v Wolves
Watford v Brighton
Tottenham v Aston Villa
Newcastle United v Arsenal (Aug 11)
Manchester United v Chelsea (Aug 11)

SOCCER: English Premier League crests 2019-20 (Artwork)
GN39218 Graphic shows crests of England Premier League clubs for 2019-20 season.
(Each 107mm by 107mm deep packaged as a set)

July 18-21, 2019 -- The 148th Open will be played at the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, marking a historic return to Northern Ireland after a near 70-year absence.

The course has undergone major changes as part of preparations to host the game’s oldest major, including two new holes and new tees on six holes.

Several new bunkers have been introduced, including five on the new 7th hole and three on the new 8th. The changes mean the championship course has been lengthened by 130 yards to 7,317 yards.

GOLF: Open Championship 2019 (Graphic DUE Jun 20, 17:00GMT)
GN39169 Graphic shows overview of the Dunluce course.
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July 18-21, 2019 -- The 148th Open will be played at the Dunluce Links at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, marking a historic return to Northern Ireland after a near 70-year absence.

GOLF: Hole-by-hole guide to Open Championship 2019 (Graphic DUE Jun 20, 17:00GMT)
GN39170 Graphic shows hole-by-hole guide to the Dunluce course.
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July 13-14, 2019 -- The Formula E 2018-19 Championship concludes in New York City, returning to the Big Apple for the epic doubleheader season finale as 22 drivers battle it out over two races in the shadow of the spectacular Manhattan skyline to be crowned the fifth Formula E World Champion.

Formula E is back in the heart of Brooklyn for the third year running, capitalising on the success of the past two seasons.

The 10-corner, 1.214-mile (1,953km) circuit is built on the streets and parking lots next to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook, Brooklyn, with the Lower Manhattan skyline and the Statue of Liberty forming impressive backdrops.

New this year is a centralised pit lane in the heart of the event that will allow spectators to watch all 22 cars and drivers head out of the pits ahead of the race.

The sixth season of the Formula E World Championship is scheduled to begin at Saudi Arabia’s Ad-Diriyah Street Circuit in December 2019.

FORMULA E 2018-19: Rounds 12-13 - New York City, United States (Graphic)
GN39139 Graphic shows the circuit guide for the New York City E-Prix.
(52mm wide by 80mm deep)

July 9-11, 2019 --

CRICKET: Cricket World Cup 2019 Semi-final, Jul 9 (Graphic DUE Jul 8, 17:00GMT)
GN39234 Graphic shows match preview for the first semi-final of the Cricket World Cup.
(107mm wide by mm deep)

July 6-28, 2019 -- The route of the 2019 Tour de France will feature 30 categorised climbs, five mountain finishes in what the organisers are promising will be “the highest Tour in history”, and which they have set to up encourage breakaways and attacks. The total race distance is 3,460km, with the Grand Départ set for Brussels on 6 July and the finish in Paris on 28 July.

Next year's Tour de France will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the showcase race's iconic yellow jersey.

With France emerging from the carnage of World War I, the Tour offered its beacon of hope to the war-ravaged nation. In 1919, the race leader's yellow jersey — which has become cycling's most iconic symbol — was introduced.

Joining Prudhomme on stage were five-time Tour winners Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain.

Only four riders, including Jacques Anquetil, have won five Tours. Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven titles for doping.

British rider Chris Froome will try to win his fifth title next year, but will have to depose his Team Sky teammate Geraint Thomas over the 3,460-kilometer race.

The race begins with a flat stage for sprinters around the city of Brussels and stays there the next day for the 27-kilometer team time trial.

After leaving Belgium, the Tour snakes through the Champagne and Lorraine regions. Stage 4 for sprinters starts in Reims — the Champagne-producing city where 25 French kings were crowned in its cathedral.

With the race leaving the Alsace region, Stage 7 is the longest at 230 kilometers (143 miles) and made for sprinters. The next day's stage is a hilly one, with several short but sharp climbs from Macon to Saint-Etienne.

The first rest day is July 16 in Albi in southern France, followed by a sprint stage before the Tour enters the high Pyrenees. Stage 14 on July 20 features finishes with a climb up the Tourmalet pass, one of the most famed in Tour history.

Riders tackle three days of Alpine climbing on stages 18-20, featuring an ascent up the famed Galibier and imposing Iseran — standing 2,770 meters— and culminating with a relentless 33.4-kilometer (trek up to the ski resort of Val Thorens.

After the weary peloton is flown toward Paris, the race ends the next day with its processional showcase stage on the Champs-Elysees.

CYCLING: Tour de France 2019 route (Graphic)
GN38468 Graphic shows route of the 2018 Tour de France.
(163mm wide by 184mm deep)

July 6-28, 2019 -- The route of the 2019 Tour de France will feature 30 categorised climbs, five mountain finishes in what the organisers are promising will be “the highest Tour in history”, and which they have set to up encourage breakaways and attacks. The total race distance is 3,460km, with the Grand Départ set for Brussels on 6 July and the finish in Paris on 28 July.

The 2019 Tour de France will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the showcase race's iconic yellow jersey.

With France emerging from the carnage of World War I, the Tour offered its beacon of hope to the war-ravaged nation. In 1919, the race leader's yellow jersey — which has become cycling's most iconic symbol — was introduced.

Joining Prudhomme on stage were five-time Tour winners Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain.

Only four riders, including Jacques Anquetil, have won five Tours. Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven titles for doping.

British rider Chris Froome will try to win his fifth title next year, but will have to depose his Team Sky teammate Geraint Thomas over the 3,460-kilometer race.

The race begins with a flat stage for sprinters around the city of Brussels and stays there the next day for the 27-kilometer team time trial.

After leaving Belgium, the Tour snakes through the Champagne and Lorraine regions. Stage 4 for sprinters starts in Reims — the Champagne-producing city where 25 French kings were crowned in its cathedral.

With the race leaving the Alsace region, Stage 7 is the longest at 230 kilometers (143 miles) and made for sprinters. The next day's stage is a hilly one, with several short but sharp climbs from Macon to Saint-Etienne.

The first rest day is July 16 in Albi in southern France, followed by a sprint stage before the Tour enters the high Pyrenees. Stage 14 on July 20 features finishes with a climb up the Tourmalet pass, one of the most famed in Tour history.

Riders tackle three days of Alpine climbing on stages 18-20, featuring an ascent up the famed Galibier and imposing Iseran — standing 2,770 meters— and culminating with a relentless 33.4-kilometer (trek up to the ski resort of Val Thorens.

