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On Sunday, England clinched a thrilling 27-run win over India in the third and final ODI at Lord's to take the series 2-1. It ran England's record against the world's number one-ranked side in ODIs to 10 wins from their last 11 attempts, and was their first bilateral ODI series victory against the world number one-ranked side since 2018. Chasing a record 387 runs - England's highest-ever ODI total at Lord's, secured on the back of Ben Duckett's century walk in a blistering

A strong core for an athlete has almost nothing to do with visible abs. It's about transferring force between your lower body and upper body without leaking energy in between. Every throw, swing, sprint, and change of direction runs through your core. Untrain that job and power leaks out while injury risk climbs, especially in the lower back. Crunches train one thing, spinal flexion, which barely shows up in sport. The exercises below train what athletes actually use: bracing under load, resisting rotation,

Most people assume exercise makes you more likely to catch a cold, not less. That belief mostly comes from watching elite marathoners get sick after races. For everyday recreational sports, the opposite is closer to the truth. During a game, your body pumps immune cells, natural killer cells and neutrophils, into your bloodstream at higher rates. These cells patrol for threats, and regular players get this patrol boost several times a week. Over months, that adds up to a more responsive system. Why

Being tired from a match and being tired from a stressful day at your desk are not the same kind of tired. One drains your muscles and settles your nervous system down. The other keeps your mind spinning even after your body wants to shut off. I noticed this myself during a season of weekend football. On weeks I played, I was out within ten minutes of lying down. On weeks I skipped it because of travel, it took closer to forty, even

Ask most people how often they should exercise and they'll say three or four times a week. Ask a physiotherapist who works with recreational athletes and you'll get a different answer: daily movement, in some form, beats scheduled workouts almost every time. The reason isn't mysterious. Your body adapts to whatever rhythm you give it, and a body that moves every day stops treating exercise as a shock and starts treating it as normal. Sport specifically, not gym machines, gets credit here because

Creating a fitness routine is simple, but adhering to it is not the easiest thing in the world. A common scenario is starting with great enthusiasm only to lose steam weeks later as the goals are not realistic or the schedule just becomes too busy. The key sustainable fitness routine is not perfection but consistency that keeps you fit and healthy in the longer run. Set Realistic and Achievable Goals Set your realistic and specific fitness goals. Rather than trying to lose a

Sports are not just a source of enjoyment or competition, they are needed to enhance physical and mental health. Regular participation in football, cricket, basketball, tennis or just a pleasure in some amateur sport with your friends can lead you to a healthier and more balanced life. Sports have myriad contributions beyond the playing field, from improving fitness to relieving stress. Strengthening Physical Health Physical Strength, which is supposed to be the biggest benefit of sport. Motion strengthens muscles, improves cardiovascular health, and

Lionel Messi (born 24 June 1987) is an Argentine professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. His career spans legendary success with FC Barcelona, major achievements with Paris Saint‑Germain, and a new chapter with Inter Miami CF, along with historic triumphs for the Argentina national team. Early Life & Background Lionel Andrés Messi was born in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina. From a young age, he showed extraordinary football talent. However, he was diagnosed with

England and Argentina will renew one of football's greatest rivalries when they meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Wednesday. England are aiming to reach their first World Cup final since winning the tournament in 1966, while defending champions Argentina hope to move one step closer to retaining the title. The match carries decades of history, from the 1982 Falklands War to Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal in the 1986 World Cup quarterfinal. This time, the spotlight falls on

Spain booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final with a dominant 2-0 victory over France in the first semifinal at Dallas Stadium. The European champions ended France's hopes of reaching a third consecutive World Cup final with a disciplined performance that kept Kylian Mbappé and the French attack largely quiet. Oyarzabal and Porro Seal Spain's Victory Spain took the lead in the 22nd minute after Lamine Yamal won a penalty following a foul by Lucas Digne. Mikel Oyarzabal calmly converted

