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With the three-match T20I series locked at 1-1, all eyes now turn to the decisive third match at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. The same venue hosted the first two tightly contested games, setting the stage for a thrilling finale. Both sides boast potent bowling lineups, which have heavily influenced the outcomes so far and are likely to be pivotal once …

Worcestershire and Nottinghamshire meet in a critical showdown on Thursday at New Road, Worcester, with both sides locked on 24 points. Despite being level, Worcestershire edge ahead in the standings due to a superior net run rate—though they’ve played one more fixture. With the league stages winding down, this encounter could prove decisive in shaping the playoff race. Worcestershire: Seeking …

After a frustrating stint on grass, Australia’s Adam Walton is aiming for a turnaround as he kicks off his Los Cabos Open campaign. Seeded eighth at this ATP 250 tournament, Walton will face local favorite Rodrigo Pacheco Mendez, who enters the draw as a wild card. The hard courts of Los Cabos might just offer Walton the reset he needs …

From the heart of Central Asia, FC Aktobe is forging a name for itself in European football, asserting its place in the UEFA Europa League with a roster that reflects both promise and experience. The Kazakhstani side enters the 2025 campaign with key attacking threats like Daniel Sosah and Freddy Góndola, while midfield playmakers Jairo Jean and Georgy Zhukov provide …

From Brazil’s vibrant coastline to the heart of its footballing tradition, Santos FC remains a club rich in legacy and ambition. Competing in the fiercely competitive Brasileirão Betano, Santos is navigating a transitional era with a squad that mixes seasoned professionals and promising young players. The return of Neymar has reignited excitement, and alongside stalwarts like Tomás Rincón and Gil, …

As the 2025 Global Super League reaches a critical juncture, every match carries weight—especially for teams eyeing a place in the final. The upcoming 8th game of the tournament will see the Dubai Capitals taking on the in-form Rangpur Riders at Providence Stadium in Guyana. For Dubai, this is a do-or-die clash after consecutive heavy defeats. Meanwhile, Rangpur will be …

OKX is reshaping the way Europeans enter the world of cryptocurrency by removing one of the key barriers to adoption: complexity. On July 14, the global crypto exchange unveiled a new integration with PayPal, enabling users across the European Economic Area (EEA) to fund their OKX accounts and buy digital assets directly using their PayPal balance, linked bank accounts, or …

In a high-stakes meeting at the White House on July 14, U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a pointed warning to Russia during talks with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump announced that the United States would impose steep tariffs—potentially up to 100%—on Russia unless a peace agreement is reached to end the war in Ukraine …