After the weary peloton is flown toward Paris, the race ends the next day with its processional showcase stage on the Champs-Elysees.

CYCLING: Tour de France 2019 Event Guide interactive (Interactive DUE Jun 30, 16:00GMT)
GN39090 Responsive interactive graphic shows route, calendar, and details of each stage with live results of each stage, including leader’s progress, and full classification results.
(800px wide by 568px deep)

July 6-28, 2019 -- The 2019 Tour de France will feature 18 UCI World Tour teams, with wildcard entries awarded to the top two teams from the Europe Tour classification and another two wildcards invited.

This year's Tour de France will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the showcase race's iconic yellow jersey.

With France emerging from the carnage of World War I, the Tour offered its beacon of hope to the war-ravaged nation. In 1919, the race leader's yellow jersey — which has become cycling's most iconic symbol — was introduced.

Only four riders have won five Tours - Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain and Eddy Merckx. Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven titles for doping.

British rider Chris Froome will try to win his fifth title this year, but will have to depose his Team Sky teammate Geraint Thomas over the 3,460-kilometer race.

The race begins with a flat stage for sprinters around the city of Brussels and stays there the next day for the 27-kilometer team time trial.

After leaving Belgium, the Tour snakes through the Champagne and Lorraine regions. Stage 4 for sprinters starts in Reims — the Champagne-producing city where 25 French kings were crowned in its cathedral.

With the race leaving the Alsace region, Stage 7 is the longest at 230 kilometers (143 miles) and made for sprinters. The next day's stage is a hilly one, with several short but sharp climbs from Macon to Saint-Etienne.

The first rest day is July 16 in Albi in southern France, followed by a sprint stage before the Tour enters the high Pyrenees. Stage 14 on July 20 features finishes with a climb up the Tourmalet pass, one of the most famed in Tour history.

Riders tackle three days of Alpine climbing on stages 18-20, featuring an ascent up the famed Galibier and imposing Iseran — standing 2,770 meters— and culminating with a relentless 33.4-kilometer trek up to the ski resort of Val Thorens.

After the weary peloton is flown toward Paris, the race ends the next day with its processional showcase stage on the Champs-Elysees.

CYCLING: Tour de France teams 2019 (Graphic)
GN39159 Graphic shows the Tour de France teams and jerseys.
(Each 163mm wide by 204mm deep packaged as a set)

July 6-28, 2019 -- The route of the 2019 Tour de France features 30 categorised climbs and five mountain finishes, in what the organisers claim will be “the highest Tour in history”. Overall race distance is 3,460km – with the Grand Départ from Brussels on July 6 and the finish in Paris on July 28.

This year's Tour de France will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the showcase race's iconic yellow jersey.

With France emerging from the carnage of World War I, the Tour offered its beacon of hope to the war-ravaged nation. In 1919, the race leader's yellow jersey — which has become cycling's most iconic symbol — was introduced.

Only four riders have won five Tours - Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain and Eddy Merckx. Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven titles for doping.

British rider Chris Froome will try to win his fifth title this year, but will have to depose his Team Sky teammate Geraint Thomas over the 3,460-kilometer race.

The race begins with a flat stage for sprinters around the city of Brussels and stays there the next day for the 27-kilometer team time trial.

After leaving Belgium, the Tour snakes through the Champagne and Lorraine regions. Stage 4 for sprinters starts in Reims — the Champagne-producing city where 25 French kings were crowned in its cathedral.

With the race leaving the Alsace region, Stage 7 is the longest at 230 kilometers (143 miles) and made for sprinters. The next day's stage is a hilly one, with several short but sharp climbs from Macon to Saint-Etienne.

The first rest day is July 16 in Albi in southern France, followed by a sprint stage before the Tour enters the high Pyrenees. Stage 14 on July 20 features finishes with a climb up the Tourmalet pass, one of the most famed in Tour history.

Riders tackle three days of Alpine climbing on stages 18-20, featuring an ascent up the famed Galibier and imposing Iseran — standing 2,770 meters— and culminating with a relentless 33.4-kilometer trek up to the ski resort of Val Thorens.

After the weary peloton is flown toward Paris, the race ends the next day with its processional showcase stage on the Champs-Elysees.


CYCLING: Tour de France 2019 stage profiles (Graphic)
GN39160 Graphic shows the profile for each stage of the Tour de France, with intermediate sprints, categorised hill climbs, bonus points and feed stations identified.
(Each 107mm wide by 43mm deep packaged as a set)

July 6-28, 2019 -- The route of the 2019 Tour de France features 30 categorised climbs and five mountain finishes, in what the organisers claim will be “the highest Tour in history”. Overall race distance is 3,460km – with the Grand Départ from Brussels on July 6 and the finish in Paris on July 28.

This year's Tour de France will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the showcase race's iconic yellow jersey.

With France emerging from the carnage of World War I, the Tour offered its beacon of hope to the war-ravaged nation. In 1919, the race leader's yellow jersey — which has become cycling's most iconic symbol — was introduced.

Only four riders have won five Tours - Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain and Eddy Merckx. Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven titles for doping.

British rider Chris Froome will try to win his fifth title this year, but will have to depose his Team Sky teammate Geraint Thomas over the 3,460-kilometer race.

The race begins with a flat stage for sprinters around the city of Brussels and stays there the next day for the 27-kilometer team time trial.

After leaving Belgium, the Tour snakes through the Champagne and Lorraine regions. Stage 4 for sprinters starts in Reims — the Champagne-producing city where 25 French kings were crowned in its cathedral.

With the race leaving the Alsace region, Stage 7 is the longest at 230 kilometers (143 miles) and made for sprinters. The next day's stage is a hilly one, with several short but sharp climbs from Macon to Saint-Etienne.

The first rest day is July 16 in Albi in southern France, followed by a sprint stage before the Tour enters the high Pyrenees. Stage 14 on July 20 features finishes with a climb up the Tourmalet pass, one of the most famed in Tour history.

Riders tackle three days of Alpine climbing on stages 18-20, featuring an ascent up the famed Galibier and imposing Iseran — standing 2,770 meters— and culminating with a relentless 33.4-kilometer trek up to the ski resort of Val Thorens.

After the weary peloton is flown toward Paris, the race ends the next day with its processional showcase stage on the Champs-Elysees.


