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Inexperience proves costly for young Ivory Coast outfit, says coach

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 : Ivory Coast coach Emerse Fae says inexperience let down his youthful side as they gave away a goal four minutes from time to exit the World Cup at the hands of Norway on Tuesday.

Australia knock West Indies out to reach Women's T20 World Cup final

June 30 : Australia moved a step closer to a record-extending seventh Women's T20 World Cup title after beating West Indies by eight wickets in the first semi-final at The Oval on Tuesday.

Portugal look to ignite World Cup campaign against evergreen Croatia

HOUSTON, June 30 : Portugal and their talisman Cristiano Ronaldo will look to quiet critics of an underwhelming World Cup run in their round of 32 clash on Thursday in Toronto when they meet a Croatian side who have made a habit of outperforming on the biggest stage.

Real Madrid’s Mendy to stand trial after dog attacked teenager

MADRID: Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy will stand trial after one of his dogs allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs after escaping from his property, according to Spanish reports on Tuesday. The private prosecution is asking for a six-month prison sentence to be issued for causing injury by gross negligence, as well as fines, a Madrid court said in a document dated January 7 and seen by AFP.

Honorary Brit De Minaur eases into second round

LONDON, June 30 : Australia's Alex de Minaur was born in New South Wales and spent much of his childhood in Spain but on Tuesday he became an honorary British player for fans on Wimbledon's Court Three.