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Sexual harassment: Lifetime ban for Meghalaya U-23 women’s cricket team coach, manager

June 28, 2026 admin

GUWAHATI The Meghalaya Cricket Association (MCA) has slapped a lifetime ban on the coach and manager of the State’s Under-23 women’s cricket team after the confirmation of a sexual harassment case against them. MCA president and Rajya Sabha member James P.K. Sangma told journalists in Shillong on Saturday (June 27, 2026) that action was taken…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi makes more history as Argentina beat Jordan

June 28, 2026 admin

Argentina’s Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his side’s 3rd goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Lionel Messi scored on a free kick as a second-half substitute, and Argentina delivered a 3-1 World Cup victory over Jordan…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: DR Congo seal place in World Cup knockouts with comeback win over Uzbekistan

June 28, 2026 admin

DR Congo’s Yoane Wissa celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot at Atlanta Stadium, Georgia, U.S., on June 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Striker Yoane Wissa netted twice as the Democratic Republic of Congo reached the World Cup knockouts afterfighting their way back from a halftime deficit to win 3-1 against Uzbekistan…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: ALG VS AUT Group J match Algeria and Austria level 1-1 at half-time

June 28, 2026 admin

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – JUNE 27: Austria players pose for a team photograph before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Algeria and Austria at Kansas City Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP The Group J match between Austria and Algeria is underway…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia wins Group K after 0-0 draw with Portugal

June 28, 2026 admin

Colombia’s Santiago Arias in action with Portugal’s Nuno Mendes on June 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Colombia finished the World Cup ‘s opening round as the Group K winner after playing Portugal to a scoreless draw on Saturday night (June 27, 2026). Also read: Colombia vs Portugal final Group K match highlights Both squads…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: JOR VS ARG Group J match Lo Ceslo gives Argentina the lead

June 28, 2026 admin

Argentina’s Giovani Lo Celso (11) celebrates scoring his side’s opening goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP The Group J match between Jordan and Argentina is underway at the Dallas stadium in Arlington, on June 28,…

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Ireland snap 12-year Women’s T20 World Cup losing run and stun West Indies

June 28, 2026 admin

Ireland go home no longer burdened by the streak and adding to an historic weekend in which the men defeated India for the first time in a T20 in Belfast. | Photo Credit: AP Ireland has finally won in the Women’s Twenty20 World Cup. The Irish ended a 0-21 losing streak across five tournaments going…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Colombia vs Portugal final Group K match half-time

June 28, 2026 admin

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo (7) controls the ball during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP In Miami, Portugal enter their final Group K clash with leaders Colombia knowing their spot in the Round of 32 is secured. However, only…

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FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: DRC vs UZB final Group K match DR Congo 3-1 up

June 28, 2026 admin

Eldor Shomurodov #14 of Uzbekistan celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K match between Congo DR and Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. | Photo Credit: Getty Images via AFP If Democratic Republic of Congo manages to win against already-eliminated Uzbekistan in Atlanta,…

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Vlašic scores winner as Croatia beats Ghana 2-1 to reach World Cup knockout stage

June 27, 2026 admin

Croatia’s Luka Modric (10) greets teammate Josip Sutalo (6) at the end of a World Cup Group L soccer match between Croatia and Ghana in Philadelphia. | Photo Credit: AP Croatia earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round, getting goals from Nikola Vlašic and Luka Sucic to beat Ghana 2-1 early Sunday (June…

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