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US battles Iran at World Cup amid heightened tensions: The U.S. and Iranian soccer teams will face off in the World Cup on Tuesday afternoon amid heightened ...
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US battles Iran at World Cup amid heightened tensions
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Iran’s World Cup dream over, but struggle for women’s rights and freedom continues-Sports News , Firstpost
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US battles Iran at World Cup amid heightened tensions: The U.S. and Iranian soccer teams will face off in the World Cup on Tuesday afternoon amid heightened ...
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US battles Iran at World Cup amid heightened tensions
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Iran’s World Cup dream over, but struggle for women’s rights and freedom continues-Sports News , Firstpost
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Oman's largest zoo set to open in Eid in North Sharqiyah: Phase 1 of Oman’s largest zoo, named Safari World, is set to open in the wilayat of Ibra in North ...
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Oman's largest zoo set to open in Eid in North Sharqiyah
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Pakistan: Mohammad Amir comes out of retirement, makes himself available for T20 World Cup - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Decision by Mohammad Amir to Return to Cricket
  • Cricketer Mohammad Amir has announced his readiness to represent Pakistan in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup after withdrawing his retirement following constructive discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).

  • Having ended his international career in 2020 due to disputes with the PCB management at the time, Amir is now back in contention for selection.

  • Following an impressive performance in the ninth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), where Amir demonstrated his prowess as an experienced fast bowler, particularly excelling with the new ball and in the death overs, speculation has arisen among fans regarding the 31-year-old's potential comeback to international cricket as the 2024 T20 World Cup approaches.

  • Despite consistently stating his lack of intention to return to international cricket, Amir has reversed his retirement decision and is expected to be included in the squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup.
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier: Follow our live build-up and commentary as Bangladesh host Palestine in Dhaka for their 2026 FIFA ...
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LIVE: Bangladesh vs Palestine – FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier
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Bafana ‘don’t have to be afraid of any team in Africa any more’: Broos: Hugo Broos said his team's exciting 3-3 Fifa Series friendly draw against Algeria in ...
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Bafana ‘don’t have to be afraid of any team in Africa any more’: Broos
Quick Glance: Bafana Bafana: No Longer Afraid of African Teams
  • Bafana Bafana's exciting 3-3 draw with Algeria signifies a shift in mentality under coach Broos.

  • The performance against Algeria provides a positive outlook for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers in June.

  • Broos commends the team's unity and growth, emphasizing their strong bond and work ethic.

  • Various fringe players showcased their potential during the matches in Algeria, positioning themselves for future opportunities.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Is Israel’s Worst Prime Minister Ever: One man’s ambition has undermined Israel’s security and consumed its politics.
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Benjamin Netanyahu Is Israel’s Worst Prime Minister Ever
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How China ended up financing the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks: By purchasing Iranian oil, Beijing is helping disrupt the trade on which its economy depends.
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How China ended up financing the Houthis’ Red Sea attacks
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Serious accident near Leipzig: Flixbus crashes on the A9 - Dead and injured: On the A9 near Leipzig, a coach leaves the road and has a serious accident ...
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Quick Glance: Serious Flixbus Accident on A9 near Leipzig
  • A Flixbus crashes on A9 near Wiedemar, Leipzig. One fatality and multiple injuries.

  • The accident occurred towards Nuremberg between Wiedemar and Schkeuditz junction.

  • Hospitals in Schkeuditz and Leipzig are preparing for numerous injuries.

  • Over 100 emergency responders, including rescue helicopters, are on site. Highway closed.
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China football captain makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in balance: BEIJING: China captain Zhang Linpeng is in line to play in a crucial World Cup ...
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China football captain makes retirement U-turn with World Cup hopes in ...
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Will Pakistan Go Ahead and Build the Gas Pipeline With Iran?: Iran has threatened to take Pakistan to court over its failure to complete the pipeline project ...
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Will Pakistan Go Ahead and Build the Gas Pipeline With Iran?
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Pakistan reorganises selection committee ahead of T20 World Cup - News | Khaleej Times
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Pakistan cricketer Amir named among T20 probables after retirement U-turn: The fast bowler has come out of retirement and made himself available for the upcoming ...
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Pakistan cricketer Amir named among T20 probables after retirement U-turn
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Gayle wants pace sensation Joseph in Windies squad for home World Cup: (Reuters) - Fast bowling sensation Shamar Joseph should be fast-tracked into the West ...
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Gayle wants pace sensation Joseph in Windies squad for home World Cup
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No reason to believe that Champions Trophy will not be held in Pakistan: PCB - News | Khaleej Times
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Savanna multi-sport coach, co-athletic director Alex Ramirez receives layoff notice from district
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Savanna multi-sport coach, co-athletic director Alex Ramirez receives ...
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Richarlison battled depression after Brazil's World Cup exit - News | Khaleej Times
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Israel raids Gaza hospitals, as poll shows Americans disapprove of Israeli war conduct
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Quick Glance: Israeli hospital raid in Gaza escalates
  • Israeli military operation at Gaza's main hospital Al-Shifa continues targeting militants.

