Canada Open 2026: Aakarshi Kashyap, Tanya Hemanth exit as India’s challenge ends | Badminton News

Tanya Hemanth (Screengrab) India’s campaign at the Canada Open 2026 came to an end after Aakarshi Kashyap and Tanya Hemanth suffered defeats in the second round of the women’s singles competition at the BWF Super 300 tournament in Markham, Ontario.Aakarshi, ranked world No. 71, put up a strong fight against fourth seed and world No….

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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann resigns days after shock FIFA World Cup exit, former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp tipped as successor | Football News

Julian Nagelsmann, Jürgen Klopp Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down as Germany head coach after the team’s shock exit from the FIFA World Cup, bringing an end to his tenure less than three years after taking charge.The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed Nagelsmann’s resignation on Friday, four days after Germany were knocked out by Paraguay in…

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‘We were fortunate’: Roberto Martinez defends VAR review; Croatia coach laments ‘bad refereeing’ | Football News

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…

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‘Ireland hangover’: Dinesh Karthik on Shreyas Iyer’s toss decision in 1st T20I vs England | Cricket News

Harry Brook and Shreyas Iyer (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s decision to bat first in the opening T20I against England surprised many. With overcast skies and rain around, most teams would have preferred to bowl first after winning the toss at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday.However, India captain Shreyas Iyer chose to bat,…

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5 reasons why Spain could threaten France FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in knockouts | Football News

Spain football team (via Getty Images) Spain continued their impressive FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Austria in the Round of 32. Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice, while Pedro Porro added another goal as Luis de la Fuente’s side booked their place in the round of 16 with another dominant performance.The…

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End of an era! Riyad Mahrez retires from international football after Algeria’s FIFA World Cup exit | Football News

Algeria’s Riyad Mahrez (7) during a World Cup match. (AP Photo) Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez has announced his retirement from international football following his country’s elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, bringing the curtain down on one of the finest international careers in Algerian football history.The 35-year-old confirmed his decision after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat…

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‘It’s karma’: Thomas Tuchel backs England to rewrite Azteca history 40 years after Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ | Football News

England head coach Thomas Tuchel (AP Photo) England manager Thomas Tuchel believes destiny could finally swing in his side’s favour when they return to the iconic Azteca Stadium, insisting “it’s karma” as the Three Lions prepare to face co-hosts Mexico in a high-stakes FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash.Forty years after Diego Maradona‘s infamous…

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Portugal vs Croatia FIFA World Cup match result: Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal complete dramatic 2-1 comeback win over Croatia to enter R16 | Football News

Portugal’s Goncalo Ramos (9) is congratulated by Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring a a goal during the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between Portugal and Croatia (AP Photo) A dramatic injury-time header from substitute Goncalo Ramos guided Portugal to a thrilling 2-1 comeback victory over Croatia at the Toronto Stadium on Friday. The high-octane…

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‘I’ve lost my hair through this’: Roberto Martinez defends VAR review; Croatia coach says, ‘It was very bad refereeing’ | Football News

Portugal coach Roberto Martinez Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez defended the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) decisions that shaped his side’s dramatic 2-1 victory over Croatia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32, while Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic criticised the officiating but refused to blame it entirely for his team’s exit.Portugal booked their place…

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Lamine Yamal shatters Kylian Mbappe’s record as Spain storm into FIFA World Cup Round of 16 | Football News

Spain’s Lamine Yamal gestures during the match against Austria in Inglewood. (AP Photo) Spain sensation Lamine Yamal added another remarkable milestone to his rapidly growing career after becoming the youngest European player ever to register 10 victories at major international tournaments, eclipsing a record previously held by France captain Kylian Mbappe.The 18-year-old achieved the feat…

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