India's Abhay Singh lost a thrilling quarterfinal match to Egypt's Karim Gawad at the Grasshopper Cup squash tournament in Zurich.
India's R Vaishali wins the FIDE Women's Candidates 2026 in Cyprus, earning the right to challenge world champion Ju Wenjun and drawing praise for her historic achievement.
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O'Brien has challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims about India's progress, citing poverty statistics and West Bengal's economic growth.
Nat Sciver-Brunt will captain the 15-member England squad for the upcoming 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, the ECB announced. The same squad will also participate in the preceding series against India and New Zealand in May-June.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.
Muhammad Shoaib overcame immense challenges to win an ITF Futures title in Islamabad, ending Pakistan's 20-year wait for a singles title in international tennis.
Uzbekistan's Javokhir Sindarov has won the Candidates Chess Tournament, earning the right to challenge India's D Gukesh for the World Chess Championship title in 2026.
Indian women boxers dominated the Asian Boxing Championships, securing four gold medals and topping the medal tally. Minakshi Hooda, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, and Arundhati Choudhary all won their respective finals. The team's success also secured Commonwealth and Asian Games spots for several boxers.
Teenage quadruple amputee archer Payal Nag defeated world number one Sheetal Devi to win gold at the World Archery Para Series in Bangkok, leading India to a dominant performance with seven gold medals.
Mirabai Chanu will miss the Asian Championships due to a shoulder injury sustained during the National Championships. Komal Kohar is expected to replace her in the Indian team.
ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta discusses the globalisation of cricket, highlighting India's crucial role and the impressive performances of Associate nations in the T20 World Cup.
Aakash Chopra questions Hardik Pandya's impact as Mumbai Indians struggle at the bottom of IPL 2026, urging fresh ideas and a fearless approach.
Mumbai Indians, struggling in the current IPL season, will face Lucknow Super Giants, hoping for key players like Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav to perform well. Both teams are grappling with batting failures, impacting their chances of reaching the playoffs.
Mumbai Indians face a must-win clash against in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede as Hardik Pandya's struggling side look to revive their IPL 2026 campaign.
Pramod Bhagat secured one gold and two silver medals at the Spanish Para Badminton International 2024, leading a strong performance by the Indian contingent.
Indian karting prodigy Atiqa Mir achieves a significant milestone, becoming the highest-ranked female racer in her category in the latest FIA International Kart Ranking (IKR).
Javokhir Sindarov clinched victory in the Candidates Tournament with a round to spare on Tuesday, to set up a World Championship match against India's Gukesh Dommaraju.
Ayush Shetty's silver medal at the Asia Championships has positioned him as a potential men's singles contender for India, boosting the nation's badminton prospects as they prepare for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Haryana emerged victorious in the 13th Senior National Rugby Sevens Championship, defeating Maharashtra in a closely contested final. West Bengal secured the bronze medal, while Rajasthan's Rajan Rawat was the tournament's top scorer.
Aditi Ashok had a disappointing start at The Chevron Championship, while Nelly Korda leads the tournament after the first day.
As Vijay is set to lead Tamil Nadu after a historic electoral win, we take a look back at films that built his mass appeal while affirming how cinema shaped his larger-than-life public persona.
Manav Thakkar joins UP Prometheans with Yang Liu, while Divya Chitale remains the highest-valued Indian player at the UTT auction. Bernadette Szocs tops the auction, joining Dempo Goa Challengers. The seventh season will be held in Goa from July 9-26.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar backs Josh Hazlewood after RCB's loss to Gujarat Titans, explaining tactical calls and insisting it was just an off day in a long IPL season.
India edged England by seven runs to reach the T20 World Cup final for the second successive time after Jacob Bethell's brilliant century went in vain.
After a disappointing IPL 2026 season, Mumbai Indians face critical decisions to rebuild their team and restore their legacy. From captaincy changes to squad adjustments, here are the key steps they must take to revive their fortunes.
Former England captains Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook are at odds over Jacob Bethell's decision to remain in the IPL despite not playing any matches, with Pietersen supporting the learning experience and Cook advocating for county cricket.
Indian boxer Vishvanath Suresh defeated reigning world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay of Kazakhstan to reach the semifinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in the men's 50kg category.
Eleven-year-old Atiqa Mir is exceeding expectations in her first year of karting in Europe, competing in the 12-14 age category and holding her own against older, male competitors.
Chhattisgarh women's football team won gold at the Khelo India Tribal Games, defeating Jharkhand 1-0. Other highlights include Jharkhand's Shiv Kumar Soren's double in athletics and Karnataka leading the medal tally.
Grandmaster R Vaishali emerged victorious at the Women's Candidates Tournament, earning the right to challenge Ju Wenjun for the World Championship title.
Indian wrestlers showcased their talent at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships, securing multiple medals across various weight categories in both men's and women's freestyle events.
Shardul Thakur and Siddhesh Lad were named Cricketers of the Year for seasons 2024-25 and 2025-26 respectively during the MCA Awards ceremony
Indian shooter Sainyam achieved her best-ever finish at an ISSF World Cup leg, securing fifth place in the women's 10m air pistol final in Granada, Spain.
As India aim to defend their T20 World Cup title, former India coach Rahul Dravid says they start as favourites but knockout cricket leaves no room for error.
Krunal Pandya calls RCB's 2025 title win deeply emotional
Usain Bolt shows support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sharing a jersey post as the in-form side prepares to face Delhi Capitals.
Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil, supported by Neeraj Chopra, has filed a complaint with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) accusing coach Naval Singh of mental harassment and verbal abuse.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has missed the first six games of IPL 2026 due to a calf injury.
Rashid Khan reflects on his injury recovery, admits rehab mistakes, and addresses Gujarat Titans' middle-order concerns after their win over RCB.
Indian Grandmaster R Vaishali faces a tough challenge in the Candidates chess tournament after losing her lead, while Javokhir Sindarov dominates the open section.
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