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Jorgen Strand Larsen celebrates scoring Norway’s third against Sweden in Monday’s friendly. | Photo Credit: AFP The FIFA World Cup is almost upon us. As lovers of the beautiful game gear up for the biggest tournament, people in the Norwegian capital are looking forward to its golden generation to dribble up some magic on the…
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Global Influence, Power Of Beauty and Regal Aristocracy impressed when the horses were exercised here on Tuesday morning (June 2). Inner sand: 600m: Hushad (Asbar), Double Your Money (M. Naveen) 40. Former finished four lengths ahead. 1200m: Imperador (Vishal B) 1-21, 1,000/1-8, 600/40. Pleased. Outer sand: 600m: Sensuous (Suraj) 45.5. Moved on the bit. Signs…
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The first six overs and the last five. Is that what the IPL is about? When one-day cricket (50 overs) was threatening to take over the sport, attracting the crowds and the money and endangering the calendar, it had gone through a similar phase. First ten and last ten, television viewers told themselves, which meant…
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Officials of Cricket Canada have pledged corrective measures after the ICC suspended the body’s membership over governance and administrative deficiencies. The ICC suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect for what it described as “serious breaches” of membership obligations. File Cricket Canada has termed the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to suspend its membership as “unexpected” and…
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File photo of K.M. Deeksha of Madhya Pradesh winning the women’s 1500m event at the 62nd National Inter State Athletics Championship at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on June 16, 2023. | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR The National record holder in women’s 1500m, K.M. Deeksha, has tested positive for a banned substance and is…
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Russia’s Mirra Andreeva in action during her quarter final match against Romania’s Sorana Cirstea on June 2, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva returned to the French Open semi-finals with a 6-0 6-3 win over Romanian veteran Sorana Cirstea on a rainy Tuesday (June 2, 2026) to continue her run in a…
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BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia congratulated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for their consecutive IPL titles following their five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 2026 final in Ahmedabad. The BCCI Secretary also praised teenage sensation 15-year-old teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his exceptional performances throughout…
Auqib Nabi has had a stellar run for Jammu & Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy over the past couple of seasons and was widely considered to be unfortunate not to be picked in the 15-member squad for the upcoming Test. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Auqib Nabi has joined the Indian team in New…
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup promises to be a notable tournament, and Group B is shaping up to be one of the most competitive groups. As one of the co-hosts, Canada enters the tournament with a lot of excitement. The Canadian national team has made significant strides in recent years, with a mix of experienced…
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The countdown has officially begun for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the most extensive sporting event featuring 48 teams from all over the world. The historic tournament kicks off on June 11 at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, where co-host Mexico lock horns with South Africa (Group A). This edition serves as the…
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