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Sports11 Aug 2026· The Indian Express

Pakistan return to England for a Test series, chasing a result they last managed in 1996

Pakistan tour England for three Tests from August 19, their first Test series there since 2020. England begin a new era of their own, with Ben Stokes retired, Brendon McCullum gone and Joe Root back as captain.

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Sports10 Aug 2026· The Hindu

Praggnanandhaa begins the Sinquefield Cup in sight of a Grand Chess Tour final

Fresh from winning the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz on his 21st birthday week, R. Praggnanandhaa sits second in the Grand Chess Tour standings and starts the Sinquefield Cup against Samuel Sevian.

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Sports9 Aug 2026· The Indian Express

India weigh four spinners for the Galle Test as the Sri Lanka series nears

India's only warm-up game before the two-Test series in Sri Lanka has left the team with a selection puzzle: which of four spinners play at Galle. The spin bowling coach says the call will be made only after the squad arrives.

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Sports10 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Australia's Big Bash League to Kick Off 2026 Season with Opening Match in Chennai

Australian PM Anthony Albanese and Indian PM Narendra Modi announced that the December 2026 opening match of Australia's Big Bash League T20 cricket competition will be played in Chennai, making it the first overseas cricket league to stage a match in India.

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Sports9 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Egypt Football Body Slams Referee Decisions After Stunning World Cup Collapse Against Argentina

The Egyptian Football Association has publicly protested the officiating in Egypt's 3-2 round of 16 loss to Argentina, saying a disallowed goal and other key decisions unfairly cost Egypt the match. Egypt had led 2-0 before Argentina scored three goals in the final minutes to win.

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Sports9 Jul 2026· The Hindu

FIVB Recognises Prime Volleyball League as India's Top-Tier Competition Ahead of Season 5

The world volleyball body FIVB has officially recognised the Prime Volleyball League as India's first division professional league, with Season 5 set to begin on November 30 and a players' auction scheduled for August 17 in Goa.

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Sports8 Jul 2026· The Hindu

France vs Morocco: A World Cup Quarterfinal Loaded With History, Heartbreak and Family Ties

France and Morocco meet again in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinals, four years after France knocked Morocco out in the Qatar semifinal, in a match tangled up with shared heritage, close friendships between rival players, and big stakes for both teams.

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Sports8 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Australia Women Reclaim T20 World Cup Crown After Three-Year Wait

Australia's women's cricket team won the 2025 T20 World Cup, beating England by seven wickets in the final at Lord's, ending a three-year trophy drought and extending their unmatched dominance in the format under new captain Sophie Molineux.

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Sports7 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

FIFA World Cup VAR Row: Egypt's Disallowed Goal Reopens Debate Over Video Referee Consistency

Egypt's celebrated 'winning' goal against Argentina was ruled out after a VAR review flagged a foul nearly 17 seconds and almost the length of the pitch away from the finish, reigniting arguments about how far video review should go. The World Cup has seen several similar flashpoints, with fans and coaches questioning whether VAR is applying the same standards to every team.

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Sports7 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

ICC Questions ECB Over Mid-Match Release of Ben Stokes' Retirement Video

Cricket's global governing body has written to England's cricket board questioning how footage of Ben Stokes announcing his retirement was filmed and released during an ongoing Test match against New Zealand. The move raises fresh questions about rules meant to keep dressing rooms free of broadcast cameras.

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Sports7 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

ICC Questions ECB Over Mid-Match Release of Ben Stokes' Retirement Video

The International Cricket Council has written to England's cricket board asking about a dressing-room video announcing Ben Stokes' international retirement that was released while the Trent Bridge Test against New Zealand was still being played. The ICC says releasing such footage mid-match may have broken its rules protecting team dressing rooms.

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Sports6 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Sai Sudharsan Opens Up On His Breakout Season And Plans To Master Spin Bowling

Fresh off a stellar IPL campaign and strong performances for India-A in Sri Lanka, young batter Sai Sudharsan reflects on his growth as a cricketer and outlines his focus areas ahead of India's upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka.

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Sports6 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Novak Djokovic Survives Marathon Battle to Reach Another Wimbledon Semifinal at 39

Novak Djokovic outlasted Felix Auger-Aliassime in a five-hour, five-set thriller to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the eighth year running, showcasing remarkable fitness at age 39.

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Sports5 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

How Three France-Trained Players Could Power Morocco's Bid to Stop Mbappe

Morocco face France in the FIFA World Cup quarter-final, and their best defence may lie in three players who grew up in the French football system before choosing Morocco. Their non-stop running and physical presence have been key to Morocco's surprising run.

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Sports4 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Kostyuk Blitzes Paolini in Just 69 Minutes to Reach Wimbledon Semifinal

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk demolished former finalist Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 6-2 in the Wimbledon women's quarterfinals, setting up a last-four meeting with Czech ninth seed Linda Noskova.

