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CRICKETAndhra Premier League: Warriors, Lions winTungabhadra Warriors registered a six-wicket win against Bhimavaram Bulls in an Andhra Premier League clash at the Y.S. Raja Reddy Stadium here on Saturday,Put to bat first, Bulls rode on T. Vigneswara Sai Sravan’s half-century (50, 32b, 6×4, 1×6) and B. Munish Varma’s cameo (35, 21b, 4×4, 1×6) to set a 154-run target.Warriors’ chase started strong, thanks to skipper C.R. Gnaneshwar’s fifty (75, 56b, 9×4, 2×6), before K. Satya Surya Jayanth’s measured innings (46, 33b, 5×4, 2×6) took the team home with 12 balls to spare. THE SCORES The scores: Bhimavaram Bulls 153/9 in 20…

Mexico’s Julian Quinones opened the scoring in this World Cup in a 2-0 win over South Africa on 11 June. The goals have continued to fly in since that opening match in Mexico City.From Germany’s 7-1 rout of debutants Curacao in Houston on 14 June to Canada’s 6-0 hammering of Qatar in Vancouver four days later, there has been an avalanche of goals.One of the reasons for so many goals could be the Adidas ‘Trionda’ ball used in matches.It appears as though several goalkeepers have already been caught out by the flight of the ball.That was evident earlier this week…

Wales legend Mark Hughes has said he is “totally heartbroken” after the death of his son Alex aged 38.Alex Hughes had spells at Stockport County and Wrexham before ending his playing career to work in player analysis and recruitment.He worked for Blackburn, Manchester City and Fulham, who were all managed by his father, before leading a private academy in Portugal.He then became a player agent and in recent years worked for non-league clubs AFC Fylde and Morecambe before becoming player recruitment lead at League Two club Grimsby Town last July.Former Manchester United, Chelsea and Wales striker Hughes paid tribute to…

A shortlist of potential successors emerges as the Wales national team prepare for Craig Bellamy’s departure to Burnley. BBC Sport report that Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses have already held ‘informal’ talks with Steve Cooper, the lead candidate. Rob Edwards, recently sacked by Wolverhampton Wanderers after seven months in charge, is also being considered for the role. Eric Ramsay is another FAW are keeping an eye on. He last managed West Brom, dismissed in February 2026 after going nine matches without a win, leaving the club 21st in the Championship, one point above the relegation zone. Malcolm Allen on…

Unified minimumweight champion Oscar Collazo returns to action tonight, but not in a title defense. The unbeaten Puerto Rican star moves up to flyweight for a non-title bout against late replacement Neider Valdez in the 12-round main event at Frontwave Arena in Oceanside, California. Valdez stepped in on short notice after Joey Canoy was forced to withdraw from the fight because of visa issues. While Collazo’s WBA and WBO minimumweight titles are not at stake, the bout offers an early look at how he performs above the 105-pound division and could provide insight into a potential future move to flyweight.…

Chelsea considering Florian Wirtz move, Felix Nmecha open to England return and Aston Villa among Nick Woltemade suitors.Chelsea are keeping tabs on Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz – who starred under new Blues boss Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen – but any potential deal for the Germany playmaker, 23, depends on Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 25, leaving Stamford Bridge. (Football Insider), externalGermany midfielder Felix Nmecha is open to leaving Borussia Dortmund and both Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in the 25-year-old. (Teamtalk), external Newcastle could be willing to sell Germany striker Nick Woltemade, 24, with Aston Villa, Dortmund and Atletico Madrid…

Gervonta Davis trainer Calvin Ford has offered his thoughts on a potential clash between Shakur Stevenson and Devin Haney, which could be fought at a catchweight of 144lbs. While there is seemingly no agreement in place, Haney has claimed via social media that he would be willing to sacrifice 3lbs for the sake of a deal. This would mean forgoing the right to retain his WBO welterweight title, which he secured with a unanimous decision victory over Brian Norman Jr in November. Since then, ‘The Dream’ has been ordered to face mandatory challenger Keyshawn Davis, but is clearly more enthused…

T20 World Cup, Group 2, Headingley England 200-5 (20 overs): Dunkley 57 (37), Capsey 40 (25); Gordon 2-30 Scotland 162-7 (20 overs): S Bryce 34 (24) England won by 38 runs Scorecard. TablesEngland’s batting sparkled again as the hosts closed on a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals with an 38-run victory over Scotland at Headingley.Sophia Dunkley ensured injured captain Nat Sciver-Brunt was not missed by capitalising on three dropped catches in making 57 on her return to the side.Alice Capsey stroked 40 and Heather Knight 25 but most impressive was a barnstorming unbroken partnership of 61 from just…

“You have the contract. Sign it.” Stevenson quickly fired back on X. “Shut yo ass up and vacate that belt so I could beat yall ass,” said Shakur. The comments appear to reference the growing complications surrounding Haney’s WBO welterweight title. WBO President Gustavo Olivieri has repeatedly stated that Haney’s next obligation is a mandatory defense against top-ranked contender Keyshawn Davis. That mandatory position has become a major obstacle to a Haney-Stevenson fight. If Haney proceeds with a non-title catchweight bout against Stevenson instead of facing Keyshawn, he would likely be stripped of the WBO belt. Shakur has previously indicated…

A spectator has died in an accident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday and the remainder of the event has been cancelled.A joint statement from governing body Motorsport Ireland and rally organisers Donegal Motor Club confirmed a “young male spectator has passed away” following an accident on the 12th stage. The accident occurred in the first pass of the Gartan stage of the rally on Saturday afternoon, which was the 12th of 20 in the three-day event – one of the biggest motorsport events on the island of Ireland.Two spectators were taken to Letterkenny University Hospital and the rally…