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Sinner rides dominant serve into Wimbledon semifinals

07 Jul 2026 | 8:48 PM

London, July 7 (UNI) World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a masterclass in serving and composure to overcome Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5, 7-6(4), 6-3 and storm into the Wimbledon men's singles semifinals on Tuesday.

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Playoff race goes down to the wire in Maharaja Trophy T20

07 Jul 2026 | 8:33 PM

Bengaluru, July 7 (UNI) The battle for the last remaining playoff berth in the DACSS Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 is set to go down to the wire as the league stage concludes on Wednesday with a high-stakes double-header at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here.

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Son, keep playing football: Neymar's father pens emotional letter after World Cup heartbreak

07 Jul 2026 | 7:24 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) A day after Neymar's FIFA World Cup dream came to a heartbreaking end, his father shared an emotional message urging the Brazilian star to continue playing football and rediscover the joy that has defined his illustrious career.

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Suryakumar dismisses fake statement, reaffirms support for Team India

07 Jul 2026 | 7:19 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has dismissed a fake statement circulating on social media, clarifying that he never made the comments being
attributed to him and urging fans not to spread unverified information.

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India's Commonwealth Games 2026 contingent given grand send-off

07 Jul 2026 | 7:14 PM

New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Tuesday accorded a grand send-off to India's contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 while unveiling the official ceremonial and competition kit that Team India will wear at the Games in Glasgow from July 23
to August 2.

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In Mexico, fans turn tears into song

07 Jul 2026 | 6:33 PM

Mexico City, July 7 (UNI) For those watching football in Mexico for the first time, the refrain may sound unexpected.

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Real Sociedad extends Matarazzo contract through 2028

07 Jul 2026 | 6:26 PM

Madrid, July 7 (UNI) Real Sociedad has extended coach Pellegrino Matarazzo's contract by one year, keeping the American at the Spanish club through June 2028.

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Pochettino sees bright future after World Cup

07 Jul 2026 | 6:23 PM

Seattle, (US), July 7 (UNI) United States manager Mauricio Pochettino said he was proud of his team's World Cup campaign despite 4-1 defeat to Belgium, insisting the tournament had laid the foundations for future success. .

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Belgium sets sights on Spain after U.S. win

07 Jul 2026 | 6:17 PM

Seattle, July 7 (UNI) Belgium manager Rudi Garcia said his side would quickly turn its attention to Spain after 4-1 victory over the United States in the round of 16.

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Ronaldo bids farewell to World Cup with clear conscience

07 Jul 2026 | 6:05 PM

Dallas (US), July 7 (UNI) Cristiano Ronaldo's pursuit of the FIFA World Cup title finally came to an end.
Portugal's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup round of 16 on Monday brought the curtain down on the 41-year-old's sixth and final World Cup, ending a journey that began in Germany in 2006.

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Brazil's lost production line

07 Jul 2026 | 5:55 PM

New York, July 7 (UNI) Brazil's 2-1 defeat to Norway in the round of 16 meant football's most successful nation has now gone six consecutive World Cups without lifting the trophy, the longest drought in its history.
The country's football factory has hardly stopped producing outstanding talent over that period. The latest squad still included players of rare pedigree, with Neymar, Vinicius Junior and Alisson among the world's best in their positions.

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Vijay extend birthday greetings to his 'Whistle' favourite MS Dhoni

07 Jul 2026 | 5:55 PM

Chennai, July 7 (UNI) Whistle has turned out to be the common bonding factor between Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay and iconic cricketer M S Dhoni, who turned 45 on Tuesday.

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World Cup dream ends, but Ronaldo keeps Portugal future undecided

07 Jul 2026 | 5:49 PM

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New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup journey came to an emotional end on Monday as Portugal were knocked out by Spain in the Round of 16, with Mikel Merino's late winner sealing a 1-0 victory and ending the 41-year-old's hopes of finally lifting football's biggest prize.

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Afghanistan cricket pioneer Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

07 Jul 2026 | 5:47 PM

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New Delhi, July 7 (UNI) Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran passed away just one day before his 39th birthday after a prolonged battle with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare and life-threatening immune disorder. He had been undergoing treatment at a hospital in Delhi since January.

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Broken wrist in celebrations ends World Cup for England midfielder Henderson

07 Jul 2026 | 5:46 PM

New York, July 7 (UNI) England midfielder Jordan Henderson will undergo surgery on a broken wrist he suffered on Sunday night while celebrating his side's dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico to reach the World Cup quarterfinals. .

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