Category: Sports

Retired Ranji Veteran Ashok Bambi Lucknow: India once again demonstrated why they remain one of the dominant forces in world cricket, comfortably brushing aside Afghanistan in the opening ODI. While Afghanistan cricket has grown tremendously over the years—with significant support from the BCCI and the Government of India—the gap between the two sides was evident when it mattered most. Afghanistan have made impressive strides in white-ball cricket, particularly in T20s and One-Day Internationals, and have shown the ability to challenge established teams. In the rain-curtailed 25-over contest, they started brightly…

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Ghaziabad: Aarush “Hydro” Sharma, a young esports player from Ghaziabad, is rapidly emerging as one of India’s most promising BGMI talents after being selected for KRAFTON India’s Rising Star Program, an initiative designed to identify and nurture the country’s next generation of esports stars. Currently representing Apex Gaming, Hydro has earned recognition within the Indian BGMI esports ecosystem through consistent performances, exceptional gameplay, and valuable experience competing at the international level. His journey from an aspiring gamer in Ghaziabad to representing India on the global esports stage has become an…

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New Delhi: FIFA has issued a clarification following controversy over a VAR decision in Switzerland’s 1–1 draw against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup 2026, after concerns were raised about a missing offside animation during a key penalty incident. The incident occurred in the 14th minute of the Group B encounter in the San Francisco Bay Area, when Switzerland’s Remo Freuler went down following contact with Qatar goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada inside the penalty area. After a VAR review, the referee awarded a penalty, which Breel Embolo successfully converted to give…

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New York: Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti expressed clear dissatisfaction with his team’s performance after they were held to a 1–1 draw by Morocco in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C clash on Sunday. Despite Vinícius Júnior rescuing Brazil with a first-half equaliser, Ancelotti admitted his side fell short of expectations, particularly in possession and overall balance, as Morocco matched—and at times outplayed—the South American giants. Morocco, widely regarded as strong contenders after their impressive run to the semi-finals in the previous edition, stunned Brazil with an early…

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New Delhi: It was another thrilling day at the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring goals, drama and dominant displays as Germany and Sweden recorded emphatic wins, Japan produced a spirited comeback against the Netherlands, and Ivory Coast secured a late victory over Ecuador. Germany crush Curacao 7–1 in statement win Four-time champions Germany delivered the most dominant performance of the day, thrashing debutants Curacao 7–1 in their Group stage opener. The match began at a blistering pace as Felix Nmecha scored the fastest goal of the tournament so far, setting…

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Vancouver: Australia made a strong start to their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 2-0 victory over Türkiye in their Group D opener at Vancouver on Sunday morning. First-half star Nestory Irankunda and second-half substitute Connor Metcalfe scored one goal each to secure a comfortable win for the Socceroos, who will now face hosts the United States in their next Group D clash with confidence. Australia also saw an impressive World Cup debut performance from 22-year-old goalkeeper Patrick Beach, who replaced experienced custodian Mat Ryan. The young goalkeeper…

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San Francisco: Switzerland were left stunned after a stoppage-time own goal by Miro Muhim gifted Qatar a dramatic 1-1 draw in their Group B FIFA World Cup encounter at San Francisco, despite dominating large phases of the match. Breel Embolo had given Switzerland the lead in the 17th minute, converting a penalty after Remo Freuler was brought down inside the box. The early strike put the European side in control, and they appeared set to secure all three points for most of the contest. Switzerland, featuring experienced players such as…

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Foxborough, Massachusetts: Scotland opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a narrow but crucial 1-0 victory over Haiti in a tightly contested Group C match at a packed stadium in Foxborough. The match’s decisive moment came in the 29th minute when John McGinn scored the only goal of the game, converting a well-placed ball delivered into the penalty area by Ben Gannon-Doak. McGinn controlled the high delivery and finished calmly to put Scotland ahead, a lead they managed to defend until the final whistle. Chances were limited in a…

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New Jersey: Brazil were forced to share points with Morocco after a 1-1 draw in their Group C encounter of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. A stunning equaliser from Vinícius Júnior ensured the five-time champions recovered after conceding an early goal in a high-intensity contest. Morocco, the first African team to reach the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, shocked the 80,000-strong crowd by taking an early lead. Ismail Sabri found the net in the 21st minute after Brahim Díaz broke through…

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Mumbai: Captain Sayali Satghare inspired SOBO Mumbai Falcons to a memorable victory as they defeated Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs by 25 runs to lift the inaugural Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women’s League title at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. In a landmark moment for women’s cricket in Mumbai, the Falcons showcased an impressive all-round performance, successfully defending a modest total of 124 to become the competition’s first-ever champions. Chasing 125 for victory, the Tigers made a steady start before losing captain Humairaa Kaazi for 23 with the score at 37.…

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