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Coco Gauff's Olympic Singles Dream Ends in Third Round Defeat

Coco Gauff's Olympic singles debut ended in disappointment as she suffered a 7-6 (7), 6-2 defeat to Donna Vekic of Croatia in the third round of the Paris Olympics. The 20-year-old American, seeded second in the tournament, had won her first two matches comfortably but struggled against Vekic,

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Bangladesh A to Play Pakistan A in Four-Day and One-Day Matches

Bangladesh A, the second-string national cricket team, will embark on a tour of Pakistan next month, featuring two four-day matches and three one-day matches against Pakistan A. The tour will run concurrently with the Bangladesh senior men's Test tour of Pakistan, which begins on August 21. The first

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Neeraj Chopra Arrives in Paris Olympic Village, Ready to Defend Javelin Title

Neeraj Chopra, India's reigning Olympic javelin throw champion, has arrived at the Paris Olympic Games village, marking a significant milestone in his quest to defend his title. The 26-year-old took to social media to share his excitement, posting a photo of himself in the village with the caption,

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape Strengthen Squad with Crawley, Overton, and van der Merwe

Sunrisers Eastern Cape, the reigning SA20 champions, have bolstered their squad for the upcoming season with the signings of England batter Zak Crawley, fast bowler Craig Overton, and Netherlands allrounder Roelof van der Merwe. Crawley, a mainstay in England's Test team, will make his SA20 debut. Despite limited

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India Dominate Sri Lanka in T20I Series, Eyeing Clean Sweep

India's dominance over Sri Lanka in the ongoing T20I series has been undeniable, with the visitors showcasing their superiority in every aspect of the game. Sri Lanka's batting has been their Achilles' heel, collapsing embarrassingly in the middle overs, while India have executed their plans

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Mandhana, Thakur Soar in ICC T20I Rankings After Asia Cup Triumph

Indian Cricketers Shine in ICC T20I Rankings After Asia Cup Triumph India's star cricketers Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh Thakur have made significant strides in the latest ICC T20I rankings, reflecting their exceptional performances in the recently concluded Women's T20 Asia Cup. Mandhana, India's

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Hardik Pandya Loses T20I Captaincy to Suryakumar Yadav Amid Fitness Concerns

Hardik Pandya's sudden removal as India's T20I captain and exclusion from the ODI squad has raised eyebrows. The decision, made by chief selector Ajit Agarkar, has been attributed to Pandya's fitness concerns and limited availability. Pandya, who led India to victory in the ICC

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Matthew Mott Resigns as England Men's White-Ball Head Coach

Matthew Mott's tenure as England Men's white-ball head coach has come to an abrupt end, with the Australian stepping down with immediate effect. Mott's departure marks a significant shift in the team's leadership, following a disappointing performance at the recent T20 World

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Indian Rower Balraj Panwar Finishes Fifth in Quarterfinals, Faces Semifinals C/D

India's lone rowing representative at the Paris Olympics, Balraj Panwar, faced a setback in his quest for a medal after finishing fifth in his quarterfinals heat race of the men's single sculls event. The 25-year-old clocked a time of 7 minutes and 5.10 seconds in

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Ravi Shastri Advises Hardik Pandya to Prioritize Fitness for Captaincy Contention

After being overlooked for the T20I captaincy, former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has advised star all-rounder Hardik Pandya to prioritize playing time and draw inspiration from his ICC T20 World Cup heroics to maintain peak fitness. Pandya, who served as Rohit Sharma's deputy during India's

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India to Face Ireland in Crucial Men's Hockey Pool B Match at Paris Olympics 2024

India's men's hockey team will face Ireland in their next Pool B match of the Paris Olympics 2024 on Tuesday, July 30. The match will be crucial for India's hopes of reaching the quarterfinals. India is coming off a 3-2 victory over New Zealand

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Dane van Niekerk Returns to Cricket with Western Province

Former South African captain Dane van Niekerk is set to make a highly anticipated return to professional cricket this summer after signing for provincial side Western Province. The 30-year-old all-rounder has been sidelined since August 2022 due to a thumb injury. Van Niekerk's return to the field marks

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Sarabjot Singh and Manu Bhaker Win Historic Bronze in Shooting at Paris Olympics 2024

