Manchester City aim to extend their perfect Premier League start against Ipswich as financial uncertainty clouds their title charge, while Arsenal chase, Liverpool seek revival and United battle struggles.
President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Sports Awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring 17 Arjuna awardees including decathlete Tejaswin Shankar and Grandmasters Divya Deshmukh and Vidit Gujrathi. This year saw no Khel Ratna recipient. The ceremony followed a re-evaluation process to uphold the integrity of the awards, which were announced after a significant delay. Para-athletes Ekta Bhyan and Rudransh Khandelwal were also among the recipients, while no cricketer was awarded this year.
India's sole archer at the Youth Olympics, Gatha Khadake, was eliminated from the women's individual recurve U-18 competition after a narrow shoot-off loss to USA's Yeeun Whang in the quarterfinals on Monday. The third-seeded Indian fought hard through five sets, with the match ending 5-5 before Whang secured victory in the tie-breaker.
Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa, Arjun Erigaisi, and R Vaishali are set to compete in the Total Chess World Championship Tour pilot in Budapest, facing top players including World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen. The tournament features a unique format combining Fast Classic, rapid, and blitz games to identify the most complete player, serving as a test run for a full global season.
Pat Cummins hailed Australia's grit and ruthlessness in their 214-run win over South Africa, praising Matt Renshaw's rescue act, Josh Hazlewood's six-wicket haul and the selectors' decisions.
India's teenage tennis sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran has made a significant mark on the professional circuit by winning the W35 Lagos tournament in Portugal, becoming the youngest Indian to achieve a pro singles title since Sania Mirza. The 17-year-old, who also secured the doubles crown, views this as just the beginning of her professional journey, aiming to compete in more senior events and improve her world ranking. She recently moved her training base to France and plans to focus on physical and technical improvements in the coming months.
France captain Kylian Mbappe had put a difficult period behind him and is focused on helping his team ahead of Nations League fixtures against Italy and Turkey, defender Ibrahima Konate said.
New Zealand wicketkeeper Tim Seifert has lauded India's young pace attack, including Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Gurnoor Brar, and Auqib Nabi, for their disciplined bowling and ability to adapt to challenging New Zealand conditions during the ongoing ODI series.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 7-6(5), 7-5 to win the Paris Masters, securing his ninth ATP 1000 title and avenging his US Open quarter-final loss to the American.
England's legendary fast bowler James Anderson has signed a season-long deal with Surrey for the 2027 English County Championship, extending his illustrious career beyond his 45th birthday. Anderson, who recently ended a 25-year stint with Lancashire, expressed his excitement to help Surrey win titles and mentor young talent.
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to sign a two-and-a-half-year deal with Manchester United, replacing Michael Carrick who was sacked after the team's poor start to the 2026/27 season, currently sitting in the Premier League relegation zone.
Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi started their fast classical campaign at the Total Chess World Championship Tour Pilot in Budapest with two draws each.
'If we feel so much pressure ourselves, imagine how our parents must feel. When I got the opportunity to captain India for the first time in 2017, I requested my parents not to miss the match and asked them to come and watch.'
Shailesh Kumar led an Indian sweep of the men's high jump T63 competition, while sprinter Anjanaben Bumbadiya struck gold in the women's 400m T47 event at the Asian Para Games on Thursday.
England batter Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the white-ball tour of Australia due to a setback in his recovery from a knee injury, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Wednesday. He had surgery in September but a recent scan confirmed he cannot participate.
Anuj Shrivatri became India's 100th Grandmaster and Madhya Pradesh's first after winning the ASEAN Plus Championship, earning congratulations from Viswanathan Anand, who hailed the milestone as a 'cracker of a 100'.
Coco Gauff defeated compatriot Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-2 in a hard-fought match on the opening day of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells, showcasing superb versatility in the round-robin clash.
Liverpool ended a two-match losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Crystal Palace, thanks to goals from Alexis Mac Allister, Florian Wirtz, and Alexander Isak. The result pushes Crystal Palace to the bottom of the Premier League table, intensifying pressure on manager Pierre Sage.
Arsenal moved six points clear atop the Premier League with a narrow 1-0 win over Hull, while Leeds beat Tottenham 1-0 and Fulham drew 1-1 with Newcastle.