  • Concerns raised over civilian casualties, including displaced individuals sheltering at the hospital.

  • The raid has left the hospital in ruins, with reports of mass arrests and deteriorating conditions for patients.

  • Criticism of Israel's actions and calls to end the siege on the hospital emerge, while IDF defends the operation as necessary to damage Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
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‘Humiliated’ China captain Zhang quits team over World Cup draw with Singapore: China captain Zhang Linpeng has sensationally quit international football after ...
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‘Humiliated’ China captain Zhang quits team over World Cup draw with ...
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Endrick makes history as Brazil beat England at Wembley: Brazil's new boss Dorival Junior started his bid to revive the five-time world champions with a 1-0 win ...
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Endrick makes history as Brazil beat England at Wembley
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India vs Afghanistan Highlights, 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India Lose 1-2 vs Afghanistan Despite Sunil Chhetri's Goal | Football News
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India vs Afghanistan Highlights, 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: India ...
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Is Firat Harambee Stars true Messiah?: He has now guided Kenya to six wins in 14 matches that he has overseen, losing six and drawing twice.
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Is Firat Harambee Stars true Messiah?
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First humans out of Africa stopped at Persian Plateau on way to Eurasia, study suggests
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Shakira, a single mom, says having a husband was dragging her down: Shakira moved from Barcelona to Miami after her split from Gerard Piqué and says things feel ...
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Shakira, a single mom, says having a husband was dragging her down
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Dubai World Cup will be UAE’s most-watched sporting event of 2024: Survey: DUBAI: The Dubai World Cup is set to be the most-watched sporting event of the year in ...
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Dubai World Cup will be UAE’s most-watched sporting event of 2024: Survey
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Australia's Bree Walker creates history with World Cup bobsleigh win in United States
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Australia's Bree Walker creates history with World Cup bobsleigh win in ...
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Argentina roar back to beat Costa Rica 3-1: Angel Di Maria, Alexis McAllister and Lautaro Martinez rescued Argentina on Tuesday as the world champions came from ...
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Argentina roar back to beat Costa Rica 3-1
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Positive signs early in Ogura's tenure, but much to do for new coach and Lions, say football observers
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Positive signs early in Ogura's tenure, but much to do for new coach and ...
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Kit controversy and Harry Kane out as England gear up for Brazil clash: England are expected to beat the five-time World Cup winners at Wembley on Saturday ...
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Kit controversy and Harry Kane out as England gear up for Brazil clash
Quick Glance: Nike Sparks Controversy with New England Soccer Kit
  • Nike unveiled the England soccer team's new kits for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, sparking controversy over one detail that has led to calls for change.

  • The change in colors of the St. George Cross on the new football kit caused uproar among fans, leading to calls to boycott the sports manufacturer and criticism from politicians.

  • Political figures like Prime Minister Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer expressed criticism towards the design changes, while fans on social media showed both support and opposition to the new kit.

  • Reactions to the new England soccer kit varied from demands to revert the changes to questioning whether the debate was exaggerated in light of other pressing issues. Political leaders like Keir Starmer and Emily Thornberry also voiced their disapproval of the design alterations.
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Heavy expectation on Bafana to inspire Mzansi: In an incredibly successful sporting nation like South Africa the bar is set pretty high for the nation’s men’s ...
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Heavy expectation on Bafana to inspire Mzansi
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DTE Energy pushes for another electric rate increase: How much more you'd pay: DTE said it will file an electric rate increase request with the MPSC for $456 ...
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DTE Energy pushes for another electric rate increase: How much more you'd ...
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S. Africa is an Iran diplomatic proxy, Africa faces terrorism - rabbi: Around 287 children were kidnapped from a Nigerian school on March 7 by Islamic State ...
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S. Africa is an Iran diplomatic proxy, Africa faces terrorism - rabbi
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Iran’s currency hits a record low: Iran’s currency fell to a record low on Sunday, plunging to 613,500 to the dollar, as its people celebrated the Persian New ...
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Iran’s currency hits a record low
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Singapore come back from two goals down to hold China in Lions coach Ogura’s opening game
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Former China football chief given life sentence for 'huge' bribery: Chen Xuyuan accepted bribes worth US$11 million and “caused serious consequences ...
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Japan beats N Korea in World Cup qualifier; then N Korea cancels visit by Japan: North Korea reportedly canceled hosting Japan in a World Cup qualifier just ...
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Japan beats N Korea in World Cup qualifier; then N Korea cancels visit by ...
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Gilas Youth gets tough draw for 2024 Fiba U17 World Cup: MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team was drawn to the group of death in the 2024 Fiba ...
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Gilas Youth gets tough draw for 2024 Fiba U17 World Cup
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Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim urged to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup - News | Khaleej Times
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Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim urged to reconsider retirement ahead of ...
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World record in figure skating: The young god of quadruple jumps: The world federation has made a wise decision. This is proven by the successes of 19-year-old ...
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World record in figure skating: The young god of quadruple jumps
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Nike over Adidas: German football's monumental switch: To some, it may just seem another business deal. But the German FA's decision to switch kit suppliers ...
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Nike over Adidas: German football's monumental switch
Quick Glance: Criticism of Nike: Politicians Disappointed by Equipment Change at DFB
  • The DFB's switch from Adidas to Nike has sparked criticism from politicians such as Robert Habeck and Karl Lauterbach.

