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Egypt’s Mohamed Salah (10) celebrates his goal with teammate Mostafa Ziko (11). (AP Photo) Egypt created a historic milestone on Sunday night as they registered their first-ever World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-1 in a Group G clash at BC Place, Vancouver.Star forward Mohamed Salah once again delivered on the biggest stage, scoring the…

Andre Russell cuts a delivery during match 6 of the Major League Cricket season 4 between Seattle Orcas and LA Knight Riders. (Photo/Sportzpics) Los Angeles Knight Riders continued their strong start to the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season with an 81-run win over Seattle Orcas on Sunday. The Jason Holder-led side has now won…

Cape Verde’s Kevin Pina, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Cape Verde in Miami Gardens, Fla., Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Kevin Pina’s historic free-kick and Hélio Varela’s second-half equaliser earn Cape Verde a famous 2-2 draw against Uruguay…

Spain’s Lamine Yamal warms up during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart) The Spain winger scored his first-ever World Cup goal and inspired a dominant 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, but concerns emerged when he was withdrawn at half-time before…

Lamine Yamal wears flags of two different countries on his boots despite playing for Spain at the World Cup The Spain winger has become one of the faces of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but a closer look at his boots reveals a tribute to two countries that continue to play an important role in…

Belgian and Iranian flags are seen on the pitch before the World Cup Group G soccer match between Belgium and Iran in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Sunday, June 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jayne Kamin-Oncea) Belgium dominated possession and territory throughout a tense evening in Los Angeles, but a disallowed Mehdi Taremi goal, a goalkeeping masterclass…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (X-Cricbuzz) Cricket Ireland (CI) has confirmed that the upcoming two-match T20I series against India will be played as scheduled at Stormont in Belfast on June 26 and 28, following an extensive review of the security situation in the city.The confirmation comes after civil disturbances were reported in Belfast earlier this month. In response,…

Argentina’s Lionel Mess (AP Photo) An Argentinian television presenter has stepped down from her role after incorrectly announcing on live television that Lionel Messi‘s father had died during Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.Florencia Pena made the claim while appearing on the streaming channel Luzu TV shortly after Argentina’s opening World Cup match against Algeria….

Ben Stokes Gus Atkinson (Photo by Getty Images) England stars Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been pulled out of their ongoing County Championship matches after a request from the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), a move that has fuelled speculation that both players could return for the third Test against New Zealand at…

Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon of South Africa celebrate victory (Getty Images) Marizanne Kapp produced a match-winning all-round performance as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in their Women’s T20 World Cup Group A clash on Sunday.Kapp starred with both bat and ball, first returning figures of 2/27 before unleashing an unbeaten 81 off…