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FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Germany stunned by Slovakia, Messi takes Argentina to victory, Spain and Belgium win

Germany lost an away World Cup qualifying game for the first time in a 2-0 upset against Slovakia which threw its campaign to reach the 2026 tournament into immediate jeopardy. David Hancko and David Strelec each exploited mistakes in Germany’s defense to give Slovakia — which last qualified for the World Cup in 2010 —... Read More

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September 4, 2025

Champions Way well-prepped to score in the main event

Champions Way, who has been prepared, is expected to score in the H.H. Sri Krishnaraja Wadiyar Memorial Trophy (1,400m), the main event of the races to be held here on Friday (Sept. 5). False rails (width about 2m from 1,600m to the winning post) will be in position. 1. VIRIJA PLATE (1,100m), rated 00 to... Read More

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September 4, 2025

Asia Cup | India inches closer to final after emphatic victory

Manpreet Singh exults after scoring the equaliser. | Photo Credit: R.V. MOORTHY Indian men took a big step towards redemption and a spot in the final of the Asia Cup hockey with a convincing 4-1 win against Malaysia in its second Super 4s match at the Rajgir Sports Complex here on Thursday. The lessons from... Read More

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September 4, 2025

Duleep Trophy | Jagadeesan and Ruturaj’s centuries put South and West in the ascendancy

Ruturaj Gaikwad in action during the Duleep Trophy match against Central Zone. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR N. Jagadeesan (148 batting, 260b, 13×4, 2×6) was at his dogged best, powering South Zone to a comfortable 297 for three in 81 overs against North Zone on the opening day of their Duleep Trophy semifinal here... Read More

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