CYCLING: Tour de France 2019 Stage maps (Graphic UPDATED Jul 5)
GN39161 Graphic shows the route map for each stage of the Tour de France, with intermediate sprints, categorised hill climbs and feed stations identified.
(107mm by 107mm deep)

June 27, 2019 -- The 2019 Copa América, hosted by Brazil, is the 46th edition of the competition which began in 1916 as the South American Championship. Uruguay, Argentina or Brazil have claimed all but eight trophies over the tournament’s history, but Chile have won the last two editions and could become the first nation to win three successive titles since Argentina managed that feat in 1947.

Organized by the ruling body of South American soccer, CONMEBOL, the 2019 tournament sees the Copa América return to Brazil after 30 years. Rio de Janeiro’s famous Maracana stadium will host the final on July 7.

Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 CONMEBOL teams plus two teams from other confederations. This year guest nations Japan and Qatar join Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela in the South American showpiece.

SOCCER: Copa America 2019 Quarter-finals, Jun 27 (Graphic DUE Jun 25, 17:00GMT)
GN39242 Graphic shows match previews for the Copa America Quarter-finals.
(107mm wide by mm deep)

June 22, 2019 -- Round 11 of the Formula E 2018-19 Championship takes place in Bern, Switzerland. The final round of the European calendar will see all 22 Gen2 cars and drivers rip around the cobbled streets of the Swiss capital.

Switzerland held its inaugural Formula E race in Zürich in 2018. The 2019 race was expected to continue around the streets of the country’s largest city, but when it dropped off the calendar due to clashing local events in June, Bern stepped up to the plate to host the race instead.

The racetrack winds through the Ostberg area of the city, with the historic old town forming a scenic backdrop.

Bern’s ePrix circuit is 2.668km long with a total of 13 turns including two chicanes and a long straight that will allow the new second generation Formula E cars to use full throttle.

The layout features strong elevation changes, which would previously have been unsuitable for the electric racers, but is now made possible by the much stronger batteries in the Gen2 cars.

After Bern the teams head to the United States, where the 2018-19 FIA Formula E Championship will conclude with two races in New York City, on Jul 13-14.

FORMULA E 2018-19: Round 11 - Bern, Switzerland (Graphic)
GN39138 Graphic shows the circuit guide for the Bern E-Prix.
(52mm wide by 80mm deep)

June 22 - July 25, 2019 --

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup Last 16 line-up (Graphic DUE Jun 21, 17:00GMT)
GN39225 Graphic shows line-up for the Last 16 teams participating in the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
(107mm wide by mm deep)

June 21-23, 2019 -- The French Grand Prix, the eighth race of the Formula One 2019 season, takes place at the Castellet circuit.

Responsive interactive graphic shows animated circuit map and course profile, with details including typical speeds and gears, timing sectors, and DRS activation zones.

Sportlive: Driver times are shown live in every session over the weekend (both the practice and qualifying sessions). together with grid lineup and live race positions with times and laps driven.

Sportlive: The race results show the final positions and points awarded.

Course Guide: Includes animated circuit map and course profile, with details including typical speeds and gears, timing sectors, and DRS activation zones.

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F1: French GP interactive 2019 (Interactive)
GN39152 Interactive graphic shows animated circuit map and course profile, with details including typical speeds and gears, timing sectors, and DRS activation zones.
(800px wide by 568px deep )

June 21 - July 19, 2019 -- The Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa, takes place in Egypt. The 32nd edition of the tournament, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marks an expansion of the format, with 24 teams competing to be crowned continental Champions. Original hosts Cameroon were stripped of the tournament last year due to delays in stadia construction and security fears.

Host nation Egypt open the tournament against Zimbabwe in Cairo on June 21. Reigning champions Cameroon begin their campaign in Ismailia against Guinea-Bissau, while top ranked African nations Senegal and Tunisia kick-off their tournaments against Tanzania and Angola respectively.

Egypt are aiming to lift the Nations trophy for a record-extending eighth time, and deliver their first title since 2010. A total of 14 nations have triumphed since the first Africa Cup of Nations in 1957, including 2017 winners Cameroon (5-time champions) and Ghana (4-time champions), who are looking to win their first title since 1982.

A total of 52 matches will be played at six venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at the Cairo International Stadium on July 19.

SOCCER: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 schedule (Graphic)
GN39185 Graphic shows match schedule for the Africa Cup of Nations 2019.
(107mm wide by 196mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 21 - July 19, 2019 -- Egypt hosts the Africa Cup of Nations for the fifth time, with 52 matches played at six venues over four weeks. The Pharaohs have won the tournament on home soil three times previously, in 1959, 1986 and 2006.


The Africa Cup of Nations is the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa. The 32nd edition of the tournament - organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marks an expansion of the format, with 24 teams competing to be crowned continental Champions. Original hosts Cameroon were stripped of the tournament last year due to delays in stadia and security fears.

Host nation Egypt open the tournament against Zimbabwe in Cairo on June 21. Reigning champions Cameroon begin their campaign in Ismailia against Guinea-Bissau, while top ranked African nations Senegal and Tunisia kick-off their tournaments against Tanzania and Angola respectively.

Egypt are aiming to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy for a record-extending eighth time, and deliver their first title since 2010. A total of 14 nations have triumphed since the first tournament in 1957, including 2017 winners Cameroon (5-time champions) and Ghana (4-time champions), who are looking to win their first title since 1982.

A total of 52 matches will be played at six venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at the Cairo International Stadium on July 19.

SOCCER: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 venues (Graphic)
GN39186 Graphic shows venues for the Africa Cup of Nations 2019.
(107mm wide by 147mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 21 - July 19, 2019 -- The Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa, takes place in Egypt. The 32nd edition of the tournament - organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) -- will mark an expansion of the format, with 24 teams competing to be crowned continental Champions. Original hosts Cameroon were stripped of the tournament last year due to delays in stadia and security fears.

Host nation Egypt will open the tournament against Zimbabwe in Cairo on June 21. Reigning champions Cameroon begin their campaign in Ismailia against Guinea-Bissau, while top ranked African nations Senegal and Tunisia kick-off their tournaments against Tanzania and Angola respectively.

Egypt are aiming to lift the Nations trophy for a record-extending eighth time, and deliver their first title since 2010. A total of 14 nations have triumphed since the first Africa Cup of Nations in 1957, including 2017 winners Cameroon (5-times) and Ghana (4-times), looking to win their first title since 1982.

