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With his 79th appearance, Harry Kane broke the record held by former goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

Barring a parody advertisement, it is tough to recall a time when Rahul Dravid truly let loose. To see Dravid scream in joy while holding the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy aloft was a satisfying sight. It was reassuring to know that nice guys need not finish last. And to think that 17 years…

India beat South Africa by seven runs at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on Saturday to clinch its second T20 World Cup title. The Rohit Sharma-led side now holds the distinction of winning the World Cup without losing a single match through the tournament. India played nine games and won eight of those while one…

Venezuela faces Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL. Batista was handed a one-match ban after Venezuela’s late arrival to the field of play in their 1-0 win over Mexico, joining Chile coach Ricardo Gareca and Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni…

Venezuela faces Jamaica in their final Copa America group stage match on Sunday, but coach Fernando Batista will be absent after being suspended by CONMEBOL. Batista was handed a one-match ban after Venezuela’s late arrival to the field of play in their 1-0 win over Mexico, joining Chile coach Ricardo Gareca and Argentina’s Lionel Scaloni…

Mexico will face Ecuador in a must-win Group B match for both sides on Sunday in the Copa America 2024 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Mario Escobar of Guatemala will be refereeing the crucial clash between the two sides. While the 37-year-old has been a FIFA referee since 2013, the Guatemalan…

Mexico and Ecuador face each other in a must win game for both sides on Sunday at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. PREVIEW Ecuador requires only a draw due to its superior goal difference, while Mexico needs a victory to guarantee progression to the next round. Both teams were favourites to advance…

The Netherlands might have emerged from a disappointing performance in the group phase of the European Championship with a favourable pairing but it will be wary of Romania when they meet on Tuesday in Munich in the round of 16. The Dutch finished third in their group after losing to Austria in Berlin, but it…

LeBron James opted out of the final season of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers prior to Saturday’s deadline. The Lakers and James plan to work out a new three-year deal. James is eligible for a three-year, $162 million package. James’ agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, said his client will consider taking less…

PREVIEW As Spain prepares to face Georgia in the Euro 2024 round of 16 on Sunday, memories will undoubtedly drift to the 7-1 thrashing it dished out to the same opponents last year in a match that helped the team gel at a time of turmoil for Spanish football. Georgia has won the hearts of fans with a series of never-say-die…