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Four soccer games in Mexico were postponed when violence erupted near the city of Guadalajara following a military operation that killed the cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, and Fifa is monitoring the situation in that 2026 World Cup host city. Oseguera — whose nickname “El Mencho” and involvement with the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel, or CJNG turned him into one of Mexico’s most-wanted drug lords — died in custody after suffering injuries during a special forces operation on Mexico’s Pacific coast in Jalisco

Elina Svitolina got a walkover win when her round of 32 opponent, Paula Badosa, had to quit because of an injury, Svitolina said it wasn't how she wanted to win. She was up 6-4 when Badosa stopped due to a thigh problem, joining many others who've had to pull out of the tournament. Svitolina smiled when asked about her next match against Belinda Bencic from Switzerland. They’ve both been in the news lately for getting back into the top 10 after having kids.

Sri Lanka's last-minute decision to bring in Kamindu Mendis paid off handsomely as the all-rounder played a match-turning cameo to set up a 20-run victory over Ireland in their T20 World Cup opener at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Sunday. Kamindu's fiery 44 off 19 balls provided Sri Lanka the late impetus which was missing when they crawled to 163. The spin trio of Maheesh Theekshana, Wanindu Hasaranga and Dunith Wellalage then ripped through the Irish middle order taking seven wickets between themselves to secure

Pakistan cricket chief Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that a decision will be held back for up to a week finalising whether the team would pull out of next month's Twenty20 World Cup, paving the way for a potential boycott over Bangladesh backing down. Naqvi was scheduled to meet Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Monday to seek his advice but a call is expected before then with the cricket board boss posting on X: "The final decision will either be taken Friday or next

On Wednesday, Sports Minister Mr. Abdurahiman V. disclosed that the Argentina football squad featuring Lionel Messi will travel to Kerala next year, November 20, 2024. The International Soccer Match set for next year will be held under the Minister's control. He spoke during a press conference. The minister has explained, “It is only the foreign players who make money and it is only the league players who spend money and there is nowhere in the world where professional players are paid at such

On Tuesday, as many as five teams represented ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 City League in Bhubaneswar, the top three in both boys and girls categories, and one All-Star team from each boys and girls division for the national league finals. The club concluded its City League finals in Bhubaneswar the ACG Jr. NBA program, a 3v3 tournament of the best 14 years and under basketball players of India, and the biggest school-based basketball program in the country. The national finals will happen early

Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian T20 skipper, draws heavily from Rohit Sharma's leadership style, which pursues the understanding of the mindset of the players, team spirit and keeping cool no matter the outcome of the game. Suryakumar Yadav, who has recently succeeded Rohit in leadership post the successful T20 World Cup, has been able to model himself to Rohit's new brand of captaincy. On the eve of the first T20I against South Africa, while talking about the last 0-3 win against New Zealand, he

Cricket promises to bring you all the latest happenings of the cricket universe in the coverage of news, news, and news on 15th October 2024. India’s huge future prospect, Yashasvi Jaiswal, is just a step away from achieving a milestone that no Indian ever has as a cricketer. With a remarkable average of 64.05 in 11 Test matches, Jaiswal is chasing records that belong to cricket’s greatest Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag is privileged to have been part of an elite league. Given

Arthur Cazaux, a 21-year-old wildcard entrant from France, has emerged as the unexpected star of the 2024 Australian Open, stunning the tennis world with his remarkable run. In a field dominated by familiar names like Novak Djokovic, Daniil Medvedev, and Carlos Alcaraz, Cazaux's journey has been nothing short of sensational. In the earlier rounds, Cazaux achieved notable upsets by defeating the 8-seed Holger Rune and the 28-seed Tallon Griekspoor, securing his place in the last 16. What makes his feat even more extraordinary

In a sensational upset at the India Open, Priyanshu Rajawat emerged victorious against the seasoned Lakshya Sen, showcasing his determination and potential. The article explores Priyanshu's journey, his strategic gameplay, and the challenges he overcame to secure a thrilling win. It delves into his aspirations, the importance of consistency, and his upcoming clash with HS Prannoy. Priyanshu Rajawat, at 21 years and 11 months, proved his mettle by defeating the more experienced Lakshya Sen in a gripping three-game encounter at the India Open.