France captain Kylian Mbappe did not complete Monday's final training session ahead of the FIFA World Cup semifinal against Spain after suffering a minor ankle injury during Les Bleus' 2-0 quarterfinal victory over Morocco. The forward, who was substituted late in the match after taking a knock, was partially rested during training as a precaution. France coach Didier Deschamps reassured fans that the injury is not serious and confirmed Mbappe remains available for Tuesday's clash. Key updates: "Kylian is fine," Deschamps said, adding

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially announced that Stephen Fleming has stepped down as the team's head coach, ending one of the most successful coaching tenures in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. The decision was made following a series of mutual discussions between Fleming and the CSK management, with both sides expressing gratitude and respect for the remarkable journey they shared. End of an Era at CSK Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming joined Chennai Super Kings as a player during the inaugural

England ended the hopes of a dogged Norway side at Miami Stadium on Saturday with Jude Bellingham's two goals including an extra-time winner taking the Three Lions through to the World Cup semifinals for a fourth time. Norway scored first when Andreas Schjelderup came up with a 36th minute wonder strike before England equalised just before halftime through Bellingham who cut into the area. However, just three minutes into extra time Morgan Rogers unleashed a long effort at the Norwegian goal which Orjan

France are just one win away from making history as they prepare to face Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal on Tuesday. Didier Deschamps' side is aiming to reach a third consecutive World Cup final and a fifth final appearance in the last eight editions of the tournament. Standing in their way is a formidable Spanish team that has already defeated France twice in recent years and boasts one of the tournament's strongest defensive records. France Chasing Another Historic Milestone France

Argentina booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals after defeating Switzerland 3-1 in an entertaining extra-time battle. The reigning world champions showed their experience and resilience, overcoming a determined Swiss side to keep their title defence alive. Lionel Scaloni's men will now face England in what promises to be a blockbuster semifinal clash. Mac Allister Gives Argentina the Early Advantage Argentina started brightly and took the lead in the first half through Alexis Mac Allister, who finished clinically after a

England are gearing up for one of their toughest challenges yet at the FIFA World Cup 2026 as they prepare to face Norway in the quarter-finals, with Erling Haaland emerging as the team's biggest concern. Aston Villa forward Morgan Rogers summed up the task perfectly, asking, "Has anyone ever stopped Erling Haaland?" before admitting, "I'm not sure they have, but we're going to have to try." After helping England secure a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mexico in the Round of 16, Rogers believes

France secured their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a commanding 2-0 victory over Morocco at Boston Stadium, as Kylian Mbappe once again delivered a match-winning performance. After missing a first-half penalty, the French captain bounced back in style by scoring his eighth goal of the tournament before setting up Ousmane Dembele to seal the win. The victory sends the two-time world champions into a third consecutive World Cup semi-final, where they will face the winner of Belgium vs Spain.

France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals after defeating Morocco 2-0 in Boston on Friday. After a tightly contested first half ended goalless, the two-time world champions stepped up after the break with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele to secure a comfortable victory. The win also marked France's third consecutive World Cup semifinal appearance, while Morocco were unable to replicate their historic run from Qatar 2022, where they were also eliminated by France in the last four.

The Egypt coach crossed his arms into FIFA's official racism-alert symbol during Egypt's heartbreaking exit to Argentina — but no protocol was triggered, and nobody has explained why One of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup didn't come from a goal. It came from a gesture. As Egypt's dramatic Round of 16 exit to Argentina reached its final, chaotic minutes, head coach Hossam Hassan raised both arms and crossed his forearms into an "X" in front of the fourth

UFC and the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced two additional bouts set to take place at this Saturday's highly anticipated UFC Fight Night at Etihad Arena on Yas Island. The always exciting undefeated lightweight Magomed Chanco Zaynukov makes his UFC debut against fellow unbeaten prospect Damian Rzepecki. Zaynukov earned his UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series with a dominant unanimous decision win, while Rzepecki (9 finishes in 10 pro wins) made the jump to the Octagon