India's U15 football team secured a 2-1 victory over Cameroon in their second Group K match at the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival Azerbaijan 2026. An early own goal gave India the lead, which was restored by R Lalremruatfela after Cameroon equalised. Goalkeeper Jenit Ningthoujam's crucial saves ensured India's second consecutive win in the tournament.
Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Everton, capitalising on Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, to draw level on points at the top of the Premier League table.
India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, marking their 200th victory in men's T20 Internationals. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy's unbeaten 69-run partnership secured the win, giving India a 2-0 series lead.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams delivered impressive performances at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad on Saturday. The men's team defeated Uganda 44-30, while the women's team secured a dominating 32-16 victory over Singapore. Both teams showcased strong raiding and defensive skills, setting the stage for upcoming matches.
Shreyas Iyer celebrated India's thrilling T20I victory over New Zealand with an emotional hug for his parents after Sanju Samson and Namn Dhir powered a successful 226-run chase.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, the 15-year-old opener, bludgeoned 45 runs off just 19 balls in the 3rd T20I against New Zealand, setting up India's six-wicket victory and sealing the series 3-0 with two matches remaining.
Defending champion Dhruvh Goswami secured a dramatic victory in the first LGB Formula 4 race on the final day of Round 1 of the CTR-JK Tyre FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship in Coimbatore. Despite challenging conditions and multiple safety car interruptions, Goswami showcased exceptional skill. The rain-hit day also saw Balaprasath win the second LGB Formula 4 race, Kabir Sahoch achieve a hat-trick in the Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup Amateur class, and other notable wins across various categories.
Shadab Khan's unbeaten 113 and an unbroken 89-run last-wicket stand with Haris Rauf powered Pakistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory over England despite Ben Duckett's century.
Elena Rybakina crushed Leylah Fernandez 6-2, 6-2 to retain the Ningbo Open crown, claim her first title as world number one and strengthen her year-end ranking bid.
The Rotterdam Dockers defeated Glasgow Cosmic by five wickets in a dramatic ETPL encounter, chasing down 141 with just one ball to spare.
Counting of votes has commenced for Legislative Council seats across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Karnataka, with significant political implications ahead of upcoming electoral battles. The elections saw varied turnouts and intense contests between ruling alliances and opposition parties.
Liverpool secured their first Premier League victory under new manager Andoni Iraola, defeating promoted Ipswich Town 2-0. Alexander Isak scored both goals within the opening nine minutes, assisted by Cody Gakpo. The win moves Liverpool to fifth in the table, while Ipswich remains in 13th. New signing Bradley Barcola also made his debut.
India spinner Saransh Jain delivered a career-best match haul of 13 wickets (7/14 and 6/49) to lead Madhya Pradesh to an innings and 174-run victory over Bihar in their Ranji Trophy Group A match. Madhya Pradesh declared their first innings at 407 for eight, with Saksham Purohit scoring 132 and captain Rajat Patidar adding 109. Bihar struggled in both innings, with Jain proving unplayable. In another match, Priyanshu Moliya scored an unbeaten 321 for Baroda.
Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Everton, capitalising on Manchester City's 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa, to draw level on points at the top of the Premier League table.
On the third day of the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad, Canada secured a dominant 74-28 victory over Australia, becoming the first men's team to score over 70 points. Other men's matches saw Sri Lanka narrowly defeat Uganda and England comfortably beat Nigeria. In the women's division, Nigeria achieved their historic first win against Singapore, while Sri Lanka women decisively beat England women.
Alexander Zverev's recent US Open victory is a testament to his family's unwavering support, particularly his mother Irina, who ensured his type 1 diabetes never hindered his tennis ambitions, transforming him from a 'nearly man' to a two-time major champion.
Indian women's wrestling achieved a historic milestone at the World Championships as Kajal Dhochak (76kg) and Neelam Sirohi (50kg) both reached their respective gold medal bouts.
Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu defeated Japan's Hina Akechi in a thrilling three-game match to reach her second Super 750 final of the year at the French Open. She will now face world No. 1 An Se Young in the summit clash.
India's top doubles player Yuki Bhambri, partnering American Ryan Seggerman, secured his first ATP Tour title of the 2026 season by winning the Almaty Open. This victory marks Bhambri's fifth career ATP doubles title, achieved after a thrilling final against top seeds Lucas Miedler and Neil Oberleitner. The win comes after a mixed season for Bhambri, including a medal-less Asian Games and a runner-up finish at the Geneva Open.
'We always talk about that let Vaibhav enjoy his game, he should not feel any pressure, especially when he is batting.'
Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha secured a significant victory over world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi at the Badminton French Open 2026, advancing to the quarter-finals. Chaliha described the win as a major confidence boost after a challenging period, attributing her success to learning from their previous encounter and maintaining focus.
Indian World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav led his New York Yankees team to victory in a unique three-on-three tournament in Mumbai, blending cricket and baseball with ex-Major League Baseball players.
Abhishek Sharma took his tally to 11 centuries in T20 cricket -- the most by an Indian batter in the shortest format of the game overtaking the great Virat Kohli.
Harmeet Desai and Yashaswini Ghorpade have secured India's first mixed doubles medal at the Asian Table Tennis Championships in 72 years by reaching the semifinals. They defeated South Korea's Park Ganghyeon and Lee Daeun in a thrilling quarterfinal match.
India's men's and women's kabaddi teams both secured dominant victories in their opening matches at the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship in Ahmedabad. The women's team defeated Malaysia 73-13, while the men's team beat England 46-26, showcasing strong performances in both raiding and tackling.
Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri has carded a five-under 66 to share the third-round lead at the Link Hong Kong Open. He is now in contention for his first worldwide title since 2015, joining three other golfers at 14-under ahead of Sunday's final round.
Karan Singh secured the men's singles title at the USD 30,000 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour M25 tournament in Mumbai on Sunday. His opponent, Digvijay Pratap Singh, retired in the second set, with Karan leading 7-5, 3-1. This marks Karan's fourth title of the 2026 season and his second in the last two months.
Juventus dropped their first Europa League points in a 2-2 draw with Rennes, while Benfica thrashed Omonia, Leverkusen beat OFI, and Bournemouth maintained their perfect campaign.
Fourth-tier Fleetwood Town secured a stunning upset victory over 10-man Arsenal in the League Cup last 16, winning 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. Aaron Loupalo-Bi put Fleetwood ahead, and despite Viktor Gyokeres levelling for Arsenal, a red card for Max Dowman hampered the Gunners. Fleetwood's goalkeeper Lynch was the hero, making crucial saves and denying Guimaraes in the shootout.
Kerala Blasters FC will host Mumbai City FC in their first home match of the Indian Super League 2026-27 season on Sunday. Both teams are looking for a crucial win, with Blasters aiming to bounce back from a heavy defeat and Mumbai City seeking their first victory of the season amidst offensive struggles and key player injuries.
India's Anahat Singh secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the Canadian Women's Open squash tournament after defeating England's Saran Nghiem.
Lok Sabha MP Ramashankar Rajbhar 'Vidyarthi' announced that the INDIA bloc's seat-sharing formula has been finalised for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with the Samajwadi Party's manifesto set for release on November 26. He emphasised a unified strategy for victory, while Congress leaders have claimed 175-200 seats, with final decisions to be made by top leadership. The article also touches upon the political landscape in UP, considering past election results and the 2027 contest.
Indian tennis players, including top seed Dhakshineswar Suresh, Arnav Paparkar, and Sidharth Rawat, have successfully advanced to the second round of the men's singles at the Mumbai Open ITF M25 event. Several other Indian and international players also secured wins in both singles and doubles matches on Wednesday.
Luiz Incio Lula da Silva has clinched a historic fourth term as Brazil's president, navigating a contentious election against Flavio Bolsonaro who refuses to concede.
South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the decisive third Test against Australia due to a groin injury sustained during the second Test victory.
Gabriel Magalhaes proved to be Arsenal's standout performer, delivering a decisive goal and a commanding defensive display to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Everton.
Defending champions India began their Asian Games campaign with a dominant 13-1 victory over Indonesia in their opening Pool A match. Striker Dilpreet Singh led the charge with four goals, supported by braces from Shilanand Lakra and Sukhjeet Singh. India's focus remains on securing the gold medal and a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
World number one Elena Rybakina successfully defended her Ningbo Open title on Sunday, defeating Leylah Fernandez 6-2 6-2. This victory marks her fourth title of the year and 15th overall, building significant momentum as she prepares for the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo this week and the upcoming WTA Finals in Indian Wells.
India vice-captain Tilak Varma expressed immense pride after his unbeaten 51 off 26 balls guided India to a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second T20I, securing a 2-0 series lead. Varma credited head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting coach Sitanshu Kotak for their belief in his ability to finish the game.
Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez scored the winning goal against Deportivo La Coruna and then publicly apologised to fans for previous comments expressing his desire to play for Barcelona, acknowledging their anger and hoping to win them over with hard work.
