Sports

SA20: Pretoria Capitals clinch bonus-point win over MI Cape Town

Pretoria Capitals delivered an inspired all-round performance to send MI Cape Town crashing to a 53-run defeat at Centurion in the ongoing SA20 2025-26 tournament.

2026-01-13T03:46:15.185857+00:00 IST

Harbhajan Singh welcomes Bathinda Premier League

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh welcomed the launch of the Bathinda Premier League, saying it will provide opportunities to many players. He praised the initiative by the Punjab government and the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), and expressed happiness at being part of the event.

2026-01-13T03:33:40.538225+00:00 IST

Xabi Alonso exits Real Madrid, Alvaro Arbeola to be new coach

Real Madrid have announced the departure of coach Xabi Alonso, with Alvaro Arbeloa being named as his replacement. The announcement comes a day after the team's 3-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final.

2026-01-13T03:07:25.057306+00:00 IST

Alyssa Healy announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Alyssa Healy, the captain of the Australia Women's cricket team, has announced retirement from all forms of cricket ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, with the India series at home in February-March being her last assignment in Australia colours.

2026-01-13T02:45:41.961669+00:00 IST

National Sports Governance (National Sports Bodies) Rules, 2026

The rules provide the framework for the inclusion of sportspersons of outstanding merit, composition of the general body and executive committee, election procedures, and disqualification criteria for members of National Sports Bodies and Regional Sports Federations, as per an official release from the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2026-01-12T19:23:03.915389+00:00 IST

Satwik-Chirag speak on reunion with coach Tan, expectations

'Sat-Chi', the world number three pair, spoke to ANI ahead of the 2026 edition of the India Open at Indira Gandhi Arena in New Delhi starting from Tuesday, which also happens to be a test event of sorts for the BWF World Championships, to be hosted by same venue later this year.

2026-01-12T19:07:44.995693+00:00 IST

England U-19 beats India U-19 by 20 runs via DLS method

England U-19 stormed to a 20-run victory over India in a U-19 World Cup warm-up fixture via the DLS method after rain disrupted the match in Bulawayo on Monday.

2026-01-12T18:40:25.463583+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Australia women’s unbeaten streak at Allan Border Field now 21-0

The Alyssa Healy-led side has taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series

2026-02-24T16:48:55.628340+00:00 IST

Pacer Arundhati Reddy moves to 11th in T20I player rankings

Pacer Arundhati Reddy and batter Jemimah Rodrigues improved their rankings at the conclusion of the three-match T20I bilateral series against Australia, according to the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.

2026-02-24T16:39:08.157376+00:00 IST

Sahibzada's 63 helps Pakistan to 164, Dawson shines with 3-fer

Liam Dawson's 3/24 in 4 overs was the pick of the efforts by the Three Lions' bowlers.

2026-02-24T15:44:08.640773+00:00 IST

Tennis

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US Open: Sinner breezes into final after beating Draper in semis

Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner confirmed his place in the finals of the ongoing US Open 2024 after beating Jack Draper in the semi-final on Saturday.

2024-09-07T09:21:53.605281+00:00 IST

Jessica Pegula's comeback secures Final spot against Sabalenka

Jessica Pegula from the United States started her first Grand Slam semifinal at the US Open poorly against Czech Republic's 28-year-old Karolina Muchova. However, she managed to turn things around, coming back from a set and a break down to win 1-6, 6-4, 6-2. This victory secured her a place in the final at the Flushing Meadows. The 30-year-old Pegula, seeded sixth, has now won 15 of her last 16 matches. She will face No. 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka for the title on Saturday. The Belarusian, who was last year's runner-up to Coco Gauff, made it to the final again by defeating No. 13 seed Emma Navarro of the United States, 6-3, 7-6 (2).

2024-09-06T07:18:14.418804+00:00 IST

US Open: Sinner advances to semifinals after beating Medvedev

Star Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner advanced to the semifinals of the US Open 2024 after beating Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev in the quarterfinals on Thursday.

2024-09-05T04:55:24.679033+00:00 IST

Others

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How tug-of-war transformed Akshay Patil’s life and career

Kolhapur's Akshay Patil has spent nearly two decades muscling his way through adversity and sweating it out in the tug-of-war arena. His efforts did not go to waste. Patil's career is a classic example of how sport can transform lives.

2026-01-13T07:43:24.362837+00:00 IST

Norway Chess moves to Oslo in 2026

After thirteen years in Stavanger, a new era begins for one of the world's most prestigious chess tournaments. From 2026, Norway Chess and Norway Chess Women will be held in Oslo, with Deichman Bjørvika serving as the main venue, according to a release. The tournament will take place from 25 May to 5 June 2026, and Magnus Carlsen is among the world stars heading to the capital.

2026-01-13T07:08:44.789108+00:00 IST

Bhagat, Kadam set for Egypt Para Badminton International 2026

India's para badminton campaign begins its 2026 international season at the Egypt Para Badminton International 2026, running from January 13 to 18, 2026, in Cairo, Egypt-the first tournament of the year on the global para badminton circuit.

2026-01-13T06:22:46.713337+00:00 IST

Football

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Uttar Pradesh defeat Kerala to win Sub Junior Girls' NFC Tier 2

Uttar Pradesh won the Sub Junior Girls' National Football Championship 2025-26 Tier 2, defeating Kerala 2-1 in the final at the RKM Ashrama Ground, Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday. Both the teams secured promotion to Tier 1 for the upcoming edition as the finalists of this season, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-03T17:36:50.565177+00:00 IST

Gundogan reveals reason behind leaving Manchester City

Just a year after returning to Manchester City, German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan has left the club to join Turkish side Galatasaray.

