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Wimbledon 2026 | Sinner stays clear of trouble against Borges to reach round three

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Wimbledon 2026 | Sinner stays clear of trouble against Borges to reach round three

taly’s Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his second round match against Portugal’s Nuno Borges. | Photo Credit: Reuters Defending Wimbledon ‌champion Jannik Sinner had several members of Europe’s Ryder Cup team ​watching his second-round clash with Nuno Borges on Wednesday (July 1, 2026) and in golfing ⁠parlance he kept it straight down the middle in a…

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England skipper Sciver-Brunt expects a tough fight from South Africa

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England skipper Sciver-Brunt expects a tough fight from South Africa

England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt. File | Photo Credit: Reuters After watching her teammates, from outside the field, doing so well for the last couple of weeks, Nat Sciver-Brunt must be relieved that she could finally join them out there. So must be them. Also read | Women’s T20 World Cup | What Sthalekar is up to…

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South Africa has its task cut out against England

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South Africa has its task cut out against England

The return of skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt from injury – she hasn’t played since returning hurt during England’s second match, against Ireland a fortnight ago – could make life even more difficult to the South African bowlers. File: Action Images via Reuters They have looked good, this England team. They have, in fact, looked good enough…

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Women’s T20 World Cup | What Sthalekar is up to these days: planning cricket tours

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Women’s T20 World Cup | What Sthalekar is up to these days: planning cricket tours

Lisa Sthalekar, former Australia captain. | Photo Credit: P.K. Ajith Kumar Lisa Sthalekar loves to wear different hats. She is here now with her newest. She has been a leading all-rounder with 3,913 runs and 229 wickets in international cricket. She has been a coach, administrator and commentator. But she is at the World Cup in a…

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Joining an elite list, Savita Punia prefers to focus on the road ahead

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Joining an elite list, Savita Punia prefers to focus on the road ahead

Savita Punia. | Photo Credit: File photo: BISWARANJAN ROUT Since the first Padma award for sports in 1956, it’s been conferred on 222 people, some of them with multiple honours. Of all these, only six women’s hockey players have been found worthy of India’s highest civilian recognition. For someone who struggled without a job despite…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Olise conducts an orchestra, France plays the notes

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FIFA World Cup 2026 | Olise conducts an orchestra, France plays the notes

Olise of France attempts an overhead kick against Sweden. | Photo Credit: AFP While the whole world talks about Kylian Mbappe’s brace, it was Michael Olise who had fans on their feet during France’s 3-0 demolition of Sweden in the round of 32. Playing in the number 10 role, Olise came agonisingly close to producing…

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Alfonsine, Bulletproof, Flight Of Fancy and Heimirich impress

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Alfonsine, Bulletproof, Flight Of Fancy and Heimirich impress

Alfonsine, Bulletproof, Flight Of Fancy and Heimirich impressed when the horses were exercised here on Wednesday morning (July 1) Inner sand: 600m: Agrador (R. Pradeep) 39. Strode out well. Portieux (Shareef) 40. In fine trim. Interceptor (rb) 40. 1000m: Perfect Dream (Sandesh), Everynne (Shreyas) 1-8, 600/38.5. Former finished two lengths ahead. Outer sand: 600m: Pearl…

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