Sports

Kerala Blasters FC announce Tiago Alves' exit

Kerala Blasters FC (KBFC) on Tuesday confirmed that the club and Portuguese footballer Tiago Alves have mutually agreed to part ways with immediate effect.

2025-12-30T13:58:03.578946+00:00 IST

Ango Abdul Samed’s last-minute header hands Northbengal United

In today's Bengal Super League encounter, Northbengal United FC clashed with Sundarban Bengal Auto FC at the Kanchenjunga Stadium where a dramatic stoppage-time header sealed a hard-fought 1-0 victory for Northbengal United FC

2025-12-30T13:36:48.026829+00:00 IST

Sonipat Stars set the pace with purposeful picks at KCL auction

At the heart of Sonipat's auction campaign was Ayan Lochab, the franchise's star signing, picked up for Rs. 18.4 lakhs. The dynamic left raider was among the most in-demand players at the auction, and the Stars moved swiftly to secure a player capable of turning matches with speed, control, and composure under pressure, as per a press release from KCL.

2025-12-30T13:30:51.516182+00:00 IST

Gurugram Gurus lock in firepower with smart buys at KCL auction

Gurugram Gurus approached the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) auction with intent and precision, putting together a squad that prioritises attacking firepower, defensive reliability, and tactical depth. The result is a well-balanced unit ready to play assertive, result-oriented kabaddi

2025-12-30T13:29:18.253658+00:00 IST

Faridabad Fighters find their unit as they look to dominate KCL

Faridabad Fighters made their intentions clear at the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) auction, that was to build a team that thrives on physicality, fearless defence, and timely attacking punches.

2025-12-30T13:27:07.007290+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka Women win toss, opt to bowl against India in 5th T20I

Team India Women are coming into the fifth India vs Sri Lanka T20I after defeating the Asian counterparts in all four previous T20Is and will look to complete a 5-0 clean sweep.

2025-12-30T13:17:59.969796+00:00 IST

Alastair Cook speaks on MCG pitch

This comes after MCG's pitch was rated "unsatisfactory" by the ICC after the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England, which ended in just two days.

2025-12-30T13:11:25.766740+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Indian spinner Rahul Chahar announces divorce from wife Ishani

Rahul made the announcement of his divorce on Instagram, pointing out spending "the last fifteen months navigating courtrooms, learning patience, resilience and the strength". The 26-year-old also said that he "moves forward wiser, more self aware and certain of the life he deserves to build".

2026-02-20T15:42:36.812867+00:00 IST

Keshav Maharaj to lead South Africa in tour to NZ after T20WC

As per ESPNCricinfo, the five-match series will end on March 25, a day before the expected beginning of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on March 26. Out of the players featuring in the T20 WC squad, only Maharaj, George Linde and Jason Smith are the only players currently in India who will be touring to New Zealand.

2026-02-20T15:38:01.892229+00:00 IST

Match officials named for Super Eight fixtures in ongoing T20 WC

Rodney Tucker and Paul Reiffel will be in the middle for the opening Super Eights match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-02-20T15:19:38.884771+00:00 IST

Tennis

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French Open: Matteo Arnaldi upsets Andrey Rublev in straight sets

Responding to Rublev's aggressive play with heavy hitting of his own, the Italian tallied his third Top 10 victory with a 7-6(8), 6-2, 6-4 triumph to reach the fourth round.

2024-05-31T16:45:03.324186+00:00 IST

French Open: Sinner knocks out Kotov, seals place in fourth round

The second seed Sinner had a rock-solid all-around performance to win a two-hour, 27-minute match against two of the ATP Tour's cleanest ball-strikers.

2024-05-31T16:28:12.862942+00:00 IST

"Greatest rival that I ever had": Novak Djokovic on facing Nadal

Djokovic heaped accolades on Nadal and the Serbian believes that one of the most challenging aspects of winning Roland Garros was having to face the 'King of Clay' Nadal.

2024-05-31T14:25:11.743236+00:00 IST

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UPKL: Yamuna Yoddhas edge JD Noida Ninjas

From the opening exchanges, the match unfolded as a high-quality battle of equals, with both teams responding raid for raid, super raid for super raid, and all-out for all-out. Neither side allowed the other to establish control, keeping the contest finely balanced throughout.

2026-01-02T13:56:50.263054+00:00 IST

55th edition of Sundays on Cycle to take place in Vadodara

The Fit India Mission will be organising the 55th edition of Sundays on Cycle in Vadodara on January 4, against the iconic backdrop of the Lukshmi Vilas Palace.

2026-01-02T12:53:12.530163+00:00 IST

Niraj Kumar feels SLI will help people learn, appreciate shooting

Kumar's journey from a small border town in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab to the national podium is a testament to the resilience required in the elite sport. Beginning his path through the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in 2014, Kumar overcame significant financial hurdles and spent years convincing his parents to support his career in shooting. His eventual selection for the Indian Navy served as the turning point that secured his family's support for his ambitions, as per a press release from SLI.

2026-01-02T12:03:35.153148+00:00 IST

Football

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"He will definitely bring some change to the team":Kalyan Chaubey

Lauding Jamil's work ethic, the AIFF president added, "Khalid is a hard-working individual... He will definitely bring some change to the team."

2025-08-13T10:37:42.831407+00:00 IST

Khalid Jamil signs as head coach of Indian senior men’s team

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) confirmed that Khalid Jamil has signed a two-year contract, with an option to extend for another year, as the head coach of the Indian Senior Men's National Team.

