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New Delhi: Sift Kaur Samra won India their sixth quota place for the 2024 Paris Olympics, finishing fifth in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions (3P) at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championship (All Events) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Aiming for the Baku Shooting...

Madrid: The leader of Spain's soccer federation marred the country's FIFA Women's World Cup victory after kissing a player on the lips during the medal ceremony, drawing criticism for inappropriate conduct in a sport that has struggled to overcome sexism. The Spanish government and the...

Paris: Former France forward Thierry Henry was appointed coach of the national under-21 team Monday. The French Football Federation said Henry was given a two-year contract and he will also lead a France Under-23 side at the 2024 Paris Olympics, describing the event as a...

Mumbai: With the World Cup less than two months away, New Zealand pace spearhead Tim Southee says the upcoming Asia Cup will be a big part of India's preparations for the showpiece, while admitting that scheduling of T20 competitions has made it difficult for teams...

Melbourne: Premier Australian batter Steve Smith has revealed that he was nursing an injury for the better part of the Ashes series, having wounded his wrist during the Lord's Test. The 34-year-old had torn a tendon in his left wrist during the second Test at...

Mumbai:  India should have included Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal as spinners for the Asia Cup in the lead-up to the World Cup, feel former players Madan Lal and Karsan Ghavri. While Kuldeep Yadav was picked as the frontline spinner for the Asia Cup, the...

London: Arsenal relied on Martin Odegaard's 54th-minute penalty and an obdurate defensive effort when down to 10 men late on to secure a 1-0 win at Crystal Palace in the English Premier League. Takehiro Tomiyasu was sent off in the 67th minute after collecting a...

Madrid: Sevilla couldn't end its early struggles, losing at promoted Alaves 4-3 for its second consecutive loss to start the Spanish league. Sevilla also lost to Manchester City on penalties in the UEFA Super Cup final last week and was looking to turn things around...

Madrid: Olga Carmona, whose goal won the FIFA Women's World Cup for Spain, learned after the final of her father's death, the Spanish soccer federation said. He had been ill and died while Carmona's mother and other relatives traveled to Australia to watch her play...

Dusseldorf: The Indian junior men's hockey team scored a fluent 4-0 victory over England at the Four-Nations Tournament here Monday. Rajinder Singh (13th), Amir Ali (33th), Amandeep Lakra (41st), and Araijeet Singh Hundal (58th) were the goal scorers for India. After a cagey start to...