Category: Sports

New Delhi: Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, thanks to a late strike from substitute Mikel Merino at Los Angeles Stadium. Fabián Ruiz gave Spain the lead in the first half after capitalising on a rebound following a save by Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Belgium responded just before the break when Charles De Ketelaere headed home from a Timothy Castagne cross, ending Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón’s remarkable run without conceding in the tournament. The match appeared…

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New Delhi: Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after overcoming a spirited Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a dramatic quarter-final at Kansas City Stadium. Extra-time goals from Julián Álvarez and substitute Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory after the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation. The win was particularly significant for Argentina as it marked the first match of the tournament in which captain Lionel Messi did not score, yet the team still found a way to progress…

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New Delhi: France will look to star forward Kylian Mbappé to inspire them into a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final when they face reigning European champions Spain in the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas. The clash pits one of the tournament’s most potent attacks against Spain’s disciplined defence, led by goalkeeper Unai Simón. Mbappé has been in sensational form, scoring eight goals in six matches to share the tournament’s scoring lead with Argentina captain Lionel Messi. The French captain has already established himself as…

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New Delhi: Defending champions Argentina will rely heavily on captain Lionel Messi as they prepare to face England in the second semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta. While stopping the tournament’s leading scorer will be England’s biggest challenge, Argentina will also have to contain England’s in-form duo of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham in what promises to be one of the tournament’s most anticipated clashes. Messi has enjoyed a sensational campaign, scoring eight goals in six matches to guide Argentina into the last four. Playing in his…

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New Delhi: Spain produced another commanding defensive display to defeat France 2-0 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final at Dallas Stadium, securing a place in the tournament’s final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro, coupled with an outstanding defensive performance, helped Spain overcome one of Europe’s strongest sides and move within one win of lifting the World Cup for only the second time. Spain’s disciplined backline successfully neutralised France’s star attacking duo of Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, limiting their influence throughout the contest. The victory also extended…

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Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Renowned astrologer Acharya Vinod Kumar was recently seen in London meeting with former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh’s mother, Shikhar, and his wife, setting social media abuzz with speculation. As photographs from the meeting surfaced online, many began wondering whether the gathering was related to an important cricketing decision or an astrological consultation. However, there has been no official confirmation regarding the purpose of the meeting. Acharya Vinod Kumar is well known for his work in astrology and has been associated with several prominent personalities over the years,…

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Lucknow: Inspired by the remarkable success of Gorakhpur’s Ramgarh Tal as a premier rowing destination, the Uttar Pradesh Rowing Association (UPRA) has resolved to revive rowing infrastructure in Lucknow and establish the state capital as a second major training hub for the sport. The roadmap was discussed during a special session on “The Growth of Rowing in Uttar Pradesh and the Road Ahead”, organised by the Uttar Pradesh Rowing Association at Avadh Gymkhana Club in Lucknow on Sunday. The discussion brought together sports administrators, national-level rowers and stakeholders to deliberate…

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Kanpur: The fourth edition of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League (UPT20 Season 4) will be staged across two cities for the first time, with Lucknow and Kanpur sharing hosting duties for the 2026 tournament. The decision was approved during the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) Governing Council meeting, marking a significant step towards expanding the league’s reach across the state. The tournament will run from August 14 to September 6, 2026, spanning 24 days and featuring 34 matches. The schedule includes 13 double-header days and eight single-header match days, promising…

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London: Czech tennis star Linda Noskova produced a remarkable comeback to capture her first Grand Slam title, defeating compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in a dramatic Wimbledon women’s singles final. The 21-year-old appeared to be cruising towards victory after taking the opening set in just 32 minutes and leading 5-2 in the second set. Noskova held five championship points, but Muchova mounted an extraordinary fightback, winning five consecutive games to force the match into a deciding third set. Speaking after the victory, Noskova revealed that a brief bathroom break…

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Ordos: India’s athletics contingent concluded its campaign at the Asian Under-23 Athletics Championships on a high, with javelin thrower Anand Singh and the women’s 4x400m relay team clinching gold medals on the final day. India finished the championships with an impressive haul of 16 medals, comprising three gold, four silver and nine bronze. Anand Singh produced a sensational performance in the men’s javelin throw, breaching the coveted 80-metre mark for the first time in his career. He registered a personal best of 80.57 metres with his final attempt to secure…

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