Ireland make history with stunning T20 victory over world champions India
Ireland stunned India to win their first T20 match in Belfast by 34 runs and complete a historic first victory in any format against the reigning world champions.
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Uruguay out of World Cup after keeper blunder against Spain - ESPN
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera came off at halftime of their World Cup group stage finale after his blunder in the first half gifted Spain the lead at Estadio Akron on Friday, as Marcelo Bielsa's side was eliminated.
Cardoso sets WNBA record for most field goals without a miss - ESPN
CHICAGO — Kamilla Cardoso had already tied her career high for points in a first half when she sat in the locker room and pulled out her phone at halftime. There was a message already waiting from Dawn Staley, her former coach at South Carolina.
Jacob Misiorowski throws heater clocked at 105.5 mph vs. Cubs - ESPN
MILWAUKEE — Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski threw a first-inning fastball Friday to Chicago Cubs center-fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong that was clocked at 105.5 mph, breaking his own record for the fastest pitch recorded by a starting pitcher in the pitch tracking era (since 2008).
Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to advance to World Cup knockout stage
VANCOUVER, CANADA, June 26 : Leandro Trossard scored twice as Belgium beat New Zealand 5-1 to breeze into the knockout stage of the World Cup, winning Group G to set up a last-32 clash with one of the eight best third-placed teams.
Saudi Arabia's failure to create chances sealed fate, coach says
HOUSTON, June 26 : Saudi Arabia's inability to hold the ball and create attacking chances doomed the team in a goalless draw with Cape Verde at Houston Stadium on Friday in their final World Cup Group H match, coach Georgios Donis said.
Baena strike sends Spain past Uruguay into World Cup knockouts
GUADALAJARA, Mexico, June 26 : Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and reach the knockout stage of the World Cup, with Alex Baena's first-half strike enough to settle a tense, physical contest and leave Marcelo Bielsa's side out of the tournament.
Perisic banks on Croatia’s African edge in Ghana decider
PHILADELPHIA, June 26 : Croatia veteran Ivan Perisic hopes their excellent record against African opposition can help them recapture their World Cup magic when they face Ghana on Saturday as they look to book their spot in the knockouts.