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Brodeur’s Overtime Goal Secures Bethlehem’s Second Consecutive Sectional Title

Bethlehem field hockey claimed its second consecutive Section 2 Class A title on Sunday with a 1-0 victory over Guilderland. Senior midfielder Lauren Brodeur scored the decisive goal in overtime, ending a defensive struggle at Glens Falls High School and propelling the Eagles to the regional final.

Kuwait edges Oman 1-0 in veterans Gulf Cup in Doha

DOHA: Kuwait beat Oman 1-0 on Monday in the second edition of the Gulf Cup for veteran players, with Khaled Al-Fadhli scoring the winner in stoppage time. The tournament is organized by the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation (AGCFF) with the local organizing committee in Qatar and runs until Nov 5.

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Vekic overcomes 'tough moment' to reach first Slam semi at Wimbledon

Donna Vekic said the lesson was to "never give up" after overcoming dark times to reach her first Grand Slam semi-final at Wimbledon on Tuesday.

WADA cleared in Chinese swimmers case: investigation

The World Anti-Doping Agency did not show "favouritism" towards China in the case of 23 Chinese swimmers who were cleared to compete after testing positive for a banned drug, an independent report said on Tuesday.

Gambhir, the cricketer and ex-politician looking to take India forward

India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir carries with him the hopes of the cricket-crazy nation fresh from World Cup glory, a flamboyant batsman turned politician who must now mentor old rivals.

Medvedev stuns top-ranked Sinner to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Daniil Medvedev defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in five sets on Tuesday to reach a second successive Wimbledon semi-final, subduing the gallant challenge of the Italian, who suffered a worrying mid-match health scare.

French decathlon medal hope Mayer in fight to make Olympics

Kevin Mayer, whose decathlon silver was France's sole athletics medal of the Tokyo Olympics, said Tuesday he would "use every minute" in his bid to bounce back from injury in time for the Paris Games.

Strauss says England right to call time on Anderson's Test career

Andrew Strauss believes England have made the right decision to bring James Anderson's celebrated Test career to an end, with the clock "ticking" for the 2025/26 Ashes series in Australia.

Philipsen edges Girmay in sprint for Tour de France stage 10

Belgian Jasper Philipsen won a mass sprint ahead of Eritrean Biniam Girmay on stage 10 of the Tour de France on Tuesday after a flat 187.3km ride south from Orleans.

West Indies captain Brathwaite urges debutant Louis to 'think big' against England

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite has encouraged debutant Mikyle Louis to put no limits on his ambitions ahead of facing England at Lord's.

Sinner, Alcaraz eye Wimbledon semi-finals, Vekic ends Sun dream

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will attempt to set up a blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final on Tuesday, confirming their status as the pathfinders of tennis's next generation.

Two France rugby players held in Argentina over alleged sex assault

Argentine authorities were on Tuesday mulling charges against two members of the French national rugby team who were arrested following an allegation of sexual assault on their tour of South America.

Mexicans embrace the Force with lightsaber training

It's not quite a galaxy far, far away, but about 20 people gather at dusk in a park in southern Mexico to practice fencing with glowing lightsabers -- a sport inspired by the "Star Wars" saga.

India's cricket board names Gautam Gambhir as head coach

India's cricket board named Gautam Gambhir as head coach on Tuesday, with the former opener taking over from Rahul Dravid, tasked with building on their recent World Cup triumph.

Vekic beats qualifier Sun to reach Wimbledon semi-finals

Donna Vekic shrugged off a service meltdown on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals and end the fairytale run of New Zealand qualifier Lulu Sun.

England skipper Stokes says Ashes countdown behind Anderson axe

England captain Ben Stokes said Tuesday the need to build a side capable of winning an Ashes series in Australia lay behind the decision to call time on James Anderson's extraordinary Test career.

Most experienced team in Springbok history to face Ireland

South Africa coach Rassie Erasmus has named the most experienced team in Springbok history for the second and final Test against Ireland in Durban on Saturday.

French marathon runner Frere suspended for two years

French marathon runner Mehdi Frere, selected for the Paris Olympics, has been banned for two years for breaching anti-doping rules, his lawyer told AFP on Tuesday.

Doak, Hefferman added to injury-hit Ireland squad in South Africa

Scrum-half Nathan Doak and hooker Dave Heffernan have joined an injury-hit Ireland squad ahead of the second Test against South Africa, the national rugby union confirmed on Tuesday.

Ex-Liverpool striker Bellamy appointed Wales football coach

Craig Bellamy has been appointed as the new head coach of the Wales national football team on a contract until 2028, the Football Association of Wales (FAW) announced Tuesday.

River Seine to have flying taxi landing pad at Paris Olympics

France's government on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for construction of a floating landing pad on the River Seine for flying taxis set to be shown off during the Paris Olympics.

Jamie Joseph to coach Otago Highlanders in 2025

Former All Blacks loose forward and ex-Japan head coach Jamie Joseph will take charge of the Otago Highlanders in 2025, the Super Rugby team said Tuesday.

Two France rugby players detained over alleged Argentine sex assault

Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP.

Shot clock to be introduced for second All Blacks-England Test

New Zealand Rugby said Tuesday that a timer will be introduced for goal-kickers in Saturday's second Test between the All Blacks and England, following Damian McKenzie's blunder last weekend.

Euros final beckons for one of imperfect England or the Netherlands

England have a first ever major tournament final on foreign soil in their sights in Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final when they face a Netherlands side hitting their stride in Dortmund.

Ingebrigtsen ready for 'walk in the park' in Paris despite family fall-out

Outstanding Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen heads to the Paris Olympics as a hot favourite in both the 1500m and 5,000m.

Anderson urges next generation to embrace Test cricket as exit looms

England great James Anderson hopes future players will relish the challenge of Test cricket rather than just go "chasing the dollar" as he prepares to bow out of the five-day game against the West Indies.

Upstart Spain confront seasoned France for spot in Euros final

Luis de la Fuente's Spain are the form team of Euro 2024 but face tournament specialists France in Tuesday's semi-final in Munich.

'Face of Indian boxing' defied taunts to dream of Olympic glory

Nikhat Zareen defied taunts to succeed Mary Kom as the face of Indian boxing and now wants to add an Olympic medal to her growing list of achievements.

Fear of heights can't deter diver Rousseau from Olympic family quest

Australian world champion diver Cassiel Rousseau admits to a fear of heights, but it won't stop him trying to emulate his French grandfather by winning an Olympic gold medal.

From Koeman's free-kick to Euro 96: Five Netherlands v England clashes

The Netherlands and England meet in the last four of Euro 2024 on Wednesday with both teams eyeing a place in this weekend's final in Berlin.

Key battles as England face Netherlands in Euro 2024 semi-final

England take on the Netherlands on Wednesday in Dortmund in a Euro 2024 semi-final clash, bidding to lift a major trophy for the first time since the 1966 World Cup.

Gunning for the Games: Yemeni shooter Yasameen Al-Raimi trains without a range

Standing by the faded blue wall of an empty sports hall in Sanaa, Yasameen Al-Raimi raises her air pistol and pauses, studying the target 10 metres away.

'Grinding' England hope for spark against Netherlands in Euros semi

England manager Gareth Southgate has led his country to a third semi-final in four major tournaments but ahead of Wednesday's last-four showdown against the Netherlands at Euro 2024, critics of the Three Lions' boring football are mounting.

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