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Curran keen to step in as England all-rounder after Stokes’ retirement

July 4, 2026 admin

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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Grand Chess Tour: Praggnaandhaa ends rapid section as joint leader

July 4, 2026 admin

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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World Cup serves up Wimbledon dilemma: football or tennis?

July 4, 2026 admin

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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FIFA World Cup: Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 to set up Switzerland showdown

July 4, 2026 admin

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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When Hyderabad loved and lost the beautiful game

July 4, 2026 admin

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 vs Ghana, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Knockout match gets underway

July 4, 2026 admin

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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FIFA 2026: Cape Verde threaten upset before Argentina beat World Cup underdog 3-2 in extra time thriller

July 4, 2026 admin

Argentina players celebrate after scoring the team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Argentina and Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on July 3, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP Lionel Messi and Argentina beat Cabo Verde 3-2 on Friday (July 3, 2026)…

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ENG vs IND 2nd T20I preview: Samson’s inconsistency, Tilak’s approach under radar

July 3, 2026 admin

With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breathing down his neck, Sanju Samson will be under pressure to turn the frequent busts in his performance graph into consistent booms as India take on England in the second T20 International in Manchester on Saturday (July 4, 2026). The first game was abandoned after India posted a healthy 189 for 7…

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Argentina vs Cabo Verde, FIFA World Cup Round of 32 LIVE: Debutant takes on reigning champion

July 3, 2026 admin

Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Lisandro Martinez, Cristian Romero, ‌Facundo Medina, Nahuel Molina, Rodrigo De Paul, Alexis Mac Allister, Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi (captain), Thiago Almada, Lautaro ⁠Martinez. Cape Verde: Vozinha, Diney Borges, Pico ⁠Lopes, Sidny Lopes Cabral, Steven Moreira, Kevin Pina, Jovane ‌Cabral, Deroy Duarte, Laros Duarte, Ryan…

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Wimbledon 2026 | Sinner eases past Brooksby, Sabalenka wins power battle against Ostapenko

July 3, 2026 admin

Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the third round men’s singles match against Jenson Brooksby of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London | Photo Credit: AP Ageless Novak Djokovic reached yet more milestones at a sun-drenched All England Club as he advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round with his 105th victory…

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