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Haaland praises Guardiola’s role in refining his game

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland heaped praise on manager Pep Guardiola, crediting him for playing a major role in his evolution as a complete goal scorer. City are currently placed second on the points table with 37 points from 12 wins, one draw and four defeats.

2025-12-23T18:16:09.149265+00:00 IST

"Bowlers took responsibility": Harmanpreet after 2nd T20I win

Harmanpreet also said that the team is working hard on their fielding and is happy with the improvement they have shown.

2025-12-23T18:15:39.216342+00:00 IST

Aryan, Jeev Milkha Singh impress on 1st day of IGPL Invitational

Aryan Roopa Anand, playing the historic Royal Colombo Golf, for the first time, produced one of his best rounds as a professional with a 9-under 62 on the opening day of the IGPL Invitational Sri Lanka, the final event of 2025 IGPL Tour

2025-12-23T18:06:25.063686+00:00 IST

"Kind of team Virat had, should've won 3-4 trophies": Harbhajan

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that during Virat Kohli's reign as a white-ball captain, Indian batting legend should have secured more trophies.

2025-12-23T17:57:39.815514+00:00 IST

'Nepal has good chance of qualifying for Women's T20 WC'

Nepal has a very good chance in the qualifiers in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, newly-appointed head coach, Harshal Jayant Pathak, has said.

2025-12-23T17:51:54.841015+00:00 IST

Rob Key to review players’ behaviour during mid-Ashes break

Rob Key has said that he will look into England players' behaviour during their mid-Ashes break in Noosa and made it clear that excessive drinking is completely unacceptable for an international cricket side

2025-12-23T17:48:03.856754+00:00 IST

Ashes: Ponting urges Harry Brook to adapt game for Australia

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has urged England batter Harry Brook to adapt the way he plays in Australia

2025-12-23T17:47:06.232390+00:00 IST

Cricket

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"There was little bit of dew...": Suryakumar after win

Dube's fiery 66 and his brutal partnership with Hardik Pandya towards the back end of the innings took India to 193/5 in 20 overs. Despite regular strikes from Indian bowlers, particularly Varun Chakravarthy (3/14) and Shivam Dube (2/35), Netherland fought really well and made 176/7 in 20 overs.

2026-02-18T18:19:12.778778+00:00 IST

Shadab plays down critical comments by former Pakistan cricketers

Following his side's win over Namibia, which earned them a spot in the Super Eight phase of the ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan spoke on criticism from ex-cricketers, pointing out that it is not in his control and is a "part of cricket's history".

2026-02-18T18:14:42.375257+00:00 IST

"Really poor campaign": Ponting on Australia’s WC performance

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has expressed disappointment over Australia's performance at the T20 World Cup, saying it has been "a really poor campaign".

2026-02-18T18:01:41.690612+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Madrid Open: Rublev ends Alcaraz's hat-trick hopes, reaches SFs

The World No. 8 Andrey Rublev ended No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz's Madrid dominance with a masterclass performance.

2024-05-01T19:08:00.658649+00:00 IST

Jannik Sinner withdraws from Madrid Open due to hip injury

The World No. 2 beat Karen Khachanov in the fourth round on Tuesday and was scheduled to face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the quarter-finals.

2024-05-01T18:45:39.980838+00:00 IST

Madrid Open: Rybakina downs Putintseva to reach semifinal

Rybakina wrapped up her maiden victory over Putintseva, saving two match points to advance 4-6, 7-6(4), 7-5 in two hours and 48 minutes battle.

2024-05-01T17:55:23.555208+00:00 IST

Others

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Charishma vs Patri, Sanjeevi vs Raghav in singles finals

Local favourite Surya Charishma Tamiri and the up-and-coming Tanvi Patri set up a women's singles summit clash at the Senior National Badminton Championships in Vijayawada on Saturday after registering hard-fought wins over their respective opponents, as per a release from the Badminton Association of India (BAI).

2025-12-27T17:30:15.245865+00:00 IST

"Since PM Modi has come in power, sports reached new high": Verma

Delhi minister Pravesh Verma attended the Harish Sharma 3x3 All India Basketball Championship at the Indira Gandhi Stadium along with Sudhanshu Mittal, who is also the co-chairperson of the organising committee, president of Delhi Basketball Association Mukesh Kalia, and Roopam Harish Sharma, who is the chairperson of the organising committee, on Saturday.

2025-12-27T17:08:30.770149+00:00 IST

Hemanth Muddappa blazes to double at Indian Drag Nationals

Bengaluru's speed maestro Hemanth Muddappa strengthened his grip on the title race with two commanding victories and a podium finish in the third and penultimate round of the FMSCI Indian National Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship 2025 at the Madras International Circuit here on Saturday, as per an FMSCI release.

2025-12-27T12:41:45.712384+00:00 IST

Football

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Punjab FC is building India’s next football stars from ground up

Punjab FC's Youth Program is doing something few professional sports clubs in India have dared to attempt by investing deeply in developing footballers from the grassroots level and nurturing young talent with world-class coaching, facilities and education.

2025-08-06T08:58:12.910712+00:00 IST

“Biggest challenge of my career”: Granit Xhaka opens up

"I love challenges, and this is a big one--perhaps the biggest of my career so far. I've taken it on, I'm here now, and I want to prove myself day by day, weekend by weekend on the pitch," he noted.

2025-08-06T08:49:00.670730+00:00 IST

Indonesia first on India's crosshairs in AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers

India will kick off their AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Thailand 2026 Qualifiers campaign in Group D against Indonesia on Wednesday at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, with kickoff scheduled for 18:00 IST.

