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Jul

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Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing in India vs England third ODI in London? | Cricket

London: India and England are taking on each other in the third and final ODI of the ongoing series between the two. The sides will meet at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London for the clash, and in a major blow for India, the side will be without its premium pacer, Jasprit Bumrah, in the clash. Skipper Shubman Gill revealed at the toss that Jasprit Bumrah will be missing the clash due to a knee injury, and Prince Yadav comes in his place in the XI.  It is worth noting that Bumrah featured for India in the second ODI of…

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Jul

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PV Sindhu creates history, wins maiden Japan Open after straight-games victory over Akane Yamaguchi | Other

New Delhi: PV Sindhu returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion, defeating home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to lift her maiden Japan Open title on Sunday. The two-time Olympic medallist produced one of her finest performances in recent years to beat the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17 in the Super 750 final. With the victory, the 31-year-old became the first Indian shuttler to win the Japan Open and ended a title drought that had lasted for more than two years. The triumph is also Sindhu's biggest title since winning the BWF World Championships in 2019. Sindhu dominates from…

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19

Jul

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Why will France play England after both teams knocked out of FIFA World Cup 2026? | Football

Miami: France and England will meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in the early hours of Sunday as per IST, despite being eliminated from the title race earlier this week. Despite so, the teams will face each other as FIFA's tournament format requires the two losing semifinalists to compete for the bronze medal and an official third-place finish. The match will be played after France lost 2-0 to Spain in the first semifinal, while England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Argentina a day later. Although neither side can win the World Cup, the fixture remains an official…

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Jul

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Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helps England survive late French rally to win Bronze after 10-goal World Cup classic | Football

Miami: England produced a clinical attacking display before surviving a spirited French comeback to defeat France 6-4 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Miami. With that, the Three Lions secured their best finish at the tournament since lifting the trophy in 1966. Bukayo Saka starred the night with a hat-trick, while Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and substitute Jude Bellingham also found the net as Thomas Tuchel's side held off a relentless second-half fightback led by Kylian Mbappe. Notably, England needed only four minutes to break the deadlock. Rice won possession in midfield, drove towards the edge of…

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18

Jul

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When and where to watch PV Sindhu’s Japan Open final vs Akane Yamaguchi live on TV and stream online in India? | Other

Tokyo: PV Sindhu will compete for the Japan Open women's singles title against Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the final. She aims to end a long wait for a BWF World Tour championship, as it marks her first appearance in a BWF World Tour title clash in two years and her maiden final at the Japan Open. Sindhu entered the summit clash after overcoming China's Chen Yufei in the semifinal on Saturday, July 18. She took the opening game 21-19 and was leading 15-10 in the second when Yufei retired from the contest due to a hamstring injury. The victory also…

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18

Jul

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FRA vs ENG FIFA World Cup LIVE: France vs England score, tactical analysis, commentary, highlight, reaction | Football

Miami: France face England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff, with both teams looking to end their campaigns with a victory after falling short of the final. The match also features contrasting team selections, with England making several changes to their starting XI while France retain some of their key attacking players. England have been given a rest day to several of their key players, including Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, John Stones and Jordan Pickford for the bronze-medal encounter. Declan Rice, however, keeps his place and leads the side as captain. France have taken a different approach, keeping…

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18

Jul

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Why are Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham not starting for England in bronze medal match vs France? | Football

Miami: England manager Thomas Tuchel has left Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham out of the starting line-up for the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze medal match against France in Miami. The decision was made as part of squad rotation and tactical management after a demanding tournament run, where the two players carried the majority of England’s workload, scoring six goals each.  Now, Kane and Bellingham are available from the bench and could still feature during the match. Tuchel’s selection decision is aimed at giving opportunities to other members of the squad while managing the workload of key players after England’s…

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18

Jul

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Spain suffer major setback ahead of FIFA World Cup final vs Argentina, forced to cancel training session | Football

New York: Spain's final training session before the FIFA World Cup final was disrupted after severe thunderstorms forced the team to cancel their training in New Jersey. Luis de la Fuente's squad were scheduled to work at the Melanie Lane Training Ground ahead of Sunday's title clash against defending champions Argentina at the New York New Jersey Stadium. However, the session was first suspended due to weather conditions before being abandoned completely. The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) confirmed that the decision was taken under storm safety measures in place in the United States. Players moved indoors for a warm-up session…

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Jul

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Where to watch France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze medal match live on TV and stream online for free? | Football

Miami: France and England will meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in the early hours of Sunday. Even though their goal of lifting the coveted trophy is over, both teams will aim to end their tournament campaigns with a win. The match also provides two of Europe's strongest football nations another opportunity to leave the World Cup with a podium finish. Notably, France enter the contest looking to recover from a disappointing semifinal performance in which they struggled to break down Spain's defence. The French side, known for its pace, physical strength and attacking depth, will rely…

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Jul

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BWF World Championship mascot, anthem released; BAI expects best-ever tournament after India Open controversy | Other

New Delhi: The World Badminton Championships will return to India after a gap of 17 years, with more than 400 players from over 50 countries expected to compete in the 30th edition of the tournament. Ahead of that, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Badminton Association of India (BAI) president and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, formally launched the official mascot and the anthem for the BWF World Championships on Saturday, July 18, in New Delhi.  The mascot has been named 'Peacko', inspired by the Indian peafowl, the country's national bird. The anthem, on the other hand, features all…

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