New Zealand upset Norway in opener
AUCKLAND, July 20 (Reuters): Hannah Wilkinson's second-half goal gave New Zealand a shock 1-0 win over former champions Norway at Eden Park on Thursday as the co-hosts kicked off the Women's World Cup in style by claiming their first ever victory at the global soccer showpiece.The Football Ferns had failed...
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Next chapter of Messi's career begins today
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 20 (AP): The seats at DRV PNK Stadium filled up quickly with fans eager to get a glimpse at Inter Miami's new superstar.Lionel Messi - arguably the greatest soccer player ever - stood on a runway in the middle of the field looking out at his...
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Pakistan end 365-day winless streak
GALLE, Sri Lanka, July 20 (Agencies): Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq hit an unbeaten 50 to steer Pakistan home in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday, passing their tricky target of 131 with four wickets to spare.It also gives them a first Test win in exactly a year (365 days)-...
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Three India vs Pakistan matches in 15 days likely
The fixtures of the Asia Cup was announced on Wednesday with the much anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter scheduled for September 02 at Kandy in Sri Lanka. The arch rivals, who've slotted in Group A alongside Nepal may possibly face each other three times in 15 days upon progression to...
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England reach 61-1 in reply to Australia's 317 at lunch
MANCHESTER, United Kingdom, July 20 (AFP): Mitchell Starc struck an early blow before England's Zak Crawley and Moeen Ali denied Australia another breakthrough on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Thursday.England were 61-1 in reply to Australia's first-innings 317 at lunch, with Crawley 26 not...
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