A total of 52 matches will be played at six venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at the Cairo International Stadium on July 19.

SOCCER: Africa Cup of Nations 2019 logo (Artwork)
GN39187 Graphic shows logo for the Africa Cup of Nations 2019.
(107mm by mm deep
)

June 21 - July 19, 2019 -- Host nation Egypt are aiming to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy for a record-extending eighth time, and deliver their first title since 2010. A total of 14 nations have triumphed since the first tournament in 1957, including 2017 winners Cameroon (5-time champions) and Ghana (4-time champions), who are looking to win their first title since 1982.

The Africa Cup of Nations is the biennial international men’s football championship of Africa. The 32nd edition of the tournament - organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), marks an expansion of the format, with 24 teams competing to be crowned continental Champions. Original hosts Cameroon were stripped of the tournament last year due to delays in stadia and security fears.

Host nation Egypt open the tournament against Zimbabwe in Cairo on June 21. Reigning champions Cameroon begin their campaign in Ismailia against Guinea-Bissau, while top ranked African nations Senegal and Tunisia kick-off their tournaments against Tanzania and Angola respectively.

A total of 52 matches will be played at six venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at the Cairo International Stadium on July 19.

SOCCER: Africa Cup of Nations winners and finalists (Graphic)
GN39188 Graphic shows winners and finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations since 1957.
(107mm by 156mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 15 - July 7, 2019 -- The 15th CONCACAF Gold Cup will be hosted in the United States, with Costa Rica and Jamaica also hosting matches, and features 16 teams all battling to be crowned continental champions. The iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California, will host the opening matches, featuring Canada against Martinique and Mexico taking on Cuba, while defending champions United States will begin their campaign against tournament debutants Guyana, in Saint Paul. Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium will host the final on July 7.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup is a biennial international men's football championship, organised by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).

Participants in the 2019 competition are the United States, Mexico and Canada from North America, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica (Central America), and Curacao, Jamaica, Bermuda, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Martinique and Trinidad and Tobago (from the Caribbean).

A total of 17 venues will host 31 matches, including stadia in: Saint Paul, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Houston, Kansas City, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Nashville, Harrison, Pasadena, Chicago, Denver, Frisco, Glendale (United States), San Jose (Costa Rica) and Kingston (Jamaica).

SOCCER: CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019 schedule (Graphic)
GN39204 Graphic shows schedule for the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019 tournament.
(107mm wide by 174mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 15 - July 7, 2019 -- The United States hosts the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019 -- with matches also played in Costa Rica and Jamaica – in which 16 teams compete in 31 matches in 17 host stadia, including: Saint Paul, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Houston, Kansas City, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Nashville, Harrison, Pasadena, Chicago, Denver, Frisco, Glendale (United States), San Jose (Costa Rica) and Kingston (Jamaica).

The CONCACAF Gold Cup is a biennial international men's football championship, organised by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).

Participants in the 2019 competition are the United States, Mexico and Canada from North America, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica (Central America), and Curacao, Jamaica, Bermuda, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Martinique and Trinidad and Tobago (from the Caribbean).

The iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California, will host the opening matches, featuring Canada against Martinique and Mexico taking on Cuba, while defending champions United States will begin their campaign against tournament debutants Guyana, in Saint Paul. Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium will host the final on July 7.



SOCCER: CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019 venues (Graphic)
GN39206 Graphic shows schedule for the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019 tournament.
(107mm wide by 168mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 15 - July 7, 2019 -- The 15th CONCACAF Gold Cup will be hosted in the United States, with Costa Rica and Jamaica also hosting matches, and features 16 teams all battling to be crowned continental champions. Since the first Gold Cup in 1991, nine nations have reached the final, with just three going on to lift the trophy. Perennial rivals Mexico and the United States have dominated the tournament -- sharing 13 titles apiece -- with Canada’s sole triumph in 2000.

The CONCACAF Gold Cup is a biennial international men's football championship, organised by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF).

Participants in the 2019 competition are the United States, Mexico and Canada from North America, Honduras, Panama, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica (Central America), and Curacao, Jamaica, Bermuda, Cuba, Guyana, Haiti, Martinique and Trinidad and Tobago (from the Caribbean).

The iconic Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, California, will host the opening matches, featuring Canada against Martinique and Mexico taking on Cuba, while defending champions United States will begin their campaign against tournament debutants Guyana, in Saint Paul. Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium will host the final on July 7.

A total of 17 venues will host 31 matches, including stadia in: Saint Paul, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Houston, Kansas City, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Nashville, Harrison, Pasadena, Chicago, Denver, Frisco, Glendale (United States), San Jose (Costa Rica) and Kingston (Jamaica).

SOCCER: CONCACAF Gold Cup winners (Graphic)
GN39208 Graphic shows schedule for the CONCACAF Gold Cup 2019 tournament.
(107mm wide by 107mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 14 - July 7, 2019 -- The draw for the 2019 Copa América, to be staged in Brazil from June 14 to July 7, pits the host nation against Bolivia in the opening match of the tournament, while guest nations Japan and Qatar must overcome Uruguay and Argentina if they are to progress to the knock-out stages.

The 2019 tournament sees the Copa América return to Brazil after 30 years. Chile, who have won the title twice, are the reigning champions, having defeated Argentina in the 2016 Copa América Centenario tournament.

Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 CONMEBOL teams plus two teams from other confederations. This year guest nations Japan and Qatar join Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela in the South American showpiece.

Matches will be played in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo. Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium will host the final on July 7.

SOCCER: Copa America 2019 draw (Graphic)
GN38678 Graphic shows draw for the Copa America 2019.
(107mm wide by 125mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 14 - July 7, 2019 -- The 2019 Copa América, to be staged in Brazil from June 14 to July 7, will be the 46th edition of the tournament, organized by the ruling body of South American soccer, CONMEBOL.

The 2019 tournament sees the Copa América return to Brazil after 30 years. Chile, who have won the title twice, are the reigning champions, having defeated Argentina in the 2016 Copa América Centenario tournament.

Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 CONMEBOL teams plus two teams from other confederations. This year guest nations Japan and Qatar join Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela in the South American showpiece.

Matches will be played in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo. Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium will host the final on July 7.

SOCCER: Copa America 2019 logo (Artwork)
GN38744 Graphic shows logo for the Copa America 2019.
(107mm by 107mm deep
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June 14 - July 7, 2019 -- The 2019 Copa América pits host nation Brazil against Bolivia in the opening match of the tournament, while guest nations Japan and Qatar must overcome perennial heavyweights Uruguay and Argentina if they are to progress to the knock-out stages. Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium will host the final on July 7.

