Karnataka continues to lead the Khelo India Tribal Games with impressive performances in race walking and middle-distance running, while Chhattisgarh secures a spot in the football final.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and Tim David, praised the team's middle order for their performance against Lucknow Super Giants, despite a narrow defeat. Rajat Patidar's impressive innings and the resilience shown after early setbacks were highlighted.
Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.
Manchester City defeated Brentford 3-0, closing the gap on Premier League leaders Arsenal. Liverpool drew with Chelsea, while other key Premier League results impacted European qualification hopes.
Punjab Kings are looking to turn their fortunes around as they host Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala. After recent defeats, Punjab aims to improve their performance in all areas. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, struggling with form, are looking ahead to the next season.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 55 runs, but RCB secured the top spot in the IPL standings due to their net run rate. SRH posted a formidable 255/4, while RCB reached their target of 166 to ensure a top-two finish.
Justina Mikulskyte won the ITF W35 Tumakuru Open after Zuzanna Pawlikowska retired due to injury in the final.
PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the singles second round with straight-game wins on a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat vows to challenge the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) show-cause notice and ban from domestic events due to alleged indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations.
IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal explains the reasons behind shifting the IPL final from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, citing higher seating capacity and an ICC board meeting.
Krunal flaunted his battle wounds on Monday, a dafter after his valiant effort that pushed RCB to the top of the table while knocking the five-time champions out of the playoff race.
Urvil Patel's sensational 13-ball half-century in IPL 2026, equalling the fastest fifty record, has ignited discussions about India's emergence as a hub for fearless power-hitters, challenging traditional notions of batting prowess.
Head coach Mahela Jayawardene admitted that Mumbai Indians were simply "not good enough" this season after a heartbreaking two-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their IPL playoff hopes.
Calling for "hard decisions", former all-rounder Farveez Maharoof came down heavily on the team management and players, terming the side's performance 'hurtful' and 'shameful.'
Punjab Kings aims to regain winning momentum as they move to their home base in Dharamshala for a crucial three-match stint, following a loss against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Arsenal cleared arguably the most dangerous remaining obstacle in their path to the Premier League title by the skin of their teeth as Leandro Trossard's late goal secured a dramatic 1-0 win at West Ham United to restore their five-point lead on Sunday.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant admitted that a few extra runs could have tilted the game in their favour after their six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League clash.
Chennai Super Kings face Sunrisers Hyderabad in a crucial Indian Premier League clash at Chepauk Stadium. Both teams are vying for playoff spots, with CSK needing a win to stay in contention.
Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar voices concerns about the uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf-backed funding and its potential impact on the Asian Tour and Indian golf.
Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten century to fire Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an emphatic six-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders.
India's top-ranked squash player Anahat Singh is focusing on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the sport is all set to make its Olympic debut.
Heinrich Klaasen (69) and Ishan Kishan (55) made Punjab Kings pay dearly for their sloppy fielding, powering Sunrisers Hyderabad to a handsome 41-run win to jump to the top of the table in the IPL, in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant lamented poor fielding as a key factor in their five-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a recent Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Despite a strong batting performance, dropped catches and Urvil Patel's explosive innings led to CSK's victory, effectively ending LSG's playoff hopes.
IPL 2026 Week 6 featured Rohit Sharma's explosive return, Urvil Patel's record-equalling fifty, Finn Allen's maiden IPL ton and Rashid Khan's brilliant comeback spell.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised his team's attitude and bowling effort despite a five-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Mumbai Indians spinner Raghu Sharma's 15-year journey of struggle, faith and persistence culminates in a memorable IPL breakthrough at age 33.
Kagiso Rabada attributes Gujarat Titans' dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad to disciplined Test-match bowling, emphasising patience and simplicity.
After a shaky start, Chennai Super Kings recovered to post a total of 187 against Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to a resilient innings from Kartik Sharma and support from Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube.
Vinesh Phogat has indicated she will fight back after the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) issued a show-cause notice accusing her of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, declaring her ineligible for domestic events until June 26.
Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is facing scrutiny after a video surfaced online appearing to show him using a vape in the dressing room during an IPL match against Punjab Kings. The video has sparked debate due to regulations prohibiting smoking and vaping in stadium areas and India's ban on e-cigarettes.
Lakshya Sen's remarkable comeback, Satwik-Chirag's gritty doubles win, and Ayush Shetty's decisive victory propelled India into the Thomas Cup Finals semifinals with a 3-0 triumph over Chinese Taipei.
India's women's table tennis team secured a 3-2 victory against Ukraine in a closely contested match at the ITTF World Team Championships Finals qualifiers, boosting their chances of topping Group 6.
Indian compound men's and women's teams, considered strong medal contenders, endured a disappointing outing in Stage 2 of the Archery World Cup, failing to secure a podium finish after crumbling in crunch situations.
The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Sanjay Singh highlighted the significant participation of Haryana wrestlers in the National Open Ranking Tournament, countering claims of bias. However, the event was also marred by the discovery of used syringes, underscoring the ongoing doping challenges in Indian wrestling.
Gujarat Titans all-rounder Jason Holder delivered a match-winning spell to guide his side to a tense four-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in an Indian Premier League clash in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Back home after nearly a month on the road and with their campaign hanging by a thread, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to stay alive in the IPL when they face a rampaging Gujarat Titans side chasing a top-two finish in Kolkata on Saturday.
Lakshya Sen staged a remarkable comeback to defeat world No. 6 Chou Tien Chen, securing a 1-0 lead for India against Chinese Taipei in the Thomas Cup quarter-finals.
In the IPL, losing your wicket is forgivable; but losing your integrity isn't, asserts K R Nayar.
NorthEast United FC delivered a commanding performance to register a 4-1 victory against Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League match, with Jairo Samperio scoring a brace.
Sahil Jadhav, the reigning World University Games champion, secured his first Archery World Cup medal, a bronze in the compound men's event at Stage 2 in Shanghai, defeating Denmark's Martin Damsbo.
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