2025-09-03T16:50:08.099675+00:00 IST

FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators begins

The FIFA Capacity Building Workshop for women administrators began in New Delhi, according to the official website of the All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-09-03T16:07:26.175641+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hockey India congratulates recent Executive Board appointments

The Executive Board meeting also saw key administrative changes aimed at further strengthening the governance structure of Hockey India.

2025-04-30T13:19:39.311373+00:00 IST

India women's hockey team set to test new combinations vs AUS

After two matches against the Australia A side, the Indian women's hockey team is set to face the senior team in their next three friendlies at the Perth Hockey Stadium on May 1.

2025-04-30T07:41:08.310630+00:00 IST

Hockey India congratulates PR Sreejesh on receiving Padma Bhushan

This recognition places Sreejesh alongside the legendary Major Dhyan Chand, making him only the second hockey player in history to receive the Padma Bhushan. Dhyan Chand was bestowed with this honour in 1956, and nearly seven decades later, Sreejesh's contribution to Indian hockey earns him a place among the greats, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2025-04-28T18:13:50.386527+00:00 IST

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Hockey

HIL GC beat Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2

HIL GC defeated Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in the Men's Hockey India League 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.

2026-01-12T18:28:24.718217+00:00 IST

Cricket

RCB skipper Smriti lauds Grace's hitting after win over UPW

Brilliant 40-ball 85 by Grace Harris and brilliant spells from Nadine de Klerk (2/28) and Lauren Bell (1/16) played a crucial role in first restricting UPW to 143/5 and then RCB chasing it in just 12.1 overs.

2026-01-12T18:25:04.160764+00:00 IST

Others

UP Prometheans join Shooting League of India as newest franchise

The Shooting League of India (SLI) marked a significant milestone with the addition of UP Prometheans as its newest franchise, unveiled on Monday during an immersive launch

2026-01-12T18:22:19.604149+00:00 IST

Others

IOA launches NOEDP in Ahmedabad

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has taken a major step towards strengthening India's Olympic movement with the launch of the National Olympic Education and Development Programme (NOEDP) and the formal reactivation of the National Olympic Academy (NOA).

2026-01-12T18:13:20.862771+00:00 IST

Football

India to start campaign against Bangladesh

The Indian men's team will play against Bangladesh in their first match of the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 on Wednesday at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Nonthaburi, according to the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website.

2026-01-12T18:04:50.344857+00:00 IST

Cricket

VHT: Saurashtra storms into semi-finals after beating UP

Saurashtra stormed into the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 semi-finals with a thrilling 17-run win over Uttar Pradesh, courtesy of the VJD Method, in a rain-affected quarter-final clash at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Monday.

2026-01-12T17:57:47.805766+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We were outplayed tonight by RCB": Meg Lanning

UP Warriorz Women skipper Meg Lanning admitted that her team was outplayed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) fixture on Monday.

2026-01-12T17:44:22.613647+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL: Grace, Nadine shine as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Earlier, RCB had put UPW to bat first and had reduced them to 50/5, before Deepti Sharma (45*) and Deandra Dottin (40*) helped the team recover enough to reach a fighting 143/5, with Nadine de Klerk and Shreyanka Patil getting two wickets each. In the chase, Grace displayed some excellent ball-striking in her 40-ball 85, while Smriti stayed unbeaten at 47* towards the end. This is RCB's second win in a row, while UPW's second successive loss.

2026-01-12T17:09:20.540181+00:00 IST

Cricket

Full confidence in security measures for World Cup: ICC sources

Asif Nazrul, who was speaking to the media at the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) Bhaban today (Monday), said the security team in its letter has mentioned three issues regarding the security risks of Bangladesh playing in India.

2026-01-12T16:54:11.799090+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL: UP Warriorz recover from 50/5 to 143/5 against RCB

Deepti Sharma and Deandra Dottin's 93-run stand for the 6th wicket helped UP Warriorz to reach 143/5 in the Women's Premier League (WPL) fixture against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

2026-01-12T16:20:35.236949+00:00 IST

Cricket

Netherlands unveil experience-rich ICC T20 World Cup 2026 squad

The team led by Scott has players who have been representing the Dutch in big ICC events over last few years. The Netherlands secured qualification through the European qualifiers, along with Italy. This will be their seventh appearance at the marquee T20I event, having made their debut in the 2009 edition, where they defeated hosts England in a stunner. However, their best-performing T20 World Cup was the 2022 edition in Australia, where they made it to the Super 12 stage and finished eighth overall, with wins over South Africa and Zimbabwe and close matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, catching the attention of the cricketing world.

2026-01-12T16:06:16.751702+00:00 IST

Cricket

'Assessments did not identify any threat to Bangladesh team'

Independent risk assessments, carried out by internationally recognised security experts, do not conclude that Bangladesh cannot play its scheduled T20 World Cup matches in India, ICC sources said on Monday, noting that the overall security risk for the tournament in India has been assessed as low to moderate, which is consistent with the profile of many major global sporting events.

2026-01-12T16:02:56.272259+00:00 IST

Hockey

HI, Telangana gov sign MoU to host women's Hockey WC qualifiers

The prestigious qualification tournament will feature eight international teams -- hosts India, England, Scotland, Korea, Italy, Uruguay, Wales, and Austria -- competing for a place at the FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026, which will take place from August 15-30 this year.

2026-01-12T15:20:05.524002+00:00 IST

Hockey

HIL: SG Pipers beat Hyderabad Toofans 2-1

SG Pipers secured their first win in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26, prevailing 2-1 against Hyderabad Toofans at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium on Monday.

2026-01-12T15:08:44.484298+00:00 IST