Sarabjot Singh's remarkable journey culminated in a historic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, alongside Manu Bhaker in the 10m air pistol mixed team event. This triumph marked a significant milestone for India, as Manu became the first athlete to win multiple medals at a single Olympics

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Spectator Refuses to Return Match Ball in TNPL, Sparks Outrage

Spectator's Unprecedented Act: Refusing to Return Match Ball in Tamil Nadu Premier League In a bizarre incident that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world, a spectator at the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match between Chepauk Super Gillies and Siechem Madurai Panthers refused to return a match

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Pakistan's Olympic Medal Drought Continues in Paris, Sparking Debate

Pakistan's Olympic history is synonymous with hockey glory, with all of its gold medals coming from the sport. The legendary Pakistani hockey team of the 1950s captured their first gold at the 1956 Melbourne Games, and their last medal at the grandest stage was also won by the

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Shaheen Afridi Prioritizes Pakistan's Success Over Captaincy Ambitions

Pakistan's star pace bowler, Shaheen Shah Afridi, has declared that his unwavering priority lies in securing victories for his nation, rather than pursuing the coveted role of captaincy. During a recent media interaction in Karachi, Afridi emphasized that leadership positions are not within his control and do not

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Novak Djokovic Withdraws from Canadian Open

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's ATP Canadian Open tournament in Montreal, Tennis Canada announced on Monday. The 24-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia has reached the third round of the Paris Olympics with a victory over Spain's Rafael Nadal. Djokovic, 37,

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England Eyes IPL Reunion with Sangakkara as White-Ball Head Coach Candidate

The England cricket team is reportedly considering a major shake-up in its coaching department, with the departure of current white-ball head coach Matthew Mott expected next week. As England seeks to regain its dominance in limited-overs cricket, it is eyeing a high-profile addition to its coaching staff. Despite a disappointing

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Ukrainian Fencing Legend Olga Kharlan Dedicates Bronze to War-Torn Country

Ukraine's Olga Kharlan, a fencing legend, has dedicated her bronze medal in the women's sabre event at the Paris Olympics to her war-torn country. Despite missing out on the individual gold she had set her sights on, Kharlan's bronze was a testament to her

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Alcaraz Advances in Olympics Despite Injury, Eyes Doubles Gold with Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz, the world number three from Spain, has advanced to the last 16 of the Olympic singles tennis tournament despite battling a groin injury. Alcaraz defeated Tallon Griekspoor of the Netherlands 6-1, 7-6 (7/3) on Monday, keeping his hopes alive for a gold medal to add to his

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Manu Bhaker's Coach Jaspal Rana Faces Financial Struggle Amid Olympic Glory

Manu Bhaker's Olympic triumph has brought joy to India, but her coach, Jaspal Rana, faces a different reality. Despite his role in Manu's success, Rana has been struggling financially for the past three years, without a regular salary from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)

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All-Run Five Magic: Ireland and Zimbabwe Recreate 1992 India-Australia Classic

Ireland and Zimbabwe Recreate Rare All-Run Five, Reminiscent of 1992 India-Australia Classic On Day 4 of the one-off Test between Ireland and Zimbabwe at Belfast's Civil Service Cricket Club, an extraordinary and rare incident occurred that sparked widespread excitement on social media. Ireland batters Lorcan Tucker and Andy

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Ashwin Warned for Backing Up Too Far, Clarifies Rule

Ravichandran Ashwin, a staunch advocate of running out non-strikers, recently found himself on the receiving end of a warning for backing up too far. The incident occurred during a Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) match between his team, Dindigul Dragons, and Nellai Royal Kings. In the 15th over, left-arm spinner

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Abhinav Bindra Initiates Red Baton Tradition at Paris 2024 Olympics

Abhinav Bindra Initiates Unique Tradition at Paris 2024 Olympics In a historic moment at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Indian shooting legend Abhinav Bindra became the first Indian to perform the "Red Baton" ritual, a new tradition that signals the commencement of events. The Red Baton, also known as

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Manu Bhaker Wins Historic Bronze in Paris Olympics, Becomes First Indian Woman Shooter to Medal

Indian shooter Manu Bhaker has etched her name in history by becoming the first woman from the country to win an Olympic medal in shooting. At the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, Bhaker secured a bronze medal in the 10m Women's Individual Air Pistol event, marking a significant milestone