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England thrash India by 125 runs to take unassailable 2-0 lead, visitors suffer worst-ever T20I defeat | Cricket News
England produced a ruthless all-round performance to crush India by 125 runs in the third T20I at Trent Bridge on Tuesday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the five-match series after the opener was washed out.The defeat was one India will want to forget in a hurry. Chasing 202, the visitors were bundled out for just 76 in 11.4 overs, registering their biggest defeat by runs in men’s T20I history and their second-lowest total in the format. For Shreyas Iyer, the loss also extended his wait for a maiden victory as India’s full-time T20I captain.
Salt, Curran lay the foundation
Asked to bat first, England overcame a quiet start to post an imposing 201/7, thanks largely to Philip Salt’s fluent 70 off 44 deliveries.India’s new-ball attack, led by Arshdeep Singh, began with discipline, but Jos Buttler shifted the momentum with a counter-attacking 32. Debutant Prince Yadav then made an immediate impact, dismissing Buttler with a pinpoint yorker off his very first delivery before sending captain Harry Brook back soon after.Harshit Rana kept India in the contest by removing Jacob Bethell and Tom Banton in successive deliveries, but Salt continued to anchor the innings with controlled aggression. The opener brought up a composed half-century before Axar Patel eventually ended his stay.Sam Curran provided the finishing touches with an unbeaten 41 from 24 balls, ensuring England crossed the 200-run mark despite India’s late fightback. Prince Yadav (2/30) impressed on debut, while Harshit Rana (2/40) also picked up two wickets.
Archer, Tongue rip through India
India’s chase never gained any momentum as England’s pace attack tore through the batting order. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi entertained briefly with two towering sixes but was caught behind off Jofra Archer for 13. Ishan Kishan soon followed, edging Josh Tongue to Jacob Bethell, before Archer struck the decisive blows by dismissing captain Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel.India’s innings unravelled at alarming speed as they lost their first five wickets inside six overs for the first time in T20I history. The visitors found themselves in complete disarray against Archer’s pace and Tongue’s relentless accuracy.Will Jacks joined the party by stumping Tilak Varma, while Tongue removed Shivam Dube and Harshit Rana to finish with outstanding figures of 4/28. Archer returned 3/29, and Adil Rashid wrapped up the innings by bowling Varun Chakravarthy to seal a crushing victory.
India’s UK tour goes from bad to worse
The defeat continued India’s miserable run on the tour. Having already been whitewashed 2-0 by Ireland before arriving in England, Iyer’s men are yet to register a victory since lifting the T20 World Cup. Tactical errors, fragile batting and an inability to absorb pressure have all contributed to a worrying slide in form.With two matches still to play, England have already secured the series, while India will now look to salvage pride and avoid a complete whitewash.
Brief Scores
England: 201/7 in 20 overs (Philip Salt 70, Sam Curran 41*; Prince Yadav 2/30, Harshit Rana 2/40)India: 76 all out in 11.4 overs (Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 13; Josh Tongue 4/28, Jofra Archer 3/29)Result: England won by 125 runs.Series: England lead the five-match series 2-0 (first T20I abandoned due to rain).
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Lionel Messi in tears after Argentina’s greatest escape in FIFA World Cup sends them to the quarter-finals | Football News
Lionel Messi could not contain his emotions at the final whistle as Argentina staged a sensational late comeback to beat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16. After watching old rivals Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar suffer painful exits in previous matches, the Inter Miami star shed tears of joy as the reigning champions secured their place in the quarter-finals.At the final whistle, after Argentina’s victory over Egypt was confirmed, he let out all his tension and broke down in tears as if he hadn’t already won everything in football, as if nothing else mattered, or as if it were the first time.The match had everything. Argentina trailed 2-0 with just over ten minutes of regulation remaining, staring down one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. And then Messi took over. He set up Cristian Romero’s header to make it 2-1. He scored himself four minutes later, a clinical finish that made him the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cup knockout matches. Then Enzo Fernández headed home a cross from Lautaro Martínez in stoppage time to complete a comeback that left the football world speechless.
Argentina’s Lionel Messi reacts after their World Cup round of 16 comeback win against Egypt. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Lautaro Martínez summed it up perfectly after the match. “He deserved to cry,” he said of Messi. “Because he is our example, our guide, the one who helped us the most.”For Messi, the images of his emotional celebration will serve as a defining moment of this World Cup, illustrating that even after all his success, the hunger to win with his country remains as strong as ever.Ronaldo had cried in defeat in Dallas 24 hours earlier. Neymar had cried in defeat in New Jersey the night before that. On Tuesday in Atlanta, Messi cried in victory and the difference between those two sets of tears tells you everything about where he stands above them all at this moment in time.The dream of back-to-back World Cups is alive. Messi is alive. And that image of the greatest footballer who ever lived, flat on the Atlanta grass with tears streaming down his face, is already the photograph of this entire tournament.
