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Seventy-two matches down, just 32 remaining, and something I’ve never quite seen before is happening. The 2026 World Cup is a true melting pot of fans, cultures and soccer adoration combined for an unforgettable group stage, and we’re not even close to done yet. Whether as a player for Colombia’s national team or as a … Read more
ANAHEIM, Calif. — When Perry Minasian was hired as the Angels’ general manager after the 2020 season, the team was coming off a fifth straight losing season and a sixth straight year missing the playoffs. Five-plus years later, that playoff drought is now at 11 seasons with no sign of a turnaround in 2026. With … Read more
Deepti Sharma of India (Photo by Philip Brown/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India spinner Deepti Sharma etched her name into the record books during India’s must-win Women’s T20 World Cup clash against Australia, becoming the highest wicket-taker in the history of women’s international cricket.Deepti achieved the landmark when she dismissed Australian opener Beth Mooney, who miscued … Read more
Alright, familia. Clear your calendars, stock up the fridge and get ready for the World Cup’s newly formatted Round of 32!  I am particularly excited about these matches because this is a brand new, expanded round – meaning that the thrill of knockout, win-or-go home football will come in 16 matches. The chances of dramatic … Read more
England captain Ben Stokes announced on Sunday that he will retire from international cricket after the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge, bringing an end to a career that has lasted 15 years.The announcement came while Stokes was in the middle of a bowling spell. England Cricket released a statement confirming that … Read more
In what was the most dramatic ending to a group-stage match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Austria and Algeria played to a wild 3-3 draw at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday night. For most of the second half, Austria and Algeria appeared content with a 2-2 draw and seemingly did not want to take … Read more
Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav (X-BCCI) India captain Shreyas Iyer opted to field after winning the toss in the second T20I against Ireland on Sunday, making two changes to the playing XI as the visitors looked to level the two-match series.India handed T20I debuts to batting all-rounder Suryansh Shedge and fast bowler Prince Yadav, while … Read more
The 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage begins Sunday with a historic Round of 32 opener as South Africa faces Canada at Los Angeles Stadium. It is Match Day 18 of the tournament and the first day of single-elimination play, with the loser going home. Canada’s Alphonso Davies and leading scorer Jonathan David headline the … Read more
The group stage at the 2026 World Cup ended with fireworks. DR Congo delivered a thrilling second-half comeback after a sensational goal put them behind, while Lionel Messi scored – yet again. The final action of the day saw Austria survive with a stoppage-time equalizer to keep its tournament alive. Here is the best of … Read more
Amir Jangoo joined Brian Lara and Chris Gayle in the record books after becoming only the third West Indies batsman to score a double century in a Test match against Sri Lanka. The milestone came during the first innings of the ongoing first Test at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua.The 28-year-old … Read more