The 2019 tournament sees the Copa América return to Brazil after 30 years. Defending champions Chile defeated Argentina in the 2016 Copa América Centenario tournament.

Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 CONMEBOL teams plus two teams from other confederations. This year guest nations Japan and Qatar join Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela in the South American showpiece.

Matches will be played in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo.

SOCCER: Copa America 2019 schedule (Graphic)
GN39181 Graphic shows schedule for the Copa America 2019.
(107mm wide by 174mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 14 - July 7, 2019 -- The 2019 Copa América will be staged in Brazil, with matches played in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo. Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium will host the final on July 7.

The 2019 tournament sees the Copa América return to Brazil after 30 years. Chile have won the last two tournaments, overcoming Argentina on both occasions, and could become the first nation to win three successive titles since Argentina accomplished the feat in 1947.

Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 CONMEBOL teams plus two teams from other confederations. This year guest nations Japan and Qatar join Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela in the South American showpiece.

SOCCER: Copa America 2019 venues (Graphic)
GN39182 Graphic shows venues for the Copa America 2019.
(107mm wide by 152mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 14 - July 7, 2019 -- The 2019 Copa América, to be staged in Brazil, will be the 46th edition of the tournament, organized by the ruling body of South American soccer, CONMEBOL.

Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 CONMEBOL associations plus two teams from other confederations. This year guest nations Japan and Qatar join Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela in the South American showpiece.

The 2019 tournament sees the Copa América return to Brazil after 30 years. Chile, who have won the title twice, are the reigning champions, having defeated Argentina in the 2016 Copa América Centenario tournament.

Matches will be played in the cities of Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Sao Paulo. Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium will host the final on July 7.

SOCCER: Copa America 2019 team crests (Artwork)
GN39183 Graphic shows team crests for the Copa America 2019.
(Each 107mm wide by 107mm deep packaged as a set)

June 14 - July 7, 2019 -- The 2019 Copa América, hosted by Brazil, is the 46th edition of the competition which began in 1916 as the South American Championship. Uruguay, Argentina or Brazil have claimed all but eight trophies over the tournament’s history, but Chile have won the last two editions and could become the first nation to win three successive titles since Argentina managed that feat in 1947.

Organized by the ruling body of South American soccer, CONMEBOL, the 2019 tournament sees the Copa América return to Brazil after 30 years. Rio de Janeiro’s famous Maracana stadium will host the final on July 7.

Since 1993, the tournament has generally featured 12 teams – all 10 CONMEBOL teams plus two teams from other confederations. This year guest nations Japan and Qatar join Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela in the South American showpiece.

SOCCER: Copa America 2019 winners and finalists (Graphic)
GN39196 Graphic shows winners and finalists of the Copa America since 1916.
(107mm wide by 181mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 12, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. Reigning champions United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 13-0 demolition of Thailand, setting a new record for the biggest victory at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

The 2019 tournament marks the first showpiece since a remarkable rise in popularity in the women’s game, with increased participation numbers and steady growth of supporter bases.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after their triumph in 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).

A total of 52 matches will be played at 9 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

SOCCER: United States break Women’s World Cup goals record (Graphic)
GN39211 Graphic shows biggest wins in Women's World Cup history, and milestone goals.
(107mm wide by 133mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 12, 2019 -- American business magazine Forbes has released the World’s Top 100 highest paid athletes, with Barcelona star Lionel Messi topping the rankings. The Argentine forward earned $127m in salary and endorsements over the past 12 months, surpassing soccer rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar.

The Forbes Top 100 includes athletes from 25 countries and $4bn combined earnings -- which are up 5% from the previous year -- despite 2018 highest earner, boxer Floyd Mayweather, no longer featuring in the acclaimed list. Grand Slam tennis star, Serena Williams, is the only woman in the Top 100, earning $29.2m.

Forbes: Top 10
Lionel Messi ($127m)
Cristiano Ronaldo ($109m)
Neymar ($105m)
Canelo Alvarez ($94m)
Roger Federer ($93.4m)
Russell Wilson ($89.5m)
Aaron Rodgers ($89.3m)
LeBron James ($89m)
Stephen Curry ($79.8m)
Kevin Durant ($65.4m)

SPORT: Lionel Messi heads Forbes’ highest paid athletes 2019 (Graphic)
GN39216 Graphic shows highest-paid athletes of 2019, according to Forbes.
(107mm wide by 157mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. Nine venues will host the 52 matches across the tournament – Lyon, Paris, Nice, Rennes, Le Havre, Valenciennes, Reims, Montpellier, Grenoble.

The 2019 tournament marks the first showpiece since a remarkable rise in popularity in the women’s game, with increased participation numbers and steady growth of supporter bases.

Host nation France will open the tournament against South Korea in Paris on June 7. Reigning champions United States begin their campaign against Thailand, while England and Scotland kick off Group D -- which also includes 2015 finalists Japan -- in a highly anticipated contest.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after victories in 1991, 1999 and 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).

The final takes place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 venues (Graphic)
GN39091 Graphic shows FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 venues.
(107mm wide by 137mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first showpiece since a remarkable rise in popularity in the women’s game, with increased participation numbers and steady growth of supporter bases.

Host nation France will open the tournament against South Korea in Paris on June 7. Reigning champions the United States begin their campaign against Thailand, while England and Scotland kick off Group D -- which also includes 2015 finalists Japan -- in a highly anticipated contest.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after their triumph in 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).

A total of 52 matches will be played at 9 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 wallchart (1) (Graphic UPDATED May 9)
GN39092 Graphic shows wallchart for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019.
(286mm wide by 351mm deep)

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first showpiece since a remarkable rise in popularity in the women’s game, with increased participation numbers and steady growth of supporter bases.

Stadia:
Stade de Lyon, Lyon
Parc des Princes, Paris
Stade de Nice, Nice
Roazhon Park, Rennes
Stade Océane, Le Havre
Stade du Hainaut, Valenciennes
Stade Auguste-Delaune, Reims
Stade de la Mosson, Montpellier
Stade des Alpes, Grenoble

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 stadia (Graphic)
GN39097 Graphic shows each stadium, with details of opening year, home team and capacity, and matches scheduled to be played during the World Cup.
(Each 107mm wide by 82mm deep packaged as a set)

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first showpiece since a remarkable rise in popularity in the women’s game, with increased participation numbers and steady growth of supporter bases.

