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Dropped catches hurt us: MI coach after loss to RCB in WPL opener

Mumbai Indians head coach Lisa Keightley rued the dropped catches and admitted that they had an under-par first-innings total after the loss in the Women's Premeir League (WPL) 2026 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

2026-01-10T04:29:43.502566+00:00 IST

DSG, Sunrisers share points at Kingsmead after match abandoned

The Durban's Super Giants (DSG) vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) fixture at Kingsmead on Friday was abandoned without a toss due to inclement weather.

2026-01-10T03:51:45.077770+00:00 IST

IOA to increase funding for federations, state Olympic bodies

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha said that the IOA Annual General Meeting on Friday was successful and announced a major increase in funding of annual grants for national sports federations, saying it will rise from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 20 lakh.

2026-01-10T03:05:42.281223+00:00 IST

Graeme Smith hails SA20’s growth, expects strong finish to season

The former South Africa cricketer and current SA20 League Commissioner, Graeme Smith, praised the SA20 league's strong growth, noting increased viewership and higher crowd attendance in the first two weeks of the ongoing season. He also highlighted the improvement in cricket quality and expressed confidence that the tournament is going to have a strong finish.

2026-01-10T03:04:14.597491+00:00 IST

MI skipper Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on their loss against RCB

de Klerk's four-fer, followed by a match-winning half-century, powered RCB to open their account with a win in the opening match of WPL 2026 against MI on Friday in Navi Mumbai.

2026-01-09T23:58:17.164606+00:00 IST

Smriti hails "thrilling" RCB"; Nadine etched into WPL history

The clash between Indian skipper Harmanpreet, leading the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the vice-captain Smriti Mandhana, the RCB skipper, lived up to the monumental hype built after India's maiden World Cup title last year as an all-round show from Nadine de Klerk powered the Red and Gold side to a thrilling three-wicket win against the defending champions at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

2026-01-09T19:57:44.386184+00:00 IST

Graeme Smith hails Proteas' "beacon of light" Test team

Graeme, the Proteas legend with over 17,000 runs across all formats, was speaking to the media in Durban on the sidelines of the SA20 season four. He has been the league commissioner since its inception.

2026-01-09T19:29:36.691169+00:00 IST

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Jammu and Kashmir wins toss, opts to bat against Karnataka

Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra has won the toss and elected to bat first against Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final at Hubballi's KSCA Stadium on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T04:36:57.990978+00:00 IST

T20 WC Super 8: Equation for teams in race for semi-finals

The Super 8 stage is split into two groups, with only the top two from each of the groups progressing to the semi-finals. Defending champions India, South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe make up Group 1, Group 2 comprises England, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

2026-02-24T04:19:07.854463+00:00 IST

1st ODI: India wins toss, opts to bat against Australia

India won the toss and opted to bat against Australia in the first ODI at the Allan Border Field, in Brisbane on Tuesday.

2026-02-24T04:08:20.538833+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Roger Federer pens down farewell note for Andy Murray

As Andy Murray announced his retirement, former Swiss tennis player Roger Federer congratulated the British and said that he inspired him and many other athletes out there.

2024-08-02T15:52:46.143754+00:00 IST

Nadal: "You are one of the players that the locker room loves"

Rafael Nadal delivered a heartfelt message to Andy Murray, who concluded his professional tennis career at the Paris Olympics 2024.

2024-08-02T14:00:28.178263+00:00 IST

"You have shown everyone...": Djokovic congratulates Murray

Murray retired from professional tennis after he and his partner Dan Evans lost out to the American pair of Taylor Fritz and Tommy Paul in the quarterfinal of the men's doubles at the Paris Olympics Thursday.

2024-08-02T13:09:44.252382+00:00 IST

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More than a team, Hisar Heroes ready to script their KCL story

As the Kabaddi Champions League season draws closer, Hisar Heroes are quietly shaping into one of the most exciting teams to watch. With a balanced squad, strong raiding options, and a defense built on discipline and timing, the franchise enters the season with belief, hunger, and a clear identity on the mat

2026-01-10T13:53:16.501836+00:00 IST

Malaysia Open 2026: Sindhu loses to China's Zhiyi in semi-final

Ace Indian badminton player and two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the women's singles semi-final match against world No. 2 Wang Zhiyi of China in the ongoing Malaysia Open 2025 event on Saturday, according to Olympics.com.

2026-01-10T13:14:03.990857+00:00 IST

Mumbai Marathon introduces coastal road to its 21st edition

The TATA Mumbai Marathon has unveiled a landmark route for its 21st edition, to be held on Sunday, 18 January, marking a historic first in the event's storied legacy. For the first time, runners will experience the newly opened Mumbai Coastal Road as part of the marathon route, alongside the iconic Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

2026-01-10T13:10:12.138289+00:00 IST

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Barcelona's young star Lamine Yamal shatters massive record

Barcelona's young attacking sensation Lamine Yamal shattered yet another record after converting a much-debated penalty during the 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga.

2025-09-01T09:11:51.880206+00:00 IST

Chaos ensues at Lumen after Seattle Sounders thump Inter Miami

Lionel Messi was kept silent as Inter Miami chased shadows, fell to a comprehensive 3-0 defeat and conceded the Leagues Cup title to Seattle Sounders FC at Lumen Field.

