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Australia takes major step towards World Cup qualification with late win over Japan

Sydney, June 5 (UNI) Australia almost guaranteed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Japan on Thursday night.
Veteran defender Aziz Behich scored the only goal in the 90th minute to steer the Socceroos to a 1-0 victory over Japan at Perth Stadium in Western Australia.
The result means that Australia has a six-point and +10 goal difference advantage over Saudi Arabia in the race for second place in Group C in the third round of Asian qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
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U Mumba defeat Stanley’s Chennai Lions 9-6 in UTT Season 6

07 Jun 2025 | 11:02 PM

Ahmedabad, June 7 (UNI) India’s 20-year-old rising star Yashaswini Ghorpade pulled off a massive upset in UTT Season 6, becoming the first paddler to beat China’s Fan Siqi this season in U Mumba TT’s 9-6 win over Stanley’s Chennai Lions on Saturday.

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McIlroy concerned for US Open after driver issues

07 Jun 2025 | 10:56 PM

Oakmont, June 7 (UNI) Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy said he is "concerned" by his form heading into the US Open next week after struggling with driver issues at the Canadian Open.

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Hockey India congratulates Hardik Singh for completing 150 International Caps

07 Jun 2025 | 10:24 PM

Amsterdam (Netherlands), June 7 (UNI) Indian Men’s Hockey Team Vice Captain Hardik Singh reached a significant personal milestone on Saturday, earning his 150th international cap during India’s opening match of the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25 against the Netherlands.

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Gauff stuns Sabalenka to lift 1st French Open crown

Gauff stuns Sabalenka to lift 1st French Open crown

07 Jun 2025 | 10:15 PM

Paris, Jun 7 (UNI) In a pulsating three-set final that captivated a packed Court Philippe-Chatrier, young American star Coco Gauff scripted a sensational comeback to win her maiden Roland-Garros title, defeating World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 here on Saturday.

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Gukesh, a symbol of India's chess future : Stalin

07 Jun 2025 | 9:57 PM

Chennai, June 7 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday
lauded GM D.Gukesh for finishing third in the Norway tournament and
described him as a symbol of India's chess future.

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