Sports

Messi one step away from MLS Cup as Inter Miami seal 5-1 win

Messi wasn't at his prolific best, but he didn't need to be. His teammates stepped up in style, especially Allende, who went on to complete his hat-trick and match the MLS postseason record for most goals.

2025-11-30T03:33:16.076469+00:00 IST

India U17s unfazed in the face of Goliath task against Iran

It all boils down to this. India's AFC U17 Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2026 qualifiers encounter against IR Iran at the EKA Arena will decide who make the trip to the Gulf next year. The match will kick off on Sunday

2025-11-30T02:54:01.412732+00:00 IST

UAE Bulls overcome Ajman Titans by 47 runs in the 2025 ADT10 Elim

UAE Bulls produced a devastating display of power-hitting to blow past Ajman Titans by 47 runs in the Eliminator at the Zayed Cricket Stadium. Phil Salt, Tim David and Rovman Powell combined for 16 sixes to help them post the highest total of the season at 162/3

2025-11-30T02:49:05.384435+00:00 IST

2025 ADT10: Pooran reflects as Gladiators finish season

The Deccan Gladiators beat the Vista Riders by 19 runs on Friday night in the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 (ADT10). However, the margin of victory wasn't enough for them to qualify for the playoffs, as the UAE Bulls advanced with a significantly better net run rate. The defending champions finished sixth in the standings, having won three of their seven group-stage games.

2025-11-30T02:42:19.261351+00:00 IST

Aspin Stallions overcome Quetta Qavalry to reach final

Aspin Stallions galloped into the final after a blistering 19-ball half-century from Sherfane Rutherford powered them to a seven-wicket victory against Quetta Qavalry at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Qualifier 1 of 2025 Abu Dhabi T10.

2025-11-29T17:36:48.365069+00:00 IST

Men's Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025: India trounce Oman 17-0

In their previous outing, India had convincingly beaten Chile 7-0 and today their attacking hockey was on full display with Manmeet Singh (17', 26', 36'), Arshdeep Singh (4', 33', 40') and Dilraj Singh (29', 32', 58') scoring a hat-trick of goals while Anmol Ekka (29'), Ajeet Yadav (34', 47'), Gurjot Singh (39', 45') Ingalemba Thounaojam Luwang (43', 50'), Sarda Nand Tiwari (55') contributed to India's scoreline. With this win, India are on top of the points table with 24 goals ahead of Switzerland.

2025-11-29T17:32:12.334397+00:00 IST

Kiren Rijiju praises Manu Bhaker for Olympic feats

Kiren Rijiju, India's Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, met the two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and expressed his admiration for the 23-year-old pistol shooter, praising her dedication and saying her achievements inspire the next generation of Indian athletes.

2025-11-29T17:31:37.690690+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Muzarabani becomes third Zimbabwe bowler to get 100 T20I wickets

Muzarabani, Brad Evans and Brian Bennett starred in a massive victory for Zimbabwe over the 2021 T20WC champions, boosting their chances of a Super Eight qualification by giving them two victories in two matches. They still have to play Sri Lanka and Ireland in the remaining Group Stage fixtures. In the defence of 170 runs, Muzarabani bowled a spell he would remember for a lifetime, taking 4/17 in four overs, getting precious wickets of Josh Inglis, Tim David and half-centurion Matt Renshaw as well.

2026-02-13T11:17:31.681556+00:00 IST

T20WC: Ben Curran named Brendan Taylor's replacement in Zim squad

A statement from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Event Technical Committee said, "The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Ben Curran as a replacement for Brendan Taylor in the Zimbabwe squad. Curran was named as a replacement when Taylor was ruled out after sustaining a right hamstring injury during the match against Oman on February 9."

2026-02-13T10:59:09.217142+00:00 IST

Ireland skipper Paul Stirling to miss remainder of T20 WC

Ireland have face a significant blow as their skipper Paul Stirling has suffered ligament damage to his knee and will miss the remainder of the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-02-13T10:22:08.289783+00:00 IST

Tennis

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"I wish I had put those cricket hours in tennis": Sumit Nagal

India's rising tennis star Sumit Nagal joked about how he wished he had put more effort into tennis in his childhood rather than spending time playing cricket on the streets.

