Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka win top honours at the Laureus Awards 2026, headlining a star-studded winners list in Madrid after stellar seasons.
Australia's leading pace bowlers, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, are set to miss the start of IPL 2026.
Iranian women footballers Mona Hamoudi, Zahra Sarbali and Zahra Meshkehkar, decided to return to their country days after seeking asylum in Australia.
Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar has praised Ishan Kishan's captaincy of Sunrisers Hyderabad, suggesting he should continue leading the team even after Pat Cummins returns.
Sahibzada Farhan of Pakistan and Arundhati Reddy of India have been named the ICC Players of the Month for February, recognising their outstanding performances in T20 cricket.
Pranavi Urs shot a bogey-free 3-under 70 in the first round of the Joburg Ladies Open, making her the best-placed Indian golfer among the five participating in the Ladies European Tour event.
IMAGES from Day 5 of the 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide on Sunday.
Sunil Gavaskar defends David Miller's decision not to take a single in the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans, while Kevin Pietersen praises Rashid Khan's performance.
Ryan Williams scored on his India debut as the team defeated Hong Kong 2-1 in an Asian Cup qualifying match. Akash Mishra added another goal for India, while Everton Camargo scored for Hong Kong.
Kuldeep Yadav has been released from the Indian squad for the last two T20I against Australia.
Steve Smith returns to action in the Boxing Day Test against England as Australia opted to include four fast bowlers in their 12-man squad.
Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting form has raised questions about his place in India's T20 plans, especially with the 2028 Olympics on the horizon and the emergence of young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Punjab Kings batter Cooper Connolly credits head coach Ricky Ponting for his successful IPL debut, while Anil Kumble questions Gujarat Titans' bowling strategy.
Australia dominated day two of the second Ashes Test on Friday with a punishing batting assault on a lifeless Gabba pitch as England fumbled their chances in the field.
Rasikh Dar's four-wicket haul and Josh Hazlewood's return have bolstered Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling, powering them to the top of the IPL standings.
South Africa defeated India by nine wickets in the third women's T20 International, securing an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series. Laura Wolvaardt's century led the charge, overshadowing India's highest-ever total against South Africa.
Australia may opt to continue with a four-prong pace attack at Adelaide and even add another part-time seamer in all-rounder Beau Webster, who could replace batter Josh Inglis in the lower middle order.
Diksha Dagar, a two-time winner on the Ladies European Tour (LET), has moved into the top 10 of the Order of Merit, securing ninth position despite a modest finish at the Australian Women's Open.
Pranavi Urs, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, improved her position at the Joburg Ladies Open, while several French golfers lead the competition.
England captain Ben Stokes has addressed reports of disagreements with head coach Brendon McCullum, stating that while they sometimes have different viewpoints, their commitment to winning remains aligned.
The United States' historical strategic alignment with Pakistan, dating back to the Cold War, has consistently aimed to create a political and military parity with India, despite India's significantly larger size and resources. This long-standing relationship continues to influence regional dynamics, particularly in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific.
India's U20 women's football team faced a tough start in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, suffering a 6-0 defeat against Japan. Despite a promising start, Japan's dominance, particularly in the second half, proved too much for the Young Tigresses.
Cooper Connolly's unbeaten 72 on IPL debut powered Punjab Kings to victory.
Cameron Green took an early wicket on his bowling return, but an expensive late over helped LSG chase 182 and extend KKR's winless run.
Kolkata Knight Riders remain optimistic about Cameron Green's potential despite his slow start in the IPL, as the team grapples with injuries and seeks a turnaround in their performance.
Lalit Modi said he doesn't envisage India and Pakistan playing a bilateral Test series anytime soon because of the strained political relations between the two neighbours.
The series is part of a twin tour by Australia to Pakistan for a three-match T20 series from January 30 to February 5 to prepare for the T20 World Cup, and they are then scheduled to return for the ODIs, scheduled for March 13 to 19.
Scott Boland will step up and uncapped Brendan Doggett is tipped for a high-stakes debut to try to shore up the loss of a combined 604 Test wickets of experience.
The India women's football team secured a 3-2 victory against Malawi in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Series 2026 in Nairobi, with goals from Astam Oraon, Aveka Singh, and Priyadharshini Selladurai.
'It was diminishing even before Trump came to power.' 'The US was at the centre of the global economy. That position is going to become less and less important and less central.'
The Sports Authority of Gujarat hosted the drawing of lots for the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Men's Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad. The tournament is scheduled for June 20-28 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, featuring 12 teams divided into two pools.
Delhi's Aarit Kapil, a 10-year-old chess player, has become the youngest Indian to achieve an International Master norm after a strong performance at a tournament in Spain.
Five members of the Iranian women's football team, who initially sought asylum in Australia, have withdrawn their claims and are returning to Iran.
Mitchell Starc made a late-career bid for all-rounder status when he scored a half-century and grabbed two wickets under the Gabba floodlights to push Australia to the brink of victory at the close of day three of the second Ashes Test.
Regular captain Pat Cummins was named in the Australia squad on Wednesday for the third Ashes Test against England, a strong indication that the inspirational fast bowler will see his first action of the series in Adelaide next week.
Her breakthrough came at the Tokyo Paralympics, where she claimed the first gold medal of the Games, smashing her own world record in the women's C1-3 3,000m individual pursuit. She followed it up with two bronze medals in the road race and time trial.
Sanju Samson and Jasprit Bumrah, who played a key role in India's T20 World Cup triumph, have been shortlisted for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for March 2026.
Fast bowler Josh Tongue is confident England are prepared for the Ashes series in Australia and have a good chance of ending their long drought Down Under thanks to their fearsome bowling attack.
US President Donald Trump's call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a concerted effort to reset strained Washington-New Delhi ties, with a focus on 'big-ticket' energy and trade deals, including increased Indian imports of US LNG and LPG, and potential cooperation on small modular reactors.
The Indian Under-20 women's football team begins their AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup campaign against Japan, aiming for a spot in the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Poland 2026.
