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Spain’s Gavi (9) congrats Mikel Oyarzabal after scored their side third goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Spain and Austria in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles. | Photo Credit: AP Mikel Oyarzabal scored his third and fourth goals of the World Cup and Spain eased into the last 16 with…
Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. celebrates after winning her second round match against Sofia Kenin of the U.S. | Photo Credit: Reuters Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin on Thursday (July 2, 2026) to join a wave of American women marching into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz ensured…
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In January 2017, when FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams, starting with the 2026 edition, there were mixed feelings. Many welcomed the move, arguing that the flagship event of the planet’s most popular sport should have more than just 32 outfits. But there was criticism too, for many felt that the increase would…
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Lineups are announced and players are warming up. Spain: Unai Simon; Pedro Porro, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Cucurella; Rodri, Dani Olmo, Pedri; Alex Baena, Lamine Yamal, Mikel Oyarzabal. Austria: Alexander Schlager; Stefan Posch, David Alaba, Kevin Danso; Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Marcel Sabitzer, Romano Schmid, Konrad Laimer, Paul Wanner; Michael Gregoritsch. Source link
When Radha Yadav ran towards the chance offered by Beth Mooney at long-on, there was tension in the air at Lord’s. Under normal circumstances, you would expect Radha to take the catch with ease; she has taken much tougher, more spectacular ones all through her career. She is one of the best fielders in women’s…
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Iga Swiatek put a stuttering start to her Wimbledon title defence firmly behind her by powering to a statement second-round victory over Karolina Pliskova, while Alexander Zverev also eased through on Thursday (July 2, 2026). Reigning champion Swiatek, who struggled to hold back tears after battling past Taylor Townsend in the first round, was back…
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Rahul’s match-winning knock was filled with seven fours and four sixes. | Photo Credit: Nagara Gopal For Karimnagar Diamonds, the formula has been simple: bat first, post a 200-plus score powered by a century partnership, and eventually win. It worked for the third straight TG20 match as Diamonds cruised to a 58-run victory over Ranga…
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Egypt’s star Mohamed Salah could feature in the big game. | Photo Credit: REUTERS Australia has made a habit of stretching World Cup matches into something uncomfortable, and that may yet be its greatest weapon in Arlington. Tony Popovic’s side arrives in the round of 32 not with the glamour of some of the tournament’s…
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In January 2017, when FIFA expanded the World Cup to 48 teams, starting with the 2026 edition, there were mixed feelings. Many welcomed the move, arguing that the flagship event of the planet’s most popular sport should have more than just 32 outfits. But there was criticism too, for many felt that the increase would…
Read More “In Focus Podcast | Has the 48-team World Cup made the tournament better?” »