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Deepti's parents hail India's historic Lord's triumph, back team for Asian Games

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:55 PM

Agra, July 14 (IANS) India all-rounder Deepti Sharma's parents, Bhagwan Sharma and Sushila Sharma, celebrated the team’s landmark victory over England in the first-ever women's Test at Lord's by lauding the collective effort of Harmanpreet Kaur's side and expressing confidence that the side can carry the momentum into the white-ball format at the Asian Games later this year.

Haryana sweep team titles at U-23 Wrestling Nationals

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:47 PM

Rohtak, July 14 (IANS) Haryana clinched all three team titles at the 2026 U-23 National Wrestling Championships, finishing atop the men's freestyle, Greco-Roman and women's wrestling standings. The hosts accumulated 200 points to win the Men's Freestyle title, followed it up with 195 points in Greco-Roman and sealed the clean sweep by topping the Women's Wrestling standings with 183 points at the end of the three-day competition.

'He has blue DNA': Alonso confirms Reece James will continue as Chelsea captain

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:43 PM

London, July 14 (IANS) New Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Reece James will continue as the club’s captain for the upcoming season, describing the England international as a complete player whose deep connection with the club makes him the ideal leader.

FIFA WC: Rice fit after sickness bug, but England to take late call for SF

IANS | July 14, 2026 12:30 PM

Kansas City, July 14 (IANS) Declan Rice has recovered from the illness bug but England will make a late call on whether the midfielder will feature in Thursday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch France vs Spain, know all details

IANS | July 14, 2026 11:49 AM

Texas, July 14 (IANS) Two-time champions France will clash with 2010 winners Spain in an all-European FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash at the Dallas Stadium on Wednesday, with the winner edging closer to the title with a berth in the final.

FIFA WC: Fowler calls Argentina vs England 'one of football’s iconic rivalries'

IANS | July 14, 2026 11:35 AM

Mumbai, July 14 (IANS) As Argentina and England prepare to renew one of football's most celebrated rivalries in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals, former England striker Robbie Fowler believes the contest extends far beyond the game itself, describing it as one of the sport's defining fixtures.

‘Top players make opponent change their strategy’: Nayar backs Rohit’s ODI return

IANS | July 14, 2026 11:14 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar believes Rohit Sharma's return for the three-match ODI series against England will strengthen India's batting unit.

I back France to win, but I'd be happy if Spain become champions: Fernandez

IANS | July 14, 2026 10:59 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Former French defender Luis Fernandez has backed France to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 title but stressed that if Spain knocks the Les Blues out, "he'd be happy for them too."

1st ODI: India sharpen fielding with intense drills ahead of England challenge

IANS | July 14, 2026 10:44 AM

Birmingham, July 14 (IANS) India's preparations for the opening ODI against England gathered pace on Tuesday as the visitors put fielding at the centre of their training session at Edgbaston, with head coach Gautam Gambhir closely monitoring the proceedings ahead of the three-match series.

Dutch referee dropped from World Cup dies at 38

IANS | July 14, 2026 9:21 AM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink has died weeks after he was removed from officiating at the World Cup following a police case in Britain that was later dropped.

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Deepti's parents hail India's historic Lord's triumph, back team for Asian Games

Haryana sweep team titles at U-23 Wrestling Nationals

'He has blue DNA': Alonso confirms Reece James will continue as Chelsea captain

FIFA WC: Rice fit after sickness bug, but England to take late call for SF

FIFA WC: When and where to watch France vs Spain, know all details

FIFA WC: Fowler calls Argentina vs England 'one of football’s iconic rivalries'

‘Top players make opponent change their strategy’: Nayar backs Rohit’s ODI return

I back France to win, but I'd be happy if Spain become champions: Fernandez

1st ODI: India sharpen fielding with intense drills ahead of England challenge

Dutch referee dropped from World Cup dies at 38

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