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UPKL: Lucknow Lions halt Yamuna Yoddhas’ surge

With a potential jump to the second position at stake during the Do-or-Die Week, Yamuna Yoddhas began the contest with clear intent and urgency. Their aggressive approach paid early dividends as they managed to force an all-out on Lucknow Lions, signalling their hunger in a high-pressure encounter. League-leading raider Ritik Sharma led the charge, repeatedly testing the Lucknow defence and keeping the contest finely balanced in the opening exchanges, as per a press release from UPKL.

2026-01-07T13:35:32.438729+00:00 IST

WTT Feeder Series 2026: Sarthak/Hardee upset third seeds

The inaugural edition of the WTT Feeder Series in Vadodara, presented by the Sports Authority of Gujarat, is being organised by the Table Tennis Association of Baroda and implemented by UTT, as per a press release.

2026-01-07T13:30:17.842070+00:00 IST

"Don't see myself as a coach...": Messi on post-retirement plans

Messi was speaking during an interview with Luzu TV, an Argentine streaming channel, as per ESPN. This whole year, a lot of eyes are going to be on Messi since in June, he would take to the field for what, in all possibility, would be his final FIFA World Cup at the age of 38. But a recent extension with Inter Miami till 2028 could see him gracing the football pitch well into his 40s.

2026-01-07T13:27:34.653233+00:00 IST

SCG Test: Bethell targets 180-plus lead on Day 5

England's Jacob Bethell said while the Three Lions need to get as many runs as they can in their second batting innings of the ongoing Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), the 180-mark would be a "dream".

2026-01-07T13:23:26.041924+00:00 IST

"Fast bowlers will be important during this WPL": Anjum Chopra

Anjum, a JioStar expert, was speaking on JioStar's 'TATA WPL: Know Your Team'. Bell has represented England in 36 T20Is and taken 50 scalps at an average of 18.34, with a four-fer to her name. Her recent outings in the ICC Women's World Cup in India have also given her loads of experience of Indian conditions, taking six scalps in seven matches at an average of 45.66. Playing the majority of her matches in Guwahati and Indore, she gained quite an idea of operating as a fast bowler in Indian conditions.

2026-01-07T13:05:03.696001+00:00 IST

JSW Soorma Hockey Club end Women’s Hockey India League season

SW Soorma Hockey Club signed off their Women's Hockey India League 2025-26 campaign with a spirited 3-2 victory over finalists Shrachi Bengal Tigers at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Tuesday.

2026-01-07T12:36:02.248023+00:00 IST

Suryavanshi, George tons guide India U19 to 393/7 against SAU19

India has already won the series and holds an unassailable lead of 2-0. In three matches, Suryavanshi has topped the charts with 206 runs at an average of 68.66 and a strike rate of over 187, including a century and fifty.

2026-01-07T12:27:07.046949+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Aakash Chopra reflects on India’s Super 8 loss against Proteas

South Africa snapped India's 12-match unbeaten streak at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup as they handed the defending champions a 76-run defeat in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

2026-02-23T06:32:01.667215+00:00 IST

Former BCA president congratulates Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Vaibhav was honoured by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday, who presented the cash award in recognition of the batter's remarkable performances that have brought pride to both the state and the nation.

2026-02-23T06:26:47.182755+00:00 IST

Aakash Chopra on Axar Patel's omission

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has raised questions on India's playing 11, saying what team are we playing after the defending champions were thrashed by South Africa in their Super 8 fixture of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Sunday.

2026-02-23T06:26:00.188271+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Nordea Open: Nuno Borges wins after beating Rafael Nadal

The seventh-seeded Portuguese Nuno Borges eased past tennis royalty Rafael Nadal to win his maiden ATP Tour title at the Nordea Open in Bastad on Sunday.

2024-07-21T17:45:27.724036+00:00 IST

Paes, Amritraj get inducted in International Tennis Hall of Fame

On Saturday, in the ceremony, both players raised the tricolour high with honour as they were formally inducted into the Hall of Fame.