2025-08-13T08:01:12.410807+00:00 IST

Bodoland FC blank ITBP FT to seal historic quarterfinal spot

Bodoland FC capped off a dream group stage campaign in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory over ITBP FT, here at the SAI Stadium, in front of over 12,000 ecstatic home fans.

2025-08-13T05:47:30.409587+00:00 IST

Hockey

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A look at Jugraj's inspiring journey towards HIL title

Born in Attari, Punjab, Jugraj's journey has been one of perseverance and grit.

2025-02-04T06:41:19.060996+00:00 IST

Men's HIL winning skipper Rupinder highlights power of "belief"

Jugraj Singh (25', 32', 35') delivered for the Tigers when it mattered the most as he netted a scintillating hattrick in the final. However, the title-deciding match lived up to its billing as it went down to the wire with the scoreline level at 3-3 till the very last quarter. However, Sam Lane (54') converted a penalty corner with just six minutes remaining on the clock to seal the deal for the Tigers.

2025-02-02T06:22:11.052027+00:00 IST

Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers crowned champions of HIL 2024-25

The exhilarating Men's Hockey India League 2024-25 season came to a close today as Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers defeated Hyderabad Toofans 4-3 in the Final, in front of a jam-packed Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Rourkela on Saturday.

2025-02-01T19:13:26.586121+00:00 IST

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Football

Odisha FC CEO steps down; club confirms

Odisha FC on Tuesday confirmed that Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Raj Athwal has informed the club management of his decision to move on, a move that has been accepted by the club

2025-12-30T13:03:25.922286+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tufnell predicts England’s Ashes triumph down under in 2028-29

Former England cricketer Phil Tufnell has made a bold prediction about pacer Josh Tongue and the England Test team ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test, set to get underway from January 4.

2025-12-30T12:57:37.413463+00:00 IST

Others

Karnal Kings bank on experience at KCL auction, sign Sunil Malik

Karnal Kings made their intent clear at the Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) auction, opting for experience, composure, and match temperament as they put together a squad designed to handle pressure and deliver when it matters most, according to a KCL release.

2025-12-30T12:56:56.919126+00:00 IST

Cricket

Knee injury forces Shaheen Shah Afridi to exit BBL stint

The Brisbane Heat have confirmed that Pakistan paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi will return home due to a knee injury

2025-12-30T12:34:55.322662+00:00 IST

Cricket

Perry, Sutherland unavailable for WPL 2026, replacements named

Star Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry, along with Annabel Sutherland, has withdrawn from the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) season 2026 due to personal reasons, as per a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) media advisory.

2025-12-30T12:02:29.247238+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aussie all-rounder Short opens up T20 World Cup ambitions

Short, a two-time Big Bash League (BBL) 'Player of the Tournament' and Adelaide Strikers skipper, has been in a fine form for his franchise in the ongoing BBL season. So far, he has cracked two half-centuries against Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars and picked up three wickets.

2025-12-30T11:34:16.849391+00:00 IST

Others

Bronze medalist Rupa Bayor calls on girls to take up sports

Rupa Bayor of Arunachal Pradesh capped off her 2025 season on a high by winning a bronze medal at the WT President Cup in Austria, a result that brought both relief and satisfaction after a challenging year on the international circuit.

2025-12-30T11:16:54.921870+00:00 IST

Hockey

Punjab Hockey Academy lift Junior Men Academy Championship title

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy clinched the title at the 3rd Hockey India Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B, while Namdhari XI secured third place at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat on Tuesday, according to a Hockey India release.

2025-12-30T11:14:27.707972+00:00 IST

Cricket

Oman announces 15-member squad for T20 World Cup

Oman on Tuesday announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Jatinder Singh will lead the side, while wicketkeeper/batter Vinayak Shukla has been named Jatinder's deputy.

2025-12-30T11:02:59.361154+00:00 IST

Cricket

“We're best team in the world’: Ashleigh Gardner

Star Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner highlighted the Australia Women's team's consistency and said she believes they are the best side in the world ahead of their multi-format series at home against India.

2025-12-30T11:00:50.804283+00:00 IST

Others

Neeru Dhanda strikes women’s trap gold at 68th NSCC

On Monday, Neeru finished on top with 41 hits in the final, holding off a strong challenge from Delhi's Kirti Gupta, who settled for the silver medal with 40. Neeru's state teammate from Madhya Pradesh, Pragati Dubey completed the podium, claiming the bronze medal with 32 hits, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-12-30T10:51:23.993573+00:00 IST

Hockey

Soorma Hockey Club begins campaign

For the women's team of Soorma Hockey Club, the new season doesn't begin with big declarations- it begins with familiarity, trust and a group that knows how close it came.

2025-12-30T10:44:00.917559+00:00 IST

Cricket

ISPL 3: Top 5 batters to watch out for as decks cleared

The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 cricket tournament, is all set to light up Surat in Season 3, scheduled to run from January 9 to February 6, 2026, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. As one of India's most exciting tennis-ball cricket leagues, ISPL continues to raise the bar with elite talent, electrifying batting displays, and nail-biting finishes

2025-12-30T10:09:27.368429+00:00 IST

Others

Fit India’s SoC marks 55 consecutive editions

Under the Fit India Movement, Sundays on Cycle (SoC) has gained strong momentum as a weekly fitness initiative. As of December 30, 2026, the programme has successfully completed 55 consecutive editions, reflecting sustained public participation and a continued commitment to fitness, according to a release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.

2025-12-30T10:08:32.618493+00:00 IST