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Kevin De Bruyne the hero as Belgium rally to beat Denmark 2-1
De Bruyne helped set up Belgium's equalising goal and scored the winner after Denmark had taken a second minute lead on an emotional evening in Copenhagen. From the moment the referee blew the whistle for the game to start, it was obvious the Danish players wanted to dedicate a win to Eriksen, who will need a pacemaker installed.
Netherlands see off Austria to reach Euro 2020 last 16
The Dutch side didn't need long to kick off things on home soil as Austria defender David Alaba fouled Dumfries inside the box, allowing Depay to make it 1-0 following a penalty, reports Xinhua news agency. Austria had their hands full keeping the Netherlands at bay. Depay missed the target though from a tight angle but rattled the outside of the netting to send a warning in the 24th minute.
Women's Test: India collapse to 187/5 after solid start vs Eng | Stumps
India lost their last four wickets for the addition of just 16 runs to lose the superb launchpad provided by openers, teenaged debutant Shafali Verma (96, 152 balls, 13x4s, 2x6s) and experienced Smriti Mandhana (78, 155 balls, 14x4s). They raised 167 for the opening wicket, raising hopes of a big total.
Brazil drop Neymar from its Olympic Games squad
However, coach Andre Jardine picked 38-year-old Daniel Alves. Also selected were 31-year-old goalkeeper Santos of Athletico Paranaense and 28-year-old defender Diego Carlos of Sevilla. However, Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, the world's most expensive footballer, wasn't picked.
Williamson strategic, smart while Kohli is passionate: Graeme Smith
"Kane is very reserved, excellent player. He is very smart and strategic. Virat brings passion and leads from the front. Kane and Virat, as players, are two of the best batters in the world. Let us see how they manage themselves in the big stage like that," said former South Africa skipper Graeme Smith who predicted New Zealand as winners.
WTC final: Rusty India take on buoyant NZ in Test cricket's pinnacle
India had played Kiwis in the WTC cycle, losing 2-0 in an away series last year. The Kiwis pace bowlers turned out to be unplayable as they ran through India's batting order. Ahead of the WTC final, there has been talk about how New Zealand's pace bowlers could again trouble the Indians.Whatever be the nature of the pitch, India will have to start well whether they bat or bowl.
Heather's 95 takes England to 269/6 on Day 1
Led by captain Heather Knight's 95, England's top order fared pretty well while Indian women would be satisfied at restricting the host to 269 for six wickets at stumps on the first day of the one-off Test here on Wednesday. At close, Sophia Dunkley was batting on 12 (47 balls, 1x4) and Katherine Brunt was on seven (30 balls). The top scorer of the innings so far has been No.3 batswoman Heather (175 balls, 9x4s).
EPL fixtures: Manchester City start title defence away to Spurs
The Premier League published its fixtures for the coming season two months before the start of the new campaign and with Tottenham still to confirm their first team coach in the wake of Jose Mourinho's sacking. There are home games for all three teams promoted from the Championship, with Norwich City taking on Liverpool, Brentford clashing with Arsenal in a London derby and Watford facing Aston Villa, reports Xinhua.
Russia edge out Finland 1-0 for first win in Euro 2020
Finland started their second group game at a fast pace with Joel Pohjanpalo almost scoring five minutes into the match but the striker was flagged offside. Russia took some time to settle down but once they took the lead through Miranchuk who benefitted from Artyom Dzyuba's good build-up work before curling the ball past goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky the host started dictating terms, reports Xinhua.
Auger-Aliassime rallies to beat childhood idol Federer
The Swiss ace, who has won the Halle trophy a record 10 times, was being challenged by 20-year-old Auger-Aliassime for the first time. But, despite the age difference -- 19 years, as both share their birthdays on August 8 -- the Canadian displayed maturity beyond his age to defeat his "childhood idol". This was Auger-Aliassime's fourth top-10 career win and will next face the winner of the match between Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff.
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