Irfan Pathan says the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Wankhede Stadium will be the biggest match of the tournament's opening phase.
Ishan Kishan's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup has propelled him to a career-high second position in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while Rashid Khan overtakes Varun Chakravarthy to become the top-ranked bowler.
Liverpool secured a dominant win over West Ham, while other Premier League matches saw Brentford edge Burnley in a seven-goal thriller and Everton secure a late victory against Newcastle.
Bumrah Workload: With focus on 2027 World Cup, pace spearhead to play more ODIs than T20Is
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has expressed his interest in joining the national team's coaching setup, aiming to refine their approach to Test cricket following their Ashes defeat and scrutiny of the 'Bazball' tactics.
BCCI Ethics Officer Justice Arun Mishra (retd) has dismissed a petition filed against former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, accusing him of violating of conflict-of-interest provisions.
Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, with both sides failing to convert their chances.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has penalised Mohun Bagan Super Giants (MBSG) following spectator misconduct, ordering their next Indian Super League (ISL) match to be played without fans. The club has accepted a financial penalty but expressed disappointment over the stadium closure.
Manchester Super Giants (RPSG Group), MI London (Reliance), Southern Brave (GMR) and Sunrisers Leeds (Sun Group) all of whom are linked to team owners in the IPL are likely to avoid picking Pakistan's players in next month's players' auction for The Hundred.
West Ham edged Brentford in shootout after Dango Ouattara to attempt a chipped "Panenka" penalty cost his side in their FA Cup fifth round tie on Monday.
Inter Kashi FC secured their first-ever Indian Super League (ISL) victory by defeating Kerala Blasters 2-1 in a composed team performance. Alfred Planas was named Player of the Match as Inter Kashi climbed to sixth in the standings.
Kerala Health Minister Veena George was allegedly attacked during a protest by KSU activists at a railway station in Kannur. Five activists have been arrested and remanded to judicial custody. The FIR states the minister was attacked with a 'weapon' while boarding a train.
Aizawl FC and Namdhari Sports Academy played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Indian Football League (IFL) season. Vanlalhriatzuala scored for Aizawl, while Abdoulaye Diallo equalized for Namdhari in added time.
Aizawl FC and Namdhari Sports Academy played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season. Vanlalhriatzuala scored for Aizawl FC, while Abdoulaye Diallo equalized for Namdhari in added time.
If all goes well, the new season of ISL may start in the first week of February.
Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, married Saaniya Chandhok in a high-profile ceremony in Mumbai, attended by prominent figures from sports, entertainment, and politics.
MLS begins a transformative season with Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min and record transfers as North America prepares to host the World Cup.
MLS enters its 31st season amid World Cup buzz and Lionel Messi's impact, with Don Garber calling it a defining moment for the league's future.
Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC played to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match at the Kalinga Stadium. Carlos Delgado's second-half header secured the point for Odisha after Elsinho had given Chennaiyin the lead.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant delivered a dominant attacking performance to secure a 5-1 victory over Mohammedan Sporting Club in the Kolkata derby of the Indian Super League.
Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta called on his players to "live in the present" ahead of Sunday's visit to local rivals Tottenham Hotspur in a battle to stay ahead in the title race after their lead was cut short by successive Premier League draws.
Aston Villa and Chelsea drop crucial points in the Premier League as Leeds and Burnley earn draws; James Milner sets appearance record.
Indian women's team pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia due to workload management, with Kashvee Gautam named as her replacement.
Eighteen months of preparation hang in the balance at a Tucson-based multi-use sports facility, where organisers say they remain in daily contact with FIFA about hosting Iran's national soccer team, even as geopolitical turmoil threatens to upend their World Cup plans.
A public exchange of open letters between Congress leaders Mani Shankar Aiyar and Shashi Tharoor reveals a significant rift over foreign policy, particularly concerning Israel and the Sabarimala temple issue.
Teenager Samra swaps snowy Canada for Mumbai heat with IPL dream
Lamine Yamal's second-half goal secured a 1-0 victory for Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao, extending their lead in La Liga.
Arsenal edged past Crystal Palace on penalties on Tuesday to reach the semi-finals of the League Cup.
Dempo SC and Real Kashmir FC played to a 2-2 draw in an I-League match featuring stunning goals and a frantic finish.
Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola's side beat holders Newcastle United 2-0 away in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
Fight on toward goals that keep receding, or exit with most objectives unmet. Trump is agitated, his poll numbers falling below the Plimsoll line, his base fractured between those who back the war and those who remember that he campaigned on ending them.
Jamshedpur FC defeated East Bengal 2-1 in a dramatic Indian Super League match, with a late goal from Rei Tachikawa sealing the victory.
'Football is such a beautiful sport, and for the first time, I felt like I wasn't being seen for my gender, but for my game.'
Several soccer games in Mexico were postponed due to violence following a military operation and the reported death of cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera, alias "El Mencho."
Billionaire David Blitzer, co-founder of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, is conducting due diligence on Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals.
Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC played to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match at the Kalinga Stadium, with Carlos Delgado's header securing a point for Odisha.
Sreenidi Deccan FC defeated Diamond Harbour FC 1-0 in an Indian Football League match, with Fabrice Kah scoring the decisive goal and Aryan Niraj Lamba saving a penalty.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma described the 2007 T20 World Cup games as his favourite T20 World Cup fixture against Pakistan.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Chennaiyin FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Jamie Maclaren and Dimitrios Petratos.
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