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Diksha shares opening-round lead as Indians make bright start in Belgium

IANS | July 3, 2026 5:42 PM

Hulencourt (Belgium), July 3 (IANS) Diksha Dagar's impressive run on the Ladies European Tour showed no signs of slowing down as the in-form Indian produced another composed, bogey-free round to move into a share of the first-round lead at the Hulencourt Women's Open on Thursday. Fellow Indian Aditi Ashok also made an encouraging start, finishing inside the top 10 after the opening day.

Women's T20 WC: Jacquline Williams, Vrinda Rathi to officiate final between England and Australia at Lord's

IANS | July 3, 2026 5:24 PM

Dubai, July 3 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the match officials for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with experienced umpires Jacquline Williams and India's Vrinda Rathi set to take charge of the title clash between England and Australia at Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday.

FIFA WC: Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez retires from international football after round of 32 exit

IANS | July 3, 2026 5:19 PM

Vancouver, July 3 (IANS) Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has confirmed his retirement from international football after his side were knocked out of the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 defeat to Switzerland in the Round of 32 at the BC Place on Friday.

135th Durand Cup to kick off with a blockbuster Kolkata Derby

IANS | July 3, 2026 5:12 PM

Kolkata, July 3 (IANS) The 135th edition of the prestigious Durand Cup will commence with the enactment of one of Indian football's greatest rivalries as record 17-time champion Mohun Bagan Super Giant take on 16-time winner East Bengal FC in the opening fixture at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on July 25.

‘No mental baggage’: Hussain urges fearless England ahead of T20 World Cup final against Australia

IANS | July 3, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) England must shed the psychological scars of recent defeats to Australia and embrace a fresh mindset if they are to end their rivals' dominance in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup final, former England captain Nasser Hussain has said.

Nagelsmann leaves Germany after FIFA World Cup exit, DFB to open talks with Klopp

IANS | July 3, 2026 4:28 PM

Berlin, July 3 (IANS) Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has officially stepped down from his role following the team's disappointing FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with the German Football Association (DFB) confirming on Friday that it has terminated his contract with immediate effect and will begin talks with Jurgen Klopp over taking charge of the national team.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Canada vs Morocco, know all details

IANS | July 3, 2026 4:07 PM

Houston, July 3 (IANS) Co-hosts Canada will clash with 2022 semi-finalists Morocco in the first round of 16 clash of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the Houston stadium on Saturday.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Colombia vs Ghana, know all details

IANS | July 3, 2026 3:02 PM

Kansas City, July 3 (IANS) Unbeaten Colombia will take on Ghana for the first time on the world stage as the rivals contest the last of the Round of 32 ties at Kansas City Stadium on Saturday, with an aim of reaching the Round of 16.

Women's T20 WC: Head coach Mashimbyi vows stronger South Africa after semi-final exit

IANS | July 3, 2026 2:58 PM

London, July 3 (IANS) South Africa head coach Mandla Mashimbyi believes the Proteas will emerge stronger from their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign despite their semi-final defeat to England, insisting the team will use the disappointment as motivation to improve ahead of future global tournaments.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde, know all details

IANS | July 3, 2026 2:45 PM

Miami, July 3 (IANS) Defending champions Argentina will clash with debutants Cape Verde in the round of 32 clash at the Miami Stadium on Saturday, with both teams looking to secure their berth in the round of 16.

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Diksha shares opening-round lead as Indians make bright start in Belgium

Women's T20 WC: Jacquline Williams, Vrinda Rathi to officiate final between England and Australia at Lord's

FIFA WC: Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez retires from international football after round of 32 exit

135th Durand Cup to kick off with a blockbuster Kolkata Derby

‘No mental baggage’: Hussain urges fearless England ahead of T20 World Cup final against Australia

Nagelsmann leaves Germany after FIFA World Cup exit, DFB to open talks with Klopp

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Canada vs Morocco, know all details

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Colombia vs Ghana, know all details

Women's T20 WC: Head coach Mashimbyi vows stronger South Africa after semi-final exit

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Argentina vs Cape Verde, know all details

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