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Colombia boss backs James Rodriguez for World Cup

Bogota, May 15 (UNI) Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo has backed Minnesota midfielder James Rodriguez to be fit for the FIFA World Cup, describing him as key to the team's hopes
in the tournament.
Rodriguez, 34, was Thursday included in Colombia's preliminary squad of 55 players for football's showpiece event, which begins next month in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Australia 2-0 Turkiye: Irankunda opens scoring, Metcalfe seals win

14 Jun 2026 | 12:42 PM

Vancouver, June 14 (UNI) Nestory Irankunda stepped into the World Cup spotlight with authority, scoring the opening goal as Australia defeated Turkiye 2-0 in their Group Stage opener at BC Place, setting the tone for a disciplined and decisive Socceroos performance.

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Strong first-half fireworks fade as Brazil and Morocco draw level

14 Jun 2026 | 7:20 AM

New York, June 14 (UNI) Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Morocco in a lively but ultimately subdued Group C clash that swung between high-quality attacking play in the first half and a cautious, stop-start second period.

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Aus beat SA by 65 runs in ICC Women's T20 WC clash

14 Jun 2026 | 12:50 AM

Manchester, June 13 (UNI) Australia Women registered a dominant 65-run victory over South Africa Women in the 3rd match of Group A at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday.

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Rohit scripts twin records, becomes oldest Indian ODI cricketer, joins 16,000-run opener club

13 Jun 2026 | 11:07 PM

Dharamsala, June 13 (UNI) Former India captain Rohit Sharma created history on Saturday with a remarkable double milestone during the rain-hit first ODI against Afghanistan at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium.

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Australia beat South Africa in Women’s T20 World Cup

13 Jun 2026 | 11:06 PM

Manchester, June 13 (UNI) The Australian cricket team began its Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 65-run victory over South Africa at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground here on Saturday.
Phoebe Litchfield top-scored for Australia with a 24-ball 50, while Georgia Wareham was the pick of their bowlers after finishing with figures of 3/13. Laura Wolvaardt (44 off 39) was the Proteas’ best batter.

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