Mikel Oyarzabal converted a penalty in the 22nd minute, and Pedro Porro added a second just before the hour mark as Spain subdued one of the tournament favourites in Dallas."We started almost four years ago with an idea and we’ve been faithful to that idea and it’s brought us here. Today we faced on
France lost their first knockout match in the World Cup since the 2014 quarter-final against Germany (0-1). That makes 11 matches (10 wins, 1 draw).This was France's fourth defeat in the semi-finals of the World Cup (1958, 1982, 1986, 2026) in eight appearances. Moreover, this was the third consecut
This was France's fourth defeat in the semi-finals of the World Cup (1958, 1982, 1986, 2026) in eight appearances. Moreover, this was the third consecutive elimination against Spain in the semi-finals of a competition after Euro 2024 (2-1) and the Nations League 2025 (5-4).France lost their first kn
From explosive batting displays and match-winning bowling spells to breathtaking catches and game-changing performances, the Sreenidhi University TG20 unearthed a host of stars who lit up the tournament with their consistency and flair.Leading the honours list was E-Champions captain Abhirath Reddy,
Axar took four wickets to help bowl England out for 258 and then came out again to score an unbeaten 57 and partner with Washington Sundar in a match-winning 102-run partnership. Sundar remained not out on 52 and ended the match with a big six, marking his first ODI half-century.India got off to a g
“The time has come, because I feel it has. It’s a fact of life.” Bautista Agut said about his decision to quit the game.The Spaniard’s impressive record includes more than 700 ATP Tour matches, with an ATP win-loss record of 436–302. His CV includes 12 titles and a further 11 finals, while he reache
With this win, Dimitrov becomes the second-oldest match winner in Bastad this decade behind the then-38-year-old Rafael Nadal, who reached the final in 2024. Dimitrov will next meet fifth seed and 2024 champion Nuno Borges, who beat French wild card Moise Kouame 6-4, 6-2.Dimitrov enjoyed a run to th
The tie came down to the final game of the night, where Sayali produced a comeback for the ages. After dropping the opening game 11-5, the youngster recovered from 3-7 down to steal the second 11-8 before finding herself trailing 7-10 in the decider with UP staring at defeat. Unfazed, she saved all
As the largest sporting event in history reaches its conclusion, the FIFA World Cup 2026 closing ceremony, which will take place ahead of the final match at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Sunday (July 19), will celebrate the 48 teams’ unforgettable journey across the three host countries and 16
The 45-year-old wicketkeeper-batter was spotted during England's innings. When the stadium cameras focused on him, loud cheers filled the ground as fans recognised one of India's greatest cricketers. Dhoni was there with his wife, Sakshi, and daughter Ziva, enjoying the match from the stands.Bollywo
The 27-year-old, who has made 78 appearances for England, started the quarterfinal despite suffering from an illness, but looked well below his best and was replaced by Eberechi Eze after halftime.Eze's introduction allowed Norway to gain control of central midfield, prompting Tuchel to bring on rig
The Ministry has conveyed its request through Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey to take cognisance of the email sent by the former India captain and place it before the federation's Internal Complaints Committee.“It is requested that the issues raised in Ms. Asunta Lakra’s email may be placed befo
The 45-year-old will join the Ireland squad for a 14-day consultancy starting next week. His role will focus on helping the team prepare for the three-match ODI series and advising during the opening two games against Afghanistan. This series is an important part of Ireland's preparation for the ICC
"Forget about their match against Cabo Verde," Deschamps told a pre-match news conference, referring to Spain's goalless draw in its opening group game. "Since then, they have shown they are the favourites to win the World Cup.""Spain are capable of playing outstanding attacking football while remai
A tall and powerful defender, Caicedo began his career as a winger and already has first-team experience with LDU Quito. He will begin next season with Barcelona's B team but is also expected to train with the first team, reports Xinhua.Spanish media reported the move at the end of June, but Barcelo
After 968 days away from ODIs, Bumrah took his 150th wicket and surpassed Ravindra Jadeja's 30 wickets in England, moving into the lead with 31. He now tops the list of Indian ODI wicket-takers in England, ahead of Jadeja (30), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (28), Madan Lal (27), and Mohammed Shami (26).Brook's
England bounced back from a dramatic middle-order collapse to post a competitive total after Joe Root and Liam Dawson put together a fantastic 121-run partnership for the seventh wicket in the opening ODI against India.Ben Duckett scored 43 off 45 balls, and Jacob Bethell added 14 off 31, giving Eng
The 30-year-old returns to the national setup after spending several months on the sidelines, with selectors satisfied by his progress after making three appearances for Durham in the Vitality Blast. His inclusion provides England with an additional pace option as the hosts continue the series again
As the national squad integrates for its high-performance training block, Sarnobat shares her perspectives on handling selection pressure, team synergy, and how her mental evolution gives her an edge.Reflecting on her performance at the high-pressure trials, Sarnobat emphasised that succeeding withi
Darlow arrives at Old Trafford after choosing not to renew his contract with Leeds despite being offered a new deal. The experienced shot-stopper opted to pursue a fresh challenge, ending his spell at Elland Road after helping Leeds during the 2025-26 campaign.Manchester United confirmed the transfe
The 2019 BWF Champion defeated Malaysia's Wong Ling Ching 21-14, 21-11 in just 36 minutes to make a confident start to her campaign. Dhruv and Tanisha also progressed with a 21-16, 21-14 win over Scotland's Alexander Dunn and Julie Macpherson.However, Rohan Kapoor and Ruthvika Shivani Gadde bowed ou