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Miami: Brazil meet Scotland in Miami with Group C qualification still hanging in the balance. While the names on paper suggest a mismatch, both teams arrive knowing the stakes sharpen the margins. Brazil have shown patches of control in the tournament but have yet to produce a complete performance across 90 minutes. Carlo Ancelotti’s side remain heavily reliant on moments of quality from Vinicius Junior and the forward line, with their attacking structure often stretching opponents but occasionally leaving gaps in transition. The midfield balance has been a talking point, particularly when full-backs advance high and possession is lost in…

London: Even though Wimbledon has already announced a record rise in prize money ahead of the 2026 event, several leading Tennis figures agreed to widen their protest during this year’s Championships. As part of their protest, players from both the ATP and WTA tours are preparing to reduce their media commitments throughout the opening week of the event, which begins on Monday in London.  Meanwhile, the move follows similar action taken during the French Open, where several top-ranked stars shortened their press appearances before the tournament. Under the latest plan, competitors will limit interviews during Wimbledon’s media weekend and restrict…

Galle: India A's red-ball campaign in Sri Lanka gets underway on Thursday, June 25. The opening match of a two-game unofficial Test series against Sri Lanka A will be played in Galle. Notably, the visitors arrive for the longer-format leg of the tour under the leadership of keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, with selectors closely monitoring performances as India continues to evaluate options beyond the senior squad.  Among the players attracting interest is pace bowler Aquib Nabi, whose domestic performances placed him firmly in the spotlight. The Jammu & Kashmir seamer clinched 60 wickets during his side's Ranji Trophy-winning campaign but did…

New Delhi: England captain Harry Kane has found himself at the centre of an unusual post-match storyline following his team's scoreless FIFA World Cup 2026 draw against Ghana on Tuesday. After the game, Ghanaian spiritualist Nana Kwaku Bonsam publicly declared that he had ended a spell he previously claimed to have placed on the striker to remain quiet during the match.  Notably, Kane was unable to influence the contest in the manner he had during the opening fixture of the tournament. Ahead of the meeting between Ghana and England, Bonsam had stated that he intended to prevent the England forward…

MANCHESTER: After two consecutive wins, India suffered a disappointing six-wicket defeat against South Africa in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026. As things stand, their upcoming games against Bangladesh and Australia are now must-win affairs. A small slip-up could cost them an early elimination from the competition. Next up, they will play Bangladesh on June 25 in Manchester and ahead of that, former India cricketer Shikha Pandey has raised serious concerns about captain Harmanpreet Kaur.  She has identified that Harmanpreet’s scoring rate is an area that could influence the team’s fortunes in the remaining two league stage games. The veteran…

London: England captain Ben Stokes and pacer Gus Atkinson breached the team curfew regulations after the Lord’s Test and were reportedly involved in a physical altercation at a London nightclub while celebrating the victory over New Zealand. The board immediately released a statement, confirming an internal probe. Soon after that, the players were suspended from the second Test against New Zealand.  Stokes is now back for the third Test after serving a one-match ban. He accepted responsibility within the dressing room, confirming that he had apologised to his teammates ahead of the Trent Bridge Test. He said accountability was an…

New Delhi: India's ambitions for hosting the Olympics 2036 will not be known before mid-2029, after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) approved the addition of a Strategic Dialogue phase in the host selection process for "greater transparency and cost control". The decision was taken at the 146th Session of the global body in Lausanne on Wednesday.  The IOC's Future Host Commission chair, former Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic, proposed the phase as the gathering approved the move through a vote. "Potential hosts wanted greater clarity. All stakeholders wanted greater transparency," said Grabar-Kitrovic, adding that the aim is to announce the 2036…