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September 19, 2024 1:04 PM

Jaiswal, Pant partnership help India recover from 34/3 against Bangladesh in 1st Test

India's wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal exhibited commendable resistance as the team faced an early collapse on Day 1 of the first Test in Chennai. At the close of the first session, the hosts stood at 88 for 3 after 23 ...

September 19, 2024 3:38 AM

Visa window for some World Cup visitors is closing, US travel group says

The window to obtain a first-time U.S. visitor visa for the FIFA World Cup in 2026 is closing for some soccer fans, the U.S. Travel Association said at a press event this week, though the federal government says travelers still have time. Visitor vi...

September 18, 2024 10:52 PM

Essex fined 100,000 pounds over racism at club between 2001 and 2010

Essex have been fined 100,000 pounds ($132,190) after admitting to a charge of racism at the county club which they failed to address between 2001 and 2010, England's Cricket Regulator said on Wednesday. Essex were charged in June after an investiga...

September 18, 2024 2:57 PM

Italian football great Toto Schillaci dies at 59

Former Italy and Juventus striker Salvatore Schillaci, a star of the 1990 World Cup on his home soil, has died at the age of 59, his former club Inter Milan said on Wednesday. Schillaci led Italy to their third-place finish in 1990, winning the Gold...

September 18, 2024 11:26 AM

Soccer: Liverpool kick off Champions League campaign with 3-1 win over AC Milan

Liverpool celebrated their return to the Champions League after a year's absence with a 3-1 victory over AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday, overcoming a shaky start with goals from Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk and Dominik Szoboszlai. Liverpool got...

September 18, 2024 11:20 AM

Soccer: Late goals from Ruediger and Endrick give Real Madrid nervy win over Stuttgart

Real Madrid started their Champions League title defence with a hard-fought 3-1 home win over Stuttgart on Tuesday thanks to late goals by Antonio Ruediger and teenaged substitute Endrick. Stuttgart were arguably the superior side at a sold-out Sa...

September 18, 2024 11:08 AM

Soccer: Harry Kane scores four goals as record-breaking Bayern crush Dinamo Zagreb 9-2

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane scored four goals to lead his side to a 9-2 demolition of visitors Dinamo Zagreb on Tuesday and a record for the most goals by one team in a Champions League match after a scintillating performance. Bayern stru...

September 17, 2024 7:20 PM

Asian Champions Trophy: India overcome China’s resolute defence to retain title with 1-0 win

India successfully lifted the men's Asian Champions Trophy for the fifth time with a nervy 1-0 win over the hosts, China, on Tuesday. The 'Fultonball' continued to spread its charm as India lifted the Asian Champions Trophy unbeaten. India previousl...

September 17, 2024 5:46 PM

Instagram rolls out teen account with privacy, parental controls as scrutiny mounts

Meta Platforms is rolling out special accounts with new privacy settings for teenaged Instagram users, it said on Tuesday, its latest effort to limit their exposure to harmful content on its apps amid regulatory pressure. The social media firm said ...

September 17, 2024 4:45 PM

Bangladesh series not dress rehearsal for Australia tour, says skipper Rohit Sharma

India are focused on making a strong start to their home test season and will not view their two-match series with Bangladesh merely as preparation for their tour of Australia later this year, skipper Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday. Rohit's side begin...

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