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Brazil boosted ahead of Copa America after 3-2 win against Mexico

SPORTS DESK: Teenage striker Endrick headed home an injury-time winner as Brazil defeated Mexico 3-2 in a warm-up friendly ahead of this month’s Copa America on Saturday. The Brazilians looked

Miller helps South Africa avoid shock against Dutch

SPORTS DESK: David Miller made an unbeaten half-century as South Africa avoided a hat-trick of World Cup upsets against the Netherlands with a nervy four-wicket victory in New York. The

Crippa extends Italian delight with European half-marathon victory

SPORTS DESK: Yemaneberhan Crippa bagged Italy’s sixth gold medal of the European championships when he won the half-marathon around the streets of Rome on Sunday in a home 1-2. The

Swiatek crushes Paolini to win third French Open title in row

SPORTS DESK: Poland’s Iga Swiatek extended her French Open reign on Saturday as she thrashed Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 in the final to win a third successive Roland Garros title.

Palestine create history, reach Round 3 of WC qualifiers

SPORTS DESK: Palestine created history when they booked a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers for the first time following a goalless draw on Thursday

T20 World Cup If we can execute our plans with ‘cool mind’, we’ll win: Shanto

SPORTS DESK: Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto emphasized on executing the plans with a ‘cool mind’ to make a good start to the T20 World Cup as his side gears