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Inter Miami, led by the legendary Lionel Messi, delivered an awe-inspiring performance, securing a commanding 4-0 victory against Charlotte FC in the Major League Soccer (MLS) quarter-finals on August 12. The game's momentum shifted early as Josef Martinez confidently converted a penalty kick, putting Inter Miami in the lead. The team continued its assault with Robert Taylor adding a second goal.

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey says pacer Mukesh Kumar has shown potential to serve India in all three formats and his workload will be managed accordingly. The rookier pacer got to make his debut in all three formats on the tour of West Indies. Speaking ahead of the fourth T20I in Florida, Mhambrey expressed satisfaction with Mukesh's progress.

Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami stormed into the semi-finals at the Major League Soccer (MLS) as it won 4-0 against Charlotte FC on August 12. Josef Martinez scored the first goal from a penalty. Robert Taylor scored the second one while Adilson Malanda’s own goal at the 78th minute seemed to be the final nail in the coffin for Charlotte FC.

NASA meteor scientist Bill Cooke as reported quoted by Associated Press. As per NASA, the Perseid meteor shower will have the best view in the Northern Hemisphere. The Perseid meteor shower is often considered to be the best meteor shower of the year due to its high rates and pleasant late-summer temperatures, NASA states.

World Cup of change, of unexpected early departures and tantalizing arrivals, has completed its upending of certainty and tradition. No former champion remains in the tournament with two rounds to play. Gone prematurely are the United States, with its four world championships, and Germany, with two.

skipper Harmanpreet Singh. The Indians set pace of the game and enjoyed bulk of the possession, while Japan played catch-up hockey. After a barren first quarter, India finally took the lead in the 19th minute through Akashdeep Singh, who slapped the ball in from a rebound from after Hardik Singh's initial shot was saved by Japan second goalkeeper Takumi Kitagawa.

India mauled reigning Asian champions Japan 5-0 to enter their fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament final at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here on Friday. While three-time champions India adopted a high-press hockey from the onset, Japan played deep into their defence to thwart the home team's attacks.

Mega Millions jackpot has been claimed, but the game goes on with a fresh start. The jackpot now stands at a modest $20 million, offering a cash alternative of $9.9 million. Following the successful ticket purchase for Tuesday's draw in Neptune Beach, Florida, the jackpot returns to its baseline. This reset is in contrast to the previous build-up since April. The year has witnessed six winners of the Mega Millions jackpot, including the mammoth $1.348 billion triumph in January.

ghamandiya" (arrogant) bloc of parties that he said will be routed in the elections. Modi declared that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will return to power in 2024, slammed those who brought the motion for failing to do their homework, and challenged the Opposition to bring a similar motion in 2028, at the end of a third term, just as they had done in 2018 and now in 2023, both ahead of Lok Sabha polls. “In 2018, it was God’s will that the opposition brought a no-confidence motion.

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by a margin of 4-0 in their final round-robin league match to enter the semifinals of the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on an unbeaten note at Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, in Chennai on Wednesday. Akashdeep Singh scored the final goal for India at 55th minute of the game through a field play. Caption Harmanpreet Singh converted two penalty corners (15th, 23rd minutes), while Jugraj Singh (36th) netted from another set piece.

Yoichi Isagi, a young striker chosen for the controversial Blue Lock project aiming to develop the world's finest egotistical striker. Among 300 aspiring players, Isagi competes for the coveted position. The story is set in a world where Japan has never won the FIFA World Cup, and the Japan Football Association believes Blue Lock holds the key to victory. Led by Ego Jinpachi, a former player, the project seeks a more self-centered and aggressive striker for the national team. Isagi, inherently selfless, must grapple with his own weaknesses within Blue Lock's rigorous training, learning to prioritize his own needs to fulfill his ambition of becoming the ultimate striker. The release of Blue Lock chapter 229 is planned for Wednesday, August 16, at 12:00 am JST. The manga will continue without interruption, ensuring that the upcoming chapter is delivered as per the schedule. Fans can enjoy it by accessing Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine through physical or digital copies. In the preceding chapter, Shoei Barou found himself challenged by Yoichi Isagi and Michael Kaiser. With his path obstructed by the two Bastard Munchen players, Barou made a daring decision to attempt a shot. This move involved Snuffy and Noa, with Snuffy blocking Noa's path to the ball. As a result, the shot found its way directly into the goal, equalizing the score at 2-2.

