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Jun

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Who is Deniz Undav, the man who worked as a factory worker and saved Germany against Ivory Coast at World Cup? | Football

New Delhi: Deniz Undav produced the ultimate impact as he scored a brace to bail Germany out in their FIFA World Cup 2026 clash against the Ivory Coast on Sunday, June 21 (as per IST) at the Toronto Stadium. The Die Mannschaft were trailing 0-1 at the one-hour mark when the Stuttgart forward was called in as a substitute, and he scored a brace to power the 2014 champions into the knockouts for the first time since 2014. Undav has been a late entrant in the German national team, having made his debut in 2024. It came after a stellar…

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21

Jun

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Japan create history in FIFA World Cup during their 4-0 rout of Tunisia | Football

New Delhi: Japan have etched their name into the history books with a stellar performance during the milestone 1000th match in the FIFA World Cup with a 4-0 win over Tunisia at the Monterrey Stadium in Mexico. Ayase Ueda scored a brace, while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito found the back of the net too as the Eagles of Carthage had no answers for the Blue Samurai. Tunisia had sacked their coach, Sabri Lamouchi, following their 1-5 loss to Sweden, but the new manager, Herve Renard, began his tenure on a horror run.  Japan register biggest win by an Asian…

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21

Jun

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi creates List A world record, misses another one by whisker during Tri-Nation Series final | Cricket

New Delhi: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ripped apart the history books as the 15-year-old sensation slammed the fastest fifty in List A cricket during India A's Tri-Nation Series Final against Sri Lanka A on Sunday, June 21. Sooryavanshi put the Sri Lankan attack to the sword and went all cylinders at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.  The teenage sensation broke the world record for the fastest List A half-century as he slammed a half ton off just 11 balls. He was in line of breaking another huge record but missed out by a whisker when he was dismissed on 94. The Rajasthan…

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21

Jun

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IND A vs SL A Tri-Nation Series final LIVE Score: India A vs Sri Lanka A Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams | Cricket

New Delhi: India A and Sri Lanka A are set to lock horns in the final of the Tri-Nation Series, with both sides eyeing a strong finish after impressive campaigns. India A bounced back from two straight defeats in the tournament to book their spot in the finals, while Sri Lanka A made it to the title clash after their win over Afghanistan and a much stronger outing than the Indian team. India's batting unit has blown hot and cold, with several players making significant contributions at different stages. The bowling attack has fared better, combining pace and spin to restrict opponents…

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20

Jun

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Brazil star ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026 clash vs Scotland, doubtful for knockouts | Football

New Delhi: Brazil have confirmed that winger Raphinha has suffered a muscle injury in his right thigh. It is a major blow to the Carlo Ancelotti side, who count heavily on the star winger in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026. As things stand, the Barcelona forward will miss Brazil’s upcoming Group C match against Scotland but will remain with the squad as he fights to return for the later stages of the tournament. The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) revealed that medical tests identified the problem after Raphinha was forced off during Brazil’s 3-0 victory over Haiti. The 29-year-old attacker…

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20

Jun

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Deniz Undav’s brace rescues Germany vs Ivory Coast, sends them to knockouts for first time since 2014 | Football

Toronto: Deniz Undav produced a decisive late intervention as Germany secured a dramatic victory over Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup 2026. The forward scored a crucial 94th-minute winner after earlier finding the equaliser in a tense encounter. The Stuttgart forward’s brace changed the direction of a match in which Ivory Coast’s intensity and defensive organisation repeatedly frustrated the four-time champions. Notably, Germany entered the contest looking to build on their dominant opening performance, but Ivory Coast exposed weaknesses that had been hidden in their earlier win over Curacao. Julian Nagelsmann’s side controlled much of the possession, attempting to…

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20

Jun

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Rohit Sharma breaks Rahul Dravid, Virender Sehwag’s legendary records in 3rd ODI vs Afghanistan | Cricket

Chennai: Senior India batter Rohit Sharma delivered a strong performance in the third ODI against Afghanistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Chasing 219, he reached his half-century off 47 balls, helping keep India in contention during the run chase. With that innings, Rohit moved past Rahul Dravid to record the most 50-plus scores for India in ODIs. Both players were previously level on 94 such scores, but Rohit now stands at 95 following his half-century. Only Sachin Tendulkar with 145 and Virat Kohli with 131 remain ahead of him on the all-time list. Most 50+ scores for India…

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Jun

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How did Ben Stokes perform in County cricket after being dropped from England Test squad? | Cricket

New Delhi: Ben Stokes produced a commanding return to form in the County Championship, falling just five runs short of a century after a fluent 95 for Durham against Northamptonshire at Chester-le-Street on Friday. Coming in at a critical moment with Durham under early pressure, the all-rounder injected urgency into the innings and shifted the tempo of the contest.  The hosts had been reduced to 30 for three after a sharp opening spell from Ben Sanderson and Harry Conway, which exposed the top order and put Durham on the back foot. Stokes responded with intent, striking 18 boundaries in a…

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Jun

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Germany vs Ivory Coast FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: GER vs CIV Latest Match Updates, Starting XI, Score, Commentary | Football

Toronto: Germany and Ivory Coast meet in a fascinating FIFA World Cup 2026 Group E showdown, with both sides carrying momentum from winning their opening matches. Germany arrive full of confidence after an emphatic 7-1 victory over Curacao, a result that showcased the attacking quality and depth of Julian Nagelsmann’s squad. Players such as Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Nmecha were instrumental as the four-time world champions sent an early message to the rest of the tournament. Ivory Coast, meanwhile, earned a hard-fought 1-0 win over Ecuador and demonstrated the resilience that helped them emerge as one of Africa’s strongest…

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Jun

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Neeraj Chopra awarded Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025, Parul Choudhary wins Female Athlete category | Other

New Delhi: Neeraj Chopra was named Best Male Athlete of the Year 2025 at the inaugural Indian Athletics Awards held on Saturday, June 20. It marked another recognition for the Olympic gold medallist at a ceremony in India that celebrated achievements across multiple categories in the sport. The awards, launched by the Athletics Federation of India, were organised to recognise contributions from athletes, coaches, technical officials, mentors and state associations. The event featured 10 categories, including Best Female Athlete, Best Coach, Best Technical Official, Best State Association and Lifetime Achievement Award. Notably, the honour came shortly after Neeraj’s return to…

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