England's Women's World Cup hopes take major hit as Lauren James receives 2-game ban for stepping on player
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England's Lauren James Banned Two Games For World Cup Stamp
England forward Lauren James received a two-match ban from FIFA on Thursday for the stamp on Nigeria's Michelle Alozie that earned her a red card in the Women's World Cup last 16. The 21-year-old Chelsea attacker was sent off in the 87th minute of Monday's match in Brisbane, which European champions England went on to win on penalties. She will miss England's quarter-final against Colombia in Sydney on Saturday as well as a potential semi-final, but would be available to return should the Lionesses reach the final on August 20.
Warren Gatland 'pretty confident' Taulupe Faletau will be fit for Rugby World Cup
Wales boss Warren Gatland says he is "pretty confident" that experienced back row forward Taulupe Faletau will be available for World Cup selection.
Gatland admits to uncertainty over backline positions for World Cup
Wales’ players know there is plenty at stake as they prepare to take on England at Twickenham in a Rugby World Cup warm-up fixture on Saturday, as coach Warren Gatland admits to uncertainly around his midfield and back three.
"Not Even Me...": Rohit Sharma Sounds Warning, Says Nobody Assured of ODI World Cup 2023 Squad Spot
With the ODI World Cup 2023 fast approaching, the Indian cricket team is in its final mode of preparation. The team recently ended the ODI series against West Indies as winners, despite regular captain Rohit Sharma and ex-India skipper Virat Kohli not featuring in the fional two games. It looked like the Indian team management was preparing for a contingency plan. Now Rohit Sharma has said that nobody is assured of a place in the World Cup squad.
Durand Cup: Chennaiyin FC Beat Hyderabad FC In Southern Derby
Chennaiyin FC got the better of Hyderabad FC 3-1 in the southern derby of the Durand Cup football tournament in Guwahati on Thursday. Chennaiyin thus took the top spot in the Group E. Jordan Murray (46th minute), Connor Shields (15') and an own goal from Alex Saji (6') struck for Chennaiyin while Chingelsana Singh scored for Hyderabad via a penalty in the fourth minute. Hyderabad FC coach Thangboi Singto lined up his team in a 3-5-2 formation while Owen Coyle started in a 4-3-3 in their first match of the tournament.