Sports

Bengaluru Open is one of the best challenger tournaments...:Nagal

International tennis is set to return to the city with Sumit Nagal, currently India's No. 1 ranked singles player leading the home challenge at the landmark 10th edition of the Bengaluru Open, one of the most prestigious ATP Challenger tournaments in the international calendar. The main draw of the marquee event is scheduled to begin today at the iconic SM Krishna Tennis Stadium

2026-01-05T13:08:12.601211+00:00 IST

Shreyas named Mumbai captain for rest of VHT league stage games

Mumbai, part of the Group C, will play Himachal Pradesh on January 6, followed by their final league stage game against Punjab on January 8. Both matches are taking place in Jaipur. Mumbai is second-placed in their group, tied with Punjab with 16 points. Both sides have won four and lost one match.

2026-01-05T13:04:36.548896+00:00 IST

“The group is growing with every session,” Kalinga Lancers coach

Alexander Hendrickx (7', 28') and Gursahibjit Singh (16', 26') scored two goals each as Vedanta Kalinga Lancers recovered from an early deficit to take control of the contest and secure the opening points of the season, as per a press release from Hockey India.

2026-01-05T12:51:27.476109+00:00 IST

Malaysia Open 2026: Sindhu set to return after injury-hit layoff

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to return to competitive badminton at the Malaysia Open 2026, marking her first appearance on the international circuit since September last year. The season-opening BWF Super 1000 tournament will get underway on Tuesday at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur

2026-01-05T12:16:32.300941+00:00 IST

"He can get under your skin": Michael Neser

He later explained Labuschagne's competitive nature, saying, "It's just the fact that he's such a strong competitor that he can get under your skin. It's just Marnus for you."

2026-01-05T12:04:43.420505+00:00 IST

Root focuses on creating "positives" ahead of next Aussie tour

After smashing his first Test century in Australia during the second pink-ball Test match at Brisbane, Root's willow weaved its magic once again as he struck a brilliant 160, his first century with the red ball in Australia to put his team at the top at the end of second day, with two Aussie wickets lost and the hosts yet to wipe out a 218-run deficit.

2026-01-05T11:51:47.714077+00:00 IST

Faf speaks on his possibility to finish with Kings franchise

Former South African captain Faf du Plessis recalled his journey with the Super Kings franchise, from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to now with Joburg Super Kings (JSK) in SA20.

2026-01-05T11:47:21.601238+00:00 IST

Cricket

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“A beautiful birthday present”: England captain Harry Brook

During the post-match presentation, England captain Harry Brook said, "A beautiful birthday present. I thought we played exceptionally there, and to get over the line and bowl them out for less than 100 is an awesome effort.

2026-02-22T15:07:46.168515+00:00 IST

”We played badly”: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka on defeat

Dasun Shanaka also broke the record of most sixes for Sri Lanka in T20Is. He hit a couple of sixes in his 30-run knock, which helped him overtake his teammate Kusal Mendis in the list of most T20I sixes for his national side.

2026-02-22T14:00:11.747958+00:00 IST

Adil overtakes Malinga to become 5th-highest T20WC wicket taker

The 38-year-old spinner continues to climb up the charts 17 years deep into international cricket, delivering a fine spell of 2/13 in 3.4 overs against Sri Lanka in a massive win over the co-hosts at Pallekele.

2026-02-22T13:55:31.164517+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Wimbledon: Sinner sets thrilling Medvedev clash in QFs

Sinner will next play fifth-seed Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-final clash.

2024-07-08T04:32:53.586352+00:00 IST

"An honour for me to represent my country": Ons Jabeur

Following the defeat in the ongoing Wimbledon season, Tunisian tennis player and current world no.10 Ons Jabeur shared her thoughts on representing her country and continent in the tournament.

2024-07-07T16:25:24.720787+00:00 IST

Bopanna-Ebden crashes out from Wimbledon 2024

Star Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden crashed out of the Wimbledon 2024 after their defeat in the second-round match on Saturday.

2024-07-07T03:17:34.877638+00:00 IST

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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

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

FAI confident of Asian C’ship medals, Olympic qualification

Rajeev Mehta, General Secretary of the Fencing Association of India (FAI), said that the FAI is focused on promoting talented players, with strong preparations and growing infrastructure. He expressed confidence in winning medals at Asian events and qualifying for the Olympics due to improved training and support.

2026-01-07T07:26:36.360962+00:00 IST

Football

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Saudi Super Cup 2025 final: Ronaldo aims for first major trophy

Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming for his first title with Al Nasse as they take on Al Ahli in the Saudi Super Cup 2025 final on Saturday at the Hong Kong Stadium.

2025-08-22T18:54:26.095153+00:00 IST

Trump announces draw of FIFA Men's World Cup 2026

The 2026 competition will be the first World Cup held across three countries--the United States, Canada, and Mexico--and the first to include 48 teams. It will take place from June 11 to July 19.

2025-08-22T18:54:01.204820+00:00 IST

India prepare to meet familiar foes Bangladesh

The SAFF U-17 Women's Championship 2025 is a marathon. After India made the perfect start with a 7-0 thumping of Nepal, there still remain five more games in this round-robin tournament, or in head coach Joakim Alexandersson's opinion, 'five perfect games', as per the All India Football Federation (AIFF) website.

