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Geopolitics

Watch: Rohit's 'nataraja shot' leaves DK in awe during 1st ODI vs England

Times of India – World · India

In a thrilling start to the ODI series, India outperformed England to clinch a remarkable win. The visitors showcased their batting prowess by chasing down the…

Geopolitics

Mbappe blames technical, tactical blunders for World Cup semifinal loss

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

France striker admits Spain controlled the game and made them pay for errors in the semifinal in Dallas.

Geopolitics

NBA trade rumor: Bronny James could rival LeBron James after Lakers move

Times of India – World · India

Bronny James remains under a guaranteed contract with the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 season despite his father LeBron James's confirmed departure from …

Geopolitics

US star Balogun knew red card reversal would ‘cause a lot of controversy’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Striker says FIFA's decision to suspend his one-match ban led to 'a lot of outside noise' before USA's knockout match.

Geopolitics

FIFA WC: Mbappe takes aim at tactics after 'sloppy' France crash out to Spain

Times of India – World · India

Kylian Mbappe openly admitted France's World Cup semifinal defeat was a comprehensive failure. He pointed to tactical issues and a lack of effective pressing a…

Geopolitics

India ends England's 12-year home stronghold at Edgbaston with six-wicket win

Times of India – World · India

India defeated England by six wickets at Edgbaston on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. England's strong start faltered after reaching sixty-one without loss. Axar Patel…

Geopolitics

Yamal scripts European football history after France win with record no one has ever matched

Times of India – World · India

Lamine Yamal extended his perfect record at major international tournaments as Spain's 2-0 World Cup semi-final victory over France made it 12 wins from 12 sta…

Geopolitics

The Ravens and Giants have emerged as favourites for the $69m star receiver

Times of India – World · India

The former New England Patriots’ wide receiver Stefon Diggs witnessed a brutal loss in the Super Bowl against the Seattle Seahawks but his performance had impr…

Geopolitics

World Cup semifinal: Key players to watch in England vs Argentina clash

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane will be among the stars on show during Wednesday's match in Atlanta.

Geopolitics

Shubman Gill's 80, Axar-Washington stand give India 1-0 lead over England

Times of India – World · India

Chasing 259, India lost Rohit Sharma (11) and Virat Kohli (5) early, slipping to 48/2. Gill then rebuilt the innings with vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, adding 101…

Geopolitics

IND vs ENG: Bumrah surpasses Ajit Agarkar, becomes third fastest Indian to ...

Times of India – World · India

Bumrah achieved the feat by dismissing England captain Harry Brook with the first ball of the 14th over.

Geopolitics

How India's Lord's win echoes the legacy of its pioneering women cricketers

BBC News – World · Europe

India won the first women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after its first men's Test.

Geopolitics

‘Kylian is fine’: France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.

Geopolitics

Team India look to shake off T20I hangover as road to ODI World Cup begins

Times of India – World · India

After a disastrous T20I tour, India begin their ODI World Cup build-up against England at Edgbaston. With injuries forcing changes, Shubman Gill's side will lo…

Geopolitics

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma close in on all-time India ODI record in England

Times of India – World · India

Virat Kohli needs 68 runs to surpass Rahul Dravid's tally of 648 runs. Rohit Sharma requires 239 runs to move ahead of Dravid's total. Dravid currently holds t…

Geopolitics

'We were talking about...': Gill opens up on 2027 WC planning with Kohli

Times of India – World · India

Indian captain Shubman Gill advocates for the 50-over format's preservation. He suggests reviving triangular or quadrangular series to enhance engagement. Gill…

Geopolitics

Norway ‘rows’ at the royal palace to welcome back World Cup heroes

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

More than 100,000 people turned out to celebrate Norway's national football team after their World Cup exit.

Geopolitics

Bruins, Flyers linked to trade for Kraken forward Shane Wright

Times of India – World · India

The Seattle Kraken’s star player Shane Wright ended the last season with 12 goals and 27 points in 74 games, sparking concern about him. It seems this has led …

Geopolitics

Chiefs and Packers emerge as favourites for $120m star wide receiver

Times of India – World · India

The Miami Dolphins’ star player Tyreek Hill has experienced a pretty challenging time in the last few months amid his brutal knee injury, sparking chaos among …

Geopolitics

New course puts sports governance in the spotlight

South China Morning Post – World · China

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong looks to develop all aspects of the sports sector, from grass-roots pa…

Geopolitics

What parents can learn from Kylian Mbappé's journey from a football-mad kid to a global superstar

Times of India – World · India

Kylian Mbappé's journey from a young fan to a football star offers parenting insights. Parents should recognize and support children's interests and passions …

Geopolitics

Ted Lasso actor Fernandez makes professional debut

BBC News – World · Europe

Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes his professional football debut for American second-tier side El Paso Locomotive.

Geopolitics

FIFA World Cup: Which semifinal team has best chance to win the trophy?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Form guide on the final four teams as they battle it out for the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy in the United States.

