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Afghanistan chase football milestone on road to 2026 World Cup

SPORTS DESK: Afghanistan hope to achieve a footballing milestone on Tuesday by snatching a spot in the third and final phase of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The

Rishad proves his might in World Cup debut

Sports Desk: Bangladesh’s leg-spinner Rishad Hossain on Saturday said that he is not afraid to bowl irrespective of whether they are right-handed or left-handed batsman as he claimed that his

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.