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World Cup 2026: Mauricio Pochettino hails US spirit, slams Balogun red card
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (325+ words) SANTA CLARA: United States head coach Mauricio Pochettino praised his side's resilience and togetherness after they secured a 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina despite playing with 10 men, while insisting Folarin Balogun's dismissal was harsh in their FIFA World Cup Round…...
Mason Jones returns to UFC action against Mar Quel Mederos in Sacramento
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (302+ words) SACRAMENTO: Welsh lightweight Mason Jones will make his return to the Octagon when he takes on American Mar Quel Mederos at UFC Fight Night in Sacramento on August 22, aiming to extend his impressive winning run and move closer to a…...
Ben Sears ruled out of West Indies ODI series, replacement named
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (380+ words) AUCKLAND: New Zealand fast bowler Ben Sears has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match ODI series against the West Indies cricket team due to an ankle injury, with Ben Lister called up as his replacement. Lister joins the 16-man…...
MCC urges members to support Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's
9+ hour, 6+ min ago (602+ words) The chief executive of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has urged members to attend Sunday's ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at Lord's, regardless of whether England qualify by defeating South Africa in Thursday's semi-final. In a letter to members, MCC chief…...
Declan Rice returns as England ring three changes for DR Congo clash
23+ hour, 11+ min ago (378+ words) England brought three changes to their starting lineup for the World Cup last-32 match against the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday, with Declan Rice returning in the midfield. Rice has been restored to the team with Morgan Rogers dropped…...
Harry Kane scores late brace as England rally past DR Congo in World Cup Round of 32
21+ hour, 33+ min ago (310+ words) Harry Kane scored a late brace as England came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 at Atlanta Stadium in Georgia on Wednesday to book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16. England will face Mexico at their home,…...
Zimbabwe appoint West Indies great Courtney Walsh as bowling coach
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (279+ words) HARARE: Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of West Indies legend Courtney Walsh as the bowling coach of its men's cricket team. Walsh, who represented West Indies in 132 Tests and 205 ODIs during his glittering international career, served as…...
Towhid Hridoy to lead as Bangladesh name squad for T20 I series against Zimbabwe
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (243+ words) MIRPUR: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Wednesday announced a 15-member squad for the three-match away T20 I series against Zimbabwe, scheduled to be played in Bulawayo from July 15 to 19. For the away series against Zimbabwe, the visitors will be without…...
Naomi Osaka brings style again to beat Anastasia Gasanova in Wimbledon second round
22+ hour, 28+ min ago (410+ words) Four-times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka continued her impressive start to her Wimbledon campaign with a clinical 6-3, 6-2 victory over Russian qualifier Anastasia Gasanova to reach the third round on a sunny Wednesday. The Japanese 14th seed arrived on Court Two having…...
Babar Azam pays heartfelt tribute to retired Ben Stokes
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (314+ words) KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam has paid a heartfelt tribute to England all-rounder Ben Stokes following his retirement from international cricket. Stokes announced his decision to retire during England's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in Nottingham,…...