Category: Sports

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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Mumbai: Defending champions MSC Maratha Royals successfully retained their Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League title after defeating ARCS Andheri by eight runs in a gripping final at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. A composed innings from Chinmay Sutar and a disciplined bowling effort led by Tushar Deshpande helped the Royals clinch back-to-back championships in front of a packed crowd of more than 31,000 spectators. Earlier in the day, SOBO Mumbai Falcons claimed the inaugural Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai Women’s League title with a convincing 25-run victory over Aakash Tigers MWS, capping…

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Abhishek Nayar Backs Team India to Secure Semi-Final Spot Early Birmingham: Defending champions India begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a high-profile clash against Pakistan in Birmingham, carrying both confidence and expectations as one of the tournament favourites. Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Abhishek Nayar believes the Indian team should focus on dominating the group stage and securing qualification for the semi-finals well before their crucial encounter against Australia. According to Nayar, England’s unpredictable weather could play a significant role in determining the final standings,…

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New Delhi: India began their three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on a commanding note, registering a seven-wicket victory in the rain-curtailed opening match in Dharamshala. The convincing win not only handed the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series but also showcased the team’s growing emphasis on collective success over individual milestones. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar lauded the batting unit for its mature approach, highlighting KL Rahul’s selfless innings as a perfect example of the team-first culture that currently defines Indian cricket. Speaking after the match, Gavaskar pointed to…

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Manpreet Singh Set to Equal Dilip Tirkey’s Record for Most International Appearances for India New Delhi: Led by star drag-flicker and captain Harmanpreet Singh, the Indian men’s hockey team is gearing up for a crucial phase of the FIH Pro League 2025-26, with high-intensity matches against world-class opponents Netherlands and Germany. The tournament serves as an important testing ground ahead of the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in August and the Asian Games in September. India begins its Netherlands leg of the Pro League against the hosts on June 14,…

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Los Angeles: Hosts the United States men’s national soccer team made an impressive start to their FIFA World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-1 victory over Paraguay national football team in their Group D opener at Los Angeles Stadium. A first-half own goal by Paraguayan defender Damian Bobadilla and a brilliant brace from Folarin Balogun put the Americans firmly in control before Giovanni Reyna sealed the victory with a late strike in stoppage time. Paraguay’s only goal came through substitute Mauricio in the second half. The emphatic win gives the…

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