2025-08-21T16:17:37.250047+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Young Jyoti Singh shares her senior debut experience at FIH HPL

Jyoti Singh made her senior India debut at the FIH Hockey Pro League 2024/25 (Women). The 20-year-old played in four of India's matches, including their remarkable win against World No. 1, the Netherlands.

2025-03-13T09:29:15.569716+00:00 IST

Hockey Jharkhand clinches 15th Senior Women National C'ship

After a 1-1 draw over four quarters, Hockey Jharkhand dethroned defending champions Hockey Haryana with a 4-3 shootout win in the final of the 15th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2025 in Panchkula, Haryana.

2025-03-12T18:36:12.577334+00:00 IST

Arshdeep opens up on senior debut experience

Arshdeep has been nominated alongside his junior squad teammates, Amir Ali, Shardanand Tiwari and Araijeet Singh Hundal.

2025-03-12T07:26:28.435362+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Varun Aaron ahead of U-19 World Cup 2026

The prestigious event is scheduled to take place in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6, 2026. Led by Ayush Mhatre, the five-time champions India have been placed in Group B alongside New Zealand, USA and Bangladesh.

2026-01-05T11:38:05.795377+00:00 IST

Football

Manchester United, head coach Amorim part ways

The Red Devils took to their official website to share the announcement with fans as they sit in the sixth spot in the Premier League table, with eight wins, seven draws and five losses in 19 games and have just 31 points, 17 points less than table-toppers Arsenal (48 points). They have drawn their last three fixtures, winning one and losing one.

2026-01-05T11:09:54.003351+00:00 IST

Others

WTT Youth Contender 2026: Aadya Baheti, Rajdeep Biswas clinch U-1

Aadya Baheti and Rajdeep Biswas registered comfortable wins to be crowned the U-11 girls singles and U-11 boys singles champions respectively in the WTT Youth Contender 2026, presented by Sports Authority of Gujarat, at the SAMA Indoor Sports Complex here on Monday

2026-01-05T10:46:21.567875+00:00 IST

Cricket

Shubman Gill practices ahead of Goa clash

India's ODI-Test skipper Shubman Gill practices ahead of Punjab's Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) fixture against Goa at the KL Saini Stadium on Tuesday.

2026-01-05T10:05:10.354565+00:00 IST

Others

PGTI’s "72 The League" announces UP Prometheans as its franchise

PGTI's '72 The League', India's first exclusive national professional golf league, today announced its first franchise with the addition of the Noida-based UP Prometheans, according to a release.

2026-01-05T09:20:51.754001+00:00 IST

Cricket

Capitals to square off against Eastern Cape at Centurion

The Pretoria Capitals and Sunrisers Eastern Cape will resume their intense rivalry when these two formidable sides meet in the ongoing SA20 at Centurion on Monday.

2026-01-05T08:44:30.942220+00:00 IST

Cricket

"I get frustrated": CA CEO after Day 1's play called off earlier

Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Officer Todd Greenberg on Monday expressed frustration over the loss of playing time after Day 1 of the ongoing fifth and final Test between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground was called off early due to a combination of rain interruptions, lightning and bad light.

2026-01-05T08:41:06.047338+00:00 IST

Others

"We haven't talked": Kapil Dev on Bangladesh players in PGTI

Indian cricket legend and president of PGTI (Professional Golf Tour of India) Kapil Dev opened up on Indian Premier League (IPL) type leagues in other sports. Also, the 1983 World Cup winner commented on Bangladesh players competing in the PGTI.

2026-01-05T08:33:51.076426+00:00 IST

Cricket

Broadcast of all IPL 2026 matches suspended in Bangladesh

This development follows the announcement by the KKR that they had removed Bangladeshi player Rahman from their IPL 2026 roster in response to a directive from the BCCI regarding atrocities committed against minorities in Bangladesh.

2026-01-05T08:05:49.623578+00:00 IST

Others

Neeraj expands his legacy with new management firm, Vel Sports

Star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and JSW Sports today on Monday announced the conclusion of their formal partnership. The move comes as Neeraj begins a new chapter with the launch of his own athlete management firm, Vel Sports.

2026-01-05T07:35:41.141901+00:00 IST

Cricket

Singh on BCB requesting ICC to shift T20 WC fixtures ouside India

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh on Monday commented on the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) formal request to the International Cricket Council (ICC) to relocate their 2026 Men's T20 World Cup matches from India to alternative venues, citing safety and security concerns.

2026-01-05T07:23:18.955443+00:00 IST

Cricket

"It will be nice playing in IPL": Paarl Royals' Nqobani Mokoena

Paarl Royals' young gun Nqobani Mokoena expressed his enthusiasm for playing the Indian Premier League (IPL), saying it will be nice to play the league. Coming from U19 cricket, Nqobani soaked up the experience and felt great support around him.

2026-01-05T07:22:16.649050+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashes 5th Test: Head's 91* help AUS close on 166 (Day 2, Stumps)

Australia opener Travis Head's brilliant half-century has helped his side to trail by xx runs in response to England's first innings score of 384 at the stumps on Day 2 of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Monday.

2026-01-05T07:14:41.892686+00:00 IST

Tennis

Novak Djokovic quits Professional Tennis Players Association

Serbian legend Novak Djokovic on Sunday confirmed he is stepping away from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the players' union he co-founded, citing concerns about transparency.

2026-01-05T05:53:11.334771+00:00 IST