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Women's World Cup: Australia power to huge win against West Indies
Australian bowlers Ellyse Perry (3/22) and Ashleigh Gardner (3/25) ran through the West Indies batting line-up, while top-order batter Rachael Haynes smashed a 95-ball unbeaten 83 as the six-time champions won their ICC Women's World Cup match against the Stafanie Taylor-led side with remarkable ease at the Basin Reserve here on Tuesday.
Benzema helps Real Madrid move 10 points clear in La Liga
Karim Benzema was once again the star as Real Madrid opened up a 10-point lead at the top of La Liga with a 3-0 win away to Real Mallorca. Following a goalless first half, the striker set up Vinicius Jr for Madrid's first goal before adding a second from the penalty spot and then heading home a third after a cross from Marcelo on Monday night.
Formula 1: Lewis Hamilton changing his name to include mother's surname
Hamilton, speaking at the 2022 Dubai Expo, said, "I'm really proud of my family's name, Hamilton. None of you might know that my mum's name is Larbalestier and I am just about to put that in my name," he said. "I don't fully understand the idea that when people get married the woman loses their name. I really want my mum to continue with the Hamilton name," the 37-year-old was quoted as saying by Skysports. Hamilton's mother Carmen Larbalestier, now Lockhart, separated from his father.
Lahiri takes one-shot lead into the final round at The Players Championship
Lahiri completed his remaining seven holes in even-par after trading a bogey on 15 and a birdie on 16 and leads on 9-under 207 from Sebastian Munoz (65), Doug Ghim (68), Paul Casey (69) and Sam Burns (71) in the Tour's flagship US$20 million tournament. It will be only the second time in his career that the Indian will hold the 54-hole lead as he seeks to join countryman Arjun Atwal (2010 Wyndham Championship) as the only Indian to win on the PGA Tour.
I am really excited to get started with MI, says Jofra Archer
Five-time champions Mumbai Indians spent big money on buying Jofra Archer, despite his availability concerns. However, he has a familiar face in Mahela Jayawardene waiting for him in the franchise. Jofra and Mahela worked together at Khulna Titans during the 2017 Bangladesh Premier League. MI will be the second team Jofra will play for in the IPL after Rajasthan Royals, where he played for three seasons.
Asian Youth & Junior Boxing: Shaheen, Nivedita star as five Indian women punch to gold
Shaheen Gill and Nivedita Karki were among five women youth boxers to strike gold medals as India had another good day at the 2022 ASBC Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan on Monday. Tamanna (50kg), Ravina (63kg) and Muskan (75kg) were the other three boxers who also registered victories in the finals and bagged gold medals. Nivedita provided India an ideal start for the day when she clinched a sensational 3-2 win over Uzbekistan's Saidakhon Rakhmonova in 48kg final.
La Liga: Four things we learned in Spain's Matchday 28
Draws are killing Sevilla's title hopes- Thomas Delaney and Anthony Martial both came close to injury-time winners for Sevilla in their 1-1 draw away to Rayo Vallecano, but it was not to be and a further two points escaped their clutches to further dampen their title hopes. Sevilla's draw means Real Madrid will move 10 points clear at the top of the table if they win away to Mallorca on Monday night. Sunday was Sevilla's fifth consecutive draw away from home.
Ranji Trophy: Kushagra, Nadeem take Jharkhand to record 880 against Nagaland
After two days of determined batting, Jharkhand continued to pile the misery on a hapless Nagaland attack, finally folding for a massive 880 on the third day in Kolkata. Shahbaz Nadeem, who was on 123 overnight, finished on 177, while No. 11 Rahul Shukla remained unbeaten on 85, as the final-wicket stand yielded 191.
2nd Test: Australia take control of second Test against Pakistan
After Australia posted an imposing 556/9 declared, a Starc triple treat helped blast Pakistan out for a meagre 148. The visitors chose not to enforce the follow-on and reached 1-81, a lead of 489 runs, at stumps on Monday's third day of play. The Australians, with Usman Khawaja not out 35 and Marnus Labuschagne unbeaten on 37, are in sight of their first win in this series.
International kabaddi player shot dead in Punjab
International kabbadi player Sandeep Singh from Nangal Ambiyan village was shot dead by assailants during a match at Malian village in Jalandhar district on Monday. At least 20 bullets were pumped into his head and chest. The disturbing video of the crime went viral.
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