Host nation France will open the tournament against South Korea in Paris on June 7. Reigning champions United States begin their campaign against Thailand, while England and Scotland kick off Group D -- which also includes 2015 finalists Japan -- in a highly anticipated contest.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after their triumph in 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).

A total of 52 matches will be played at 9 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup crests 2019 (Artwork)
GN39100 Graphic shows crests of all 24 teams taking part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019.
(Each 107mm wide by 107mm deep packaged as a set)

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. Since the first FIFA Women’s World Cup in 1991, four different national teams have claimed the trophy. The Americans have their sights set on a record-extending fourth victory after vanquishing Japan in the 2015 final.

Host nation France will open the tournament against South Korea in Paris on June 7. Reigning champions United States begin their campaign against Thailand, while England and Scotland kick off Group D -- which also includes 2015 finalists Japan -- in a highly anticipated contest.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after victories in 1991, 1999 and 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).

A total of 52 matches will be played at 9 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup champions (Graphic)
GN39101 Graphic shows winners and finalists of the FIFA Women’s World Cup.
(107mm wide by 125mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. A total of 52 matches will be played at 9 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

Host nation France will open the tournament against South Korea in Paris on June 7. Reigning champions United States begin their campaign against Thailand, while England and Scotland kick off Group D -- which also includes 2015 finalists Japan -- in a highly anticipated contest.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after victories in 1991, 1999 and 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).


SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 team guide (Graphic)
GN39134 Graphic shows kits, coach and captain details, with tournament records of all 24 teams taking part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019.
(273mm wide by 282mm deep)

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first showpiece since a remarkable rise in popularity in the women’s game, with increased participation numbers and steady growth of supporter bases.

Host nation France will open the tournament against South Korea in Paris on June 7. Reigning champions United States begin their campaign against Thailand, while England and Scotland kick off Group D -- which also includes 2015 finalists Japan -- in a highly anticipated contest.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after their triumph in 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).

A total of 52 matches will be played at 9 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup team kits 2019 (Artwork)
GN39135 Graphic shows kits of all 24 teams taking part in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019.
(Each 70mm wide by 107mm deep packaged as a set)

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. Three-time world champions United States have the best overall record, with most match wins and most goals scored -- tournament hosts, France, are aiming to reach first World Cup final on home soil.

Host nation France will open the tournament against South Korea in Paris on June 7. Reigning champions United States begin their campaign against Thailand, while England and Scotland kick off Group D -- which also includes 2015 finalists Japan -- in a highly anticipated contest.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after victories in 1991, 1999 and 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).

A total of 52 matches will be played at 9 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup team records (Graphic)
GN39167 Graphic shows records for each team appearing in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019, and total number of match wins.
(107mm wide by 160mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

June 7 - July 7, 2019 -- The FIFA Women’s World Cup takes place in France, with 24 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. The 2019 tournament marks the first showpiece since a remarkable rise in popularity in the women’s game, with increased participation numbers and steady growth of supporter bases.

Host nation France will open the tournament against South Korea in Paris on June 7. Reigning champions United States begin their campaign against Thailand, while England and Scotland kick off Group D -- which also includes 2015 finalists Japan -- in a highly anticipated contest.

Since the first Women’s World Cup in 1991, there have have been seven tournaments; the United States is aiming to lift the trophy for a record-extending fourth time in France after their triumph in 2015. Three other nations have been crowned World Champions: Germany (2003, 2007), Norway (1995) and Japan (2011).

A total of 52 matches will be played at 9 venues over four weeks, with the final taking place at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on July 7.

SOCCER: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019 flags (Artwork)
GN39200 Graphic shows all 24 flags of teams competing in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2019.
(163mm wide by 275mm deep)

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place in England and Wales, with 10 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. In 2019, the tournament reverts to a round robin format, with England, currently the top-ranked One Day International (ODI) team, seeking their first World Cup title on home soil.

Host nation England open the tournament against South Africa at The Oval, in London, on May 30. Reigning champions Australia begin their campaign against an improving Afghanistan, while 2015 finalists New Zealand face Sri Lanka.

India get a late start in the tournament due to the demands of the Indian Premier League. Captained by the world No.1 batsman Virat Kohli, they begin their campaign on June 5, also against South Africa.

Australia are aiming for a record-extending sixth title after their triumph in 2015. Only five countries have ever won the Cricket World Cup – the West Indies and India have each won it twice, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have one title apiece.

The winning team will hoist the imposing silver and gilt trophy created for the 1999 World Cup by London jewellers Garrard.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 11 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Lord’s, in London, on July 14.

CRICKET: Cricket World Cup 2019 wallchart (Graphic)
GN38976 Graphic shows Cricket World Cup 2019 wallchart with schedule of matches, venues, previous World Cup winners and tournament statistics.
(286mm wide by 325mm deep)

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place in England and Wales, with 10 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. In 2019, the tournament reverts to a round robin format, with England, currently the top-ranked One Day International (ODI) team, seeking their first World Cup title on home soil.

Host nation England open the tournament against South Africa at The Oval, in London, on May 30. Reigning champions Australia begin their campaign against an improving Afghanistan, while 2015 finalists New Zealand face Sri Lanka.

India get a late start in the tournament due to the demands of the Indian Premier League. Captained by the world No.1 batsman Virat Kohli, they begin their campaign on June 5, also against South Africa.

Australia are aiming for a record-extending sixth title after their triumph in 2015. Only five countries have ever won the Cricket World Cup – the West Indies and India have each won it twice, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have one title apiece.

The winning team will hoist the imposing silver and gilt trophy created for the 1999 World Cup by London jewellers Garrard.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 11 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Lord’s, in London, on July 14.

CRICKET: Cricket World Cup 2019 team crests (Artwork)
GN39007 Graphic shows crests of all ten teams taking part in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
(Each 107mm wide by 107mm deep packaged as a set)

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- England and Wales host the ICC Cricket World Cup, with 48 matches at 11 venues over six weeks. Lord’s Cricket Ground in London will host the final on July 14, while the semi-finals will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester and Edgbaston in Birmingham. The other eight venues are: The Riverside (Durham), Headingley (Leeds), Trent Bridge (Nottingham), The Oval (London), Rose Bowl (Southampton), County Ground (Bristol), County Ground (Taunton) and Wales Stadium (Cardiff).

