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NZ young guns hungry for success in 2028 after World Cup disappointment, says coach
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NZ young guns hungry for success in 2028 after World Cup disappointment, says coach

Walter said he was proud of his players and sensed there was a real determination to finally land a short-format world title for New Zealand when they co-host the 2028 T20 World Cup with Australia

FIFA COO: World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Middle East conflict
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FIFA COO: World Cup 'too big' to be postponed by Middle East conflict

Iran is scheduled to play Belgium, New Zealand and Egypt in Group G. Two of the games are set for Los Angeles, one in Seattle

Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
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Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia

US President Donald Trump praised Albanese for allowing the women to stay, saying on social media the US was ready to take the players if Australia did not

Ukraine biathlete credits ChatGPT for silver win
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Ukraine biathlete credits ChatGPT for silver win

Murashkovskyi, a 2023 world championships bronze medalist, was edged out by China’s Dang Hesong and narrowly missed the gold at the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics

From chaos to comeback: Pakistan hockey returns to the World Cup after eight years
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From chaos to comeback: Pakistan hockey returns to the World Cup after eight years

For a country that once dominated world hockey — winning three Olympic golds and lifting the World Cup four times — the return to the tournament carries significant symbolic value

'Virtually unbeatable' India win praise after third T20 World Cup crown
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'Virtually unbeatable' India win praise after third T20 World Cup crown

“India are more than a pre-eminent T20 side. They are the pre-eminent white-ball side at the moment”

Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup playoff amid travel shutdown
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Iraq coach calls for delay to World Cup playoff amid travel shutdown

The Iraqis are concerned they might not be able to get their players and staff over to Mexico for their scheduled clash with either Bolivia or Suriname in Monterrey on March 31

Iran players sing final anthem before bowing out of Women's Asian Cup
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Iran players sing final anthem before bowing out of Women's Asian Cup

The team's campaign in Australia started last weekend just as the US and Israel launched air strikes on their homeland, killing the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

India beat New Zealand by 96 runs to win T20 World Cup
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India beat New Zealand by 96 runs to win T20 World Cup

Put into bat, India posted a commanding total of 255-5 and restricted their opponents to 159 in 19 overs

'There will be nerves': India face New Zealand for T20 World Cup glory
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'There will be nerves': India face New Zealand for T20 World Cup glory

New Zealand believe that they are capable of taking down the hosts to win their maiden T20 World Cup title

President Trump honors Inter Miami, Lionel Messi at White House
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President Trump honors Inter Miami, Lionel Messi at White House

The president said, "It's my distinct privilege to say what no American president has ever had the chance to say before: ‘Welcome to the White House, Lionel Messi.'"

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite challenges
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McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite challenges

McCullum, 44, took charge of England’s test setup in 2022 and added the white‑ball responsibilities in January 2025 under a contract running through 2027

India survive Bethell onslaught to book T20 World Cup final spot
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India survive Bethell onslaught to book T20 World Cup final spot

Put in to bat, India racked up a commanding 253-7 as Sanju Samson struck a commanding 89, supported by fluent contributions from Shivam Dube and Ishan Kishan

Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs
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Travel chaos threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs

Iraq, who have played only once at the World Cup back in 1986, are favorites to win the playoff and become the ninth Asian team to qualify for the finals

Aston Martin to limit laps in Australia with drivers at risk of nerve damage
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Aston Martin to limit laps in Australia with drivers at risk of nerve damage

Aston Martin have been plagued by reliability issues which severely limited their laps during winter testing

Djokovic says he will keep playing as long as he has 'fire and flair'
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Djokovic says he will keep playing as long as he has 'fire and flair'

The 38-year-old Serb defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner in a thrilling semi-final at the Australian Open, proving he is still a force on the sport's biggest stages

Hamilton reveals sequel in the works to blockbuster 'F1: The Movie'
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Hamilton reveals sequel in the works to blockbuster 'F1: The Movie'

In the first film, Pitt played a grizzled veteran brought in to shore up a foundering Formula One team run by his one-time teammate, played by Javier Bardem

Allen blitz fires New Zealand into T20 World Cup final with crushing win over S Africa
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Allen blitz fires New Zealand into T20 World Cup final with crushing win over S Africa

Allen, who hit eight sixes, finished the match with his 10th four to bring up the fastest hundred in a T20 international between two full-member nations

Unbeaten South Africa to face dangerous New Zealand in high-stakes T20 World Cup semi-final
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Unbeaten South Africa to face dangerous New Zealand in high-stakes T20 World Cup semi-final

The Proteas are the tournament’s only unbeaten team and appear far more balanced than the side that stumbled at the final hurdle in 2024