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The 2026 Commonwealth Games, held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026, proved that a successful international sporting event does not always need a huge budget or grand infrastructure.
The change in the colour of the Indian hockey team’s jersey has sparked debate, with many asking the question whether there was a political angle behind Hockey India’s decision to replace the blue with saffron. In a politically charged India, the question is inevitable.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkably adaptive 81 and an equally solid effort from bowlers led by pacer Mayank Yadav ensured India’s smooth 35-run win over Zimbabwe in the third and final T20I here on Sunday.
England narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in their FIFA World Cup history, relying on two late goals from captain Harry Kane to secure a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Democratic Republic of Congo in the Round of 32 on Wednesday.
A historic night unfolded at the New York/New Jersey Stadium as tournament favorites France kickstarted their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a clinical 3-1 victory over Senegal. The Group I opening fixture belonged to French captain Kylian Mbappé, whose second-half brilliance secured the points and rewrote French football history.
Brazil secured champions endured a difficult first half as Japan produced a disciplined defensive performance and stunned Brazil by taking the lead in the 29th minute. Kaishu Sano capitalised on Japan’s quick attacking move to put the Asian side ahead, leaving Brazil struggling to find their rhythm before the break.
Electing to bat first in the must-win Group A clash, India started with intent. Openers Smriti Mandhana (38) and Shafali Verma (34) laid a solid foundation with a 66-run partnership. While the middle overs saw a slight dip in momentum and a frustrating run-out for Mandhana, Kaur took the onus of acceleration entirely upon herself. The skipper played a blistering, captain’s knock, smashing an unbeaten 56 off just 27 deliveries. Her late onslaught—highlighted by three consecutive sixes off left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux in the final over—propelled India to a formidable 170/4.
England’s beloved cricket captain Ben Stokes has shocked the sports world. On Sunday, the 35-year-old superstar suddenly announced that he will retire from all international cricket right after the ongoing third Test match against New Zealand
Cristiano Ronaldo silenced his doubters in Texas on Tuesday night. The 41-year-old superstar scored two goals to lead Portugal to a massive 5-0 victory over tournament newcomers Uzbekistan, breaking two historic World Cup records in the process.
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