Sports

Manchester United thrash Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford

Manchester United thrashed arch-rivals Manchester City 2-0 in the high-voltage English Premier League (EPL) 2025-26 season match at Old Trafford on Saturday.

2026-01-17T16:57:55.967229+00:00 IST

Tata Mumbai Marathon to begin on January 18

The Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, will see over 69,000 participants, including 65,400+ on-ground runners and 3,700+ virtual participants, take to Mumbai's streets alongside the world's finest distance runners on January 18, competing for a total prize purse of USD 389,524, according to a release.

2026-01-17T16:56:44.541902+00:00 IST

ICC U19 World Cup 2026: SL register massive 203-run win over JPN

A record-breaking knock by Sri Lankan opener Viran Chamuditha has helped his side to clinch a massive 203-run victory over Japan in the 19th fixture of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 tournament in Windhoek on Saturday.

2026-01-17T16:20:43.164993+00:00 IST

ICC, BCB agree to continue dialogue over Bangladesh’s demand

Bangladesh Cricket Board and ICC held a meeting on Saturday over BCB's demand for a shift in venue of the team's 2026 T20 World Cup matches to venues outside India, with the two parties "agreeing to continue engaging in constructive dialogue on the matter".

2026-01-17T15:58:47.563017+00:00 IST

"Team environment is very good": Siraj ahead of third ODI

Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj said the team environment is very good and that the Men in Blue will look to do well in the do-or-die contest against New Zealand in the upcoming third ODI on January 18.

2026-01-17T15:54:50.711888+00:00 IST

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails Pune Grand Tour

The Pune Grand Tour 2026 was officially declared open today by the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis, marking the commencement of India's first-ever UCI 2.2 category multi-stage Continental Cycling Road Race.

2026-01-17T15:10:29.331195+00:00 IST

"Nice to bounce back": Meg Lanning after UPW seal 22 runs win

After sealing a 22-run win over the Mumbai Indians, UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning, who also won the Player of the Match award, said it felt nice after bouncing back with a win after losing the first three matches.

2026-01-17T15:03:34.628697+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“We are fully focused on us, not the opposition”: Evans

The Thursday's double-header will play a crucial role in deciding Team India's future in their own home World Cup, after their title defence landed into a massive trouble following a 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, leaving their net-run-rate in negatives. Besides winning their own remaining two matches, they need South Africa to win both their remaining matches against West Indies and Zimbabwe. It would not be easy for the 2024 T20 WC champions and finalists to overcome WI in particular, who are still undefeated and posted a massive 254 against Zimbabwe at Wankhede Stadium. It is the second-highest total in the tournament history.

2026-02-25T18:29:20.128128+00:00 IST

T20 WC: A match filled with records for Kiwis, Rachin and Santner

Santner and Rachin's all-round performances were the highlights of the one-sided encounter between the Kiwis and Sri Lanka as the latter was restricted to 107/8 while chasing 169 runs.

2026-02-25T17:56:43.893510+00:00 IST

"No point to prove for us": WI batting coach

Ahead of his side's ICC T20 World Cup clash against South Africa, West Indies batting coach Floyd Reifer said that "there is no point to prove" for them despite a barren run in ICC events since their T20WC title win in 2016.

2026-02-25T17:43:53.141741+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Sinner accepts ATP Year-End World Number One trophy

Sinner, who won the Australian and US Open this year, said , "It is a nice feeling, it is special sharing these kinds of moments here in Italy with the crowd."

2024-11-12T13:28:46.707699+00:00 IST

World Tennis League season 3 team, schedule unveiled

As the clock ticks closer to four days of high-octane tennis action in a few weeks, the World Tennis League on Monday announced the teams and match schedules for its third season.

2024-11-11T11:21:39.042429+00:00 IST

Fritz starts ATP Finals campaign with win over Medvedev

The American secured a 6-4, 6-3 win over Medvedev, making a fine start to his second appearance at the season-concluding tournament. Fritz capitalised on an error-filled first set from the Russian, during which he hit seven double faults.

2024-11-10T15:33:50.346285+00:00 IST

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Indian Open: Mia calls tournament conditions "unprofessional"

Danish shuttler Mia Blitchfeldt, who had earlier criticised the playing conditions in New Delhi at the ongoing Indian Open tournament, shared a post on her Instagram handle revisiting her criticism.

2026-01-16T15:43:20.544052+00:00 IST

PGT 2026: Indian riders gear up for Olympic pathway challenge

With just 72 hours to go until the start of India's inaugural UCI 2.2 Continental Cycling Road Race - the Pune Grand Tour 2026, Indian riders are ready to embrace the experience, learning, and take up the challenge that brings them to the brink of breaking into the international circuit.

2026-01-16T15:03:16.022625+00:00 IST

International teams assemble for Pune Grand Tour 2026

The arrival of overseas contingents marks another milestone in the build-up to the Bajaj-sponsored race, scheduled from January 19 to 23, with four stages covering 437 km across the diverse terrain of Pune District. Sidi Ali Unlock Sports Team from Morocco, who will headline the African presence at the event. The team will be represented by Ahmed Echahed, Alejandro Gainza Rodriguez, Sadki Mohamed, Saad Ait Akbour, Saad M'Hah, and Zouhair Rahil, bringing experience from African and international racing circuits to Indian roads.

2026-01-16T11:56:54.651456+00:00 IST

Football

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Champions League: Mbappe brace powers Real Madrid to 2-1

Kylian Mbappe scored twice from the penalty spot as Real Madrid launched their latest Champions League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu, as per Sky Sports.