Host nation England open the tournament against South Africa at The Oval, in London, on May 30. Reigning champions Australia begin their campaign against an improving Afghanistan, while 2015 finalists New Zealand face Sri Lanka.

India get a late start in the tournament due to the demands of the Indian Premier League. Captained by the world No.1 batsman Virat Kohli, they begin their campaign on June 5, also against South Africa.

Australia are aiming for a record-extending sixth title after their triumph in 2015. Only five countries have ever won the Cricket World Cup – the West Indies and India have each won it twice, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have one title apiece.

The winning team will hoist the imposing silver and gilt trophy created for the 1999 World Cup by London jewellers Garrard.


CRICKET: Cricket World Cup 2019 venues (Graphic)
GN39009 Graphic shows details of venues at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, with stadium capacities.
(107mm wide by mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place in England and Wales, with 10 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. Australia are aiming to win a sixth title in 2019, having beaten five different opponents in each of their previous triumphs. Only five nations have lifted the trophy since the first World Cup in 1975.

Host nation England open the tournament against South Africa at The Oval, in London, on May 30. Reigning champions Australia begin their campaign against an improving Afghanistan, while 2015 finalists New Zealand face Sri Lanka.

India get a late start in the tournament due to the demands of the Indian Premier League. Captained by the world No.1 batsman Virat Kohli, they begin their campaign on June 5, also against South Africa.

Australia are aiming for a record-extending sixth title after their triumph in 2015. Only five countries have ever won the Cricket World Cup – the West Indies and India have each won it twice, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have one title apiece.

The winning team will hoist the imposing silver and gilt trophy created for the 1999 World Cup by London jewellers Garrard.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 11 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Lord’s, in London, on July 14.

CRICKET: Cricket World Cup winners and finalists (Graphic)
GN39011 Graphic shows winners and finalists of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
(107mm wide by 140mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place in England and Wales, with 10 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. In 2019, the tournament reverts to a round robin format, with England, currently the top-ranked One Day International (ODI) team, seeking their first World Cup title on home soil.

Host nation England open the tournament against South Africa at The Oval, in London, on May 30. Reigning champions Australia begin their campaign against an improving Afghanistan, while 2015 finalists New Zealand face Sri Lanka.

India get a late start in the tournament due to the demands of the Indian Premier League. Captained by the world No.1 batsman Virat Kohli, they begin their campaign on June 5, also against South Africa.

Australia are aiming for a record-extending sixth title after their triumph in 2015. Only five countries have ever won the Cricket World Cup – the West Indies and India have each won it twice, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have one title apiece.

The winning team will hoist the imposing silver and gilt trophy created for the 1999 World Cup by London jewellers Garrard.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 11 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Lord’s, in London, on July 14.

CRICKET: Cricket World Cup 2019 flags (Graphic)
GN39012 Graphic shows flags of teams competing in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
(107mm wide by 163mm deep)

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place in England and Wales, with 10 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. In 2019, the tournament reverts to a round robin format, with England, currently the top-ranked One Day International (ODI) team, seeking their first World Cup title on home soil.

Host nation England open the tournament against South Africa at The Oval, in London, on May 30. Reigning champions Australia begin their campaign against an improving Afghanistan, while 2015 finalists New Zealand face Sri Lanka.

India get a late start in the tournament due to the demands of the Indian Premier League. Captained by the world No.1 batsman Virat Kohli, they begin their campaign on June 5, also against South Africa.

Australia are aiming for a record-extending sixth title after their triumph in 2015. Only five countries have ever won the Cricket World Cup – the West Indies and India have each won it twice, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have one title apiece.

The winning team will hoist the imposing silver and gilt trophy created for the 1999 World Cup by London jewellers Garrard.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 11 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Lord’s, in London, on July 14.

CRICKET: Cricket World Cup 2019 team guide (Graphic)
GN39013 Graphic shows kits, coach and captain details, with tournament records of all ten teams taking part in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
(163mm wide by 182mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- The ICC Cricket World Cup takes place in England and Wales, with 10 teams competing to be crowned World Champions. In 2019, the tournament reverts to a round robin format, with England, currently the top-ranked One Day International (ODI) team, seeking their first World Cup title on home soil.

Host nation England open the tournament against South Africa at The Oval, in London, on May 30. Reigning champions Australia begin their campaign against an improving Afghanistan, while 2015 finalists New Zealand face Sri Lanka.

India get a late start in the tournament due to the demands of the Indian Premier League. Captained by the world No.1 batsman Virat Kohli, they begin their campaign on June 5, also against South Africa.

Australia are aiming for a record-extending sixth title after their triumph in 2015. Only five countries have ever won the Cricket World Cup – the West Indies and India have each won it twice, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka have one title apiece.

The winning team will hoist the imposing silver and gilt trophy created for the 1999 World Cup by London jewellers Garrard.

A total of 48 matches will be played at 11 venues over six weeks, with the final taking place at Lord’s, in London, on July 14.

CRICKET: Cricket World Cup 2019 team home kits (Artwork)
GN39014 Set of home kits of all ten countries competing in the ICC Cricket World Cup
(Each 75mm wide packaged as a set)

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- England and Wales host the ICC Cricket World Cup. Lord’s Cricket Ground in London will host the final on July 14. Affectionately known as “The Home of Cricket”, Lord’s has occupied a special place at the heart of the game for over 230 years.

The ground is named after its founder, Thomas Lord, a former professional cricketer who opened his first cricket ground in 1787 on Dorset Fields, site of the present day Dorset Square. Marylebone Cricket Club, which compiled the rules of cricket, was founded there in the same year.

Lord opened a second ground in 1809 and by 1811 the original ground had closed. Just two years later a third move, to its present site in St John’s Wood, became necessary when Parliament requisitioned land to build the Regent’s Canal.

The Pavilion, with its famed Long Room, opened in 1890, while the equally famous weathervane, depicting Father Time, arrived in 1926.

Lord’s has witnessed many iconic moments in the sport’s history and the 2019 World Cup Final will be the fifth to be hosted at the Home of Cricket.

CRICKET: Timeline of Lord’s Cricket Ground (Graphic)
GN39016 Graphic shows brief timeline of Lord’s Cricket Ground since 1787.
(163mm wide by 123mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

May 30 - July 14, 2019 -- By keeping one side of a cricket ball shiny and smooth, bowlers can swing the ball in the air. After 60-70 overs the surface of the ball becomes unevenly battered, and reverse swing becomes possible.

