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India 211-6; Pakistan 192-6 in Twenty20 cricket finalCaptains refuse traditional pre-match handshakesIndia beat their fierce rivals Pakistan by 19 runs to complete a golden double in the Asian Games cricket after a pulsating final in front of a small but raucous crowd in Nagoya, Japan. The T20 world champions posted 211 for six in their 20 overs with Abhishek Sharma scoring 61 and Tilak Varma 51 not out, before Hasan Nawaz’s valiant 96 saw Pakistan come up short at 192 for six.The neighbouring countries only meet in international tournaments and on neutral ground because of political tensions and the captains refused the normal handshakes before the match on Saturday. Afterwards, the jubilant India players paraded their national flag around the ground. The clash on a converted baseball field in Japan was new ground for even these rivals and their hundreds of millions of fans who were watching back home on television. Continue reading...

Alexander Bublik wasn’t a fan of the Laver Cup until last year. Describing the tournament as an exhibition event, he claimed that team captains prefer choosing players who can converse well in English. But his opinion on the tournament has changed now after he recently made his maiden appearance for Team World. He credited the […] The post “Fans Accuse Me”: Alexander Bublik Backtracks on Rivalry With Federer’s Competition appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Gabby Thomas has spent years proving what girls can achieve in sports. But the three-time Olympic champion is now looking beyond the track at girls who may never get the chance to discover what they can do. That shift is especially interesting for Thomas, who once said professional sports were not something she originally aspired […] The post Gabby Thomas Takes a Step Outside Track and Field to Empower Girls to Pursue Sports appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Derrin Horton is stepping into one of the most recognizable microphones in basketball. The veteran sportscaster has been named the Los Angeles Lakers’ new public-address announcer for the 2026-27 season, taking over the role after the passing of Lawrence Tanter.  Horton brings over three decades of broadcasting experience to the job, including work spanning multiple […] The post Who Is Derrin Horton? Everything to Know About the New Lakers PA Announcer Succeeding Lawrence Tanter appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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Prem Rugby: Bath 40-34 ExeterHosts made to fight all the way in 11-try thrillerBath went to the top of the Prem after beating Exeter Chiefs in a pulsating West Country derby at the Rec but they were made to fight all the way in an 11-try thriller.Exeter trailed 26-10 at the interval but rallied to lead 31-26 midway through the second half before a yellow card for scrum-half Stephen Varney eventually proved decisive. Continue reading...

Alessandro Bastoni cancelled out Michael Olise’s goal to give Italy a precious point in Paris, while Dayot Upamecano was sent off late on3 min A strong start from France, who have barely permitted Italy a kick.1 min Peep peep! France kick off from left to right as we watch. Continue reading...