Tirthank Pegu, India's first male swimmer to win a medal at the Youth Olympic Games, secured a bronze in the 200m butterfly event. Following his historic achievement in Dakar, Pegu expressed his ambition to transition his junior success into strong performances in the senior circuit. His coach, Sandeep Sejwal, highlighted the two years of preparation behind the medal and sees it as a crucial step towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Indian women's doubles pair Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly, along with men's doubles pair Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun, advanced to the next round of the Kumamoto Masters Japan Super 500 badminton tournament.
Indian swimmer Kapil Kumar clinched a silver medal in the men's 400m freestyle S10 event at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
Former India captain Suryakumar Yadav opens up about the challenges he faced after being dropped from the national team following the T20 World Cup triumph. He shares how the birth of his daughter helped him shift focus and rediscover his passion for cricket, leading to a renewed determination to play for Mumbai and eventually for India.
Chola Chiefs ended their five-match losing streak by defeating Prithviraaj Yodhas in a thrilling Archery Premier League Season 2 match decided by a shoot-off. The victory, secured by Alejandra Usquiano and Yuktha Sri Kondapavuluri, keeps their top-four playoff hopes alive.
Praveen Kumar secured a gold medal with a Games record in the men's high jump T44/64 at the Asian Para Games, while Banti added a silver.
Team Spain White, led by Ismael Fahssi, secured the Cup of Nations title at the global simulator racing championship in Mumbai. They won all four races in the Grand Final, outperforming Team Netherlands Red and Team Hungary Red in a competition featuring 40 top sim racing drivers.
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting has won a gold medal in the women's 60kg boxing category at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, two years after facing a gender-eligibility dispute at the Paris Olympics. Lin was cleared to compete earlier this year and defeated China's Yang Chengyu. The article also highlights India's Lovlina Borgohain winning gold in the 75kg category.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Anuj Shrivatri on becoming India's 100th Grandmaster, highlighting the country's exceptional achievement in chess. Shrivatri secured the title after winning the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship in the Philippines on Sunday, marking a significant milestone for Indian chess.
Former teammates Gouramangi Singh and Clifford Miranda meet in opposing dugouts as FC Goa take on Chennaiyin FC at Fatorda in the ISL opener on Saturday.
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell lauded India opener Abhishek Sharma's "world-class hitting" after his century helped India secure an unassailable 3-0 lead in the T20I series. Mitchell acknowledged the series loss but expressed hope for a fightback in the remaining two matches, while also reflecting on New Zealand's errors.
A stadium accident disrupted Norway's fiercest football rivalry as several Bodo/Glimt fans fell through the away stand, leaving one supporter with fractured ribs before Bodo secured a 2-0 victory.
Unfancied Tripura secured a stunning 133-run victory over former champions Saurashtra in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match, marking their first win of the season and a historic moment for the team.
IOA chief PT Usha met the Indian Cricket Team after their thrilling win over Pakistan to win the Asian Games gold medal in Nisshin on Saturday.
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, scored a magnificent 160 runs to lead India to a 70-run victory over the UAE in the U-19 Asia Cup. This win secured India's spot in the semifinals, where they will face Afghanistan on Thursday.
Mumbai secured a dominant innings and 155-run victory over Chandigarh in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D opener, earning a bonus point. Strong performances from bowlers Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian, coupled with a substantial first-innings total of 429, led to Chandigarh being dismissed twice for low scores.
Indian shooter Vivaan Kapoor won a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha on Thursday.
India's men's hockey team is the most successful in the Asian Champions Trophy, having won five titles since 2011. The article details each of their victories, including dramatic shootouts, a joint win, and recent comebacks, highlighting their consistent performance in the tournament.
Real Madrid secured a significant 2-1 victory over league leaders Barcelona at Camp Nou, marking Barcelona's first LaLiga defeat this season. Kylian Mbappe scored both goals for Real Madrid, breaking the deadlock in the 41st minute and sealing the win with three minutes remaining. Raphinha scored Barcelona's equaliser. This result leaves Barcelona still at the top of LaLiga, with Real Madrid in third place.
Manchester City suffered a significant blow to their Premier League title ambitions, losing 3-1 to Nottingham Forest. This third consecutive league defeat leaves City six points adrift of leaders Arsenal. Forest secured their first home win of the season, with Liam Delap scoring twice, while City's coach Enzo Maresca cited a lack of intensity for the loss.
Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is the latest son of a football great to pursue an international career, joining a long list of players who have attempted to emerge from their famous fathers' shadows and build their own identities.