2024-07-21T15:08:06.094442+00:00 IST

Nordea Open: Rafael Nadal reaches final following hard-fought win

Nadal beat Ajdukovic in a two-hour, 13 minute affair by 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, as per the ATP's official website. He reached his first tour-level championship match since the 2022 French Open final, where he beat Casper Ruud to win his 14th title in Paris.

2024-07-20T17:19:22.370196+00:00 IST

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UPKL: Ganga Kings of Mirzapur derail Gazab Ghaziabad’s hopes

The contest began on an even note, with both teams trading raids and tackles in the early exchanges

2026-01-08T17:43:46.921649+00:00 IST

KCL Trophy tour brings pride of kabaddi to Haryana’s heartland

At every stop, local communities will have the opportunity to see the trophy up close, as the iconic moment is shared with the people who live and breathe kabaddi every day

2026-01-08T17:34:08.082076+00:00 IST

KIBG 2026: Prasanna Bendre wins Tanding gold

Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu's Prasanna Bendre added a Tanding gold in Beach Pencak Silat to his tally while Tamil Nadu grabbed four medals, including a gold and silver, in Beach Volleyball in the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at the Ghoghla Beach here on Thursday.

2026-01-08T17:28:42.652619+00:00 IST

Football

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EBFC make victorious start to AFC Women's Champions League

A second half strike from Fazila Ikwaput steered East Bengal FC to a 1-0 win over Phnom Penh Crown FC of Cambodia in their opening AFC Women's Champions League 2025-26 Preliminary Stage Group E tie at the National Sports Complex of Cambodia, as per the official website of All India Football Federation (AIFF).

2025-08-26T02:52:09.720901+00:00 IST

AIFF and FSDL to submit joint proposal to Supreme Court for ISL

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) on Monday held a meeting with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) where both organisations decided that a joint proposal will be submitted to the Supreme Court on Thursday, August 28, for the 2025-26 Indian Super League (ISL) season.

2025-08-25T19:26:26.493365+00:00 IST

Jamil speaks on team preparations as CAFA Nations Cup squad named

Jamil, who has been in charge of the national camp over the past ten days, shared his thoughts on India's preparations for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup 2025.

2025-08-25T14:22:29.387156+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Amit reacts to winning Pargat Singh Award for Defender of Year

Indian men's hockey team stalwart Amit Rohidas shared his reaction after being honoured with the Pargat Singh Award for Defender of the Year 2024 at the recently held Hockey India 7th Annual Awards.

2025-03-26T07:02:40.301688+00:00 IST

‘I see it as a reflection of hard work, unity': Hardik Singh

Indian Men's Hockey Team Vice Captain Hardik Singh has expressed his gratitude and excitement after he was honoured with the prestigious Hockey India Ajit Pal Singh Award for Midfielder of the Year 2024 at the recently held Hockey India 7th Annual Awards. The award, which included a cash prize of INR 5 lakh, solidifies Hardik's reputation as the engine of the Indian midfield as the 26-year old's creativity, vision, exceptional control, and ability to transition play from defence to attack have made him a vital force behind India's success in recent years, as per a release from Hockey India.

2025-03-25T11:51:20.422288+00:00 IST

Odisha, Mizoram, Maharashtra, Jharkhand secure victories

On Day 5 of the final phase of the National Women's Hockey League 2024-2025, the Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Mizoram, Hockey Maharashtra and Hockey Jharkhand registered wins in their respective matches here at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand.

2025-03-24T15:42:10.969041+00:00 IST

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Cricket

"Both of them will create fear in the minds...": Saba Karim

"With Nadine de Klerk and Richa Ghosh in the middle order, RCB now has two powerful finishers in their squad. This presence of both of them will create fear in the minds of other teams' bowlers. Both players give the belief that they can come and win a match even in difficult situations. Opposition bowlers will have a tough time bowling against this batting pair of Richa and de Klerk," JioStar expert Karim said.

2026-01-07T12:16:36.799794+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Mumbai is a very special city because I always...": Harmanpreet

After a title-winning run in the previous edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians (MI) - the most successful team in the competition, are raring to go into the new season, taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opener on January 9

2026-01-07T12:10:43.103625+00:00 IST

Others

Heartbreak hill: Conquering Pedder Road at Tata Mumbai Marathon

Known among runners as the course's most formidable stretch, the climb has earned a reputation as the race's "heartbreak hill". It has proven to be a place where legs tire, minds waver, and determination is put to a stern test.