2025-08-06T08:48:19.566209+00:00 IST

Hockey

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HIL: Soorma eyes scoring efficiency in critical Gonasika clash

Soorma Hockey Club has won three of their five matches and lost two so far. They are at the fifth spot in the points tally with eight points.

2025-01-13T15:11:55.987519+00:00 IST

"Support our girls": Kalpana Soren

JMM leader Kalpana Soren has expressed her pride and support for the Women's Hockey India League (HIL), which is being organized for the first time in Ranchi. In a statement, Soren highlighted India's rich legacy in hockey and lauded the recent achievements of both men's and women's hockey teams.

2025-01-13T03:28:51.073647+00:00 IST

Women's HIL: Odisha Warriors beat Delhi SG Pipers 4-0

The inaugural Women's Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25 got underway on Sunday with the Odisha Warriors thumping the Delhi SG Pipers 4-0 in Ranchi. Yibbi Jansen (16` and 37`), Baljeet Kaur (42`) and Freeke Moes (43`) scored for the Odisha Warriors.

2025-01-12T19:07:51.988196+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Rob Key backs Stokes-McCullum to "evolve, adapt, change"

England men's team managing director Rob Key backed "resilient" coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Ben Stokes to retain their positions and drive England out of the dark following a 0-3 Ashes series loss in Australia and admitted that the team's preparations were indeed inadequate.

2025-12-23T17:31:32.766051+00:00 IST

Others

Alpine SG Pipers beat Triveni Continental Kings

Alpine SG Pipers upset two-time defending champions Triveni Continental Kings to be crowned champions of the third edition of the Global Chess League (GCL), a joint initiative of Tech Mahindra and FIDE, on Tuesday

2025-12-23T17:30:20.109132+00:00 IST

Cricket

VHT matches scheduled in Bengaluru shifted to BCCI CoE

In a statement, KSCA said, "The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has been informed by the Police authorities that, based on the recommendations of the Review Committee, permission for the conduct of Vijay Hazare Trophy matches at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is presently not finding favour and hence permission is not forthcoming."

2025-12-23T17:28:08.497672+00:00 IST

Cricket

New Zealand announces squads for ODI and T20I series in India

The five-match T20I series, which follows three ODIs, is seen as a crucial opportunity for New Zealand to acclimatize to sub-continent conditions ahead of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, scheduled to begin on February 7

2025-12-23T17:10:48.984570+00:00 IST

Others

MYAS launches 'Comprehensive Internship Policy' for young talent

The 'Comprehensive Internship Policy for Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and its Autonomous Bodies' will provide meaningful internship opportunities to college and university students across the Ministry and its autonomous bodies, offering first-hand exposure to sports governance, administration and allied professional domains, as per a press release from the Union Sports Ministry.

2025-12-23T17:01:44.706020+00:00 IST

Cricket

India go up 2-0 in T20I series against Sri Lanka

Shafali Verma produced a blistering unbeaten knock to power India to a comfortable chase of 129 in just 11.5 overs against Sri Lanka in the second T20I at Visakhapatnam on Tuesday. India won by seven wickets and are now 2-0 up in the five-match series.

2025-12-23T16:54:06.222081+00:00 IST

Others

68th NSCC: Ramita, Himanshu claim 10m air rifle mixed team gold

The duo defeated Maharashtra's Arya Borse and Parth Mane 16-12 in the gold medal match to secure the title, extending Himanshu's fine run after he set a new national record and junior national record of 634.5 in the men's 10m air rifle event on the previous day, as per a press release from the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI).

2025-12-23T16:15:33.025031+00:00 IST

Cricket

Five wickets in an over, Gede Priandana creates history

Indonesia's 28-year-old right-arm pacer Gede Priandana created history by becoming the first bowler to claim five wickets in a single over in an international T20I match.

2025-12-23T15:55:41.567279+00:00 IST

Cricket

Clinical India restrict Sri Lanka to 128/9 in 2nd T20I

India needs to chase down 129 runs to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

2025-12-23T15:18:50.688385+00:00 IST

Hockey

HIL: Ranchi Royals to bank on experienced mix and local support

Ahead of the second season of the Women's Hockey India League (HIL), Ranchi Royals are preparing to hit the ground running for a fresh challenge as they begin their campaign in their own backyard

2025-12-23T14:57:50.433940+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Nobody can handle pressure...": Amit backs 'Ro-Ko' for 2027 WC

After announcing their Test retirements in May this year, Rohit and Virat have not been getting enough game time in ODIs, a format which does not dominate the cricket calendar like before. While they have showcased fine form throughout the year in ODIs, questions have often arisen about whether the lack of game time will catch up with their ageing bodies and whether their reflexes could slow down with age ahead of the marquee tournament, with both men currently in their late 30s.

2025-12-23T14:46:28.153986+00:00 IST

Others

Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 logo, theme song, mascot unveiled

The launch ceremony was graced by Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh Vishnu Deo Sai and Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao as Chief Guests, among other officials from the Union Sports Ministry, State Government and Sports Authority of India, as per a press release from SAI Media.

2025-12-23T14:27:02.038775+00:00 IST

Cricket

Amit Mishra feels Livingstone a "good buy" for SRH

While Australian all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines for his 25.20 crore rupees move to three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), another overseas star for whom the franchise broke the bank was Livingstone, who had a great The Hundred and Vitality Blast tournament following his underwhelming performances in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) maiden title win.

2025-12-23T14:26:51.437320+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We must show sportsman's spirit": Sarfaraz stresses respect

Sarfaraz Ahmed, former Pakistan captain and the current mentor of the country's Under-19 team, said he had clearly advised his players to celebrate their Asia Cup victory over India with dignity and respect, stressing the importance of maintaining sportsman's spirit, and not behave as their opponent's had done

2025-12-23T14:23:58.323239+00:00 IST