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Marwooba Triumphs in 2026 Taj Rossi Series Final
The strategic advantage of the Hawkes family’s dual-state racing operation was clearly demonstrated at Flemington’s Finals Day meeting this past Saturday, where the father-and-sons training team clinched the $175,000 Taj Rossi Series Final with their impressive galloper, Marwooba.
The son of Wootton Bassett, conditioned by John, Wayne, and Michael Hawkes, achieved a Listed victory over 1600 metres, building on a previous win at Rosehill on June 13.
This marked a successful return to Victoria for the gelding, who had been sent to Sydney after a disappointing last-place finish, 30 lengths off the winner, at Geelong in his seasonal debut. Wayne Hawkes commented on the benefit derived from the more favourable weather conditions in New South Wales during this time of year.
“He only got here yesterday and his coat looked amazing,” Hawkes, who supervises their Flemington stable, remarked. “The Sydney horses just look so much better than the Melbourne horses, just because of the weather. There’s nothing anyone could do about that, but he just got off the float and he had a pig-root and was pretty happy with himself.”
Marwooba capitalised on an economical run under the expert handling of Melbourne’s leading rider, Craig Williams, to finish ahead of the $2.70 favourite, Star Of Macedon.
Williams positioned Marwooba off the pace, found an opening down the centre of the straight midway, and unleashed a potent acceleration to forge a race-winning lead. The $3.20 second elect secured victory by half a length, with Ko Phangan ($7) finishing a further three-quarters of a length behind Star Of Macedon in third place.
The win secured Williams his second juvenile race victory of the day, having earlier guided the $2 favourite Stars Of Dom to win the $150,000 Next Generation Sprinters Series Final (1200m).
Hawkes indicated that the stable’s attention would now turn to the spring racing season with Marwooba. The Group 2 Bill Stutt Stakes (1600m) at Caulfield on September 27 is a potential target, with a view towards the Group 1 Spring Champion Stakes in Sydney.
“We’re very happy to be here in the depths of winter winning a race in July, (he’ll go) back to Sydney and have three weeks off probably, then come back into work and he might end up in a Spring Champion (Stakes). There are plenty of options for him.”
With Marwooba’s spring targets in sight, punters can find competitive racing odds at various betting sites.
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World Cup 2026: The fury and heartbreak of Egypt’s stunning World Cup collapse
With 12 minutes of normal time remaining Egypt stood on the cusp of their greatest ever World Cup result.
The Pharaohs led Argentina, the reigning world champions, 2-0 in Atlanta Stadium.
A quarter-final spot – their first – beckoned for the football-mad African country.
Then it went wrong. Horribly wrong.
When Cristian Romero reduced the deficit in the 79th minute, it was a case of Egypt digging in. But they looked panic-stricken when captain Lionel Messi – who else? – made it 2-2 four minutes later.
Enzo Fernandez then completed a remarkable turnaround with a header in the second minute of stoppage-time.
Egypt were down and out – and downright furious after the video assistant referee (VAR) ruled out a second goal by Mostafa Zico for a foul after midfielder Marwan Attia was penalised for slightly stepping on Lisandro Martinez at the start of the move, when they were leading 1-0.
They were also adamant Mohamed Salah was fouled in Argentina’s penalty area, seconds before the reigning champions broke for the winner.
“There is so much inconsistency at the moment with VAR and decisions and how far you go back to pull a decision,” Egyptian football expert Ahmad Yousef told BBC Radio 5 Live.
“There was such a long distance that had gone by and the foul was so minimal so I completely understand why the Egyptian coaching staff and squad are so disappointed.”
When French referee Francois Letexier signalled full-time, many of Egypt’s players slumped to the floor in disbelief at what had just happened.
Salah swapped shirts with his former Liverpool team-mate Alexis MacAllister before walking off the pitch with his head bowed, while other players stood shaking their heads.
“There were so many subplots and stories to this game,” said former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson, who was in the ground working for BBC Radio 5 Live.
This match had everything – a penalty save, a disallowed goal, a red card as well as a thrilling comeback.
BBC Sport unpicks a game that will go down in World Cup history for featuring a team who were two goals down so late on, but who went on to win without needing extra time.
