Barcelona came within a whisker of an improbable comeback after last month's thrashing, with 18-year-old midfielder Marc Bernal, starting in place of the injured Frenkie De Jong, scoring in each half and Raphinha converting a penalty after Pedri was fouled.
The Kerala government will host an official reception for cricketer Sanju Samson to celebrate his pivotal role in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory.
Novak Djokovic said he sees no reason to retire from tennis given that he is still motivated to compete and capable of beating the best players in the world.
Indian cricketer Varun Chakravarthy celebrated India's T20 World Cup victory with a humorous Instagram post, sipping tea while holding the trophy, reminiscent of a previous joke after the Asia Cup win.
The Kerala government will host an official reception for cricketer Sanju Samson to celebrate his pivotal role in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup victory.
Batting great Virat Kohli hailed the Indian team after they thumped New Zealand by 96 runs to become the first team to successfully defend the T20 World Cup title.
Ahead of the T20 World Cup final, two fans have gone viral online after posting a video performing a ritual to ward off the 'evil eye'.
India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Suryakumar Yadav's side aim to become the first team to successfully defend the title.
Sachin Tendulkar praised the Indian cricket team's performance in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final against New Zealand, highlighting key contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson.
Two-time Asian Games champion shot putter Tajinderpal Singh Toor is set to compete in the Indian Open Throws Competition in Patiala, aiming to evaluate his form ahead of major events like the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner praised India's performance and highlighted the challenges of playing against them, especially in their home country.
Once operational, Ghatak could undertake deep-strike missions, penetrating heavily defended airspace to hit high-value targets without placing pilots at risk.
Haven't seen anything bad: Srikanth defends India Open playing conditions
India's T20 World Cup winning captain Suryakumar Yadav has announced his ambition to secure an Olympic gold medal for the country, following their recent World Cup victory.
The Lok Sabha is debating an opposition resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla, citing alleged bias. The proceedings have been marked by heated arguments over who should preside during the debate.
Harbhajan Singh criticises Kirti Azad for questioning Team India's temple visit with T20 World Cup trophy
Amid rising tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, President Trump voices strong support for Pakistan, praising its leadership and overall performance.
Sunil Gavaskar praises Sanju Samson's remarkable transformation in the T20 World Cup, highlighting his match-winning performances after facing earlier setbacks.
Sunil Gavaskar has criticised the practice of encouraging spectators to chant Jasprit Bumrah's name while he is bowling, particularly during crucial matches like the ICC T20 World Cup semifinal.
Punjab FC and NorthEast United FC played to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match, with second-half goals from both sides.
Suryakumar Yadav says his famous catch to dismiss David Miller in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final changed his life as India created history by defending the title in 2026.
Despite the escalation in US military action, the War Secretary noted that Iran's missile response has declined in the last 24 hours.
Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia said the first 20-day schedule of the Indian Premier League 2026 season will be announced in two to three days, with the tournament set to begin on March 28.
India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. India aims to retain the title, while New Zealand seeks their first global white-ball crown. The match is set to be a thrilling contest between two strong teams.
HIL Women: Shrachi Bengal Tigers edge past Ranchi Royals
RCB director Mo Bobat calls Virat Kohli's 18-year IPL record "ridiculous", says building a championship-winning team around him was a priority, and backs Rajat Patidar's leadership as the franchise eyes back-to-back titles.
A new book by cybersecurity expert Durga Prasad Dube explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global digital landscape and creating new cyber risks.
Samson, Bumrah help India tide over England challenge to reach second successive T20 WC final
Shivam Dube's consistent and crucial contributions often went unnoticed during India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, despite his significant impact on the team's success.
India's flamboyant all-rounder Hardik Pandya has described winning his second successive T20 World Cup title as fulfilment of a personal promise and declared that "this is just the start" of the team's dominance.
Diamond Harbour FC secured their first-ever Indian Football League (IFL) victory, defeating Dempo SC 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Kalyani Stadium. Antonio Moyano and Hugo Diaz scored for Diamond Harbour, while Marcus Joseph netted Dempo's only goal.
BJD leader Naveen Patnaik has criticised the BJP government in Odisha for its alleged failure to protect women, while the Deputy Chief Minister defends the government's record and accuses Patnaik's previous administration of similar shortcomings.
The India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad is expected to be played on a pace-friendly pitch offering good bounce, with a par score likely around 200.
India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the Twenty20 World Cup title, face an England side building momentum in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
The Indian pair suffered a 23-21, 21-12 defeat against Malaysia's Aaron Tai and Khai Xing Kang in the Round of 32 match.
George Russell secured a dominant victory for Mercedes at the Australian Grand Prix, leading teammate Kimi Antonelli and overcoming an early challenge from Ferrari's Charles Leclerc.
Defending IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home matches in IPL 2026 confirmed to take place in Bengaluru.
Eminent historian and academic K.N. Panikkar, known for his Marxist interpretation of history and advocacy for secularism, has passed away at the age of 90. His contributions to historical research and defence of secular values are widely recognised.
World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by David Navara in the fourth round of the Prague International Chess Festival, while Jorden van Foreest took the lead with his third victory.
Andy Robertson scored once and set up Mohamed Salah as Liverpool beat Wolves 3-1 at Molineux to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals, while Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League woes deepened after a 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace, extending their winless run to 11 matches.
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