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1st ODI: 'I had to stay focused rather than thinking,' says Axar on match-winning knock

IANS | July 15, 2026 10:41 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) India's match-winner Axar Patel said patience, self-belief and trusting the conditions were the key factors behind his all-round display in the opening ODI against England at Edgbaston, where his four-wicket haul and unbeaten half-century helped India register a six-wicket victory and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Our experience will give us an advantage over England, says Argentina boss Scaloni

IANS | July 15, 2026 10:06 AM

Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni says his side will lean on its experience in major tournaments as it prepares to face England on Wednesday for a place in the World Cup final.

When you win, you hold your head high; when you lose, you have to keep it: Mbappe

IANS | July 15, 2026 9:31 AM

Arlington, July 15 (IANS) "When you win, you hold your head high; when you lose, you have to keep it." These are the words of French captain Kylian Mbappe, who admitted that Les Bleus failed to execute their game plan that allowed Spain to dictate the tempo in a 2-0 defeat at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ireland men beating India injected a lot of confidence into us: Orla Prendergast

Niharika Raina | July 15, 2026 9:09 AM

New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) There are moments in cricket that do not announce themselves with the roar of a crowd or the shatter of stumps. Instead, they arrive in quiet, seismic shifts of belief in a dressing room long before the first ball is even bowled. For Orla Prendergast and her Ireland team, that defining moment of belief came on June 26, just 24 hours ahead of their final Women’s T20 World Cup group fixture against the formidable West Indies.

Bellingham and I are 'close more than ever before': Tuchel

IANS | July 15, 2026 8:39 AM

Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) England boss Thomas Tuchel said there is no issue between him and Jude Bellingham after the midfielder's response to the German's criticism of the performance against Norway. The coach added that he and Bellingham are "close than ever before."

Pressure is on Argentina, they are the world champions: England defender Guehi

IANS | July 15, 2026 8:15 AM

Atlanta, July 15 (IANS) As England prepares to face Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, the Three Lions' defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Lionel Scaloni's side.

Man United sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa until 2031

IANS | July 15, 2026 7:39 AM

Manchester, July 15 (IANS) Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, subject to registration, until June 2031, the Premier League club said.

Duplantis wins Budapest pole vault, misses world record bid

IANS | July 15, 2026 7:04 AM

Budapest, July 15 (IANS) Olympic champion and world record holder Armand Duplantis won the men's pole vault at the Istvan Gyulai Memorial, the last World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meeting of 2026, clearing 6.07 metres before narrowly missing a world record attempt at 6.32 metres.

Spain recaptured the spirit of 2010 World Cup: De La Fuente

IANS | July 15, 2026 6:51 AM

Arlington, July 15 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente said his team had reached their peak at the perfect moment and recaptured the spirit of the 2010 edition after a 2-0 win sent La Roja into its first FIFA World Cup final since lifting the trophy 16 years ago.

We paid the price for not playing our way: Deschamps after France's WC exit

IANS | July 15, 2026 6:31 AM

Arlington, July 15 (IANS) France coach Didier Deschamps admitted his team was well below its best after a 2-0 loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinals and paid the price for not playing their dangerous attacking game.

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1st ODI: 'I had to stay focused rather than thinking,' says Axar on match-winning knock

Our experience will give us an advantage over England, says Argentina boss Scaloni

When you win, you hold your head high; when you lose, you have to keep it: Mbappe

Ireland men beating India injected a lot of confidence into us: Orla Prendergast

Bellingham and I are 'close more than ever before': Tuchel

Pressure is on Argentina, they are the world champions: England defender Guehi

Man United sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa until 2031

Duplantis wins Budapest pole vault, misses world record bid

Spain recaptured the spirit of 2010 World Cup: De La Fuente

We paid the price for not playing our way: Deschamps after France's WC exit

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