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Women’s T20 World Cup, Group 1, SouthamptonAustralia 219-6 (20 overs): Mooney 74 (42), Gardner 58 (32); Zwilling 3-52Netherlands 121-3 (20 overs): De Leede 56* (57); Garth 2-20Australia won by 98 runsScorecard; TablesBeth Mooney smashed a half-century but retired hurt as Australia completed a comfortable 98-run victory over the Netherlands to maintain their unbeaten start to the Women’s T20 World Cup.Mooney top-scored with 74 (42) while Ash Gardner struck 58 (32) and Georgia Wareham crashed an 18-ball 41 as Australia piled on 219-6 to equal the highest total at a Women’s T20 World Cup – set by England against Sri Lanka…

England vs Ghana kicks off at 4:00 PM ET on June 23, 2026, at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, with both sides arriving at Matchday 2 of Group L on three points apiece. England opened with a 4-2 win over Croatia while Ghana edged Panama 1-0 on a stoppage-time goal. The central betting question is whether England can convert heavy favoritism into a commanding result against a Ghana side that has already shown defensive discipline at this tournament. England are priced at -450 across BetOnline and Lucky Rebel, with BetNow matching that price, reflecting a near-universal expectation of a home…

Shakur Stevenson has offered his prediction for a potential clash between David Benavidez and Jai Opetaia, describing one man as a “beast”. Benavidez moved up to 200lbs last month, becoming a three-division world champion by dethroning Gilberto Ramirez with an emphatic sixth-round stoppage. But despite holding the WBO and WBA titles, ‘The Mexican Monster’ has since been named as the WBC’s mandatory challenger, putting him in position to face cruiserweight champion Noel Mikaelian. It was previously reported that Mikaelian would take on Opetaia later this year, yet it now seems that Benavidez has torpedoed their negotiations. The 29-year-old is now…

Ireland captain Caelan Doris will miss July’s Nations Championship matches with Australia, Japan and New Zealand with a foot injury. Back row Doris was forced off in the early stages of Leinster’s United Rugby Championship final win over the Bulls at Croke Park on Friday.Leinster wing Tommy O’Brien has also been ruled out of the three summer matches with a groin injury. Ulster duo Bryn and Zac Ward have been called up in place of the injured duo, while hooker Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland in the absence of Doris. Andy Farrell’s side fly to Sydney on Monday ahead of…

Mercado entered the fight as a heavy favorite against the experienced Burgos, a former world title challenger who had built a reputation for durability during a lengthy professional career. Burgos entered the contest with more than 45 professional fights and world-level experience. By the end of the second round, however, Mercado had accomplished something no previous opponent had managed. Mercado controlled the fight from the opening bell, using his speed, sharp combinations, and power punching to keep the 38-year-old Burgos on the defensive, hesitant to want to trade. The 24-year-old prospect repeatedly found openings with clean shots and quickly established…

Wales are preparing for head coach Craig Bellamy’s possible move to Burnley with a shortlist of potential successors which includes former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper.Football Association of Wales (FAW) bosses held informal talks with Cooper before news emerged of Burnley’s renewed interest in Bellamy, while ex-Wolves manager Rob Edwards is also under consideration.The Clarets have stepped up their pursuit of Bellamy as they search for a new manager after Scott Parker departed following their relegation from the Premier League last season.Burnley have not yet reached an agreement with the FAW, which wants at least £1m in compensation.If Bellamy rejoins…

Stephen Fulton is hoping to rebound from his defeat to O’Shaquie Foster with victory over Liam Wilson in Australia.Philadelphian Fulton is now 23-2 (8 KOs) and lost to Foster in December following an impressive win over Brandon Figueroa. Now he travels to the Afterpay Arena in Sydney to face the rugged Wilson over 12 rounds on July 25.“I expect Liam to be on his A-game and take this fight as an opportunity to get a shot at the title,” said the 31-year-old Fulton. “This fight is to show that I am nowhere near finished and to redeem myself after my…

In 2026, in an effort to accelerate change, Fifa introduced new rules, external for women’s tournaments. The regulations state at least one member of medical staff must be female and at least one coach must be a woman. At the match between Curacao and Germany, for the first time in men’s World Cup history, there was an all-female, external medical team – Fifa match doctor Dr Emma Lunan, Curacao head of medical Dr Suzanne Huurman, Germany team doctor Dr Silja Schwarz, emergency medicine doctor Dr Carrie Bakunas and Dr Kerry Peek, the injury spotter.Dr Lunan told Fifa: “Hopefully this is…

Panama and Croatia meet at BMO Field in Toronto on June 23 in a Group L clash that carries genuine elimination stakes for both sides. Both teams opened with defeats on Matchday 1 and a second consecutive loss would effectively end their World Cup 2026 campaign before the final round. Panama vs Croatia odds reflect Croatia as clear favorites, but the margin between the sides is narrower than the pre-tournament assessments suggested. Croatia qualified from UEFA Group L with a 7W 1D 0L record, scoring 26 goals and conceding just four across eight matches. Their opening game in this tournament…

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