England thrash Oman to reignite T20 World Cup campaign

England thrash Oman to reignite T20 World Cup campaign

England hammered Oman by eight wickets as the reigning champions revived their T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking win in Antigua on Thursday. Needing a heavy victory to bolster their net run-rate as they attempt to overhaul Scotland in the race to qualify for the second round, England routed Oman for just 47. England then made 50-2 in a mere 3.1 overs, captain Jos Buttler 24 not […]

June 14, 2024 6

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New Zealand facing exit after Rutherford rescues Windies

Sherfane Rutherford rescued the West Indies with the bat and their bowlers contained New Zealand to complete a 13-run victory in a Group C match of the T20 World Cup in Trinidad on Wednesday. Rutherford's unbeaten 68 off 39 balls (two fours, six sixes) lifted the home side from the depths of 30 for five in the seventh over to a competitive 149 for nine after they were […]

June 13, 2024 9

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Germany braced for Euro 2024 kick-off with France, England the favourites

Euro 2024 kicks off on Friday in Germany as the continent's footballing heavyweights prepare to fight it out over the next month with the aim of taking the crown away from reigning champions Italy. Germany play Scotland in the opening game in Munich and the host nation are hoping their journey will continue all the way to the final in Berlin on July 14. It is the first time […]

June 13, 2024 8

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‘Big relief’ for India to progress at T20 World Cup, says Rohit

India captain Rohit Sharma admitted it was a "big relief" for his highly-fancied team to reach the T20 World Cup second round after a seven-wicket win over the United States on Wednesday. India made it three wins from three Group A games and join Australia and South Africa in the Super Eights stage. After starting their campaign with a comfortable eight-wicket mauling of Ireland, Rohit's men then successfully […]

June 13, 2024 7

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Pulisic, Turner rescue US in 1-1 draw with Brazil

The United States bounced back from their 5-1 defeat to Colombia to earn a morale-boosting 1-1 draw with Brazil in their final warm-up game before the Copa America on Wednesday. US skipper Christian Pulisic's rasping first half free-kick ensured a share of the spoils for Gregg Berhalter's side after Brazil had taken the lead through Real Madrid striker Rodrygo at Orlando's Camping World Stadium. Berhalter, who faced calls […]

June 13, 2024 13

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Wallabies fly-half Gordon switches to rugby league

Australian fly-half Carter Gordon said Wednesday he will join rugby league club the Gold Coast Titans next year on a two-year deal in a blow to new Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt. The 23-year-old has been capped eight times and was seen as a long-term prospect, but will defect to the 13-man game after his debt-laden Super Rugby club Melbourne Rebels was shut down. "I'm excited with the direction that […]

June 12, 2024 12

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McIlroy says divorce off after reconciliation

Rory McIlroy and his wife Erica have called off their divorce and are looking forward to "a new beginning", the golfer told The Guardian newspaper on Tuesday. McIlroy filed divorce papers to end the seven-year marriage last month, on the eve of the PGA Championship. But ahead of this week's US Open, the third major of the season, the Northern Irishman said there had been a change of […]

June 12, 2024 13

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Ten Hag to remain as Man Utd boss: British media

Erik ten Hag is set to remain as coach of Manchester United following a performance review of the Dutchman carried out by the Premier League club, British media said Tuesday. Rumours swirled regarding the future of Ten Hag after a poor second season in the hot seat at Old Trafford, with a lowly eighth placed finish in the league and group stage Champions League exit. But the 54-year-old […]

June 12, 2024 4

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No.1 Scheffler unfazed as ever and chased by all at US Open

Scottie Scheffler appears unstoppable as Thursday's first round of the US Open approaches, with many top rivals amazed the world number one already has five wins this year including the Masters. "He's the gold standard right now," said 2020 US Open winner Bryson DeChambeau. "Undoubtedly the best player in the world at the minute by a long way. It's up to us to try to get to his […]

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