In their pursuit of a second India Open title, Satwiksiraj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to face a formidable Danish duo, Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen, in the quarterfinals. Despite a challenging history against the Danish pair, the Indian second seeds remain focused on revenge after a narrow defeat at the World Championships. The article provides insights into their recent performance, strategic mindset, and the anticipation surrounding the upcoming clash. Satwik and Chirag, aiming to claim the India Open title in

Five years after Qatar's historic AFC Asian Cup triumph, Almoez Ali and Akram Afif, the standout players from the 2019 victory, showcased their brilliance in the opening game of the 2023 edition. As Qatar seeks to defend their title, the impressive form of Afif and Almoez positions them as the team to beat. In the 2019 Asian Cup, Almoez Ali's remarkable nine-goal performance set a new record for the tournament, earning him both the Top Scorer and Most Valuable Player awards. Equally pivotal

Spain Secures Historic European Gold in Water Polo Clash Spain clinched a remarkable victory against reigning champion Croatia in the European men’s water polo championships, winning 11-10. The flawless 3-0 final quarter performance led Spain to their first crown after reaching the finals four times. Alvaro Granados, crowned Most Valuable Player, played a pivotal role, scoring three crucial goals, including the match-winner. Croatia, aiming for a third title, couldn't hold their lead, and Spain's magical final eight minutes secured their historic win. Crowning

Chelsea upcoming clash with Liverpool in January has undergone a scheduling change, with the kick-off time moved to 8:15 pm. The match, set to take place at Anfield on Wednesday, January 31, will be broadcast live on TNT Sports. This adjustment pushes the start time back by 15 minutes from its original schedule. The fixture alteration adds a twist to the anticipation surrounding this encounter, as Chelsea and Liverpool prepare for a crucial battle in the Premier League. The initial meeting between the

The stringent COVID-19 countermeasures, established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Beijing 2022 Organising Committee, have ensured the safe and successful organisation of the Olympic Games, protecting all the Games participants and the local communities. Out of 1,741,000 million airport and screening tests conducted since 23 January, when the closed-loop system came into effect officially, only 436 people have been found positive: 265 confirmed positives out of 13,628 airport tests171 confirmed positives out of 1,727,472 screening tests98 athletes confirmed positive86 team

The Indian cricket national team's current skipper Virat Kohli has announced that he will be stepping down as the T20 captain. Kohli, who is recognised as one of the greatest players of all time has an exceptional record of scoring nearly 3,200 runs and picking up 4 wickets from the 90 matches played.  The 32-year-old announced this major decision in his official twitter handle confirming that he will continue to lead the national team in ODI and Test cricket.  Kohil, who is also the

In a tearful press conference, Messi, 34, recently announced that he is leaving Barcelona this summer, with the club unable to afford his wages even if he were to take a 50% pay cut. Now Barcelona’s legal team is claiming that PSG cannot sign the six-time Ballon d’Or winner on account of their own financial difficulties. Lawyer Juan Branco has confirmed the complaint, tweeting the following statement: On behalf of FC Barcelona partners, my firm has prepared a complaint with the European Commission and demands

Almoez Ali of Qatar National Football Team earned the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup Top Scorer Award, after finishing as the top scorer in the 2021 Gold Cup with four goals in five games. The Gold Cup award is the second Almoez Ali has won at a continental tournament. The Qatari footballer was named top scorer at the AFC Asian Cup in 2019 with a record of nine goals, becoming the first player in history to be the top scorer in two continents. Almoez

Qatar's football national team qualified for the Asia Football Championship in China in 2023, after defeating visitors Oman 1-0, in the match played Monday at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium in Al Sadd Sports Club. The match was part of the 8th round of Group E of the AFC World Cup qualifiers that are taking place in Doha with Qatar, Oman, India, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan all participating. Hassan Al Haydous scored the only goal of the match from a penalty kick in the 40th

HE President of the Qatar Tennis, Squash, and Badminton Federation (QTF) Nasser bin Ghanim Al Khelaifi said that the 29th Qatar ExxonMobil Open, which kicked off Monday, is a new challenge for the organizing committee after the success of the Qatar Total Open. In a statement on Monday on the sidelines of the start of the main round of the tournament, Al Khelaifi underscored that the State of Qatar looks forward to achieving accomplishments at all levels, point out that the QTF committees