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ENG vs IND, 3rd ODI: India looks to seal decider in Ro-Ko’s final dance on English soil

By The Hindu Sportstar · 59m ago · 1 min read

For England, a triumph will be a good starting point ahead of the long road leading to the 2027 World Cup.

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Rathanvel V.S becomes India’s 99th chess Grandmaster

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

This means, India is now one player short of having produced a century of Grandmasters in the discipline.

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Who is the referee for France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 Third-Place match?

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Here is the full list of match officials who will be taking charge of the third-place match between France and England in…

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Rohit Sharma will work out moving ball: Morne Morkel

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Morkel also backed the Indian batters to shine even in the likelihood of the Lord’s pitch not being conducive to free-flowing run-making.

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Manchester United vs Wrexham LIVE streaming, TV channel, kick-off time & where to watch Pre-Season Friendly 2026-27

By Khel Now · 1h ago · 1 min read

Know where to watch Manchester United vs Wrexham live, including TV channel, live streaming details and kick-off time for the 2026-27 pre-season…

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Why did Rassie van der Dussen miss GAM vs CSL match 3 of LPL 2026?

By Khel Now · 1h ago · 1 min read

Rassie van der Dussen is part of the Galle Marvels squad for LPL 2026. Here is why he missed GAM vs CSL…

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Honkai Star Rail x Zenless Zone Zero crossover is coming in Winter 2026

By Khel Now · 1h ago · 1 min read

HoYoverse has officially confirmed the Honkai Star Rail x Zenless Zone Zero crossover for Winter 2026, with Pom-Pom appearing and new leaks.

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Women’s Vitality Blast: Beaumont, Bryce lead Blaze to title

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

Chasing 118 for the win, Beaumont, who called time on her international career at the one-off Test against India at Lords earlier…

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Rohit Sharma Talks About 'Outside Noise' After Days Of 'Last ODI' Speculation. Video Viral

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

Rohit Sharma can be seen chatting with India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak, apparently telling him that the outside chatter does not concern…

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France vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026: Head-to-head record, form, predicted XI ahead of third-place match

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

France lost 0-2 to Spain in the semifinal while England squandered a lead to lose 1-2 against defending champion Argentina.

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France vs England LIVE Streaming Info — How to watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Third-Place Playoff?

By The Hindu Sportstar · 1h ago · 1 min read

FRA vs ENG: Get the live streaming details and match info for France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match in…

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US Government Official Reacts To Argentina's Falklands Banner Celebration Row At FIFA World Cup 2026

By NDTV Sports · 1h ago · 1 min read

After their 2-1 win over England in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, some Argentine players came up with a controversial celebration. They…

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France vs England pitch & weather report - Conditions revealed ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 clash

By Khel Now · 1h ago · 1 min read

Check the pitch and weather report for France vs England as conditions are revealed ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place…

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Jude Bellingham Shares Team Bus Driver's Emotional Letter After FIFA World Cup Heartbreak

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

England midfielder Jude Bellingham on Friday wrote an emotional note on social media. Along with it, the player also shared a letter…

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Enzo Fernandez Mocks England With 'Wonderwall' Post After Argentina's Epic Comeback, Deletes Later

By NDTV Sports · 2h ago · 1 min read

Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez has grabbed headlines for his recent trolling of England after his side's 2-1 win in the second semi-final…

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First Indian women's singles player to reach Japan Open final!! 🤩🇮🇳 PV Sindhu advances to the title match after Chen Yufei🇨🇳 retires mid-match due to injury. Maiden final of the season for Sindhu 🏆 - facebook.com

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First Indian women's singles player to reach Japan Open final!! 🤩🇮🇳 PV Sindhu advances to the title match after Chen Yufei🇨🇳 retires…

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