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Athletics activate SS Jacob Wilson from IL
Jun 17, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson (5) hits a single during the sixth inning of the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images The Athletics activated shortstop Jacob Wilson from the injured list Tuesday while left-hander Jacob Lopez also was added to the active roster.
In corresponding moves, the club optioned catcher Brian Serven and right-hander Kade Morris to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Wilson, 24, has not played since June 26 because of right thumb inflammation. One season after Wilson was named an American League All-Star and finished second in AL Rookie of the Year voting, he is batting .277 with four homers and 26 RBIs in 50 games. Wilson also has missed time with a shoulder injury this season.
Lopez, 28, is 4-3 with a 6.75 ERA in 12 appearances (10 starts) for the A’s this season. In parts of four major league seasons, he is 12-10 with a 4.99 ERA in 41 appearances (29 starts) for the Tampa Bay Rays (2023-24) and A’s. Serven, 31, has played one game for the A’s this season, his first major league action in two years. In parts of four seasons, he is a career .188 hitter with six home runs and 20 RBIs in 102 games for the Colorado Rockies (2022-23), Toronto Blue Jays (2024) and A’s.
Morris, 24, made his major league debut June 6 and went 0-1 with an 11.70 ERA over his first three appearances (one start).
–Field Level Media
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FIFA World Cup: Lionel Messi scripts history, surpasses Diego Maradona to become all-time assists leader as Argentina edge Egypt in R16 | Football News
He already had the goals record. He already had the appearances record. On Tuesday night in Atlanta, Lionel Messi took the assists record too.After Argentina’s remarkable comeback win against Egypt in the Round of 16, Messi recorded his ninth career World Cup assist, giving him the most assists in World Cup history, surpassing Argentine legend Diego Maradona, who previously held the record with eight.The record-breaking assist arrived in the most dramatic of circumstances. Argentina were trailing Egypt 2-0 when Messi found Cristian Romero in the box, and the centre-back headed home to pull one back and begin one of the great World Cup comebacks. Messi then scored himself in the 83rd minute with a stunning volley from inside the box, before Enzo Fernández completed the turnaround in stoppage time. Argentina won 3-2, and Messi had touched the game in every way imaginable – record assist, crucial goal, match-winning influence.Messi’s ninth assist gives him the most in World Cup history, with the record previously shared between himself and Maradona at eight apiece.Croatia’s Ivan Perisic was trailing with six assists, but Croatia were eliminated by Portugal in the Round of 16, meaning the record now looks entirely safe.The numbers keep coming and they keep defying belief. Messi now has 12 career goal contributions in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, six goals and six assists, passing both Pelé and Kylian Mbappé for the most in the last 60 years on record. He has also become the first player in FIFA World Cup history to score in eight consecutive appearances.Messi had reached 30 World Cup appearances across six tournaments, the most in history by any player, male or female, at a single World Cup.At 39 years of age. At his sixth and final World Cup. In a tournament with a larger field and longer travel map than any edition before it.Maradona set the assists record. Klose set the goals record. Marta held the overall scoring record. One by one, Messi has taken them all. The record books at this World Cup belong entirely to one man and on Tuesday night in Atlanta, he reminded the world exactly why.
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Wimbledon 2026: What Arthur Fery must do to beat Flavio Cobolli and reach SW19 semi-finals
Who predicted British wildcard Arthur Fery would be a Wimbledon quarter-finalist this year? Not even the man himself.
Fery, ranked 114th in the world, illustrated that when he explicitly mouthed his surprise after beating Bulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov in the last 16.
Now the 23-year-old will aim to reach the semi-finals when he plays Italian ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Wednesday.
Cobolli, 24, was the runner-up at last month’s French Open and, after becoming a Wimbledon quarter-finalist last year, has showed again he can excel on grass.
“Arthur still starts as the underdog given the difference in ranking and top-level experience,” said BBC Sport analyst Jamie Murray.
“But he has proven to be a great grass-court player and poses a lot of different questions to opponents.”
Before the Centre Court contest, BBC Sport examines how Fery could beat Cobolli and become only the fifth British man to reach the Wimbledon last four since 1968.
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Future Hall of Fame CB Forecasts Big Things for Kyler Murray
Remember Patrick Peterson? The cornerback who stopped by the Minnesota Vikings for two seasons? He’s a former teammate of Kyler Murray, and for the most part, Peterson believes Murray will work out in Minnesota.
The Vikings signed Murray in March after the Arizona Cardinals kicked him out. Peterson thinks that’ll work out for Murray and the Vikings.
