Lack of rain may cost Trueshan Gold Cup chance - trainer King
Well-supported Gold Cup contender Trueshan is "very unlikely" to line-up in Thursday's feature race at Royal Ascot, according to trainer Alan King.
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Police issue images of seven Leicester City fans over violent disorder ahead of FA Cup match against Nottingham Forest
Police were called out to a pub in Nottingham following reports that Leicester City football fans were throwing bottles after getting into a dispute with Nottingham Forest supporters. The incident happened on February 6, before the FA Cup clash later that day - and now seven people people would like to trace have been pictured by police.
WATCH: Ugly fight breaks out between India, Afghanistan players after the Asian Cup qualifier game
Afghanistan players were involved in pushing and shoving each other after the hosts registered a hard-fought 2-1 win in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers at the VYBK Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. Indian team grabbed the crucial three points after they beat Afghanistan 2-1 in a hard-fought Group D match in Kolkata. Sunil Chhetri struck his magic again with a swirling free-kick goal (85') but the Lions of Khorasan pulled one back within three minutes from a Zubayr Amiri free header (88') before Sahal Abdul Samad's prolific strike (90+2') sealed the deal for the Blue Tigers.
Asian Cup qualifiers: Sahal's strike seals India's win over Afghanistan
Igor Stimac’s India huffed and puffed on Saturday; they were all possession but little penetration. Against Afghanistan’s strong physical challenge, India’s ambitions looked to be hitting cul-desacs on one occasion too many. The contest — which appeared to be heading towards another stalemate between India and Afghanistan — suddenly came alive with all its beauty and brutality. Sunil Chhetri conjured a magical moment, brilliantly curling a free-kick around the wall and beating Afghanistan goalkeeper Faisal Hamidi all ends up to hand the hosts a 1-0 lead. But India's joy was short-lived as Afghanistan struck within two minutes, substitute Zubayr Amiri heading home Mustafa Zazai’s corner.
Avalanche, Lightning to face off in 2022 Stanley Cup Final
The 2022 Stanley Cup Final is set and it will be the Colorado Avalanche against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Steve Clarke in no mood to blame defeat to Republic on World Cup hangover
Scotland boss Steve Clarke was in no mood to blame a World Cup hangover for a humbling Nations League defeat by the Republic of Ireland.
Avani Lekhara Wins 2nd Gold At Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup 2022
Tokyo Paralympics gold medalist Avani Lekhara added another medal to her tally by winning gold at the R8- Women's 50m 3P SH1 event during the ongoing Chateauroux Para Shooting World Cup 2022. She won the medal by achieving a score of 458.3. This is her second gold at the event. "2nd GOLD for AVANI #Tokyo2020 Paralympics double medalist @AvaniLekhara wins back to back at #Chateauroux2022 WSPS World Cup She won R8- Women's 50m 3P SH1 with a score of 458.3; Avani had won in this event at @Paralympics. Superb Effort Way to go Girl!," said SAI Media.
FIFA World Cup: Australia, New Zealand, Peru, Costa Rica Fight For Last Two Spots
The last two places at the World Cup finals will be decided this week, with Australia, New Zealand, Peru and Costa Rica digging into their stamina reserves for do-or-die battles. Both international playoffs are single-leg showdowns in the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium in Doha, a 40,000 capacity venue that will host matches in the World Cup finals in the autumn.