2024-01-18T09:23:02.566716+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Sumit Nagal bows out in second round

India's rising tennis star Sumit Nagal's fairytale start to the ongoing Australian Open ended on a bitter note following his second-round defeat to China's Shang Juncheng on Thursday.

2024-01-18T09:12:44.666512+00:00 IST

Australian Open: Bopanna, Ebden move past Australia pair

The pair of Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden dug deep to secure a place in the second round of the men's doubles in the Australian Open on Thursday.

2024-01-18T08:41:51.007474+00:00 IST

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KIUG 2025: LNIPE team raises concerns over transportation issues

The Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education (LNIPE) Gwalior women's basketball team has raised concerns over transportation arrangements at the Khelo India University Games 2025, claiming that a lack of timely communication forced them to arrange their own travel ahead of a scheduled match.

2025-12-03T04:32:48.198668+00:00 IST

Indian Pickleball League: Capital Warriors Gurgaon seal first win

Chennai Super Warriors extended their flawless run with a commanding 4-2 win over Hyderabad Royals, while Capital Warriors Gurgaon clinched their first victory of the season in a heart-stopping Grand Rally finish against Bengaluru Blasters. Earlier in the evening, Lucknow Leopards staged a spirited comeback to earn a dramatic 3-3 draw against Mumbai Smashers on a high-voltage Day 2 of the Indian Pickleball League, recognised as India's only official pickleball league, sanctioned by the Indian Pickleball Association under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports

2025-12-03T03:55:25.709167+00:00 IST

Pooja Singh wins gold, breaks KIUG meet record in high jump

Asian Athletics Championship gold medallist and Lovely Professional University's Pooja Singh (Women's High Jump) broke the KIUG Meet Record on the second day of athletics competition in the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Tuesday.

2025-12-02T18:16:52.859366+00:00 IST

Football

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"Need to accept it": Brentford's Mbeumo on transfer speculation

Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo has 'accepted' the transfer speculations constantly growing over his future, which stems from the interest of top Premier League clubs.

2025-06-16T17:06:55.959746+00:00 IST

Bekey Oram extends stay with NorthEast United FC

NorthEast United FC on Monday announced that promising midfielder Bekey Oram has signed a contract extension, committing his future to the Highlanders until the end of the 2028 season.

2025-06-16T17:05:54.030676+00:00 IST

India U23 gears up for Asian Cup Qualifiers

India's U23 team is gearing up for the Asian Cup Qualifiers and will assess their level of preparation with friendly matches against Tajikistan and Kyrgyz Republic.

2025-06-16T13:24:42.011575+00:00 IST

Hockey

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PR Sreejesh announced Director of Hockey for HIL team SG Pipers

SG Sports, Media & Entertainment (SGSE), part of the APL Apollo Group, announced the launch of the franchise. With a star-studded lineup of management and coaches, the franchise is set to take the hockey world by storm in the HIL, which is making an eagerly awaited comeback after 2017.

2024-10-04T14:28:50.241000+00:00 IST

Hockey India president Tirkey says HIL important for future

HIL is set to return this year, as announced officially on Friday after a long break of seven years.

2024-10-04T12:23:07.991105+00:00 IST

"Will get more youngsters through this": Sardar Singh

Former Indian Men's Hockey team captain Sardar Singh has expressed his support for the resumption of the Hockey India League, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the sport and its players. In a recent statement, Singh said, "I want to congratulate and thank the Hockey India Federation. If I talk about the old Hockey India League, my experience was that we used to get very few opportunities to play with the best players in the world. This is a good initiative, all the franchises who have come forward to develop hockey, it is a good thing and Hockey India League is going to be resumed again. We will get more youngsters through this."

2024-10-04T12:21:00.211815+00:00 IST

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Tennis

TPL race to gold masters set to conclude in Mumbai

After hosting successful editions in Delhi and Ahmedabad, Tennis Premier League's (TPL) Race to Gold Masters Tournament kicked off its Mumbai leg at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Saturday.