Peterson Sees a Clean Setup for Murray
Peterson on Murray
Peterson recently chatted with D.J. Siddiqi and opened up about Murray: “I am happy for Kyler Murray for the situation that he’s in right now, how he’s going to be able to play with a top-five defense, how he’s going to be able to play with a consistent No. 1 receiver, how he’s going to have a balanced offense.”
“Everything is not really going to be upon his shoulders. I think he’s in a great, phenomenal situation now. I believe Murray will win the starting job just because he’s a proven quarterback. He’s a guy who’s a Pro Bowler in this league, a former first pick in this league, and we know those guys can hold on to that car for a long, long time.”
Peterson and Murray crossed paths in the desert for two seasons.
“J.J. McCarthy is a first-round pick as well, but the number one pick carries a little bit more weight, and I just feel like Kyler Murray is more proven,” Peterson added.
Best Situation to Date in His Career
Murray may also benefit from his best team setup to date. He’s never quite had a defense like Brian Flores’s; in addition, his new playmakers, including Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Jauan Jennings, T.J. Hockenson, Aaron Jones, and Jordan Mason, should make his job easy.
Peterson commented on that, too: “This is the best situation that he’s going to be in thus far throughout his career. In Arizona, we had solid teams, but we didn’t have teams that can win right now, and Minnesota has a team that can win right now. What they were missing last year was a quarterback. J.J. wasn’t healthy; they had to go through two other quarterbacks. Carson Wentz ended up getting hurt, and the other quarterback threw four interceptions in one game.”
“The defense was pretty much keeping them afloat. Now they just feel like they need a quarterback that’s going to be able to manage them, manage the game, put them in the best position possible, and Kyler Murray, in my opinion, picked the right team for that. Now it’s going to be upon him to be the best player that he can be to revitalize his career.”
If there’s a place for Murray to rekindle his career, it’s Minnesota. The situation is fantastic.
Just Follow the Blueprint of Sam Darnold?
Meanwhile, if Murray wants to find success, all he has to do is turn on some tape of the 2024 Vikings, led by Darnold.
Minnesota finished 14-3 that season, with Darnold under center almost 100% of the time. Darnold fed his playmakers, let the defense do its thing, and closed out games in the 4th Quarter. Life was good — until Darnold vaporized in the season’s two most vital games: at Detroit in Week 18 and in the playoffs against the Los Angeles Rams.
Murray blasting off in Minnesota won’t be unprecedented, but if he does, the Vikings will have the opportunity to keep him, unlike letting Darnold walk in 2025.
Must Win the Battle First
Projecting Murray’s stats and success might be premature. Peterson appears to have already crowned him, but Murray must win the summer competition against McCarthy, who won’t go quietly into the night. Last offseason, the Vikings handed McCarthy the job without serious compeition, and a playoff-less season ensued. This time, they signed Murray, and he’s in town to battle McCarthy at training camp and in the preseason.
The odds suggest Murray will win handily — he’s a -770 monelyine favorite — but Minnesota has a vested interest in McCarthy succeeding, drafting him in 2024 as their sole solution at quarterback for the future. When training camp kicks off in three weeks, Murray must earn the QB1 job, and that process will likely take longer than a day or two.
Then, Murray must remain upright and healthy. Sadly, he’s missed about a quarter of all games in his career due to injury. He’s played a full season twice. If Murray gets hurt, McCarthy will be salivating to fill in and never relinquish the job.
Yet, if Murray plays all 17 games, Peterson believes he’ll stick in Minnesota.
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Football gossip: Rogers, Spence, Kroupi, Emersonn
Arsenal make Morgan Rogers their main target, Liverpool interested in Mexico teenager and Everton eye England defender Spence.
Arsenal have made 23-year-old midfielder Morgan Rogers their top target and want to sign the England international from Aston Villa (The Athletic, external).
Liverpool have enquired about the possibility of signing 17-year-old Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora from Club Tijuana (El Universal, external).
Everton want to sign 25-year-old England defender Djed Spence from Tottenham (The Athletic, external).
Tottenham are lining up an £85 million bid to sign 19-year-old France forward Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth (TalkSport, external).
Inter Miami want to sign 40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha after he was released by Portuguese second-division side Chaves. (Marca, external).
Chelsea are preparing to offer 18-year-old English midfielder Jesse Derry a new contract to fend off interest from Bayern Munich (Football Insider), external.
Newly-promoted Ipswich Town want to seal a club-record signing of 21-year-old Brazil forward Emersonn from Toulouse. (Give Me Sport), external.
Paris St-Germain have started talks to sign 24-year-old France midfielder Maghnes Akliouche from AS Monaco (RMC Sport, external).
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