Mirra Andreeva and qualifier Maja Chwalinska have both reached the French Open women's singles final, ensuring a new Grand Slam champion will be crowned. Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk, while Chwalinska overcame Diana Shnaider. The tournament has seen early exits for top seeds, paving the way for these new contenders. Additionally, Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori successfully defended their mixed doubles title.
Oleksandr Usyk retained his WBC heavyweight title after stopping Rico Verhoeven in the penultimate round of their fight in Egypt. The fight was closer than expected, with Verhoeven putting up a strong challenge.
The West Bengal government is set to investigate the chaotic scenes that marred Lionel Messi's visit to Kolkata last year, with concerns raised over ticket sales, security, and administrative lapses.
Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh became the first Indian to run a mile race in under four minutes, winning the title at the 24th Annual Music City Track Carnival in Cleveland, USA.
Indian shuttler HS Prannoy defeated Indonesia's Jonatan Christie in a thrilling three-game match at the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament. Other results included Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressing, while Kidambi Srikanth and Malvika Bansod were eliminated.
Divya Deshmukh has embraced the 'confession box' at Norway Chess, highlighting its potential to enhance player clarity and viewer engagement, despite its slow adoption among Indian grandmasters.
Indian origin golfers Akshay Bhatia and Sahith Theegala are set to compete at the Charles Schwab Challenge, held at the Colonial Country Club. The event features established stars and emerging talents, with players vying for a spot in the Memorial Tournament.
Ian Botham delivered the Tiger Pataudi Memorial Lecture in Kolkata, emphasising the importance of Test cricket and praising Virat Kohli's dedication to the format.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated the world number one pair from Korea to reach the final of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament.
Ravichandran Ashwin has called for urgent measures to safeguard Test cricket, stressing the importance of first-class cricket as the pathway to the longest format and warning that young players need stronger incentives to pursue red-ball careers.
HS Prannoy and Lakshya Sen secured impressive victories to advance to the second round of the Singapore Open Super 750 badminton tournament, while other Indian players faced setbacks.
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez, known for playing Dani Rojas, has signed a professional football contract with El Paso Locomotive FC, a U.S. second-tier team, fulfilling a lifelong dream after overcoming a past knee injury.
Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad will both be eyeing a top-two finish when they square off in their final IPL 2026 league match.
Christian Pulisic and Virat Kohli headline a unique RCB-AC Milan crossover, exchanging jerseys and sports in a global campaign blending cricket, football and fan culture.
Unified high-performance training camps in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Guwahati played a crucial role in India's bronze medal win at the Thomas Cup, with top shuttlers benefiting from the focused preparation.
Teenage sprinter Gout Gout won the men's under-20 100 metres at the Australian junior championships in Brisbane, clocking 10.21 seconds.
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar said Bumrah is trying too many variations and losing his natural rhythm. Speaking on Star Sports, Gavaskar pointed out that Bumrah has bowled several no-balls this season, something unusual for him, and has also seen a drop in pace.
Lamine Yamal exploded into view at 16 and became an integral part of Spain's record fourth European Championship triumph in 2024.
IIM Indore will conduct a study on teenage cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to understand the impact of early fame and pressure on child prodigies.
Fresh from their Singapore Open victory, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty are set to compete in the Thailand Open Super 1000 badminton tournament, while other Indian shuttlers including PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen will also participate.
It's a dream come true for young Manav Suthar. His maiden India call up for the one-off Test against Afghanistan came after learning the ropes through street cricket and ignoring constant discouragement from people not to pick the game as career option.
D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa secured important wins in Round 7 of the Norway Chess tournament, while Divya Deshmukh defeated Koneru Humpy, boosting India's chances in the competition.
Sunil Gavaskar has expressed concerns about Mumbai Indians' inconsistent performance in IPL 2026, stating they must win all remaining matches to secure a playoff spot after a heavy defeat to Chennai Super Kings.
Novak Djokovic overcame some stiff resistance from home player Valentin Royer to move into the third round of the French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (7), 6-3 victory on Wednesday.
The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.
Jakub Mensik became the youngest Czech man to reach a Grand Slam semi-final after beating Joao Fonseca at the French Open, while Mirra Andreeva stormed into the last four and Alexander Zverev kept his title hopes alive.
With the twin blockbusters of Dhurandhar, which have resulted in over Rs 2,000 crore (Rs 20 billion) coming in, Ranveer Singh has proved himself all over again.
D Gukesh emerged victorious after a bruising, nerve-jangling marathon battle against Vincent Keymer, and R Praggnanandhaa outplayed Alireza Firouzja but world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare opening-round defeat at Norway Chess, which began amid towering bookshelves at the historic Deichman Bjorvika public library in Oslo.
Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has revealed the immense health risks he took to prolong his tennis career, battling a chronic foot injury and other complications.
Former India coach Rahul Dravid has shared his views on Gautam Gambhir's idea of moving Indian cricket away from 'superstar culture'.
Novak Djokovic and Eileen Gu will co-host this year's Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, marking a historic first for the prestigious event.
Lionel Messi is dealing with muscle fatigue in his left hamstring less than three weeks before the start of the World Cup, Inter Miami said on Monday after the Argentine forward was forced off in his final club match before the tournament.
Teenaged high jump star Pooja Singh shattered the national senior record en route winning the gold medal to lead a strong Indian show on the second day of the Asian U20 Athletics Championships here on Friday.
If you are feeling depressed, just watch this 15 year old on your TV! Your blues will fly away, exclaims Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).
Carolina Marin, a badminton legend, has announced her retirement due to a persistent knee injury, ending a career highlighted by an Olympic gold medal and three World Championship titles.
The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA) has criticised the French Open's prize money structure, supporting players' demands for a fairer share of revenue and broader structural changes in tennis.
Deepak Punia's move to a higher weight category proved successful as he secured a spot in the Indian team for the Asian Games in the 97kg division. Aman Sehrawat and Sujeet Kalkal retained their places in the men's freestyle squad.
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open title, marking their first BWF World Tour crown since 2024. The victory held special significance for Satwik, who dedicated the win to his family after a period of personal challenges.
Punjab Kings face a must-win situation against Lucknow Super Giants to keep their IPL playoff hopes alive, needing a turnaround after a series of defeats and dependence on other match results.
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