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Sports3 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

Ronaldo's Penalty Goal Sends Superfan IShowSpeed Into Tears Outside World Cup Stadium

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a crucial equalising penalty as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a World Cup knockout match, and his emotional celebration outside the stadium by superfan IShowSpeed went viral online.

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Sports3 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Karnataka Chess Body Partners With AI Startup to Digitise the Sport

Chessworld AI, a startup nurtured under Karnataka's Elevate programme, has been named the official technology partner of the Karnataka State Chess Association, bringing digital tools for tournaments, coaching and game analysis to the state's chess community.

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Sports3 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

Ronaldo Brushes Off Sister's Retirement Talk After Late Portugal Win Over Croatia

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a crucial penalty as Portugal beat Croatia to reach the World Cup 2026 knockouts, and said he will only decide on his international future after the tournament ends, dismissing his sister's claims that he is set to retire soon.

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Sports2 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Australia vs Egypt: Defensive Grit Meets Attacking Flair in World Cup Round of 32

Australia's disciplined, low-scoring style faces off against an unbeaten, in-form Egyptian side in a high-stakes 2026 World Cup knockout clash, with a potential Argentina match awaiting the winner.

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Sports2 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

How Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Expanded His Batting Repertoire Ahead of IPL 2026

Former India wicketkeeper Saba Karim says teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has added several new attacking shots this year, making him ready to counter any bowling attack and putting him in line for a national call-up.

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Sports2 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

LeBron James Celebrates as Folarin Balogun Scores USA's Winner at World Cup 2026

USA forward Folarin Balogun scored the team's first goal in a dramatic Round of 32 World Cup win over Bosnia and Herzegovina, then celebrated with basketball star LeBron James's signature 'Silencer' move, prompting James himself to praise him online.

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Sports1 Jul 2026· The Hindu

From Junior Rivals to Opening Partners: The Aaron-Avanish Story at TG20

Aaron George Varghese and Avanish Rao, two young cricketers who once faced off at the Under-19 level, have now been picked to open the batting together for Ranga Reddy Risers in the inaugural TG20 tournament.

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Sports1 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Ecuador Coach Sebastián Beccacece Steps Down After World Cup 2026 Last-32 Exit

Argentine coach Sebastián Beccacece announced his resignation from the Ecuador national football team right after their 2-0 Round of 32 loss to host nation Mexico at the 2026 World Cup. His two-year tenure included a famous group-stage win over four-time champions Germany.

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Sports1 Jul 2026· The Hindu

Mexico Ends Decades-Long Knockout Drought With 2-0 Win Over Ecuador

Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup round of 32 match in Mexico City, winning a knockout-stage game for the first time since 1986 and setting up a round of 16 clash with either England or the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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Sports1 Jul 2026· The Indian Express

Erling Haaland's Late Strike Sends Norway Past Ivory Coast Into World Cup Last 16

Erling Haaland scored a dramatic late goal to give Norway a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast in the World Cup round of 32, ending Norway's 28-year wait for a knockout-stage victory and setting up a clash with Brazil.

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Sports30 Jun 2026· The Hindu

Zverev Survives Four-Set Scare to Open Wimbledon Campaign

French Open champion Alexander Zverev battled past Belgian newcomer Alexander Blockx in four sets to reach the second round of Wimbledon, narrowly avoiding a shock first-round exit.

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Sports29 Jun 2026· The Hindu

Norway Edge Ahead Of Côte d’Ivoire In Tense World Cup Round Of 32 Battle

In a high-stakes FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout clash in Texas, Norway took a 2-1 lead over Côte d’Ivoire deep in the second half, with both football nations chasing historic breakthroughs.

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Sports28 Jun 2026· ICC

How Virat Kohli's Brilliance Powered India Past Australia at the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy

India beat Australia in the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy semi-final in Dubai, with Virat Kohli's 84-run knock at the heart of the chase. Former England captain Nasser Hussain called Kohli the greatest run-chaser in cricket history, and India went on to win the entire tournament undefeated.

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Sports27 Jun 2026· olympics.com

AUS-W vs IND-W, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: India Face Australia at Lord's in a Semi-Final Decider

India and Australia meet at Lord's on 28 June 2026 in the final group-stage match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, with a place in the semi-finals directly at stake for India. Australia sit top of Group A and a win would seal their qualification, while a loss could send India home if results elsewhere go against them.

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Sports26 Jun 2026· ICC

Smriti Mandhana: 'The Gap Has Closed Between India and Australia'

Indian women's cricket star Smriti Mandhana believes India have significantly narrowed the gap with dominant rivals Australia, a belief backed by a record-breaking World Cup semi-final victory that sent India into the 2025 Women's Cricket World Cup final.

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