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Welcome to Sportstar’s live coverage of the first semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 between Australia and West Indies at the Oval on Tuesday.TOSSAustralia will bowl first at the Oval. The Aussies are unchanged against the Windies. Ashmini Munisar will sit this one out as Karishma Ramharack’s experience makes the cut.PLAYING XIAustralia: Beth Mooney, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton,West Indies: Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma RamharackPREVIEWAustralia and…
Irish heavyweight Thomas Carty will face English opponent Dave Allen in the chief support contest.The Doncaster man tasted defeat against Arslanbek Makhmudov and Filip Hrgovic but returned to winning ways earlier this month with a points win over Ross McGuigan.Carty beat German Skobenko in his most recent fight in March a year after his only career defeat to date when he suffered a knee injury in a contest with Dajuan Calloway in America.Unbeaten Coleraine fighter Matthew Boreland will take on Liverpool super-bantamweight Joe McGrail as he aims to secure the WBA Continental Gold belt.Undefeated Emmet Brennan will meet Taylor Bevan…
Swiatek has not won a Grand Slam since Wimbledon and has yet to win a title this year.She lost in the third round of the French Open – the major she has won four times – and suffered a three-set defeat in her sole grass-court match in the build-up to Wimbledon.Swiatek picked up where she left off on Centre Court, dropping just one game in a rapid first set and hitting 10 winners on the way.However, her serve badly misfired in the second set – helped by Townsend standing inside the baseline to rush her – and she double-faulted to…
Australia and Egypt meet in the World Cup 2026 Round of 32 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas (Arlington) on July 3, kicking off at 1:00 PM local time. Egypt enter as the narrow betting favorites at +155 best price, while Australia sit at +250 to advance. The central question for bettors is whether Egypt’s attacking firepower, led by Mohamed Salah, can overcome a defensively organized Australian side that won its opening group game against Turkey. Egypt’s odds reflect their group-stage momentum. Hossam Hassan’s side drew with Belgium and beat New Zealand before a 1-1 draw with Iran secured second place…
The Croatian veteran faces Itauma on August 29 at London’s O2 Arena in what many view as the toughest test yet for the 21-year-old heavyweight prospect. While much of the pre-fight attention has focused on Itauma’s rapid rise, Hrgovic believes experience will prove decisive. “I’m in seven,” Hrgovic said to Sky Sports when asked for his prediction. “It’s a great fight for myself with a young, upcoming lion, who’s impressed everyone except myself. Maybe he’s the next great heavyweight, but I don’t believe it until I see his courage, his chin, his will, his endurance.” Hrgovic has rebuilt momentum since…
Ireland coach Simon Easterby says he expects Australia to try and “impose themselves” in Saturday’s Nations Championship opener in Sydney (11:00 BST).Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies host Ireland in the first of three summer matches in the new competition, before Andy Farrell’s side take on Japan and New Zealand.Farrell led the British and Irish Lions’ successful tour of Australia last year and Ireland ran out 46-19 winners when the sides met in Dublin in November.Easterby, who said all 36 players were in training in Sydney, said it was “exciting” to face Australia, who will host the Rugby World Cup next year.”We’re expecting…
Leeds United are now showing “concrete interest” in signing Lloyd Kelly, amid a new update on the defender’s future at Juventus. Formerly of AFC Bournemouth, Kelly has been plying his trade in the Serie A since signing for Juventus in the 2025 January transfer window, where he has earned rave reviews for his performances from commentator Adam Summerton. However, the centre-back is already being eyed up for a return to the Premier League, with former club Newcastle United reportedly well-placed to secure a deal, while the likes of Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest are also waiting in the wings. Football…
William Hill News tipster @Footy_Tipster previews Wednesday’s 2026 World Cup game between England and D.R. Congo. Our Prediction: England To Win To Nil (3/4), England 2-0 D.R. Congo (4/1) The Atalanta Stadium awaits as England take on D.R. Congo in the round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with history on the line for both nations. Now, let’s take a closer look at some World Cup odds and betting angles for Wednesday’s fixture: England v D.R. Congo – Wednesday, 5pm View all available markets at William Hill England wrapped up Group L as winners after a hard‑fought 2-0 victory over…
Manny Pacquiao could be presented with a world title opportunity following the postponement of his rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Their second encounter was scheduled to take place this September, over a decade removed from Mayweather’s unanimous decision victory over the Filipino. It was reported last week, however, that Pacquiao has been left without an opponent after his American rival was hit with a $4.65m lawsuit by CSI Sports Events. As Mayweather attempts to navigate this situation, it remains to be seen whether the ‘Pac Man’ rematch will even take place, let alone be rescheduled for a date in 2027. In…
Under Rowe’s leadership Exeter moved from their old home at the County Ground to Sandy Park on the outskirts of the city for the start of the 2006-07 season.The club eventually won promotion to the Premiership in 2010 in current director of rugby Rob Baxter’s first season in charge. They have remained in the top flight ever since – becoming the last non-Premiership shareholding team to establish themselves in the league after promotion from the second tier. Exeter have gone on to win the title twice, having reached their seventh final earlier this month when they were beaten by Northampton…