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AIFF announces reward for India U20 Women’s Team

AIFF announced a reward of USD 25,000 for the U20 Women's National Team following their outstanding performance, which secured India's qualification for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time in two decades.

2025-08-10T17:47:25.946609+00:00 IST

Olympian Annu Rani triumphs javelin throw title

At the Indian Open 2025 World Athletics Bronze Level Continental Tour in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, on Sunday, Olympian Annu Rani outperformed her opponents to take home the women's javelin throw championship.

2025-08-10T17:41:03.508345+00:00 IST

Nepal unveils new jersey for national men’s cricket team

Nepal on Sunday unveiled its new jersey for the national men's cricket team ahead of the departure for the Top End T20 series to be played in Australia.

2025-08-10T17:19:03.598195+00:00 IST

Durand Cup: East Bengal tops group A with dominant display

Six different scorers found the net for the Red and Gold Brigade, as Oscar Bruzon's rotated side combined flair and ruthlessness to overwhelm the Airmen. East Bengal's head coach Oscar Bruzon made five changes to his starting XI, bringing in Hamid Ahadad, Edmund Lalrindika, Kevin Sibille, Provat Lakra, and Jeakson Singh in a 4-3-3 setup.

2025-08-10T17:06:04.058250+00:00 IST

Real Kashmir posts comfortable victory over NEROCA FC

I-League side Real Kashmir FC posted a comfortable 3-1 victory over home side NEROCA FC in a vital Group F clash of the 134th Durand Cup, which was played at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium on Sunday.

2025-08-10T16:22:08.019316+00:00 IST

Chennai Grand Masters 2025: Nihal Sarin upsets Arjun Erigaisi

Nihal Sarin claimed his first victory of the Chennai Grand Masters 2025, defeating compatriot Arjun Erigaisi in Round 4 on Sunday to halt his unbeaten run.

2025-08-10T15:48:41.794177+00:00 IST

North Delhi Strikers beat Purani Dilli 6

North Delhi Strikers produced a superb show with bat and ball to beat Purani Dilli 6 by 27 runs in the 16th match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Season 2 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday.

2025-08-10T15:25:28.083045+00:00 IST

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BCB issues show cause notice to Nazmul Islam

This comes amid growing backlash from cricketers, with the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB) issuing an ultimatum demanding the resignation of BCB Director M Nazmul Islam over his remarks targeting senior players, including former captain Tamim Iqbal.

2026-01-15T06:46:20.326586+00:00 IST

ICC chairman Jay Shah ahead of U-19 CWC

The International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah wished Under-19 players luck as the ICC U-19 Men's World Cup kicks off on Thursday.

2026-01-15T06:13:55.511145+00:00 IST

Srikkanth feels Jadeja is indecisive whether to attack or defend

Former Indian cricketer Kris Srikkanth believes India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is indecisive and unsure whether to attack or defend in the 50-over format.

2026-01-15T04:58:26.937639+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Canada win maiden Davis Cup title, oust Australia 2-0 in final

The World No. 6 won both of his singles and doubles matches to guarantee Canada a spot in the championship match, and he followed that up with a resounding victory over de Minaur. Auger-Aliassime won after firing 22 winners and maintaining composure in important situations in a match that lasted an hour and 42 minutes.

2022-11-27T23:06:18.598523+00:00 IST

Australia reach Davis Cup final beating Croatia in semis

The win saw Australian players celebrating wildly after a thrilling comeback win for Australia over two-time champions Croatia.

2022-11-26T08:25:39.275537+00:00 IST

Bolelli-Fognini duo help Italy stun US to reach Davis Cup SFs

Bolleli and Fognini secured the lone break of serve in each set to give Italy a 2-1 triumph against the 32-time champions.

