AFCON 2023 drama unfolds: Exciting matchups and predictions for 1/8 finals
The reliable bookmaker 1xBet announces the Africa Cup of Nations 1/8 finals matches, which will be held from January 27 to 30.
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India's Agarwal hits fastest first-class triple century off just 147 balls
Indian batsman Tanmay Agarwal on Friday smashed the fastest-ever triple century in 147 balls for a first-class cricket record in the country's premier domestic tournament.
Proteas women look to raise the bar for historic Australia tour: 'We have the talent'
Captain Laura Wolvaardt hopes the Proteas women can do something special in Australia when they take on the formidable hosts in a historic multi-format tour.
Canadian rugby 7s women qualify for Cup quarterfinals in Perth tournament
The Canadian women's rugby sevens team has made the Cup quarterfinals of the HSBC Perth Sevens, bouncing back from a narrow 14-12 loss to Britain to defeat South Africa 26-7 on the first day of play Friday.
India Beat New Zealand 11-1 To Enter FIH Women's Hockey5s World Cup
Rutaja Pisal scored four goals while Deepika Soreng struck thrice as India hammered New Zealand 11-1 to enter the semifinals of the FIH Women's Hockey5s World Cup in Muscat. New Zealand took the lead courtesy a goal from Oriwa Hepi (2nd minute) but India equalized within fifteen seconds as Deepika Soreng (2nd) found the back of the net with an astonishing finish. Rutaja (9th) put India in the lead before Mumtaz Khan (10th, 11th) quickly fired back-to-back goals. The goalfest continued with India again scoring two more quick goals, this time from Mariana Kujur (13th, 14th) as the first half ended with India leading 6-1.
Springboks to host Portugal after Ireland Tests
World champions South Africa will host Portugal at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on 20 July when the sides clash in a first ever Test match, officials confirmed on Friday.
Afcon 2023 hits halfway stage: Vanishing stars, managerial sack race and goals galore
Sebastien Haller lords it over the 34th Africa Cup of Nations. It’s hard to travel more than a hundred yards along an urban road in Ivory Coast without seeing him, smiling here, looking focused there, on advertising billboards for everything from mobile networks to mineral water to electrical appliances.
Winner of Ireland and France’s opener nailed on as Six Nations favourites
It is difficult to look beyond Ireland and France as the principal contenders for this season’s Guinness Six Nations title.