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Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 23 (ANI): The Indian men's team heads into their final Pool E match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 with their semi-final hopes relying on complex mathematics. The 1-3 defeat against defending champions and hosts Netherlands left India without a point after their opening match of the second stage, putting them in a difficult position ahead of Monday's do-or-die clash against Argentina at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen, according to a Hockey India release.

BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Agustin Modica netted a hat-trick as Gimnasia Mendoza edged to a 3-2 away win over Gimnasia La Plata in Argentina's Clausura tournament on Saturday. Modica scored twice in the first half but the hosts equalized through goals from Agustin Auzmendi and Maximiliano Zalazar after halftime. The visitors regained the lead when Modica struck his third goal in the 76th minute as Gimnasia Mendoza secured its fourth win in six games. "I'm really happy.

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 23 (ANI): Following a loss to the Netherlands in their first second-round FIH Men's Hockey World Cup match, Team India's semifinal chances took a hit, but Argentina's 3-1 win over England has kept them alive mathematically.

BERLIN, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Martin Demichelis made a winning start as RB Leipzig cruised into the German Cup second round with a 6-0 victory at fourth-tier Eintracht Trier on Saturday. Leipzig took control almost immediately in front of 9,000 spectators at a sold-out Moselstadion. Brajan Gruda opened the scoring after three minutes, before Willi Orban doubled the advantage three minutes later.

(Photo credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images) The New England Revolution will attempt to win their first consecutive MLS matches since early May on Sunday when they host a New York City side that looks prepared to move on from its top scorer. Alhassan Yusuf scored his first career MLS hat trick on Wednesday night to lift the Revolution (10-7-3, 33 points) to a 3-0 win at D.C. United.

Miami [US], August 22 (ANI): Argentina icon Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer (MLS) for an altercation with Philadelphia Union's Quinn Sullivan during a match, which saw the FIFA World Cup-winning legend strike the 22-year-old at the back of his head during an exchange of words.

BUENOS AIRES, Aug. 21 (Xinhua) -- Veteran forward Cristian Tarragona scored two second-half goals as Union Santa Fe recovered from a goal down to win 3-1 at Aldosivi in Argentina's Clausura tournament on Friday. Andres Vombergar gave his side the lead with an 18th-minute strike before Lucas Menossi netted a 51st-minute equalizer. Tarragona netted twice in the space of three minutes as the visitors took control after halftime.

(Photo credit: Gaby Velasquez / El Paso Times / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images) Amanda Serrano survived a grueling test on Friday in Temecula, Calif., edging Lucrecia Manzur via majority decision to retain her WBA and WBO featherweight titles in the main event of Most Valuable Promotions' live broadcast on TikTok. Two judges scored the bout 116-112 for Serrano, while the third judge scored it a 114-114 draw.

(Photo credit: Nick Oza/The Republic via Imagn Content Services, LLC) The Final Four is set for the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive playoffs at the Esports World Cup, as FUT Esports, Legacy and Team Spirit joined FURIA in the semifinals following wins Friday in Paris. FUT Esports shut out MOUZ 2-0, Legacy defeated Team Falcons by the same score and Team Spirit edged Team Vitality 2-1 in the quarterfinals Friday. FURIA previously won their quarterfinal match 2-1 over G2 Esports.

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 21 (ANI): The Indian men's and women's hockey teams face a stern test against the Netherlands to begin their respective second-stage campaigns at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium and Netherlands 2026, which is being held simultaneously for both men and women.