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FIFA WC: When and where to watch Czechia vs South Africa; know all details

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:50 PM

Atlanta, June 17 (IANS) The pressure is already mounting on both Czechia and South Africa ahead of their second Group A fixture, with neither side able to afford another setback after disappointing starts to their World Cup campaigns. As things stand, Thursday's showdown at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium could prove decisive in determining which nation remains in the hunt for a place in the knockout rounds.

Women's T20 WC: Phoebe Litchfield set to miss three matches due to quad injury

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:40 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Australia have been dealt a big blow amid the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2026, as their in-form batter Phoebe Litchfield is set to miss the next three games after injuring her quad while batting against South Africa.

Real Madrid sign Bernardo Silva on free transfer after Manchester City exit

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:33 PM

Madrid, June 17 (IANS) Real Madrid have completed the signing of Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract with Manchester City, ending a glittering nine-year spell at the Premier League club.

Bangladesh bowlers shine as ICC ODI rankings see major shake-up

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:17 PM

Dubai, June 17 (IANS)Bangladesh’s impressive ODI series victory over Australia has been reflected in the latest ICC rankings, with pacers Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman and Taskin Ahmed emerging as some of the biggest movers.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Uzbekistan vs Colombia; know all details

IANS | June 17, 2026 3:00 PM

Mexico City, June 17 (IANS) Colombia will begin their World Cup campaign as clear favourites, but they cannot afford to overlook an Uzbekistan side eager to make history in their first appearance on football's biggest stage when the two sides face off at the Mexico City Stadium.

Women's T20 WC: Litchfield, Gardner out as Australia elect to bowl against Bangladesh

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:47 PM

Leeds, June 17 (IANS) Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the 9th match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Headingley on Wednesday. Australia have been dealt a blow as Ashleigh Gardner is out of the match due to injury, while Phoebe Litchfield is also missing the match due to a quad injury.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Ghana vs Panama; know all details

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:28 PM

Toronto, June 17 (IANS) Ghana and Panama face off in what promises to be a pivotal opening Group L contest, with both nations viewing this fixture as a golden opportunity to strengthen their hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. With England and Croatia expected to dominate the group, avoiding defeat here could prove crucial.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch England vs Croatia; know all details

IANS | June 17, 2026 2:17 PM

Arlington, June 17 (IANS) England will kick off their World Cup journey with a blockbuster Group L encounter against Croatia at Dallas' AT&T Stadium, where two of Europe's heavyweights meet in one of the standout opening-round fixtures.

Nitish Reddy out of 2nd ODI due to sore thigh: BCCI

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:26 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy missed out on the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday due to quad issues as India made three changes to their playing XI that beat Afghanistan in the first ODI in Dharamsala on Saturday.

Sports Min Mandaviya leads Fit India Cyclothon ‘Cycling by the Sea’ in Mumbai

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:19 PM

Mumbai, June 17 (IANS) In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of building a fitter, healthier and more active nation through the Fit India Movement, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya today led the FIT INDIA Cyclothon – "Cycling by the Sea" at the Worli Coastal Cycle Track here on Wednesday.