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July 5, 2026 9:39 AM

Australia eye seventh women’s T20 World Cup crown as England seek home glory

Australia will bid for a record-extending seventh Women's Twenty20 World Cup title when they face arch-rivals England in Sunday's final at Lord's, with the tournament's two unbeaten teams chasing history on the biggest stage. Six-time champions Aust...

July 5, 2026 9:31 AM

Second T20I: Bethell spoils Sooryavanshi’s big day as England edge out India

Jacob Bethell guided England to an impressive four-wicket victory in the second T20 against England on Saturday as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his eagerly-awaited India debut at Old Trafford. Sooryavanshi, the leading run scorer in the IPL...

July 4, 2026 7:12 PM

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes India’s youngest international after receiving debut cap against England

India batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to represent the country after receiving his maiden international cap ahead of Saturday's Twenty20 International against England in Manchester, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's long-s...

July 4, 2026 10:11 AM

Egypt sink Australia on penalties to secure first World Cup knockout win

Egypt held their nerve to beat Australia 4-2 on penalties and secure their first World Cup knockout victory following a 1-1 draw after extra time in a cagey last-32 match at Dallas Stadium on Friday. Hossam Abdelmaguid rolled in the winning spot-kic...

July 4, 2026 9:55 AM

Colombia keep cool in Kansas City heat, defeat Ghana to reach World Cup last 16

Jhon Arias scored the only goal as Colombia beat Ghana 1-0 in sweltering conditions in Kansas City on Friday to reach the World Cup last 16, continuing a quietly impressive campaign that has established them as dangerous outsiders. Arias struck in t...

July 4, 2026 9:53 AM

Messi scores as Argentina national football team overcome stubborn Cape Verde in extra-time thriller

Reigning champions Argentina were pushed to the brink by a Cape Verde side with incredible levels of resilience and needed an extra-time own goal to clinch a dramatic 3-2 victory on Friday and a place in the last 16 at the World Cup. Cape Verde, pla...

July 4, 2026 3:48 AM

Djokovic reaches another milestone, Sinner warming to the task

Ageless Novak Djokovic reached yet more milestones at a sun-drenched All England Club as he advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round with his 105th victory on the lawns on Friday, while top seed Jannik Sinner is slowly warming to the task of defending ...

July 3, 2026 4:07 PM

FIFA explains why Croatia’s dramatic late equaliser against Portugal was ruled out

FIFA has clarified why Croatia's dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Portugal in the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 was disallowed, saying Connected Ball Technology detected a crucial touch from striker Igor Matanovic that resulted in an offside off...

July 3, 2026 11:38 AM

Embolo, Ndoye fire Switzerland past Algeria into World Cup last 16

Switzerland eased past Algeria 2-0 on Thursday to book their place in the World Cup round of 16, with Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye on target. The Swiss opener was crafted by 20-year-old talent Johan Manzambi, who surged down the left flank before dril...

July 3, 2026 9:40 AM

Anisimova and Fritz through as Americans sparkle at Wimbledon

Amanda Anisimova survived an almighty scare against compatriot Sofia Kenin on Thursday to join a wave of American women surging into the third round of Wimbledon, while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe ensured the Stars and Stripes kept flying high in...

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