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Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma struck well-timed fifties but regular strikes helped England bundle out India for 285 on the opening day of the one-off women’s Test on Friday. At close, England were 21 for one with Maya Bouchier (17 not out) and Heather Knight (1 not out) holding fort after Kranti Goud jettisoned Tammy Beaumont (2). The hosts trail by 264 runs. Before Deepti (57) came up with a familiar later order resistance, India were served well by Mandhana (83) and Harmanpreet (58).

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Belgian rider Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour de France in a sprint finish on Friday while race favorite Tadej Pogacar kept the yellow jersey. Merlier was moved into position to attack by his Soudal Quick-Step team and timed his move well to clinch his fourth Tour stage win. “I’m delighted. When I launched my sprint I didn’t know how far it was,” Merlier said. “But I made it, thanks to the team, it was great work from them. After all the hard work two days ago and today it feels good to know I could repay the guys.” Four-time Tour champion Pogacar finished safely in the main pack along with two-time winner Jonas Vinegaard, his closest rival. He maintained his lead of 2 minutes, 42 seconds over second-placed Vinegaard in the overall standings.

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner moved to within one win of defending his Wimbledon title after brushing aside seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. The victory extended the Italian's winning streak at the All England Club to 13 matches, tying him for the 13th-longest unbeaten run in the tournament's history. It also marked the second consecutive year that Djokovic's Wimbledon campaign ended at the hands of Sinner in the last four. Sinner delivered a near-flawless serving display, hammering 14 aces without a single double fault. The top seed won an outstanding 87% of his first-serve points (40/46) and faced just one break point all match, which he comfortably saved.

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The Egypt national football team received a hero's homecoming at El Alamein International Airport in Matrouh Governorate on Friday, July 10, after their historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Thousands of passionate fans gathered, waving flags to celebrate an unprecedented campaign. The Pharaohs captivated the football world by advancing to the knockout stage for the first time in their history. Under head coach Hossam Hassan, Egypt broke decades of waiting to secure their first-ever tournament wins against New Zealand and Australia. Their incredible journey ended with a dramatic Round of 16 defeat to defending champions Argentina. Despite the heartbreak, goals from Mostafa Ziko and the leadership of captain Mohamed Salah cemented the team's legacy. On the back of it, the Egyptian Football Association has already extended Hassan's contract until 2030, and their focus will not shift to continental dominance. See the best photos from the Pharaohs' homecoming here.

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The title showdown saw a stirring Centre Court comeback as the second seeds, Marcelo Arevalo and Jeļena Ostapenko, beat the Australian pair of Marc Polmans and Storm Hunter 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in just under two hours. The Aussies were quick off the block, winning the first set and breaking to lead 3-1 in the second. The turning point came when Arevalo calmed a frustrated Ostapenko. The Latvian star then hit powerful shots to win the second set. Officials closed the roof before the final set, which changed the complexion of the game. Under the indoor lights, Ostapenko and Arevalo dominated, securing breaks in the 4th and 8th games. With the win, Arevalo became El Salvador’s first-ever Wimbledon champion, while Ostapenko completed a rare career sweep of Grand Slam titles in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles -- only the 7th woman in the past 60 years to achieve the feat. See the best photos here:

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Australian counterpart, Anthony Albanese, at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground during his official state visit on Friday, July 10, 2026. The high-profile meeting emphasised cricket diplomacy as a vital pillar of the expanding India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, using their shared passion for sports to strengthen bilateral ties. It came on the heels of major defense, uranium supply, and trade agreements. Also attended by the Premier of Victoria, Jacinta Allan, young athletes and cricket legends like Steve Waugh and Lisa Sthalekar interacted with the leaders during the meet. A major highlight was the launch of the India-Australia Sports Collaboration Roadmap, which will enhance training and technology exchange. In a historic first, it was announced that the Big Bash League will open its next season outside Australia at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. See the best photos from the Albanese-Modi meeting in Melbourne here:

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Tadej Pogacar produced a tremendous solo ride on the iconic Col du Tourmalet on Thursday to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory, reclaim control of the race and sap his rivals’ morale after just six days of racing. Pogacar, who first wore the yellow jersey after winning at Les Angles earlier this week, made the most of the first big mountain trek of this year’s Tour in the Pyrenees to stamp his authority, sending a clear message to his rivals that he remains in a class of his own. The two-time world champion covered the final 43 kilometers (around 27 miles) alone, crossed the Stage 6 finish line 2 minutes, 38 seconds ahead of his main challenger, Jonas Vingegaard, and reclaimed the coveted jersey.

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India lurched deeper into a crisis in cricket’s Twenty20 format after slumping to a second straight series loss, with England taking an insurmountable 3-0 lead on the back of destructive half-centuries by Phil Salt and Harry Brook. England won the 4th T20 of the five-match series by nine wickets and with 6.1 overs to spare on Thursday, sealing a first ever bilateral T20 series victory over India. On the back of India’s stunning 2-0 series defeat in Ireland, it’s now five straight losses in completed T20 matches — another unwanted first for T20 world champion India. One of the matches against England was a washout. Brook, the England captain, smashed 79 not out off only 35 balls, with eight fours and four sixes. Opener Salt hit a 42-ball 59 not out. The pair came together at 13-1 after Jos Buttler was caught behind in the third over.

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