2025-09-17T09:58:08.123119+00:00 IST

Mohun Bagan SG suffer opening day defeat to Ahal FC in AFC CL Two

Mohun Bagan Super Giant were defeated 0-1 by Ahal FC in their AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Group C opener at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium.

2025-09-17T03:11:08.895714+00:00 IST

India put six past Maldives in SAFF U17 Championship opener

The India U17 national team began their SAFF U17 Championship 2025 title defence in an emphatic fashion as they cruised to a 6-0 demolition of Maldives in their opening Group B encounter at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

2025-09-17T03:06:30.371081+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team defeats Belgium 3-2

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team kicked off their tour of Europe with a fantastic win against Belgium, on Sunday. The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team won the game 3-2 at the Hockey Center of Excellence, Wilrijkse Plein in Antwerp, Belgium, according to a release from Hockey India.

2025-06-08T13:26:36.960422+00:00 IST

India aims to bounce back after narrow loss against Netherlands

After a closely contested match which ended in 1-2 loss against the Netherlands in their FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men), the Indian Men's Hockey Team is eager to bounce back in their second encounter against the World No. 1 side on 9th June 2025 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.

2025-06-08T07:28:47.598064+00:00 IST

India men's team goes down 1-2 against Netherlands

The Indian men's hockey team lost 1-2 to the Netherlands in the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Men's) at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, Netherlands.

2025-06-07T16:38:32.269701+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Chinnaswamy granted permission to host international and IPL game

The development comes after the cricket at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was suspended since June last year after 11 people died and several were injured in a stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) IPL title celebration.

2026-01-17T14:28:52.951793+00:00 IST

Cricket

U19 World Cup: Viran Chamudhita registers highest score

Sri Lankan batter Viran Chamudhita scripted history on Saturday as he smashed the highest individual score in the ICC U19 World Cup.

2026-01-17T14:28:18.694113+00:00 IST

Cricket

Italy announce 15-member squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Italy have announced their 15-player squad for their first-ever appearance at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Wayne Madsen has been named the captain of the side for the marquee T20I tournament, as per the ICC website.

2026-01-17T14:19:15.138116+00:00 IST

Tennis

Australian Open expert speaks on Alcaraz's chances of title win

Alcaraz is a six-time Grand Slam champion, having won two titles each at Wimbledon, the French Open, and the US Open, but the Australian Open has eluded him so far, with two quarterfinal finishes. Vedika is a former Indian tennis player having played at the US College level. She is a part of 'Sony Sports Network (official tournament broadcasters) expert panel and spoke to ANI about Alcaraz, his arch-rival Jannik Sinner, among several other topics, leading into the tournament starting from Sunday.

2026-01-17T13:56:23.162603+00:00 IST

Cricket

RCB Women win toss, opt to bowl first against DC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 11th fixture of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, on Saturday.

2026-01-17T13:55:57.102985+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz register 22-run win over Mumbai Indians

UP Warriorz registered a comprehensive 22-run win over the two-time champions Mumbai Indians in the 10th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Saturday.

2026-01-17T13:16:12.073096+00:00 IST

Cricket

Raina, Pujara hail Abhishek Sharma’s batting ahead of T20 WC

Former Indian cricketers Suresh Raina and Cheteshwar Pujara hailed the star Indian batter Abhishek Sharma's batting ahead of the India vs New Zealand five-match T20I series, set to start on January 21.

2026-01-17T13:13:41.465986+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gujarat Titans begin third edition of Junior Titans

Gujarat Titans began the third edition of Junior Titans, their grassroots initiative aimed at encouraging children under 14 to engage in outdoor sports and physical activity, with the opening leg held in Surendranagar, according to a release.

2026-01-17T13:05:37.439218+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kundu and Suryavanshi's fifties help India post 238

Fighting half-centuries from opener Vaibhav Suryvanshi and Abhinav Kundu have helped India to post a decent total of 238 runs against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC U19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday.

2026-01-17T12:56:07.635685+00:00 IST

Cricket

India-Bangladesh U19 WC match starts without handshake at toss

The India U19 vs Bangladesh U19 group-stage match of the ongoing ICC Under 19 World Cup 2026 on Saturday did not see the customary handshake during the toss.

2026-01-17T12:32:20.457080+00:00 IST

Cricket

Lanning, Litchfield's fifties power UPW to 187/8 against MI

Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield helped the UP Warriorz (UPW) set a challenging total of 187/8 in 20 overs against the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians in the 10th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 match.

2026-01-17T11:50:59.147631+00:00 IST

Others

Mandaviya to Grace at 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on cycle

The Fit India Movement, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, will organise the 57th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle across multiple cities on January 18, according to a release.

2026-01-17T11:09:05.308925+00:00 IST

Others

Three Boys’, Girls’ Teams go into ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Finals

The ACG Jr. NBA 3v3 National Tournament, a nationwide school-based tournament for U-14 boys' and girls' teams, concluded its Delhi leg at Ramjas International School, R.K. Puram, according to a release.

2026-01-17T11:05:41.635550+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Abhishek defines way...": Bangar ahead of NZ T20I series

Former Indian batting coach has heaped praise on the current World No. 1 T20I batter, Abhishek Sharma, for his fearless, aggressive brand of cricket in the shortest format.

2026-01-17T10:36:57.925967+00:00 IST