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Isa, who took 148 international wickets during her decade-long career for England, also relished her experience of commentating on the IPL
Though there is a long way to go, the success of Airbenders at the TRIO Invitational Tournament 2026 is a meaningful marker of how much the game has grown in India
The left-arm pace bowler played a key role in one of Afghanistan's landmark cricketing moments, hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory in 2015 against Scotland
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said after the match that Amadou Onana's injury was serious and called it the one dark cloud over tonight
Donald Trump said All I did was ask for a review; I didnt say, you have to do this; while FIFA head Gianni Infantino issued a statement saying, FIFAs judicial bodies are independent; they operate autonomously
For more than three decades, a Kozhikode philatelist has documented FIFA World Cup history through philately, building a collection of nearly 500 commemorative stamps
Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, said Kylian Mbapp
Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma are two of India's fastest bowlers. They are young. If selectors don't try them against even Zimbabwe where will they try, said a source close to the selection committee
Yes, this is my last game with the national team; I've had 45 games, and I felt welcomed in Portugal and loved, it's a memory I'll take with me always, said Roberto Martinez
For Cousins, one of the most decorated compound archers in history, it will also mark his first international assignment with India since taking charge around three months before the continental showpiece
The Round of 16 clash has been embroiled in controversy after Donald Trump got FIFA to lift the one-game ban on Folarin Balogun for his red card
Merinos goal takes La Roja to their first quarterfinals since winning their only World Cup title in 2010
Prior to the U-20 event, the Indian contingent also produced a dominant show in the U-15 Asian Wrestling Championships at the same venue, finishing their campaign with 21 medals across the three categories.
The Indian star began the final day with a loss against Vincent Keymer but then did well to score 6 points out of the last eight games. His other loss came against compatriot D. Gukesh but Praggnanandhaa's main victim was Alireza
The Sri Lanka bowlout only Hope, who was stumped on 112 in bizarre fashion close to lunch.
At a time when superstars are showcasing their greatness with age-defying performances on the big stage, the Men in Blue continue to ponder over the elephant in the room: a seam-bowling all-rounder in white-ball formats
The captain said Mooney was the leader in the group. Girls listen when she speaks, said Molineux
The last time Spain won a knockout match at the World Cup, they went on to lift the title. On the other hand, Portugal would look for a repeat of the UEFA Nations League final and topple La Roja
Egypt will sit in a compact block and wait for moments to release Salah and Marmoush into the spaces, following the blueprint Cabo Verde found against the defending champion
The Australians showed that in no uncertain terms in the final; when they reduced England to 150 for four, it was virtually the game over
The coach terms his sides win over the South American giant as the greatest night in the countrys football history
England produced arguably their most accomplished performance of the tournament so far at both ends of the pitch
Underwhelming World Cup performances from Asian Teams lead to multiple fallouts
This year's FIFA World Cup started off with 48 teams, the most in the competition's history. In the group stage, 12 groups made of four teams each played 72 matches, bringing down the number of qualifying teams to 32. Follow teams and their journey through the subsequent stages until the final match for the trophy.
As Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar confirm the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be their last and Lionel Messi's final bow appears imminent, Kolkata is preparing to lose more than three footballers. It is saying goodbye to the players who shaped its arguments, allegiances and memories for nearly three decades.
The rancour between the federation and Vinesh had already given enough indications of an uneasy truce, mediated by the judiciary.
We express our disbelief at such an unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision, UEFA said
On May 9, the WFI had issued the show-cause notice to Phogat and declared her ineligible to participate in domestic events till June 26, 2026, citing the mandatory six-month notice period linked to athletes returning from retirement under anti-doping rules
This tournament reminded us why women's cricket is unmissable power, passion, and pure class on display from start to finish, said ICC Chairman Jay Shah
Bishnoi had looked horribly out of rhythm during his wicket-less spell that leaked 60 runs in four overs at Manchester
Spain eye revenge against Portugal for their 2-2 loss at last years UEFA Nations League final
I want to enjoy what will be my last World Cup to the fullest; hopefully, tomorrow won't be my last match; that way, you can keep bashing me some more, says Cristiano Ronaldo
Brazil's best player for more than a decade, Neymar, had been slowed by injuries in recent years that limited his impact; the country is now entering a period of transition, with the next generation taking over.
Mexico has had a perfect tournament so far, conceding zero goals in 4 games as it enjoys home-ground advantage
Olympic gold medallist Masai Russell won the womens 100 hurdles in a meet-record 12.24 against Tobi Amusan, who finished second in 12.34.
The wicketkeeper-batter lauds Bethells match-winning knockbut adds that the three no-balls by leg-spinner Bishnoi made things easy for the young English southpaw in the second T20I
Haaland scored his sixth and seventh goals at this World Cup now level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe as he put on a show against a hapless Brazil
Antonelli, who won the sprint on Saturday, leads the title race with 179 points, 25 ahead of Russell with Hamilton a further seven points back in third
United States striker Baloguns teammates said they only found out via social media on their way to training

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