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Qatar players celebrate after their side’s first goal. (AP/PTI Photo) Qatar finally exorcised the ghosts of their disappointing home World Cup campaign four years ago, snatching a dramatic 1-1 draw against Group B favourites Switzerland to secure the nation’s first-ever point in FIFA World Cup history on Saturday.A stoppage-time equaliser, later ruled an own goal…

Switzerland were confident of having their best-ever World Cup run, but their journey became a whole lot more complex after an unfathomable bout of misfiring opened the door for unheralded Qatar to snatch a point in their Group B opener. The Swiss swagger was abundant in the blazing sunshine on Saturday (AP) The Swiss swagger…

A 17-year-old boy who was left in a coma after a violent fight near Madison Square Garden is showing signs of improvement, according to his mother. The teenager was seriously hurt after an argument following the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals Game 4 win over the San Antonio Spurs. Police said he was punched and…

West Indies’ Shemaine Campbelle, left, and Jahzara Claxton celebrate after hitting the winning runs. (AP Photo) West Indies pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup on Saturday, avenging their 2024 semifinal heartbreak with a thrilling seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in Southampton.A magnificent unbeaten 90 from…

Brazil’s Vinicius Junior (7) celebrates a goal against Morocco. (AP Photo) Brazil produced a spirited comeback to salvage a 1-1 draw against Morocco in a pulsating Group C clash at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, with Vinícius Júnior’s brilliant strike ensuring the five-time champions avoided a losing start.In one of the standout fixtures of…

Brazil, out to end their 24-year quest for an unprecedented sixth FIFA World Cup title, extended their staggering 92-year streak of never losing an opening match at the tournament. But only just. A spirited Morocco performance saw Brazil held to a 1-1 draw in the Group C curtain-raiser at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey,…

India captain Shubman Gill, left, congratulates Gurnoor Brar for taking three wickets. (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: It is fitting that Gurnoor Brar’s first international wicket has Shubman Gill‘s name on it: Ibrahim Zadran caught by Shubman Gill, bowled by Gurnoor Brar. If not for Gill, the 26-year-old could have been just another Indian pacer…

The New York Knicks return to the court on Saturday night with a chance to make history. They face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. A fan waves a flag outside Madison Square Garden on the day of Game 5 of the…

Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Gautam Gambhir (Agency Image) Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz credited India head coach Gautam Gambhir for helping him refine his batting approach after producing a stunning century against the hosts in the opening ODI at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Saturday.Gurbaz was the standout performer in Afghanistan’s innings, blasting 102 off just…

Morocco’s national football team is playing against Brazil today at the New York Stadium, but it is in the headlines not just because of its performances at the FIFA World Cup 2026. FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group C – Brazil v Morocco at New York/New Jersey Stadium. Morocco’s Brahim Diaz in action with Brazil’s…