This stage involves the 12 Premier League teams not participating in European competitions this season. Chelsea and Spurs join after facing challenges in the previous season. Similar to the first round, the second round will be organized regionally, dividing clubs into north and south sections to minimize midweek travel demands. Surprise exits, including Watford, Millwall, and Southampton, have already occurred. As the complete list of clubs advancing to the Carabao Cup's second round becomes known, the potential for more unexpected results looms.

Suryakumar Yadav's formidable 83 off 44 balls steered India to a resounding seven-wicket triumph over the West Indies in the third T20 match held on Tuesday. Despite the early departure of both Indian openers, Yadav's masterful performance propelled India to reach the target of 160 with a commanding total of 164/3 at the Providence Stadium, earning him the well-deserved title of the man of the match. During the post-match press conference, Yadav humbly shared his insights on his performance, stating, «I approached this match with the same mindset as always.

World Twenty20 2014 semi-final clash between India and South Africa. In that pivotal match, Kohli's unbeaten 72 had steered India to the cusp of victory.

India, in a thrilling showdown at Providence Stadium on August 8, bounced back with a resounding 7-wicket victory over West Indies in the third ODI match. Suryakumar Yadav emerged as the star of the match with an explosive 83 runs off just 44 balls, setting the foundation for India's pursuit of 160 runs. The game's excitement was palpable as debutant Yashasvi Jaiswal faced a challenging start, unfortunately departing with just 1 run.

Australia will meet France in the quarter-finals of the Women’s World Cup after Les Bleues cruised past Morocco 4-0 at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide.

Yuvraj Singh played a crucial role in India's 2011 World Cup campaign, and as the next marquee event is just two months away, he weighed in on Team India's chances and what could undermine the campaign of the Rohit Sharma-led team. Showing his support for India captain Rohit Sharma, the former mercurial all-rounder said that it always takes a quality team to win any ICC tournament. He had all praise for Sharma but also cautioned that injuries midway through the tournament could seriously dent India's chances of lifting the 2023 World Cup at home.

In the midst of India's cricket buzz, there's a new name causing ripples – Tilak Varma. With the T20 World Cup just around the corner, speculations are soaring high, and seasoned bowler Ravinchandran Ashwin has dropped a suggestion that might just be the answer to India's middle-order puzzle. Amid concerns about KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer's return, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has revealed that coach Rahul Dravid has a clear World Cup strategy.

Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that the no-confidence motion brought by the opposition is a reflection of mutual distrust among INDIA bloc parties as they want to test who is with their proposal and who is not, sources said. In his address to party MPs at the BJP parliamentary meeting, he described the opposition alliance as 'ghamandia' (marked by arrogance) and congratulated the party's Rajya Sabha members for the «semi-final» win in voting on the Delhi services bill. Modi, sources said, noted that some opposition members had described the voting in Rajya Sabha as a semi-final before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls as he exuded confidence about the BJP's prospects in the national elections. The Delhi services bill secured parliamentary approval on Monday after the Rajya Sabha passed the contentious measure that will give the Centre control over bureaucracy in the national capital, with the BJP-led NDA thwarting opposition challenge in the keenly-watched numbers game. With the ruling party certain to defeat the no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, where it enjoys a strong majority, Modi told party MPs hit «sixers» on the last ball before the 2024 polls. He also referred to his 2018 speech in which he had wryly wished to the Opposition to bring a no-confidence motion against his government in 2023.

The Matildas have charged into the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals and welcomed back Sam Kerr in style with an imperious 2-0 win over Denmark.

India prevailed over defending champions South Korea 3-2 in their fourth round-robin fixture of the Asian Champions Trophy here on Monday, maintaining their unbeaten run in the continental hockey tournament. Even before the action got underway at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, India had sealed their place in the semi-finals, following Japan's loss to Malaysia earlier in the day. Both teams began the match on a fast-paced note, playing mainly possession-based hockey.