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FIFA World Cup 2026: Contrasting clashes in store as top four seek a spot in the final

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Mbappe and Yamal hold the key to France and Spain’s fortunes in the first semifinal. | Photo Credit: AFP World Cups begin by inviting everyone to dream. They end by asking who is truly great. This edition scattered hope among 48 nations, but now, with only four teams left, the old hierarchy has reasserted itself. Argentina, Spain, France…

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Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra, Kevin Pietersen inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

July 13, 2026 admin

The International Cricket Council on Saturday, July 11, 2026 inducted former Indian men’s and women’s skipper Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra into its prestigious Hall of Fame. Photo credit: International Cricket Council The International Cricket Council on Saturday (July 11, 2026) inducted former Indian men’s and women’s skipper Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra into its…

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Aeon Flux, Ensky and Marius catch the eye

July 13, 2026 admin

Aeon Flux, Ensky and Marius caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Monday (July 13) morning. Inner sand: 600m: Skandha (T.S. Jodha) 41. Easy. Born To Shine (S.J. Sunil), Saffron Glow (Peter) 40. Former ended two lengths in front. Marlboro Man (app) 42. Easy. 800m: Simola (app) 55, 600/41. Moved fluently. Ashwa…

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Daily Quiz | On ICC Hall of famers

July 13, 2026 admin

Daily Quiz | On ICC Hall of famers England’s Sarah Taylor is the only woman wicketkeeper to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Photo: Action Images via Reuters START THE QUIZ Published – July 13, 2026 05:35 pm IST Read Comments Copy link Email Facebook Twitter Telegram LinkedIn WhatsApp Reddit Source link

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Kerala’s football frenzy, in pictures

July 13, 2026 admin

When the 2026 World Cup kicked off in Mexico City’s Estadio Azteca on June 12, thousands of kilometres away, sleepless fans in Kerala were watching the late-night match at the edge of their seats. Every four years, the FIFA World Cup, one of the largest sporting events in the world, sweeps countries in a football…

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CSK parts ways with head coach Stephen Fleming

July 13, 2026 admin

Stephen Fleming with M.S. Dhoni. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam Chennai Super Kings and Stephen Fleming have decided to mutually part ways, bringing to a close one of the most successful and enduring partnerships in the history of the Indian Premier League. According to a release from CSK, “the decision was reached with respect…

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Best is yet to come, says first woman Test centurion at Lord’s Yastika Bhatia

July 13, 2026 admin

India’s Yastika Bhatia celebrates as she runs between the wickets after reaching her hundred during day three of the first Women’s Test match at Lord’s cricket ground in London, on July 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia believes her “best is yet to come” after she became the first woman cricketer…

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Zverev says attacking approach can help bridge gap to Sinner and Alcaraz

July 13, 2026 admin

Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates with the Wimbledon runner-up trophy after his final match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, on July 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Wimbledon runner-up Alexander Zverev will rise to second in the ATP world rankings on Monday and while Centre Court…

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Spain ex-PM draws criticism with ‘xenophobic’ remark on French team

July 13, 2026 admin

Spain’s former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said France’s football team had “no French players”. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Spain’s conservative former Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France on Sunday (July 12, 2026) after saying the neighbouring country’s national football team had “no French players”. Also read | FIFA World…

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Potential World Cup expansion to 64 teams to be discussed after 2026 edition: FIFA President Infantino

July 12, 2026 admin

FIFA President Gianni Infantino in the stands during a 2026 World Cup match | Photo Credit: Reuters Any further expansion of the World Cup, increasing ‌the number of teams participating at the finals to 64, will be discussed after this year’s edition, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said without providing any details. The 2026 finals ⁠in…

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