Geopolitics

First time in 36 years! Argentina, France, Spain, England set up historic semifinals

Times of India – World · India

The FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals showcase the top four ranked teams, a rare occurrence. Argentina will face England in a historic rivalry match after their q…

Geopolitics

'Jab main unse pehli baar mila ... ': Sooryavanshi opens up on Yuvraj's influence

Times of India – World · India

Teenage cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attended the Wimbledon men's singles final. He watched Jannik Sinner win his second Wimbledon title on Sunday. Sooryavan…

Geopolitics

Rohit Sharma undertakes match-simulation in nets ahead of ODI series opener

Times of India – World · India

Rohit Sharma put in an extensive match-simulation batting session during India's training at Edgbaston ahead of the first ODI against England, while Virat Kohl…

Geopolitics

'Jaldi jaldi me jo mila ... ': Sooryavanshi reveals Abhishek arranged his Wimbledon outfit

Times of India – World · India

Teenage Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attended the Wimbledon men's singles final. He watched Jannik Sinner win his second Wimbledon title against Alexa…

Geopolitics

Jannik Sinner wins second straight Wimbledon title, beats Alexander Zverev in final

Times of India – World · India

Jannik Sinner secured his second Wimbledon championship on Sunday. He defeated Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought four-set match. Zverev sustained an injury dur…

Geopolitics

Sinner beats Zverev to defend Wimbledon men’s singles tennis title

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Italy's Jannik Sinner beats Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7-9) 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 to claim his fifth Grand Slam.

Geopolitics

At 18, Maya Merhige completes 21.4-mile North Channel swim in 12 hrs, nears world record

Times of India – World · India

Eighteen-year-old open-water swimmer Maya Merhige has moved one step closer to making history after successfully completing the 21.4-mile North Channel swim fr…

Geopolitics

McGregor injures knee, loses to Holloway in 69 seconds on UFC return

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The referee stopped the welterweight contest at UFC 329 after McGregor fell to the mat three times in the first minute.

Geopolitics

Shreyas Iyer joins unwanted list after seventh straight defeat as India captain

Times of India – World · India

Shreyas Iyer's captaincy saw another loss as England secured a dominant series victory. England posted a massive 257 runs, powered by Buttler and Brook's reco…

Geopolitics

England fans revel in World Cup win over Norway

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Fans celebrated at a London watch party after England's 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Geopolitics

Wallabies’ pop-gun revival under Joe Schmidt blown apart as France unload heavy artillery | Daniel Gallan

The Guardian – World · Europe

Plucky defeats decorated with patches of excellence will not cut it for Australia with a home World Cup now looming largeThe camera found Joe Schmidt shortly a…

Geopolitics

Who are Jude Bellingham's parents? Meet Denise and Mark Bellingham

Times of India – World · India

Denise and Mark Bellingham have been central to Jude Bellingham’s rise from a young footballer in Birmingham to one of England’s biggest stars. Through career …

Tech & Startups

Why Do Some Soccer Players Cut the Heels Off Their Cleats?

Wired · Global

An image of Portugal forward Pedro Neto’s cleats at the World Cup has reignited a practice among some soccer players: modifying their cleats to relieve heel di…

Geopolitics

Messi scores again but Argentina given World Cup upset fright by Cape Verde

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lionel Messi opens scoring but Argentina taken to extra time by Cape Verde, which threatened greatest World Cup upset.

Geopolitics

Martinelli scores late as Brazil beat Japan 2-1, into World Cup last 16

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Martinelli's stoppage-time goal in Houston takes the five-time champions to the Round of 16, breaking Japanese hearts.

Geopolitics

Serena Williams reveals kids’ priceless reaction to comeback win after long hiatus

Times of India – World · India

Serena Williams made a successful return to professional tennis after a 1,376-day absence, teaming with Victoria Mboko to defeat Erin Routliffe and Nicole Meli…

Geopolitics

Kai Havertz: Arsenal and Germany's man for the big moment

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Germany forward Kai Havertz is set to play in his second Champions League final. The Arsenal man is a match winner.

Geopolitics

Mature cheese-roller beaten by young, YouTubing upstart

The Guardian – World · Europe

Tom Kopke from Germany out-tumbles local hero Chris Anderson on a meltingly hot day in Gloucestershire It was billed as the great cheese-off: a helter-skelter,…

Geopolitics

Wembanyama and Spurs rebound to level against Timberwolves in NBA Playoffs

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Castle's 21 points and Wembanyama's 19 helped Spurs crush T'wolves 133-95 as Knicks take 2-0 lead over 76ers.

Geopolitics

India in ‘extremely high’ doping risk bracket: Athletics Integrity Unit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

India ranked among the top two in athletics' most anti-doping rule violations between 2022 and 2025, AUI says.

Geopolitics

Mukul Choudhary: 36 sixes in an innings and an MS Dhoni dream

Times of India – World · India

Mukul Choudhary’s 27-ball 57 at Eden Gardens was years in the making - from 500-km bus rides across Rajasthan to practicing on red-soil and once smashing 36 si…

Geopolitics

USA striker Patrick Agyemang’s World Cup in doubt after stretcher exit

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Agyemang looked emotional as he was stretchered off after an awkward fall during an English Championship game.

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