2025-09-01T04:54:37.396980+00:00 IST

Shahdol footballer thanks PM Modi for recognising ‘Mini Brazil’

"I feel happy that PM Modi talked about our 'Mini Brazil'. Some players from Mini Brazil will have the opportunity to travel to Germany. I feel happy that the Prime Minister does so much for us," Gupta said.

2025-08-31T18:28:20.203419+00:00 IST

Hockey

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MP, Punjab confirm spot in final of 15th HI National Championship

Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Punjab won their semi-final matches to qualify for the final of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025 in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, and stand one step away from lifting the coveted title.

2025-04-13T16:56:55.620331+00:00 IST

Senior Nat'l C'ship 2025: MP, Karnataka register wins on day-7

In the first match, Hockey Madhya Pradesh defeated Hockey Punjab 3-2 in Division A. In the next match, Hockey Karnataka defeated Le Puducherry Hockey 3-2 in Division A

2025-04-10T14:49:23.128554+00:00 IST

Sr. Nat'l C'ship: Telangana, Chandigarh register wins on day-6

Hockey Chandigarh, Telangana Hockey, Delhi Hockey and Kerala Hockey won their matches in Division B while Hockey Punjab emerged victorious in Division A on the sixth day of the 15th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship 2025

2025-04-10T10:49:11.943827+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"Momentum creates confidence": JP on SA20's role in T20 WC prep

Former South African cricketer JP Duminy said that the ongoing SA20 season four gives Proteas a fine chance to prepare for their ICC Men's T20 World Cup campaign in India and Sri Lanka, noting that while conditions could be different in Asia, momentum produced through this tournament would help create confidence ahead of the marquee tournament.

2026-01-09T18:06:41.794520+00:00 IST

Tennis

"It would be fun": Sinner on playing doubles with Alcaraz

"I think it would be fun to share the court in a different way, at least once," Sinner said as quoted by Olympics.com. "Maybe this year or next year -- why not? It could happen," he added.

2026-01-09T18:04:35.626899+00:00 IST

Cricket

de Klerk's all-round show powers RCB to secure a win over MI

Nadine de Klerk's four-fer followed by a match-winning half-century powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to open their account with a win in the opening match of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday in Navi Mumbai.

2026-01-09T17:54:27.335720+00:00 IST

Hockey

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons beat SG Pipers, get bonus point

Amit Rohidas (9'), Tom Craig (18'), Paul Philipp Kaufmann (17'), and Selvaraj Kanagaraj (40') scored a goal each for the Dragons, while Tomas Domene (13', 18'), Ky Willott (38'), and Aditya Lalage (59') netted goals for the Pipers in the regulation time, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-09T17:05:36.811323+00:00 IST

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Bengaluru Open: Men's final set between top-seed Pedro, Timofey

Pedro booked his place in the singles final of the Bengaluru Open 2026 with a composed 7-6(4), 6-1 win over France's Martin Martineau while sixth-seed Timofey Skatov, from Kazakhstan, defeated second seed Harold Mayot, from France 6-4, 6-3, as per a press release.

2026-01-09T16:51:28.922464+00:00 IST

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Nihal Sarin captures TATA Steel Rapid chess title

Sarin came in as a last-minute replacement for world champion D Gukesh, who had pulled out of the tournament, and from being someone who was not supposed to play to being the trophy winner, he has started off his 2026 brilliantly.

2026-01-09T16:38:31.392830+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia meets VVS Laxman in Mumbai

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia met with VVS Laxman, head of the Centre of Excellence (CoE), to review current activities and chart the roadmap for the centre's future, aiming to strengthen India's cricketing talent pipeline at the BCCI headquarter in Mumbai on Friday.

2026-01-09T16:32:53.288868+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL: Sajana-Carey partnership takes MI to 154/6 against RCB

After MI was restricted to 67/4, some entertaining batting from Sajana (45 in 25 balls, with seven fours and a six) and Carey (40 in 29 balls, with four boundaries) enthralled a packed DY Patil Stadium, with Nadine (4/26) and Lauren Bell (1/14) delivering incredible four over spells.

2026-01-09T16:21:29.064452+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ireland announces squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Ireland on Friday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka and India.

2026-01-09T15:54:21.451311+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL: Delhi Capitals eye strong start against Mumbai Indians

The Delhi Capitals are all set to begin their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign with a blockbuster clash against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday.

2026-01-09T15:35:14.477148+00:00 IST

Hockey

HIL: Soorma Hockey Club beat Hyderabad Toofans

Soorma Hockey Club registered a thrilling 3-1 shootout victory against Hyderabad Toofans after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in the Men's Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 on Friday.

2026-01-09T15:31:52.759277+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL: Gujarat Giants eye confident start

The Gujarat Giants are all set to take on UP Warriorz in their opening match of the Women's Premier League 2026 at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, on Saturday.

2026-01-09T15:23:27.605143+00:00 IST

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Senior National Boxing: Jadumani, Pawan reach finals

This is the first time that the men's and women's National Championships are being held simultaneously at the same venue, and 600 boxers from across the country are participating in 10 weight categories each for men and women, as per a press release from the Boxing Federation of India (BFI).

2026-01-09T14:30:56.951090+00:00 IST

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