It’s not against the rules to try and make the ball swing. A ball may be polished, providing an artificial substance is not used. A wet ball may be dried with a towel and mud is allowed to be removed under the supervision of an umpire. All of that is legal under the rules of the game.

Any other change to the condition of the ball is illegal, though that hasn’t stopped players from attempting to tamper with the ball.

Getting the ball to reverse swing -- which bamboozles a batsman with a late change of direction -- is such an advantage that players have regularly been caught tampering with the ball.

In 1994, England captain Michael Atherton was caught rubbing loose dirt from his pocket onto the ball during the first test against South Africa at Lord’s. Atherton claimed that he used soil to keep his hands dry -- he was fined but avoided suspension.

Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi was caught on camera biting the ball during a one-day international against Australia in Perth in 2010. Afridi was banned for two Twenty20 Internationals.

Most flagrant was last year‘s Australian cricket crisis in which Cameron Bancroft was caught red-handed attempting to doctor the ball with sandpaper on the third day of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Captain Steve Smith and Bancroft admitted to the offence at the end-of-day press conference, saying several Australian players had planned the tampering. Smith and vice-captain David Warner stood down from the team leadership the following day.

The International Cricket Council imposed minor punishments but an independent investigation by Cricket Australia later charged all three players with bringing the game into disrepute. Smith and Warner were banned from playing for a year, and Bancroft for nine months, from March 2018. They were also banned from holding any leadership positions for at least a further 12 months after their return.

CRICKET: World Cup ball tampering interactive (Interactive)
GN39145 Interactive graphic shows how ball tampering can give an advantage to a bowler.
(800px wide by 568px deep)

May 3 - August 11, 2019 -- An international single-seater motor racing championship for women aims to help female drivers in their quest towards winning a coveted seat in Formula 1.

The new W Series competition, which uses identical Tatuus F3-spec racing cars, has the backing of former F1 race winner David Coulthard (who is a member of the series’ management and will commentate on the televised events), and offers a total prize pot of $1.5 million.

The championship winner will collect $500,000 to help fund their progression up the racing ladder to, hopefully, F1 status.

The six-round series features 30-minute races at classic circuits across Europe. If successful, future series could see expansion in Australia, Asia and the Americas.

MOTORSPORT: W Series women-only racing (Graphic)
GN39077 Graphic gives a general overview of the new motor racing series.
(163mm by 230mm deep (print) and 2-screen responsive graphic (digital))

March 17 - December 1, 2019 -- The 2019 Formula One World Championship commences with the Australian Grand Prix and concludes in Abu Dhabi in December. Ten teams contest the Championship.


This Sportlive interactive graphic shows a guide to all the teams, plus the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship standings through the season, the data automatically updating after each race during the season.

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F1: Championship Standings and Team Guide Sportlive interactive 2019 (4) (Interactive UPDATED Mar 19)
GN38726 The Standings (points awarded in the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championship) are updated live after each race. The guide gives details of the 10 teams and their drivers.
(800px wide by 568px deep )

March 10 - November 17, 2019 -- The 2019 MotoGP season comprises 19 Grands Prix, commencing with the Qatar GP in March and concluding in Valencia, Spain in November.

The 71st Road Racing Championship, MotoGP is the premier class of motorcycle racing, created following the coordination of rules and regulations when the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme was founded in 1949.

Grand Prix motorcycles are purpose-built prototypes that are not available for purchase and can not be driven legally on public roads. They are estimated to be worth about US $2 million each as they can not easily be replaced.

The 2019 Championship will include motorcycles from 6 constructors (Aprilia, Ducati, Honda, KTM, Suzuki and Yamaka) in 11 teams (Ducati with 3, Honda, KTM and Yamaya with 2 and the others with 1 each).

Schedule dates:
March 10, 2019 - Qatar Grand Prix
March 31, 2019 - Argentina Grand Prix
April 14, 2019 - Americas Grand Prix
May 5, 2019 - Spanish Grand Prix
May 19, 2019 - French Grand Prix
June 2, 2019 - Italian Grand Prix
June 16, 2019 - Catalunya Grand Prix
June 30, 2019 - Dutch Grand Prix
July 7, 2019 - German Brand Prix
August 4, 2019 - Czech Grand Prix
August 11, 2019 - Austrian Grand Prix
August 25, 2019 - British Grand Prix
September 15, 2019 - San Marino Grand Prix
September 22, 2019 - Aragon Grand Prix
October 6, 2019 - Thai Grand Prix
October 20, 2019 - Japanese Grand Prix
October 27, 2019 - Australian Grand Prix
November 3, 2019 - Malaysian Grand Prix
November 17, 2019 - Valencia Grand Prix

MOTOGP: Season schedule 2019 interactive (Interactive)
GN38756 Interactive graphic shows dates and venues of all scheduled races in 2019 season.
(800px wide by 568px deep)

March 10 - November 17, 2019 -- The 2019 MotoGP season gets underway, commencing with the Qatar GP in March and concluding in Valencia in November.

NOTE TO EDITORS: This interactive will be updated as the remaining liveries are released.

Circuits Calendar and animated circuits for each GP, with a start list and live results for all the race weekend sessions (Sportlive)
Teams Details of the teams competing, the bikes and riders

Schedule dates:
March 10, 2019 - Qatar Grand Prix
March 31, 2019 - Argentina Grand Prix
April 14, 2019 - Americas Grand Prix
May 5, 2019 - Spanish Grand Prix
May 19, 2019 - French Grand Prix
June 2, 2019 - Italian Grand Prix
June 16, 2019 - Catalunya Grand Prix
June 30, 2019 - Dutch Grand Prix
July 7, 2019 - German Brand Prix
August 4, 2019 - Czech Grand Prix
August 11, 2019 - Austrian Grand Prix
August 25, 2019 - British Grand Prix
September 15, 2019 - San Marino Grand Prix
September 22, 2019 - Aragon Grand Prix
October 6, 2019 - Thai Grand Prix
October 20, 2019 - Japanese Grand Prix
October 27, 2019 - Australian Grand Prix
November 3, 2019 - Malaysian Grand Prix
November 17, 2019 - Valencia Grand Prix

MOTOGP: World Championship 2019 Interactive Guide (2) (Interactive UPDATED Mar 10)
GN38865 Responsive interactive guide includes a start list for each Grand Prix with live results for all the race weekend sessions, plus details of the schedule, circuits and teams.
(800px wide by 568px deep)