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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Cubarsi — the heartbeat of Spain’s backline

July 7, 2026 admin

Giving it all: Cubarsi delivered yet another masterclass against Portugal as Spain continues to maintain a clean sheet. | Photo Credit: Issei Kato While Lamine Yamal continues to steal the headlines with his attacking brilliance, Pau Cubarsi has quietly become the backbone of Spain’s backline at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 19-year-old Barcelona defender…

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Argentina vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Messi’s champion side faces stern test in Salah’s steely Egypt

July 7, 2026 admin

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Argentina: Emiliano Martinez; Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martinez, Nicolas Tagliafico; ‌Enzo Fernandez, Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez. Egypt: ⁠Mostafa Shoubir; Mohamed Hany, Yasser ⁠Ibrahim, Ramy Rabia, Karim Hafez; Mohanad Lashin, Emam ‌Ashour, Marawan Attia, Mostafa Zico; Mohamed Salah, Haissem…

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From AS Roma academy to the tennis elite, Flavio Cobolli marches on

July 7, 2026 admin

Packing a punch: Cobolli belongs to the group of players who literally bludgeon the ball. | Photo Credit: REUTERS In recent times, the most prominent Italian understudy to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has been Lorenzo Musetti. He has made the quarterfinals or better at all four Slams, been in the ATP top-10 for a good part…

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FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | How Dallas has pulled off hosting nine games

July 7, 2026 admin

Fans conduct an “Orange Walk” to Dallas Stadium before the World Cup Group F soccer match between Japan and the Netherlands, Sunday, June 14, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. | Photo Credit: AP Dallas has staged Super Bowls, NCAA Finals and countless major sporting events. But for Monica Paul, president of the Dallas Sports Commission and…

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Poster for Amaravati Championship-2026 unveiled in Visakhapatnam

July 7, 2026 admin

The official poster of the Amaravati Championship-2026 was released by District Collector M. Abhishikth Kishore at the Collectorate here on Tuesday, marking the start of promotional activities for the month-long sporting event. Organised by the Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh to coincide with National Sports Day on August 29, the championship will feature competitions in…

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Being able to talk cricket with Warne was great: Isa Guha

July 7, 2026 admin

Isa Guha. | Photo Credit: P.K. Ajith Kumar When Shane Warne first asked Isa Guha her opinion on cricket, and respected that, she felt she had arrived as a commentator. One of the pioneering female pundits, she is a popular voice on both television and radio. The former England seamer is also one of the…

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The captain is the focal point of pressure; he always feels the heat

July 7, 2026 admin

It is one of cricket’s ironies that players welcome captaincy despite knowing that the chances of escaping its psychological and physical damage are low. Great captains are often those who hide their trauma well. Even those who enjoy the job and have a profound effect on the game reach a point when the ‘honour’ doesn’t…

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Youremanorborne, Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Rambo, Perfect Legend and Aristocratic Queen catch the eye

July 7, 2026 admin

Youremanorborne, Flight Of Fancy, Perfect Attitude, Rambo, Perfect Legend and Aristocratic Queen caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (July 7). Inner sand: 600m: Lena (rb) 40. Pleased. Kaori (Srinath) 38.5. Strode out well. 1000m: Money Bags (G. Vivek) 1-7, 600/39.5. In fine fettle. Bellavita (Sachin) 1-7.5, 600/41. Moved freely….

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Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away

July 7, 2026 admin

Shapoor ⁠Zadran was undergoing treatment for a rare severe immune system disorder at ‌a hospital in New Delhi. File. | Photo Credit: Sandeep Saxena Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died on Tuesday (July 7, 2026), a day ‌short of his 39th birthday, after reportedly ⁠undergoing treatment for a rare severe immune system disorder at…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium coach says Amadou Onana has ‘serious injury’

July 7, 2026 admin

Belgium’s Amadou Onana with crutches and a brace on his knee as he celebrates after the match against the U.S. on July 6, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said Amadou Onana suffered a “serious injury” in Monday’s (July 6, 2026) 4-1 victory ‌over the United States that will almost certainly keep…

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