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"It's a lesson for next time": Coco Gauff after Rome defeat

Rome, May 18 (UNI) Coco Gauff says the mental lessons from her WTA Rome final defeat will serve her well heading into Roland Garros, where she defends her women's singles tennis title
later this month.
The 22-year-old, ranked No.4 in the world, fell to Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze medallist Elina Svitolina in Saturday's final at the Foro Italico — the second consecutive year she has lost in
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Women's WC openers: NZ favoured against WI, Ireland ahead of Scotland

12 Jun 2026 | 9:17 AM

Southampton/Manchester, June 12 (UNI) Defending champions New Zealand Women will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against West Indies Women in a high-profile Group clash at The Rose Bowl, Southampton on Saturday, June 13, with the White Ferns entering as strong favourites.

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Mexico cruise past nine-man SA in chaotic FIFA WC opener

12 Jun 2026 | 3:03 AM

Mexico City, June 11 (UNI) Mexico secured a commanding 2-0 victory over South Africa in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Estadio Azteca, a match that finished with three red cards and a dramatic, chaotic finale that underlined the hosts' superiority despite a disjointed second half.

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Manu, Esha headline India’s 30-member shooting squad for Asian Games

12 Jun 2026 | 2:42 AM

New Delhi, June 11 (UNI) Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker was among the headline names as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) today announced a 30-member shooting contingent for the 20th Asian Games, to be held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, from September 19 to October 4.

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FIFA WC 2026 opens in style as Shakira, Burna Boy headline ceremony

11 Jun 2026 | 11:44 PM

Mexico City, June 11 (UNI) The FIFA World Cup 2026 burst into life on Thursday night with a grand, music-filled opening ceremony at the iconic Estadio Azteca, where global stars Shakira and Burna Boy headlined a spectacular celebration marking the start of football’s biggest tournament.

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Co-host Canada begin World Cup campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina

11 Jun 2026 | 11:19 PM

Toronto, June 11 (UNI) Co-hosts Canada will launch their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Group B clash at Toronto Stadium early Saturday, marking the first-ever World Cup meeting between the two nations.

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