  • U21 trainers and other affected individuals express surprise at the equipment change.

  • The DFB responds to the emotional reactions and emphasizes the economic reasons behind the decision.

  • Nike is expected to pay the DFB over 100 million euros per year from 2027 onwards, surpassing Adidas's previous sum.
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Scores to settle — Boks’ clash with Six Nations champs Ireland a watershed moment for both teams
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Scores to settle — Boks’ clash with Six Nations champs Ireland a watershed ...
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Strikes in Syria kill 15 including Iranian IRGC member, WHO worker: Strikes in Syria on Tuesday killed 14 pro-Iran fighters including a member of Iran’s Islamic ...
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Strikes in Syria kill 15 including Iranian IRGC member, WHO worker
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150 kids benefit from BASE clinic: Cycle One of the Badree’s Academy of Sport Education (BASE) programme came to a close last Saturday at the UTT San Fernando ...
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150 kids benefit from BASE clinic
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European Football Championship 2024: Turning the home European Championship into a new summer fairytale
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LIVE: Afghanistan vs India – 2026 World Cup qualifying match: Follow our build-up and text commentary as Afghanistan face India in their 2026 World Cup ...
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LIVE: Afghanistan vs India – 2026 World Cup qualifying match
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March Madness: One great photo from every game in men's NCAA Tournament: One great photo from every game in the 2024 men's NCAA Tournament.
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March Madness: One great photo from every game in men's NCAA Tournament
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North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue: KUALA LUMPUR: North Korea's home World Cup qualifier against Japan on Tuesday (Mar 26) ...
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North Korea vs Japan World Cup qualifier to take place at neutral venue
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Singapore 'highly motivated' ahead of World Cup qualifier away clash with China, says goalscorer Jacob Mahler
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Singapore 'highly motivated' ahead of World Cup qualifier away clash with ...
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A Night on the Red Sea Shows US Stymied in Stopping Attacks on Ships: This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s ...
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A Night on the Red Sea Shows US Stymied in Stopping Attacks on Ships
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Netanyahu vows Israel will kill Yahya Sinwar, 'just like Haman': After again stressing that the IDF would carry out its invasion of Rafah ...
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Netanyahu vows Israel will kill Yahya Sinwar, 'just like Haman'
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Brazil's football in crisis: No longer 'the beautiful game': Experts have long been warning that a sell-off of Brazilian talent is seriously damaging domestic ...
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Brazil's football in crisis: No longer 'the beautiful game'
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Kohli, Pant in spotlight as IPL mega-show returns, WCup looms | kuwaittimes: Kohli, Pant in spotlight as IPL mega-show returns, WCup looms - Sports - NEW DELHI: ...
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Bangladeshis voice solidarity as Palestinian squad plays World Cup qualifier in Dhaka
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New Oman coach Silhavy hopes for a winning start at home I Times of Oman: Silhavy expressed confidence in his boys and hoped for a winning start.
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New Oman coach Silhavy hopes for a winning start at home I Times of Oman
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Iran Rejects Release Plea By Dissident Rapper Toomaj Salehi: Iranian authorities have once again denied imprisoned rapper and vocal government critic Toomaj ...
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Iran Rejects Release Plea By Dissident Rapper Toomaj Salehi
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A New York roller derby team's newest opponent: an order restricting trans athletes
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Quick Glance: New York Roller Derby Team Faces Trans Athlete Restrictions
  • New York's Long Island Roller Rebels challenge an order restricting trans athletes.

  • The Nassau County order requires team members to disclose their birth sex.

  • The Roller Rebels and NYCLU have filed a lawsuit against the order.

  • The dispute revolves around transgender athletes, safety, and compliance with guidelines.