Afghanistan erupts in celebration as team reaches T20 World Cup semifinal
Fans take to the streets from Kabul to Kandahar and Khost to Laghman as Afghanistan reach first-ever World Cup semis.
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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh – T20 World Cup 2024: Team news, pitch, weather
Al Jazeera's lowdown of the qualification scenario, weather forecast, head-to-head record and team news for the match.
India vs Australia – T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, pitch, weather, toss, form
Familiar foes India and Australia meet in Saint Lucia in a bid to secure qualification for the T20 World Cup semifinals.
South Africa hold nerve to beat West Indies, enter T20 World Cup semifinals
South Africa beat West Indies by three wickets in a rain-interrupted Super Eights game to book a spot in the semis.
Formula One: Verstappen wins Spanish Grand Prix, extends championship lead
Red Bull's three-time world motorsports champ makes it seven wins from 10 races by defeating Lando Norris in Barcelona.
Albania says player banned for two Euro 2024 games for ‘nationalist’ chants
The ban comes after player Mirlind Daku apologised for leading fans in derogatory chants against Croatia at Euro 2024.
Which teams can qualify for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 semifinals, and how?
Can Afghanistan enter the semis? What do West Indies need to do? Will net run rate come into play? Al Jazeera explains.
UEFA Euro 2024: Will France’s Mbappe be fit to play against Poland?
Captain Kylian Mbappe is racing against time to return for France's last group football match against Poland on Tuesday.
England vs USA – T20 World Cup 2024: Team news, pitch, form, weather, toss
A win will bolster England's chances for a spot in the semis and a loss could bring it down to a net run rate battle.
Ronaldo’s selfie-hunting fans at Euro 2024 a ‘concern’ for coach Martinez
Multiple fans invaded the pitch to take selfies with Portugal legend Ronaldo at their Euro 2024 match in Germany.
Afghanistan beat Australia by 21 runs, open race to semis at T20 World Cup
Afghanistan beat Australia for the first time in history and boost their chances of qualifying for the semifinals.
Heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua wants to open care home for retired boxers
Boxer says ex-fighters suffer poor health and that he hopes to help them as part of his sports legacy
Anthony Joshua has said he is considering opening a care home for retired boxers with health problems.
Speaking to Lauren Laverne on Sunday’s episode of BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs, the former world heavyweight champion said he had discussed issues faced by ex-fighters with his former boxing coach, John Oliver.
Continue reading...Roberto Baggio injured in armed burglary at home in Italy
Ex-footballer reportedly struck on the head with butt of a gun and detained in a room while Italy game was on TV
The Italian football legend Roberto Baggio was robbed and beaten at gunpoint in his home on Thursday while watching the Italy-Spain match in the European Championship with his family.
A group of at least five armed individuals forcibly entered the villa in Altavilla Vicentina, located in northern Italy, at 10pm local time.
Continue reading...Australia vs Bangladesh – T20 World Cup: Teams, form, H2H, pitch, weather
Both sides will keep an eye on the conditions in Antigua as they meet in the Super Eight Group 1 on Thursday night.
Afghanistan vs India – T20 World Cup 2024: Teams, weather, toss, Kohli form
India will be wary of the Afghan bowling attack and not take them 'lightly' in their Super Eight match in Barbados.
Euro 2024: by the numbers – Ronaldo on target and the Germans are efficient
Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo may not have kicked a goal at Euro 2024 yet - but that's not for a lack of attempts.
West Indies vs England – T20 World Cup Super Eight: Teams, pitch, form
The two most successful T20 teams go head-to-head in a mighty Super Eights clash in Saint Lucia.
Novak Djokovic to play at 2024 Paris Olympics: Serbia Olympic Committee
If Serbia's Olympic authority is correct, then Djokovic will join Rafael Nadal as another huge name in Paris.
Teams, format, match-ups: All to know about the T20 World Cup Super Eights
What's the schedule and path to the final? Will holders England face India or Australia? What are Afghanistan's chances?
French far-right leader condemns Mbappé’s anti-extremism remarks
Jordan Bardella criticises footballer’s call for young people to vote against ‘extremes’ in upcoming elections
The French far-right leader Jordan Bardella has criticised the footballer Kylian Mbappé over his call for young people to vote against the “extremes” in parliamentary elections this month.
“I have a lot of respect for our footballers, whether Marcus Thuram or Kylian Mbappé, who are icons of football and icons for youth … But we must respect the French, we must respect everyone’s vote,” Bardella told CNews TV on Tuesday.
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