Sports

VHT: From Padikkal to Sarfaraz, stars to watch out for in QFs

With 119 centuries scored already and several records shattered, this edition of VHT has been a dream batters would not like to wake up from. After weeks of entertaining action, mostly at the expense of bowlers, defending champions Karnataka, last year's finalists Vidarbha headline the eight quarterfinalists of the 2025/26 season.

2026-01-11T04:05:03.805381+00:00 IST

Manchester City cruise past Exeter City with 10-1 win at FA Cup

Manchester City began their FA Cup journey in sensational fashion, registering a commanding 10-1 victory over Exeter City in their third-round encounter at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

2026-01-11T03:58:06.421705+00:00 IST

Fire breaks out outside Boland Park during SA20 match

The fire started in the parking area on the western side of the venue during the fourth over of the match. Firefighters brought the blaze under control by the seventh over and no damage or injuries were reported.

2026-01-11T03:22:16.640650+00:00 IST

SG Pipers claim Women’s HIL Trophy in thrilling shootout

After an intense 1-1 draw in regulation time, SG Pipers defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 3-2 in the shootout to lift the coveted Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 title. Preeti Dubey (53') and Lalremsiami (16') scored goals over the four quarters for SG Pipers and Shrachi Bengal Tigers respectively.

2026-01-10T18:42:51.272710+00:00 IST

There's always outside noise, it doesn't affect me: Dewald Brevis

South Africa youngster Dewald Brevis has said there is always outside noise "whether you play SA20 or World Cup" and it does not affect him.

2026-01-10T18:42:07.137771+00:00 IST

"We've got so much versatility in batting": Phoebe Litchfield

UP Warriorz star batter Phoebe Litchfield has said that her side has so much versatility and firepower in their batting order in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.

2026-01-10T18:28:34.749516+00:00 IST

Shimla Ice Skating rink sees promising season

The century-old natural ice-skating rink in Shimla is seeing renewed enthusiasm this winter, with skaters and club members hopeful of a longer, better season due to favourable dry weather. So far, 24 ice skating sessions have been successfully conducted at the historic rink, and organisers expect the number to surpass last year's total.

2026-01-10T18:26:19.317902+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"I would like to see Axar Patel coming back....": Parthiv

After a 76-run loss to South Africa at Ahmedabad, India's fate for semis hinges on net-run-rate, their own matches in the near future, i.e winning their next two games and Proteas themselves, hoping that the 2024 T20 World Cup runners-up have an unbeaten run in the Super Eight phase.

2026-02-24T11:53:44.941122+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet sustains knee injury during IND vs AUS Women 1st ODI

The Indian women's cricket team captain, Harmanpreet Singh, sustained a knee injury while batting during the first India Women vs Australia Women ODI at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Tuesday. The injury kept Harmanpreet from returning to the field in the second innings of the match.

2026-02-24T11:25:01.735352+00:00 IST

Australia women beat India in 1st ODI at Brisbane, take 1-0 lead

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

2026-02-24T11:14:59.363585+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Sumit Nagal among stars to enthral in Tennis Premier League S-6

The sixth edition of Tennis Premier League (TPL) will be held from December 3-8 with players like India's Sumit Nagal, France's Hugo Gaston and Poland's Magda Linette set to participate in the tournament.

2024-08-20T11:47:05.085100+00:00 IST

Cincinnati Open: Sinner seals title clash with Tiafoe

World number one tennis star Jannik Sinner marched into the final of the Cincinnati Open, defeating Alexander Zverev in a hard-fought semifinal on Sunday.

2024-08-19T04:36:17.189094+00:00 IST

Ponting questions if Smith 'is the right man to open'

The much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy will commence with the first Test--a day match--at Perth Stadium from November 22 to November 26, setting the tone for the series. India has won its last two series in Australia, held in 2018-19 and 2020-21.

2024-08-13T11:01:58.301415+00:00 IST

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Indians steal the show at inaugural 5i50 Triathlon Chennai 2025

Indian athletes delivered standout performances as IRONMAN group's 5i50 Triathlon Chennai, unfolded in spectacular fashion on Sunday morning, with the city hosting its first-ever Olympic Distance Triathlon event alongside the DuYoska Duathlon

2026-01-11T11:45:36.027840+00:00 IST

Upkar Singh Virk lauds Telangana Kho Kho Association

The 58th Senior National Kho Kho Championship (Men & Women) began today at Kazipet Railway Stadium in Hanmakonda under the auspices of the Telangana Kho Kho Association. The tournament will be held from January 11 to 16, bringing national and international recognition to the district. General Secretary of the Kho Kho Federation of India Upkar Singh Virk praised the Telangana Kho Kho Association for excellent arrangements at the Championship.

2026-01-11T09:29:38.115601+00:00 IST

KIBG spurs growth of beach soccer in DNHDD

Beach soccer is steadily emerging as a significant avenue of opportunity and self-expression for young athletes in coastal and tribal-dominated Union Territories such as Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (DNHDD). In recent years, focused initiatives by the Union Territory administration have played a key role in strengthening football development, with beach soccer gaining particular momentum, according to a release.

2026-01-11T06:19:18.570979+00:00 IST

Football

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Cristiano Ronaldo launches Saudi Tourism's 'Unreal Calendar'

One of the biggest football stars the world has ever seen, Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7), is now becoming the face of Saudi Tourism's latest campaign, 'I Came for Football, I Stayed For More."