2026-01-07T12:05:32.955941+00:00 IST

Cricket

"It was always coming": Bethell on smashing maiden Test ton

Bethell, who had scored his first professional cricket century in the ODI format against South Africa last year in home conditions, played one of his finest knocks of his career, his first first-class and Test cricket century coming at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) during an Ashes Test. At the age of 22 years and 76 days, Bethell is the second-youngest after legendary Alastair Cook (21 years and 357 days at Perth in 2006) to hit an Ashes century for the Three Lions in this century.

2026-01-07T12:03:18.941672+00:00 IST

Cricket

Fixtures for ICC Women's T20 WC 2026 Global Qualifiers revealed

As a part of the tournament, 10 teams wil be battling for the last four spots in the marquee women's T20I competition, which will be taking place from June 12 to July 5 in the England and Wales, with India in a tough Group A with Pakistan, South Africa, Australia and two nations who will come through these qualifiers. In the Group B are England, defending champions New Zealand, West Indies and Sri Lanka.

2026-01-07T11:48:37.479356+00:00 IST

Cricket

How HP's goalkeeper Pravin defied society to play football

A fighter by instinct, the 26-year-old Pravin has fought social resistance, limited resources and personal hardship to carve out her place in the game, emerging as one of the prominent faces of Himachal Pradesh's growing women's football movement, as per a press release from SAI Media.

2026-01-07T11:47:35.502762+00:00 IST

Others

Raja Das continues to impress with KIBG 2026 gold

The West Bengal player has consistently won medals at the national level over the years, and on Tuesday, he clinched a gold at the Khelo India Beach Games 2026 at Ghoghla Beach, beating defending champion and local favourite Prasanna Bendre, according to a release.

2026-01-07T11:19:31.998869+00:00 IST

Hockey

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, others to grace HIL Final

Hockey India on Wednesday confirmed that Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren will be the Chief Guest for the upcoming Women's Final of the Hockey India League.

2026-01-07T11:03:13.508817+00:00 IST

Cricket

ICC Men’s T20 WC trophy tours around Nepal’s heritage sites

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup Trophy toured around the Bouddhanath Stupa in Nepal's capital Kathmandu as a part of a trophy tour in the Himalayan Nation.

2026-01-07T10:37:25.027414+00:00 IST

Cricket

UP Warriorz unveil new playing jersey ahead of WPL 2026

UP Warriorz today unveiled their new playing jersey for the upcoming Women's Premier League season, designed in collaboration with Ekaya Banaras, the team's official design partner, according to a release.

2026-01-07T09:09:58.019665+00:00 IST

Cricket

MI wanted WPL-winning core: Saba Karim on MI re-signing Kerr

Former Indian cricketers Saba Karim, Mithali Raj and Anjum Chopra dissected two-time Women's Premier League (WPL) champions Mumbai Indians' move to reacquire the New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr ahead of the WPL 2026 season.

2026-01-07T08:49:59.635299+00:00 IST

Cricket

Gower praises Bethell for his brilliant ton during Sydney Tes

Jacob Bethell played a fantastic unbeaten knock of 141 runs off 232 deliveries, including 15 fours, which helped England to take a crucial 119-run lead in their second innings in response to Australia's first innings score of 567.

2026-01-07T08:24:50.004243+00:00 IST

Cricket

Pooran, Smith power MI Cape Town to dramatic first win

Unseasonal rain could not prevent MI Cape Town from clinching a dramatic four-wicket (via Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method) victory over Joburg Super Kings at Newlands on Wednesday.

2026-01-07T08:24:34.473711+00:00 IST

Cricket

SCG Ashes Test: England end Day 4 with 119-run lead at Stumps

Jacob Bethell's maiden first-class century and late strikes from Australia highlighted the final session of Day 4 of the fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) as England finished on 302/8 with Bethell and Matthew Potts on the crease, with England leading by 119 runs.

2026-01-07T08:21:45.005596+00:00 IST