2025-11-29T17:27:17.099552+00:00 IST

Cricket

Prince believes De Kock brings Ro-Ko effect in Proteas team

South Africa will clash with India in the first ODI of the three-match series at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi on Sunday. The ODI series follows India's humiliating 2-0 defeat by the Proteas, during which Team India struggled in both batting and bowling.

2025-11-29T17:26:16.928505+00:00 IST

Cricket

Nawaz hits milestones as Pakistan secure tri-series against SL

Pakistan clinched the T20I Tri-Series 2025 at home with a convincing six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the final at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Mohammad Nawaz became Pakistan's fifth-highest wicket-taker in T20Is, surpassing Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal, and also reached the milestone of 150 international wickets.

2025-11-29T17:15:57.485334+00:00 IST

Cricket

BCB drops several players from BPL auction

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has dropped several players from the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) auction, scheduled for November 30 in Dhaka, following the conclusions of a corruption probe into last season's tournament, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-11-29T17:13:37.786406+00:00 IST

Cricket

India aim for redemption as Kohli, Rohit return for SA ODIs

The return of star players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli is expected to boost the Indian team's morale, especially with their impressive ODI records in India. Kohli holds the record for the most ODI centuries in India with 24, while Rohit has 14.

2025-11-29T16:42:44.499205+00:00 IST

Others

Bharath Classic 2025: Ishaan Chawhan top Indian at third

Local amateur Ishaan Chawhan, navigating his way back into the game after a series of injuries over the last three years, was the top Indian after three days at the Bharath Classic 2025.

2025-11-29T16:06:25.191549+00:00 IST

Others

Kataria to represent India at the FEI Asian Continental

Born and raised in Gurgaon, Haryana, the 21-year-old rider has trained extensively in Australia, gaining strong international experience across multiple eventing competitions in India, Europe, and Australia.

2025-11-29T15:33:37.840975+00:00 IST

Cricket

PMXI declare at 308/8 against ENG XI in Canberra pink-ball clash

The Prime Minister's XI (PMXI) ended Day 1 strongly as they declared the innings for 308/8 against England XI at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. The two-day pink-ball match between PMXI and ENG serves as a crucial tune-up for hopeful players on both sides ahead of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, also a pink-ball fixture.

2025-11-29T15:33:02.113784+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kohli, Rohit go full throttle during practice ahead of SA ODIs

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) posted a video showcasing the duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma going full throttle in a practice session ahead of the first India vs South Africa ODI of the two-match series, set to kick off on November 30 at the JSCA Stadium in Ranchi.

2025-11-29T15:09:29.651483+00:00 IST

Tennis

Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha qualifies for Australian Open 2026

Karnataka's Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha has secured a place in the men's doubles main draw of the 2026 Australian Open after winning the Asia-Pacific Wildcard Playoff held in Chengdu, China.

2025-11-29T14:43:11.102663+00:00 IST

Others

Srikanth, Gayatri-Treesa reach finals with contrasting wins

Former world number 1 Kidambi Srikanth reached his second final on the BWF World Tour in 2025 on Saturday after defeating compatriot Mithun Manjunath in a hard-fought semifinal while women's doubles combination of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly also advanced to the summit clash of the Syed Modi International Super 300 tournament here.

2025-11-29T14:40:59.566569+00:00 IST

Cricket

Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Ayush Mhatre

Mhatre became the youngest player to score a century in all three formats at just 18 years and 135 days. The previous record was held by Rohit Sharma, who achieved the feat at 19 years and 339 days. After Mhatre and Rohit, Unmukt Chand stands as another player to have reached this milestone, doing so at the age of 20.

2025-11-29T14:29:04.261004+00:00 IST

Football

Samantha Ruth Prabhu, David Beckham exchange jerseys

Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu and the legendary football icon shared memorable moments together during the latter's visit to India, during which they exchanged jerseys.

2025-11-29T14:22:31.658987+00:00 IST

Cricket

Delhi Capitals' Faf du Plessis pulls out of IPL 2026 auction

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis, and Indian Premier League (IPL) veteran, on Saturday announced he won't be participating in the upcoming IPL auction.

2025-11-29T14:07:28.005793+00:00 IST