Iraq beat Japan in one of all-time great Asian Cup shocks
Iraq claimed one of the all-time great Asian Cup shocks on Friday when they defeated one of the tournament favourites in Japan and qualified for the knockout stages in Qatar.
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Indian Women Hockey Team's Olympic Dream Shattered After Loss To Japan In Qualifiers
Paris will remain out of bounds for Indian women's hockey team that eschewed its crisp, short-passing game to bow of 2024 Olympic qualification race with a 0-1 loss to Japan in the third-place match of FIH Qualifiers in Ranchi on Friday. Kana Urata's sixth minute strike from the penalty corner turned out to be the winner for Japan as the wheels that were set in motion for the Indian women's team, following a momentous fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, seemed to have come off after the utterly disappointing show in one of its hubs in recent years.
American Young takes three-shot lead after second round in Dubai
Cameron Young carded an eight-under-par 64 to claim a three-shot lead after the second round of the Dubai Desert Classic at the Emirates Golf Club on Friday.
Canada's Alexandria Loutitt captures bronze at ski jumping World Cup in Japan
Canada's Alexandria Loutitt soared to World Cup bronze in women's ski jumping on Friday.
The brand new alcohol-free pop-up listening bar in Manchester
Fusing Japanese inspiration with a dedication to the thriving growth of non-alcoholic drinks, Rainy Heart has emerged as a unique pop-up listening bar in Manchester.
News of Mo Salah injury at African Cup of Nations a shock for Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits Mohamed Salah's impeccable fitness record meant the hamstring problem he felt on international duty was a "shock".
India Lose Against Germany In Tense Shoot-Out, To Face Japan For Paris Berth
The Indian women's hockey team fought with tigerish resolve but lost its nerves in the most crucial phase of the penalty shootout, going down to Germany 3-4 in the second semifinal of the FIH Olympic Qualifier in Ranchi on Thursday. The match was stretched to a penalty shootout after the teams were tied at 2-2 in the regulation time. With this win Germany secured a berth in the Paris Olympics later this year. However, India will also have a crumb of consolation as the hosts have another chance to seal their Olympics berth if they beat Japan in the third-fourth place match on Friday.
Australia turn to Schmidt to revive ailing Wallabies
MELBOURNE : Joe Schmidt was appointed head coach of the Wallabies through to the end of the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour on Friday, the New Zealander charged with reviving Australia's fortunes after the chaos of Eddie Jones's short spell in charge.