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Chess World Cup semifinals: Praggnanandhaa holds Fabiano Caruana, Magnus Carlsen escapes with a win

R Praggnanandhaa defended his slightly minus position against Fabiano Caruana with precision but Nijat Abasov could not land a punch that could have helped him floor Magnus Carlsen.

The Times of India

Aussie women's football captain Sam Kerr has Indian roots

The women’s World Cup didn’t end the way Australia wanted it to. But finishing fourth – the co-hosts lost the third-place play-off 2-0 to Sweden on Saturday – is their best showing ever. What would endure in memory is the fierce long ranger that Matildas captain Sam Kerr struck against…

The Times of India

England, Spain pursue history in Women's World Cup final

History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday when England and Spain clash in the final in Sydney with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time.

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What the papers say – August 20

Sunday’s front pages are packed with optimism for an England win in the Women’s World Cup final.

The Independent UK

Sunny and dry as fans cheer Lionesses in Women’s World Cup final

The Met Office said there will be a bright start to Sunday with temperatures from 18-21C expected when the match kicks off at 11am BST.

The Independent UK

New women’s sport funding announced – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Lionesses urged to ‘roar to victory’ as nation unites behind them

Millions will be cheering the Lionesses on in their first Women’s World Cup final.

The Independent UK

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Celtic women's boss Alonso on shifting sands moment and Spain World Cup hope

“Some of the girls went on to treble their salaries at other clubs because there are more lucrative contracts in England where the league is much…

The National (Scotland)

‘Incredibly disappointed’: Borthwick downcast after Ireland defeat

England have acknowledged their discipline needs to improve significantly if they are to be remotely competitive at this year’s Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Julian Alvarez fires Manchester City to hard-fought win over Newcastle

The World Cup winner curled a shot into the top corner after 31 minutes to seal all three points during a tight encounter at the Etihad Stadium.

The Independent UK

Ben Healy opens up on journey to Scotland World Cup call-up

A few short months ago, Ben Healy’s sights were firmly focused on the fight for a regular place in the Munster team.

The National (Scotland)

England continue to labour in difficult Dublin defeat ahead of Rugby World Cup

Red Rose lacking any kind of coherent plan under Steve Borthwick

Evening Standard

King urges Lionesses to ‘roar to victory’ in Women’s World Cup final

Charles’ rallying cry came on the eve of England’s historic showdown with Spain.

The Independent UK

Steve Borthwick hopes for quick outcome on Billy Vunipola and Owen Farrell

For the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray.

The Independent UK

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Evening Standard

England pledge to stand by Billy Vunipola after red card against Ireland throws World Cup into doubt

Saracens back row sent off for head-high tackle on Andrew Porter

The Guardian - UK

England’s sheer lack of urgency compounds sense of chaos for Borthwick

Steve Borthwick’s side lack discipline and the kicking game they are wedded to is being dreadfully executed

The Hindu

Chess world cup: Praggnanandhaa draws Caruana in first game of semifinals

Praggnanandhaa forces draw with Black pieces against Caruana in FIDE World Cup semis. Carlsen escapes trouble after Abasov overlooks winning move. Praggnanandhaa equal to challenge despite playing pawn less.

The Guardian - UK

Decades in the making: the Lionesses’ epic journey to the World Cup final

Years of heartbreak, struggle and growth have put England in a position to win the game’s biggest prize

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Evening Standard

England player ratings vs Ireland: Courtney Lawes impactful but Billy Vunipola lets team down

Another difficult day in preparation for World Cup

The Independent UK

Wales boss Warren Gatland says heavy South Africa loss helps World Cup selection

It was the first time Wales have conceded 50 points under Warren Gatland, who picks his 33-man World Cup squad on Monday.

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola red card adds more disciplinary drama as England beaten by Ireland

Ireland 29-10 England: England’s Rugby World Cup preparation was thrown into further disarray as Billy Vunipola was sent off in a disheartening loss

The Guardian - UK

Billy Vunipola red card adds to England woes in humbling defeat by Ireland

England’s No 8 was sent off after a high shoulder on Andrew Porter as Ireland scored five tries on their way to a 29-10 victory in Dublin

Evening Standard

England’s Rugby World Cup plans in disarray after damaging defeat to Ireland

Billy Vunipola given red card in 29-10 defeat in Dublin

The Hindu

Archery World Cup Stage-4: Indian teams claim men and women’s compound team golds

Indian compound archers win 3 medals, incl. men & women team gold, at Archery World Cup Stage-4 in Paris. Men's team (Ojas Deotale, Prathamesh Jawkar & Abhishek Verma) beat USA 236-232 in final. Women's team (V. Jyothi Surekha, Aditi Swami & Parneet Kaur) beat Mexico 234-233. Jyothi Surekha also won…

The Independent UK

Sunak to Lionesses: ‘You have made us proud — I will be cheering from home’

Mr Sunak has opted not to attend the final in person, sending Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer to Australia to represent the UK Government

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