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Miracle Star, who is in fine nick, may score an encore in the Chief Justice’s Cup (1,800m), the feature event of the races to be held here on Saturday (June 20). False rails (width about 3.5m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. 1. PRONTO PRONTO PLATE (1,600m), maiden 3-y-o only, (Terms),…
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Shree Charani could be entrusted with the ball at any stage in any condition. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Spinners come and go in Indian women’s cricket these days. Like the singers in reality shows. There has been one magnificent exception, though. One who has become an integral part of the Indian attack in no time. Shree…
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Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi, left, in action against Brazil in the World Cup group match | Photo Credit: AP A French appeals court confirmed on Friday (June 19, 2026) that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, lawyers told The Associated Press. The defender, who is currently playing…
Pledge, Mahler and Burevestnik shone when the horses were exercised here on Friday morning (June 19). Inner sand: 600m: Everynne (Hindu S) 39.5. Strode out well. 1000m: Perfect Dream (Hindu S0 1-8, 600/40. In fine trim. Thessalian (G. Vivek) 1-7, 600/39. Strode out well. 1200m: Kalamitsi (Indrajeet) 1-21, 1,000/1-7, 600/38.5. Stretched. Outer sand: 1000m: Burevestnik…
Lionel Messi with his father Jorge Messi. Source: Instagram/@jorge.sole As Argentina legend Lionel Messi makes history at the World Cup, his father is experiencing a “health situation” that prompted family members to release a statement on Thursday (June 18, 2026). Jorge Messi is “under medical supervision” as he continues to recover from a medical condition…
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Logo of Mumbai Cricket Association. MCA appointed Rajesh Pawar as the Chairman of the Mumbai senior men’s selection committee. Pawar said he is eager to embrace the new challenge. Photo: https://x.com/MumbaiCricAssoc/photo For Rajesh Pawar, the appointment as chairman of Mumbai’s senior men’s selection committee is both a recognition of years spent nurturing talent and a…
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File photo of javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. | Photo Credit: The Hindu India’s fight against doping received a massive shot in the arm on Friday (June 19, 2026) as javelin throw superstar Neeraj Chopra joined hands with the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to launch an educational campaign against the menace that threatens to derail the…
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Canada’s Ismael Kone waves to the crowd as is stretchered off after sustaining an injury in the FIFA World Cup Group B match against Qatar in Vancouver, on June 18, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters Canada’s historic first World Cup victory was overshadowed by a gruesome injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné in Vancouver on June…
Papa, why is India not playing in the World Cup?” Kattabomman held up a newspaper page showing the details of all the FIFA teams, groups, and schedule of matches. I was dreading this question ever since Katta was born. I knew it would come up one day. For Indian parents — but not necessarily for…
Iran football team. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Iran’s World Cup team will lodge a complaint with FIFA claiming they are being subjected to travel restrictions during the tournament in North America, the Iranian football federation spokesman said on Thursday (June 18, 2026). “Despite having submitted its preparation schedule for the tournament well in advance,…
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