2025-09-02T02:44:11.744047+00:00 IST

East Bengal seal AFC Women's Champions League Group Stage spot

East Bengal advanced to the Group Stage of the AFC Women's Champions League 2025-26 despite being held to a 1-1 draw by Kitchee SC of Hong Kong, China in their final Qualifiers Group E tie on Sunday.

2025-09-01T17:57:47.994846+00:00 IST

Iran hammers India 3-0 in CAFA Nations Cup

The Indian senior national team lost 0-3 to Iran in their second group stage game of the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 at Hisor Central Stadium on Monday.

2025-09-01T15:57:47.593339+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Indian women’s hockey team leaves for 5-match series in Australia

Led by dynamic midfielder Salima Tete, with experienced forward Navneet Kaur as her deputy, the 26-member squad will use the tour as a crucial preparation ahead of the European leg of the FIH Pro League 2024-25, which begins in June

2025-04-21T12:40:43.179446+00:00 IST

There’s good depth: Indian Hockey coach Craig Fulton

Following the conclusion of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi, Indian Men's Hockey Team Chief Coach Craig Fulton expressed optimism about the depth and quality of talent on display as the team begins preparations for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.

2025-04-19T07:37:26.725916+00:00 IST

Hope my selection inspires other girls from rural areas: Pooja

At the age of 21, Pooja Yadav, who hails from the outskirts of Varanasi, has become the first-ever woman from the Purvanchal region to make it to the Indian hockey team, as per the Hockey India press release.

2025-04-18T08:48:10.401719+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"Great game for us": Harmanpreet after MI's victory over DC

Having registered a dominating win over the Delhi Capitals in the third match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who also won the Player of the Match for her outstanding knock, praised her side for coming out with a harder mindset after the first match.

2026-01-10T18:25:34.811813+00:00 IST

Cricket

India are favourites for the World Cup: Sourav Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed India as the favourites to win the 2026 T20 World Cup, citing the strength of the team's spin attack as a key factor.

2026-01-10T18:24:35.389049+00:00 IST

Cricket

If there's one batter who is going to get close to Tendulkar's record, it would be Virat: Allan Donald

South Africa legend Allan Donald has heaped praise on Indian batting great Virat Kohli, saying that he is the only batter who could get close to Sachin Tendulkar's 100-century tally in international cricket.

2026-01-10T18:20:37.916882+00:00 IST

Others

Khelo India Beach Games 2026: Karnataka swim to overall crown;

Karnataka's Ashmita Chandra and Dhrupad Ramakrishna clinched the women's and men's 5km Open Water Swimming gold medals to help the state top the medal standing in the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach here on Saturday

2026-01-10T18:13:49.156786+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Great to win a close one,” says GG head coach Michael Klinger

Gujarat Giants got off to a winning start in the Women's Premier League 2026 as they registered a 10-run victory over UP Warriorz at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

2026-01-10T18:06:51.844332+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Bowlers did a good job": Wareham after win over Gujarat Giants

Gujarat Giants registered a thrilling 10-run win over UP Warriorz in a high-scoring encounter of the Women's Premier League (WPL) in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, with Georgia Wareham producing a fine all-round performance to earn the Player of the Match award.

2026-01-10T18:00:12.791068+00:00 IST

Football

FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy arrives in India

Union Minister for Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, along with former Brazilian footballer Gilberto D'silva, on Saturday unveiled the FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy as it began its three-day tour of India.

2026-01-10T17:48:08.703202+00:00 IST

Cricket

Mumbai Indians score emphatic victory against Delhi Capitals

After losing the opening match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the two-time champions Mumbai Indians bounced back and secured a commanding 50-run win against the Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.

2026-01-10T17:41:33.365098+00:00 IST

Others

Sanjay Takale's historic Dakar breakthrough ends in heartbreak

Sanjay Takale's 2026 Dakar Rally may have ended prematurely, but not before the Pune-based seasoned campaigner rewrote Indian motorsport history, according to a release.

2026-01-10T16:18:57.415028+00:00 IST

Cricket

Harmanpreet, Sciver-Brunt fire as Mumbai Indians post 195/4

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt powered their side to a commanding 195/4 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in a Women's Premier League (WPL) encounter at Navi Mumbai on Saturday.

2026-01-10T16:14:27.117879+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz sets six-hitting record

The second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz on Saturday has set a new six-hitting record for any women's T20 match, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-10T15:47:16.495980+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer eye ODI milestones against Kiwis

As India's captain Shubman Gill and vice-captain Shreyas Iyer gear up for the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, both batters will have an opportunity to achieve significant personal milestones in the ODI format.

2026-01-10T15:18:08.711881+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gujarat Giants Yastika Bhatia ruled out of WPL 2026

Gujarat Giants (GG) wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-10T15:07:00.032193+00:00 IST

Others

Late bloomers Bharat,Rajesh looking to build on KIBG success

Tamil Nadu's beach volleyball pairing of Bharat and Rajesh are inseparable in more ways than one. Late bloomers in the sport, the duo share a long-standing bond forged through similar life experiences before becoming an integral part of their college volleyball unit

2026-01-10T13:55:49.731370+00:00 IST