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Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar to debut as India elect to field against Afghanistan

June 13, 2026 admin

The Indian squad stands for their national anthem before the start of the 1st One Day International match against Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on June 13, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to field against Afghanistan in their rain-truncated opening ODI…

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David Beckham honoured with Walk of Fame star as LA hosts World Cup games

June 13, 2026 admin

English former footballer David Beckham poses at his newly unveiled Hollywood Walk of Fame star during a ceremony in Hollywood, California, on June 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: AFP Sir David Beckham, the first English player to win league titles in four countries, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on…

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World Cup 2026: FIFA blames Mexico’s empty seats on fans in concourses

June 13, 2026 admin

Empty seats are seen in the stands during the FIFA World Cup match between South Korea and Czech Republic, at Estadio Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, on June 11, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters FIFA on Friday (June 12, 2026) blamed the empty seats during the World Cup match between South Korea and the Czech Republic in…

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Women’s T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan in birmingham preview

June 13, 2026 admin

A well-balanced India will need openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to fire from all cylinders against a tricky Pakistan to make a bright beginning to their campaign in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in Birmingham on Sunday (June 14, 2026). Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India are looking to add a second global title…

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110m hurdler Shirse breaks own national record in Indian Athletics Series 9

June 13, 2026 admin

Tejas Ashok Shirse. File | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar Tejas Shirse broke his own national record in men’s 110m hurdles with a stunning run during the Indian Athletics Series 9 here on Saturday (June 13, 2026). The 24-year-old Shirse, representing Reliance Foundation, ran 13.27 seconds to better his previous national record of 13.41 seconds…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Palestinian football chief claims Canada, U.S. denied him visas

June 13, 2026 admin

Palestinian Football Association President Jibril Rajoub. File | Photo Credit: AP The president of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) told AFP on Friday (June 12, 2026) that he had been refused an entry visa for the United States and Canada to attend World Cup events. Jibril Rajoub said he had however been able to enter…

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Andhra Premier League 2026: IPL-style thrills with high scores and close finishes

June 13, 2026 admin

Kakinada Kings players celebrate their victory over Vizag Simhadri Lions during the opening fixture of Andhra Premier League at the Dr YSR ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The fifth season of the Andhra Premier League (APL) has got off to an exciting start. Just three matches into the season,…

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Ghana’s Thomas Partey refused entry into Canada

June 13, 2026 admin

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey denied entry into Canada for facing rape charges in England. File | Photo Credit: AP Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss the country’s FIFA World Cup 2026 opener against Panama next week, after being denied entry into Canada. Also read | FIFA World Cup: Balogun’s brace helps U.S. open home match…

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FIFA World Cup: Expected to win sixth title, Brazil coach faces more pressure than nation’s president

June 13, 2026 admin

Alisson Becker feels for Carlo Ancelotti, the Italian expected to bring Brazil a record sixth World Cup title. “His position perhaps has more pressure than being the president of the country,” the Seleção’s top goalkeeper said. Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into Saturday night’s match against African…

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Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores two goals for U.S. in World Cup debut

June 13, 2026 admin

United States’ Folarin Balogun scores a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match against Paraguay on June 12, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Folarin Balogun could have played for any one of three countries. He chose the United States, and it paid off with a splashy World Cup debut on home soil….

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