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FIFA World cup 2026- France , Norway , Mexico register sublime wins in round of 32

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  France , Norway & Mexico register impressive wins as the round of 32 cobtinues to dish out some fine football . Match 1: France vs. Sweden Final Score: France 3 – 0 Sweden  Stadium: New York New Jersey Stadium (East Rutherford, New Jersey) France put on a flawless "Champagne" performance to utterly sweep Sweden aside under a blistering 32°C heat. From the opening whistle, the French flamboyant attack dictated the tempo, with Sweden looking entirely outpaced trying to match the precise passing of Les Bleus. Kylian Mbappé was the epicenter of the French offense, testing the Swedish goalkeeper early and even having a goal ruled out for offside in the 20th minute. Despite the sweltering conditions and intense pressure, Sweden managed to hold on for most of the first half until the French dam finally broke just before the interval. The second half continued in the same fashion, as France out-passed and out-ran a heavily wilted Swedish side to comfortably book their ticket to...

Australia Women vs West Indies Women – Mooney and Gardner power Australia into another World Cup final

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  Australia Women continued their march towards a seventh Women's T20 World Cup title with a commanding eight-wicket victory over West Indies Women in the first semi-final at The Oval, London. After winning the toss, Australian captain Sophie Molineux chose to field, and her bowlers responded with a disciplined performance that restricted the Caribbean side to a below-par total.  West Indies made a positive start through captain Hayley Matthews and Qiana Joseph, who added 47 runs for the opening wicket. Matthews looked in fine touch, striking 30 from 28 balls, but her dismissal triggered a dramatic collapse. Australia seized control through their spinners, with Ashleigh Gardner removing Matthews and later claiming another key wicket. Georgia Wareham also struck twice as West Indies slipped from a promising position to 83/6.  With the innings in danger of falling apart, Deandra Dottin produced a fighting late cameo. Having earlier suffered a pre-match medical scare, Dottin...

Sporting icons : Carl Lewis - career highlights & video of USA's legendary athlete

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Carl Lewis, born on July 1, 1961, is a former American track and field athlete who is widely regarded as one of the greatest in the sport's history. Over his career, he won nine Olympic gold medals and one silver medal, along with ten World Championships medals, including eight golds. His events included the 100 meters, 200 meters, long jump, and 4x100 meters relay. Lewis's athletic achievements and longevity have left an indelible mark on the world of track and field. Carl Lewis had an illustrious career spanning from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, marked by numerous records and accolades. Here's a detailed overview of his career achievements: ### Olympic Games - **1984 Los Angeles Olympics:**   - Gold in 100 meters   - Gold in 200 meters   - Gold in Long Jump   - Gold in 4x100 meters relay - **1988 Seoul Olympics:**   - Gold in 100 meters   - Silver in 200 meters   - Gold in Long Jump   - Gold in 4x100 meters relay (originally finished second,...