Egypt head coach Hossam Hassan has explained the controversial "X" gesture he made towards referee François Letexier during his side's World Cup defeat to Argentina, insisting it was a protest against unfair officiating rather than an allegation of racism. Hassan also revealed an emotional exchange with Lionel Messi, while Egypt continue to dispute several key refereeing decisions from the dramatic Round of 16 clash.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scorecard, Latest Cricket News, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MLB News & More https://ift.tt/xlV6Lk1
USMNT striker Folarin Balogun has admitted that Donald Trump's intervention to overturn his World Cup red card suspension "caused a lot of controversy" and created visible nerves among his teammates. While insisting the original red card was wrong, Balogun acknowledged the outside noise was difficult to avoid. FIFA has still offered no explanation for suspending the ban, as the controversy continues to grow.
Bumrah achieved the feat by dismissing England captain Harry Brook with the first ball of the 14th over. 
Virat Kohli needs 68 runs to surpass Rahul Dravid's tally of 648 runs. Rohit Sharma requires 239 runs to move ahead of Dravid's total. Dravid currently holds the record with 648 runs from 20 matches. This series presents a big chance for Kohli to claim the top spot.
New Zealand secured a five-wicket victory against West Indies in the second ODI match. Jayden Lennox took five wickets for nineteen runs, triggering a West Indies collapse. The hosts were bowled out for a mere 138 runs in their innings. New Zealand chased the target with ten wickets in hand, leveling the series. This win marked New Zealand's 400th ODI victory, tying the series at one apiece.
Indian captain Shubman Gill advocates for the 50-over format's preservation. He suggests reviving triangular or quadrangular series to enhance engagement. Gill also congratulated the women's team on their historic Test victory. He is planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup with Virat Kohli. Jasprit Bumrah's return to the ODI squad is welcomed by Gill.
Jannik Sinner secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title after defeating Alexander Zverev in the final. Zverev humorously acknowledged his losing streak against Sinner during the trophy ceremony. Sinner's victory marked his fifth Grand Slam title and a strong comeback performance. Despite his loss, Zverev will ascend to world number two in the rankings. Carlos Alcaraz dropped in rankings due to injury absence from tournaments.
Teenage Indian cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi attended the Wimbledon men's singles final. He watched Jannik Sinner win his second Wimbledon title against Alexander Zverev. Sooryavanshi, who recently debuted for India, was dressed formally for the occasion. He admitted his outfit was arranged quickly in the last minute. Several other Indian cricketers were also present at the prestigious event.
India secured a significant first-innings lead after bowling England out for 170. Kranti Gaud delivered a career-defining spell, taking six wickets for the visitors. Smriti Mandhana then anchored India's second innings with an unbeaten 69. Shafali Verma provided solid support, adding 88 runs for the opening wicket. India holds a commanding 269-run advantage heading into the final day.
England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway will make history with Ellie Goulding performing at half-time, marking the tournament’s first official Super Bowl-style musical show during a knockout match. The performance reflects FIFA’s push toward American-style sports entertainment, adding a new spectacle to one of the World Cup’s biggest fixtures before attention returns to the football.
India posted 285 runs on the opening day of the historic women's Test match. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Deepti Sharma scored half-centuries for the visitors. England's spinners took wickets, causing a late Indian collapse before stumps. The hosts then lost an early wicket, finishing the day at 21/1. The match remains finely balanced heading into the second day.
France booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals with a commanding 2-0 win over Morocco, powered by second-half goals from Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé. Despite Yassine Bounou’s penalty save and several crucial stops, Morocco could not withstand France’s relentless pressure. Les Bleus now head to Dallas, where they will face either Spain or Belgium in the semifinals.