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FIFA WC: 'In the 83rd minute it wasn't easy to believe...' Belgium coach lauds near-impossible comeback over Senegal

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:44 AM

Seattle, July 2 (IANS) Belgium manager Rudi Garcia reflected on Belgium's dramatic comeback against Senegal, saying it wasn't looked possible for his side to turn around the game in the 83rd minute when they were down 2-0, but a quick chat during the hydration break helped the team achieve the near-impossible turnaround.

Double blow for Congo: Coach Desabre informed of father's death during press conference

IANS | July 2, 2026 9:15 AM

Atlanta, July 2 (IANS) Just hours after the painful FIFA World Cup 2026 defeat to England, head coach of Congo DR Sebastien Desabre has suffered an even greater personal loss as he learnt about the death of his father during the press conference.

Spain confident but not complacent ahead of Austria clash: De la Fuente

IANS | July 2, 2026 7:33 AM

Los Angeles, July 2 (IANS) Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said his team is growing in confidence ahead of their FIFA World Cup round-of-32 match against Austria, while warning that there is no room for complacency in knockout football.

Wimbledon: Djokovic rolls past Tsitsipas to enter third round

IANS | July 2, 2026 7:04 AM

London, July 2 (IANS) After a four-set thriller in his opening match, Novak Djokovic upped his game to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to enter the third round of Wimbledon on Thursday (IST).

FIFA WC: Kane calls comeback win over Congo as 'One of his favourites for England'

IANS | July 2, 2026 6:47 AM

Atlanta, July 2 (IANS) Harry Kane said England’s 2-1 win over DR Congo after coming from a goal down is 'one of his favourites in an England shirt now', while crediting the team's patience for saving a historic upset at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

FIFA WC: Belgium complete epic comeback over Senegal to reach last-16

IANS | July 2, 2026 6:16 AM

Seattle, July 2 (IANS) Belgium achieved the near-impossible, coming back from 2-0 down with five minutes to go to overcome Senegal at the Seattle Stadium and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16.

1st T20I: Series opener between India and England called off after first innings due to rain

IANS | July 2, 2026 1:20 AM

Chester-Le-Street, July 2 (IANS) The first T20I between India and England was abandoned without a result on Wednesday night as heavy rain came pouring down before the home side could start its reply to the visitors' 189/7 in 20 overs at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday.

2025 FIFA WC: Brilliant Harry Kane scores late double to save England against Congo DR (Ld)

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:54 AM

Atlanta, July 2 (IANS) Skipper Harry Kane led from the front with a brilliant performance as he scored twice to help England come back from a goal deficit to overcome Congo DR 2-1 in a Round of 32 match at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday and set up a last 16 clash with Mexico at the Mexico City Stadium on July 6.

TG20 Season 1: Himateja, Sai Krishna shine as Khammam Aces down Nalgonda Knights

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:26 AM

Hyderabad, July 2 (IANS) Anvita Khammam Aces rode on a breathtaking unbeaten 80 from skipper Himateja Kodimela and a fluent half-century from G. Sai Krishna Reddy to post a daunting 211/2 in their 20 overs. Ved Reddy and Wafi Kachchhi then led a disciplined bowling effort as the Aces defeated Anurag Nalgonda Knights by 34 runs in the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 in Wednesday's second match.

1st T20I: Shreyas and Abhishek fifties, Dube’s 42 not out carry India to 189/7

IANS | July 2, 2026 12:11 AM

Chester-le-Street, July 2 (IANS) Thanks to half‑centuries from skipper Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Sharma, along with a late surge from Shivam Dube, India overcame slight drizzle and a gloomy evening to post 189/7 in 20 overs in the opening T20I against England at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday.

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FIFA WC: 'In the 83rd minute it wasn't easy to believe...' Belgium coach lauds near-impossible comeback over Senegal

Double blow for Congo: Coach Desabre informed of father's death during press conference

Spain confident but not complacent ahead of Austria clash: De la Fuente

Wimbledon: Djokovic rolls past Tsitsipas to enter third round

FIFA WC: Kane calls comeback win over Congo as 'One of his favourites for England'

FIFA WC: Belgium complete epic comeback over Senegal to reach last-16

1st T20I: Series opener between India and England called off after first innings due to rain

2025 FIFA WC: Brilliant Harry Kane scores late double to save England against Congo DR (Ld)

TG20 Season 1: Himateja, Sai Krishna shine as Khammam Aces down Nalgonda Knights

1st T20I: Shreyas and Abhishek fifties, Dube’s 42 not out carry India to 189/7

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