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FIFA bans Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over World Cup final scuffle
Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes has been handed a 10-match ban by FIFA following a scuffle with Spain players moments after the World Cup final. Paredes received the longest suspension among three Argentina players punished for the incident. The sanctions were announced by FIFA on Friday.
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Lausanne Diamond League: Why Chopra has more at stake than revenge against Pathirage
Neeraj Chopra faces Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage for the third time this season in Lausanne, looking to end his rival’s 2-0 advantage. Chopra also needs valuable Diamond League points to secure qualification for the Brussels final. Pathirage arrives in dominant form, having won eight of nine competitions and produced the world-leading 92.62m throw this season.
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1st Test: England crush Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs at Headingley
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Jamal Musiala to miss Supercup opener as Bayern reveal cause of worrying collapses
Bayern Munich will not risk Jamal Musiala in Saturday’s German Supercup against Borussia Dortmund after two recent collapses. Musiala has been diagnosed with brief, treatable absence seizures, with Bayern linking the episodes to a change in medication. The 23-year-old is training individually while his treatment is adjusted, with the club prioritising his recovery before his…
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Root’s captaincy return begins in style as England crush Pakistan by innings and 103 runs
Under the leadership of Joe Root, England launched a new chapter with a resounding innings victory over Pakistan. Their fast bowlers effectively dismantled the Pakistani lineup in both innings. Contributions from Harry Brook and Jordan Cox bolstered England’s batting in the first innings. This triumph marks England’s largest innings win at Headingley, granting them a…
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16 years, no 50-plus stand: Pakistan’s opening woes continue in England
The same problem returned in the first Test against England at Headingley in Leeds. In the first innings, Azan Awais was dismissed for a duck by Ollie Robinson off the very first ball of the three-match series. Pakistan’s second innings brought more disappointment. Imam-ul-Haq was dismissed for a duck by Jofra Archer, leaving Pakistan without…
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Treesa-Gayatri end India’s 15-year wait, assure Badminton World Championships medal
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a World Championships medal. They achieved this after a comeback victory in the women’s doubles quarterfinals. This guarantees the unseeded Indian pair at least a bronze medal. Their achievement marks the country’s first medal in this event since 2011. The pair has shown strong progress and resilience throughout their…
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Satwik-Chirag crash out of BWF World Championsips after straight-game loss to Liang-Wang
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lost their quarter-final match at the BWF World Championships. The Indian men’s doubles pair was defeated by China’s Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang. This loss ended India’s hopes for a medal in the men’s doubles event. Earlier, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a historic medal for India. They…
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‘Pass on the weed’: Ex-India cricketer mocks de Villiers over Kohli-Sachin take
In a recent discussion, former Indian cricketer Dodda Ganesh shared his thoughts on AB de Villiers’ statement comparing Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. While de Villiers lauded Kohli’s performance in overseas Test matches, Tendulkar’s statistics suggest a more impressive overall record outside India. Kohli’s successes as a captain and during his prime also contribute to…
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‘Definitely in scheme of things’: India refuse to panic over Kuldeep after poor Galle Test
Kuldeep picked up just one wicket in 25 overs across both innings in Galle, while Ravindra Jadeja and Manav Suthar shared 14 wickets between them.