Fernandez seals Canada's first BJK Cup title
SEVILLE, Spain : Leylah Fernandez steered Canada to their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title as she delivered the decisive point in a 2-0 defeat of Italy in Seville on Sunday.
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Canada beat Italy to win Billie Jean King Cup for first time
SEVILLE : Canada made history as they were crowned Billie Jean King Cup champions for the first time after beating Italy on Sunday.
St Patrick's Athletic win FAI Cup in front of record crowd
St Patrick's Athletic were crowned Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup champions for the second time in three years following a 3-1 victory over Bohemians at the Aviva Stadium.
Stakusic puts Canada on brink of BJK Cup glory
SEVILLE : Teenager Marina Stakusic put Canada within sight of Billie Jean King Cup final glory with a stunning victory over Italy's Martina Trevisan in the opening singles in Seville on Sunday.
"Hope It Comes Soon For Us," Says Sunil Chhetri On India Reaching FIFA World Cup
Indian football skipper Sunil Chhetri anticipated the day when the 'Blue Tigers' will take part in the FIFA World Cup and expressed hope that this moment will arrive soon. In an interview with FIFA, Chhetri said that the country would go mad when India qualifies for the FIFA World Cup. "The day that happens, the country will go mad. As an Indian, it's going to be one of the best days of my life. There are so many people like me who can't wait to see that day, and I just hope it comes soon for us," Chhetri said as quoted by ISL's official website. He further added that it will be humongous when the 'Blue Tigers' achieve the feat. Chhetri also said that he will never forget that moment in his life.
Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom for 89th World Cup victory - ESPN
LEVI, Finland — Mikaela Shiffrin won a women's World Cup slalom Sunday after first-run leader Petra Vlhová looked set for another clear victory until she straddled a gate and did not finish her final run.
KL Rahul Breaks Rohit Sharma's Record With Sensational Cricket World Cup 2023 Century
Middle-order batter KL Rahul made history on Sunday, smashing India's fastest century in the history of the ICC Cricket World Cup. Rahul accomplished this record during the World Cup match against the Netherlands at his home ground of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. In the match, Rahul smashed 102 in just 64 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes. He struck runs at a strike rate of over 159. Rohit Sharma, India's skipper had the fastest WC century for India previously. It came in 63 balls against Afghanistan in this tournament only at Delhi. In nine World Cup matches so far, KL has scored 347 runs at an average of 69.40 and a strike rate of over 93. He has scored one century and a fifty, with the best score of 102. He is India's fourth-highest run-scorer in this World Cup, behind Virat Kohli (594), Rohit (503) and Shreyas Iyer (421 runs).