Former Indian football captain I.M. Vijayan has declined offers from multiple political parties to contest in the upcoming elections, but would consider a Rajya Sabha nomination.
Under Usha and Narang, the National Olympic Academy will "collaborate" closely with the International Olympic Academy in Olympia, to "align India's Olympic education programmes with the Olympic Charter and international best practices."
India's Ayush Shetty defeated world number 4 Jonatan Christie to reach the semi-finals of the Badminton Asia Championships.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey expresses his support for Manpreet Singh potentially breaking his record for international caps, highlighting the positive trajectory of Indian hockey.
Sebastian Korda stunned World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz in a three-set thriller at the Miami Open, securing the biggest win of his career to reach the last 16.
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu shares a heartfelt tribute to Carolina Marin, acknowledging their fierce rivalry and mutual respect after Marin's retirement due to a knee injury.
Khalin Joshi wins the Andhra Open Golf Championship, marking his seventh professional title with a dominant performance. Akshay Sharma finishes runner-up after a course-record final round.
Karolina Muchova defeated Victoria Mboko to reach her first Miami Open semi-final, where she will face Coco Gauff, who overcame Belinda Bencic in three sets.
Lionel Messi's emotional display at La Bombonera, with tears and heartfelt appreciation, has sparked speculation about his potential retirement from international football, despite his continued commitment to the upcoming World Cup.
Nicolas Mahut is best known for losing the longest professional tennis match in history against American John Isner at Wimbledon in 2010.
Faridabad court rejects shooting coach Bhardwaj's anticipatory bail plea in sexual assault case
Cristiano Ronaldo has expanded his footprint in football, securing a 25 percent stake in Spanish second-tier side UD Almeria, representatives confirmed on Thursday.
Rory McIlroy takes a commanding lead at the Masters, setting the stage for an exciting weekend as he aims to become the fourth player to win back-to-back titles.
Aryna Sabalenka is looking to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' after her triumph in the Indian Wells final over Elena Rybakina.
C D Gopinath was a member of the team that secured India's first-ever Test victory in 1952, beating England by an innings and eight runs--his contribution being a valuable 35 runs. Little did I imagine that within months of putting his journey into words as the oldest living Indian cricketer, he would pass away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 96.
Bhowneesh Mendiratta leads the Indian shooting contingent at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco, aiming for a strong start to the season after missing the Paris Olympics. The team faces a tough challenge with experienced and debutant shooters competing.
Bhowneesh Mendiratta leads a 12-member Indian squad at the ISSF Shotgun World Cup in Tangier, Morocco, marking the start of the qualification cycle for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Akshay Bhatia finishes tied 13th at the Players Championship, while Sudarshan Yellamaraju achieves a career-best result. Cameron Young wins the title.
Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.
Yuvraj Singh has apologised for his father Yograj Singh's critical comments directed at MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev, emphasising that his father's views do not reflect his own.
Naomi Osaka is re-evaluating her tennis schedule to balance her career with motherhood after a recent loss, highlighting the challenges of returning to professional sports after having a child.
Three-time world champion and former Olympic gold medallist Carolina Marin, who had to pull out of her semi-final at the Paris Games due to a knee injury, announced her retirement on Thursday.
Pinarayi Vijayan hosted Sanju Samson at Cliff House in Thiruvananthapuram, praising his role in India's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 triumph as the cricketer spoke about teamwork and inspiring youngsters from Kerala.
Jannik Sinner defeated Frances Tiafoe in straight sets to reach the Miami Open semi-finals, continuing his quest for the 'Sunshine Double'.
Lewis Hamilton ended his podium wait with Ferrari with a finish in third place at the Chinese F1 Grand Prix in Shanghai on Sunday.
Aryna Sabalenka finally conquered her Indian Wells demons on Sunday, defeating Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6(6) in a breathless final to claim the desert title for the first time.
Kyle Walker hung up his England boots on Tuesday, four matches shy of a landmark 100 caps, bringing the curtain down on a 14-year international career that saw him twice finish as a European Championship runner-up.
Veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh refutes rumours of a rift with Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, expressing his desire to surpass Tirkey's record and continue playing until the Asian Games.
Harry Maguire says Ruben Amorim's ideas didn't work at Manchester United, while praising Michael Carrick for leading a strong revival this season.
Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has voiced his support for Cameron Green, affirming his place in the Test squad despite a less-than-stellar Ashes series. McDonald cites Green's strong domestic record and potential for growth as reasons for his continued selection.
Kerala Blasters have appointed Ashley Westwood as their new head coach until the end of the current Indian Super League season, replacing David Catala.
Kimi Antonelli secured his second consecutive pole position at the Japanese Grand Prix, leading a Mercedes front-row lockout. Max Verstappen struggled, starting 11th.
George Russell led every phase of the session at the Shanghai circuit to take his first career sprint pole in a time of one minute, 31.520 seconds.
Federico Valverde scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid defeats Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina to reach the Miami Open final, where she will face Coco Gauff, who defeated Karolina Muchova.
Dale Steyn praises Tushar Deshpande's composure and execution in the IPL, highlighting his match-winning performance against Gujarat Titans and suggesting he should be on the national selectors' radar.
Former UFC champion Ronda Rousey will return to MMA after a decade-long hiatus to fight Gina Carano in a highly anticipated match streamed on Netflix.
Doubles is not a sideshow: Yuki Bhambri on re-invention and right support
Batting great Rahul Dravid, 1983 World Cup winner Roger Binny and women's cricket legend Mithali Raj will be bestowed with the Colonel C K Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award on Sunday.
Former mentor Vimal Kumar praises Lakshya Sen's resilience and courage in reaching the All England Open final, highlighting his determination despite physical challenges.
