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Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025: Australia’s record win over India leaves captain Alyssa Healy one mountain left to climb

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That it took until Sunday's three-wicket win over India for them to complete their first ODI chase over 300, taking back their record for the highest in the women's 50-over format, is, in truth, a compliment to the bowlers that have worn canary yellow (OK, Australia gold) over the past 50 years.It is hard for their batters to hold a record if never given the chance.Ultimately, the result of Australia conceding 330 was captain Alyssa Healy being given an opportunity to produce her latest masterpiece.Then best known as the 19-year-old niece of renowned former Aussie wicketkeeper Ian, she debuted in…

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World Cup 2026: Which countries have qualified for the tournament?

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Ghana are the 21st team to qualify for the 2026 World Cup - and at least six more of the 48 places will be decided this week.Asia and Africa are where all of the latest guaranteed spots will come from, with two from Asia and four more from Africa up for grabs.Ghana booked their spot thanks to a 1-0 win over Comoros with Tottenham's Mohammed Kudus claiming the only goal. Mohamed Salah scored twice on Wednesday as Egypt beat Djibouti 3-0 to seal their place at a fourth World Cup.Algeria joined them on Thursday with Riyad Mahrez scoring in a…

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World Grand Prix Darts 2025 results: Luke Littler demolishes Luke Humphries to win title

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World champion Luke Littler clinically defeated world number one Luke Humphries 6-1 in Leicester to win his first World Grand Prix title.Littler, 18, was knocked out in the first round of the 'double-in and double-out' tournament on debut last year, but was more impressive throughout this campaign.His average was lower than Humphries' in the final, but he was ruthless throughout, winning five of his six sets in final-leg deciders to claim the £120,000 prize money.It gives Littler his seventh PDC major televised title - the joint seventh-highest in history.He has closed the gap between himself and leader Humphries to just…

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Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez released from hospital after stabbing

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Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez has been released from hospital and prison after he was stabbed in Indianapolis and arrested for his role in the incident.In a condition set by a judge, the 38-year-old had to be processed, which involved him having his fingerprints recorded and a head and shoulders photo taken, at Marion County Jail after leaving hospital.He was then released and briefly spoke to a reporter, saying he was slowly recovering from multiple stab wounds to his torso. "Sorry I can't answer all your questions," he said, adding that his recovery would be "a long process".Sanchez, a pundit…

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Wales v Belgium: Boss Craig Bellamy says ‘special moment coming’

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Wales' World Cup qualifier at home to Belgium on Monday already had the feel of a big game. Now, it has the makings of a defining night.That is because Wales' fate is back in their own hands, thanks to Belgium's goalless draw at home to North Macedonia on Friday.If Craig Bellamy's side win their three remaining games, they will top Group J and qualify automatically for next summer's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico.That, though, is quite a big if.The most imposing hurdle to clear is arguably their next one.This might not be the Belgium that finished third…

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Shanghai Masters final: World number 204 Valentin Vacherot beats cousin Arthur Rinderknech

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The pair had played against each other at junior level and in college at Texas A&M University, but never at professional level.Rinderknech, 30, converted his first break point of the match in the third game as his opponent made a nervy start.With legendary 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer watching in the stands, Vacherot regained his composure as the rest of the set went with serve and Rinderknech took it 6-4.The second set was equally close before a superb backhand down the line gave Vacherot a crucial break to go 5-3 up, before holding to set up a decider.There was…

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Lionel Messi scores twice for Inter Miami after being rested by Argentina

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Lionel Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 MLS win over Atlanta United, a day after being rested by Argentina for their friendly against Venezuela.Argentina captain Messi, 38, was called up for Friday's match against Venezuela at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, home of NFL side the Miami Dolphins, and Tuesday's game against Puerto Rico, which has been relocated from Chicago to Fort Lauderdale.With the MLS continuing during the international break it was not clear if Messi would play for Inter Miami on Saturday in their penultimate regular season match.The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner trained with Argentina during the…

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Baycurrent Classic: Xander Schauffele wins first title since 2024 Open

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Xander Schauffele won his first title since last year's Open Championship at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan.American Schauffele carded a final-round 64, featuring eight birdies, to finish one shot clear of compatriot Max Greyserman on 19-under at Yokohama Country Club.It was Schauffele's first event since the United States' Ryder Cup defeat by Europe at Bethpage Black in New York.The 31-year-old struggled with a rib injury at the start of the year which disrupted the momentum generated by his 2024 Open victory at Royal Troon, which came only two months after his maiden major win at the PGA Championship."It feels good,…

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Ironman World Championship: Great Britain’s Kat Matthews wins silver

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Britain's Kat Matthews claimed silver at the World Ironman Championship, but compatriot Lucy Charles-Barclay was forced to pull out while leading as competitors battled sweltering conditions in Kona, Hawaiʻi.Matthews benefited from the late withdrawals of Charles-Barclay and American Taylor Knibb to finish second behind Norway's Solveig Lovseth, who claimed her first Ironman world title.Charles-Barclay was leading after 10 miles of the marathon but visibly began to struggle as temperatures pushed 28C with 70% humidity.She eventually pulled out with about nine miles remaining after consulting with her husband at the side of the road.That seemingly left the path clear for Knibb…

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Welsh Rugby Union: Jamie Roberts hopes right decision will be reached on game’s future

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The three other options tabled by the WRU include two proposals suggesting a reduction in one side by keeping three teams. These choices are now seriously being considered by the WRU board. Cardiff are owned by the WRU after the side temporarily went into administration in April.With WRU chief executive Abi Tierney having already said she can not see a situation where professional rugby would not be played in the Welsh capital, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets will be nervously watching what happens. Reddin says he hopes a consensus could be reached if regions needed to be cut, with mergers an…

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