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As preparations slowly gather pace for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, former India fast bowler Munaf Patel has thrown his weight behind veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, insisting that India cannot afford to leave either of them out if the aim is to win the coveted title. The tournament, jointly hosted by South Africa and Zimbabwe, is provisionally scheduled to be held from October 4 to November 21, 2027. It will mark the return of the ODI World Cup to the African continent for the first time since 2003. Expectations will once again be immense for Team India,…

Jul 11, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Esmerlyn Valdez (55) circles the bases on a two-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images Esmerlyn Valdez delivered a go-ahead grand slam to help the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-6 win against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday afternoon. Valdez, who had six RBIs, connected for his second home run of the game in the seventh to put Pittsburgh back in front after previously giving them a 3-2 lead with his…

As the CFL’s Official Charity Partner, World Vision Canada works alongside players, teams, and fans to create meaningful change for children and communities worldwide. From clean water initiatives to education and empowerment programs, the partnership highlights how the rhythms of the game can inspire rhythms of change far beyond the field. MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes held on to defeat the Calgary Stampeders 37-30 on Saturday night at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. Montreal’s balanced attack and timely defensive plays helped the Alouettes continue their strong start and improve to 4-1. CFL.ca brings you three key stats from the Montreal Alouettes’…

Céline Dept posted a World Cup footballer-naming trivia challenge on Instagram today, and it turned into one of her bigger moments on the platform. Her caption read “Who can name a World Cup footballer first? (wait for the last one..)” with a laughing emoji to close it out. It’s a simple setup – watch the sequence, name the players before the reveal. But that teased ending added something that clearly got people interested. The “wait for the last one” line is the real hook. It signals something unexpected at the end of the lineup. The final footballer could be a…

Summer House’s Ciara Miller got visibly emotional while discussing the challenges that come with dating — and the importance of female friendships — after navigating the fallout of Amanda Batula and West Wilson‘s public scandal. During the Saturday, July 11, episode of Love Island USA: Aftersun, Ciara, 30, showed support for Melanie Moreno, whose family didn’t approve of her connection with Sincere Rhea. “I was in tears when it came to her mom speaking life into her. I’m having chills right now,” Ciara, who was on the show virtually amid filming Summer House, said. “Like, to say that your heart…

MI New York held their nerve to register a crucial victory over Seattle Orcas in Match 25 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 season at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas. In a contest filled with momentum swings, experienced all-rounder Kieron Pollard once again proved why he remains one of the biggest match-winners in T20 cricket.The former West Indies captain delivered when his side needed him the most, but moments after producing a vital breakthrough, an unexpected incident left teammates and fans concerned. Fortunately for MI New York, the experienced campaigner was able to return later in the innings…

England head coach Thomas Tuchel accused his players of “making life very, very difficult” for themselves during their World Cup 2026 quarter-final win over Norway, adding that he is “not happy with the performance” in their extra-time victory. Andreas Schjelderup’s first-half cross-shot ensured the Three Lions fell behind for the second time in the knockout stage before Jude Bellingham struck in the first halves of regular time and extra time to send Tuchel’s team to a semi-final against Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday (20:00 BST). “[We were] sloppy, [made] a lot of technical mistakes [and were] not fast enough, not…

“I am thinking of the two lives lost and others who were injured and traumatized by the violence this evening,” she wrote on X. “My family and I are safe, but I can’t imagine what the families of the victims are experiencing tonight. This is horrific. Please stay away from the area and stay home if you can. First responders, including Toronto police, are on site. Again, please listen to the police as this is ongoing.”

MONTREAL — The Montreal Alouettes’ offence picked up right where it left off before the bye, putting together another high-scoring performance in a 37-30 win over the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday night at Percival Molson Memorial Stadium. Quarterback Davis Alexander was the Alouettes’ catalyst, completing 22 of his 30 passes for 301 yards and a touchdown to help Montreal improve to 4-1. Tyson Philpot popped for 132 yards and a score, reeling in nine of his 10 targets. Tyler Snead pitched in 86 receiving yards and added a passing touchdown on a first-quarter trick play. Travis Theis provided balance on the…

It took a few hours after their exit from Love Island USA for Parmida Keshani to complain that Corbin Mims wouldn’t have sex with her. The Saturday, July 10, episode of the Aftersun special showed footage of Parmida and Corbin in the car after they were eliminated from the villa. They admitted they were scared of what being in the real world meant for their relationship. “The same concerns that you have about me — with distractions and not trusting someone yet — because we’ve only been in one type of [relationship],” Corbin told her about his worries. Parmida, however,…