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Craig Fulton said, “One of the biggest positives from the is Pro League campaign has been the contribution from every department.” | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy India can beat any country in the world if the team sticks to its game plan, asserted the national men’s hockey side head coach Craig Fulton after a strong…
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has been an extended affair as the football body increased the number of teams from 32 in 2022 to 48 from this edition onward. This has also resulted in the addition of a Round of 32 to the knockout stages for the first time. Although most of the results were…
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The Mexican dream at this World Cup can be summed up in a phrase: “And what if we do?” The question omits the ending — and what if we do win? — but captures the hope of two generations of Mexicans who were used to defeats and have waited 40 years to see their national…
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Ghana’s Prince Adu reacts after the World Cup round of 32 match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City | Photo Credit: AP Africa set a record by sending nine of its teams to the knockout rounds of the World Cup. But seven of them were eliminated in the first round. Ghana was the last…
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England’s Sam Curran. File photo: Action Images via Reuters. Sam Curran said that he would welcome the chance to fill the gap left by Ben Stokes as England search for seam-bowling all-rounder options following the test captain’s retirement. When asked whether he would welcome the opportunity, Curran told BBC Sport on Friday (July 3, 2026),…
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A file image of Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa. Photo: FIDE Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa won three matches in a row on the final day to tie for first place with Firouzja Alireza of France on 12 points as the rapid section of the Croatian leg of the Grand Chess Tour ended in Zagreb. Having fallen a…
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Colombia fans celebrate as they watch the match at the El Tunal Metropolitan Park fan fest in Bogota, on July 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Wimbledon organisers were clear: there would be no broadcasting of World Cup matches on the tennis site’s screens. Yet the football is everywhere, from fans’ phones to player press…
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Colombia’s Jhon Arias (11) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Colombia and Ghana in Kansas City, Mo., on July 3, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in sweltering conditions in Kansas City on Friday (July…
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The Vallavur Nagar street festooned with the colours of Brazil and Argentina as the residents soak in the FIFA World Cup fever. | Photo Credit: Serish Nanisetti Sam steps out of his home in Vallavur Nagar in Sainikpuri bouncing a yellow football with his head. He makes it bounce five times before he loses control…
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Colombia will look to build on one of the strongest group-stage campaigns at the World Cup when they face Ghana in the round of 32 on Friday, but standing in their way is a familiar face in their former coach Carlos Queiroz. The Portuguese managed Colombia from 2019 to 2020 before leaving after heavy World…
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