Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Spain coach Luis de la Fuente praised the depth, unity and selflessness of his squad after two of his key selection decisions proved decisive in a 2-1 victory over Belgium that sent the European champions into the FIFA World Cup semi-finals on Friday.
Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Two knockout matches, two decisive goals. Mikel Merino has become Spain's unlikely hero at the FIFA World Cup, establishing himself as one of the tournament's most effective substitutes.
Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Spain teenager Lamine Yamal has turned up the heat ahead of Tuesday's FIFA World Cup semi-final against France, declaring that Didier Deschamps' side should be the ones fearing Spain as the European champions prepare for another heavyweight showdown with Kylian Mbappe's team.
London, July 11 (IANS) Novak Djokovic insisted he has no plans to walk away from Wimbledon despite suffering a crushing straight-sets defeat to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals on Friday, saying he hopes to return to the All England Club "at least one more time" as he continues his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Los Angeles, July 11 (IANS) Substitute Mikel Merino scored a late winner for the second consecutive match as Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 here on Friday to book its first FIFA World Cup semifinal appearance since 2010, setting up a last-four clash against France in Dallas next Tuesday.
Bengaluru, July 11 (IANS) Bengaluru Blasters booked their place in the final of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 tournament after defeating Coastal Kings Mangaluru by 12 runs in Qualifier 1 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday.
Panaji (Goa), July 11 (IANS) Taneesha Kotecha held her nerve to beat much-fancied Diya Chitale 2-1 (11-7, 11-2, 9-11) in a thrilling finish to give her side HVR Kolkata Thunder Blades an 8-7 victory in their Season 7 clash in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) in Goa on Friday.
London, July 11 (IANS) India's current Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill joined cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar in the Royal Box at the Centre Court at Wimbledon to watch the two men's singles semifinals at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Friday.
London, July 10 (IANS) An absorbing and highly competitive opening day of cricketing action unfolded in the first-ever historic Women's Test at Lord's on Friday, leaving the match beautifully poised at stumps with England reaching 21/1 and trailing by 264 runs after bowling out India for 285, especially when they were cruising at 190/3.
London, July 10 (IANS) World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner produced a clinical display to outclass seven-time winner Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the men’s singles semifinal at Centre Court in London on Friday, sealing his place in the Wimbledon final with a dominant straight-sets victory.
