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'India still far from FIFA WC qualification despite expanded slots': Bhaichung Bhutia

Siddharth Sharma | July 3, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia believes Indian football remains some distance away from qualifying for the FIFA World Cup despite Asia receiving an unprecedented eight direct qualification spots due to the expanded tournament, saying the national team still has plenty of ground to cover to match the continent's leading nations.

SRFI PSA Challenger Squash: Tanvi Khanna rallies from two games down to lift title

IANS | July 3, 2026 9:02 PM

Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Tanvi Khanna went from flat to fizzy after losing two games in quick time and turned the tables against Egypt’s Farida Walid to earn a creditable victory in the women’s final of the SRFI PSA Challenger Squash Tournament at the Juhu Vile Parle Gymkhana (JVPG) Club, in Mumbai on Friday.

Klopp in the frame for Germany after Nagelsmann resigns following World Cup disappointment

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:40 PM

New York, July 3 (IANS) Julian Nagelsmann has become the latest coach to lose his job after a disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign, resigning as head coach of the German national team after the four-time champions made an early exit from the.2026 edition.

Wimbledon: Pegula cruises into fourth round with straight-sets win

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:26 PM

London, July 3 (IANS) Jessica Pegula continued her impressive grass-court campaign with a commanding 6-1, 6-3 victory over Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon without dropping a set.

'It's been a mad 15 years': Ben Stokes bids emotional farewell after retiring from international cricket

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:16 PM

London, July 3 (IANS) Days after announcing his retirement from international cricket during the England vs New Zealand third test, former captain Ben Stokes has shared an emotional farewell message, thanking fans, teammates and everyone who supported him during his remarkable 15-year career.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bhatkal stars in Mysore Warriors' 3-wkt victory over Gulbarga Mystics

IANS | July 3, 2026 8:07 PM

Hubballi, July 3 (IANS) Ritesh Bhatkal’s unbeaten 75 in 42 balls was the highlight of Mysore Warriors' three-wicket victory over Gulbarga Mystics in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 in Hubballi on Friday. It was another thriller with Bhatkal holding things together to steer the Warriors home in 19.3 overs.

Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka reaches last 16 for first time after crushing Kasatkina

IANS | July 3, 2026 7:48 PM

London, July 3 (IANS) Naomi Osaka powered into the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time on Friday, dismantling Daria Kasatkina 6-1, 6-3 in just 65 minutes to complete a career milestone by reaching the second week at all four Grand Slam tournaments.

Wimbledon: Safiullin storms into fourth round after emotional comeback from injury

IANS | July 3, 2026 7:39 PM

London, July 3 (IANS) Roman Safiullin marked one of the most emotional victories of his career as the Russian battled back from months of injury frustration to defeat Brazil's Joao Fonseca 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 and reach the fourth round of Wimbledon on Friday.

2026 FIFA WC: Attack gets headlines, but Spain's defense and record-breaker Simon are just as vital

IANS | July 3, 2026 7:19 PM

New York, July 3 (IANS) Spain can look forward to their last-16 tie against neighbour Portugal in what promises to be another thriller at this summer's 2026 FIFA World Cup. The last time the two sides met, Portugal emerged victorious on penalties in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final after a 2-2 draw over 120 minutes.

TG20 Season 1: Gaurav Reddy's blistering 101* helps Nalgonda Knights surge to 2nd spot

IANS | July 3, 2026 7:04 PM

Hyderabad, July 3 (IANS) Opener Gaurav Reddy carried his bat to guide Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a crucial eight-wicket win against Medak Falcons in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's Sreenidhi University TG20’s first match on Friday. The victory lifts the Knights to second on the points table.

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'India still far from FIFA WC qualification despite expanded slots': Bhaichung Bhutia

SRFI PSA Challenger Squash: Tanvi Khanna rallies from two games down to lift title

Klopp in the frame for Germany after Nagelsmann resigns following World Cup disappointment

Wimbledon: Pegula cruises into fourth round with straight-sets win

'It's been a mad 15 years': Ben Stokes bids emotional farewell after retiring from international cricket

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20: Bhatkal stars in Mysore Warriors' 3-wkt victory over Gulbarga Mystics

Wimbledon: Naomi Osaka reaches last 16 for first time after crushing Kasatkina

Wimbledon: Safiullin storms into fourth round after emotional comeback from injury

2026 FIFA WC: Attack gets headlines, but Spain's defense and record-breaker Simon are just as vital

TG20 Season 1: Gaurav Reddy's blistering 101* helps Nalgonda Knights surge to 2nd spot

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