2022-11-24T22:31:47.947859+00:00 IST

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PKL 12: Redemption for Jaipur Pink Panthers, Nitin vs Gujarat

It was vindication for Nitin Kumar, whose 15 points got the Jaipur Pink Panthers over the line in a tie-breaker - their second this season - against Gujarat Giants at Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag on Tuesday. The two teams were tied at 30-30 before the two-time champions registered a memorable win in a game that could have gone either way.

2025-09-09T17:27:33.468630+00:00 IST

PKL 12: Ashu's 16 points help Dabang Delhi remain undefeated

A comfortable 45-34 win for the Dabang Delhi K.C. over Bengal Warriorz took them to the top of the Pro Kabaddi League Season 12 table on Tuesday night.

2025-09-09T16:51:39.671069+00:00 IST

India boxer Nikhat Zareen sails through to quarters

Two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen continued her march in the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool on Tuesday with a 5:0 win over Japan's Yuma Nishinaka in the women's 51kg pre-quarterfinals.

2025-09-09T15:55:35.182406+00:00 IST

Football

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East Bengal FC announce departure of head coach Carles Cuadrat

After successive disappointing performances by the Red and Golds, East Bengal FC on Monday announced the departure of head coach Carles Cuadrat.

2024-09-30T07:35:36.508297+00:00 IST

ISL: NEUFC head coach speaks on draw against Kerala Blasters FC

NorthEast United FC head coach Juan Pedro Benali opened up on the Highlanders' performance and said that they need to learn from their mistakes.

2024-09-30T06:35:01.894406+00:00 IST

"We need to be precise with our finishing": Kerala Blasters coach

The hosts NorthEast United broke the deadlock in the 58th minute courtesy of Alaeddine Ajaraie's free-kick goal. With that, the Moroccan forward became the only second player to score in each of his opening three games. The Yellow Army reacted quickly as they found themselves back in the game, with Noah Sadaoui netting the equaliser within nine minutes after conceding the opener. The dynamic winger lodged a left-footed screamer from the edge of the box, which hit the bottom left corner, giving no chance to Gurmeet Singh.

2024-09-30T05:28:06.545079+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Hockey Jharkhand, Puducherry Hockey, Hockey Punjab shine on Day 6

Hockey Jharkhand, Le Puducherry Hockey and Hockey Punjab registered victories in their respective matches on Day 6 of the ongoing 13th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, Rourkela, Odisha.

2023-06-17T15:34:25.841949+00:00 IST

We conceded goals, that needs to be fixed: Harmanpreet Singh

Indian hockey team lost 1-2 and won 5-1 against Belgium, while they lost 2-4 and won 4-4 (4-2) in the shootout against Great Britain. In the doubleheader against Argentina, India won 3-0 and 2-1, while the team lost 1-4 and 2-3 against the Netherlands.

2023-06-17T08:13:30.928844+00:00 IST

"Want to host multiple championships": Odisha Sports Secretary

The iconic Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar is buzzing with activity, currently hosting the Intercontinental Cup and the 62nd Inter-State Athletic Championship, serving as India's new launchpad for athletes to compete in international and national tournaments.

2023-06-17T04:40:49.815174+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Australia beat Proteas by 17 runs in series opener

After South Africa opted to field, Australia scored a respectable 178 in their 20 overs, with Tim David's impactful fifty and Cameron Green contributing a lightning-fast cameo.

2025-08-10T13:59:33.734782+00:00 IST

Football

India qualify for AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup

India U20 women's national team secured qualification for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup for the first time in 20 years, after defeating hosts Myanmar 1-0 in their final Group D encounter at the Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, on Sunday.

2025-08-10T13:15:44.970580+00:00 IST

Hockey

Junior Women: Haryana, Jharkhand set to clash in final

While Chhattisgarh will face Uttar Pradesh in the clash for third place.

2025-08-10T13:02:51.919355+00:00 IST

Cricket

“I would be happy to do that": Marnus Labuschagne on opening

"I would be happy to do that [open batting] - I would love to. If opener is where I need to bat to be playing in the Test team, that's fine," Labuschagne said.

2025-08-10T11:52:00.341980+00:00 IST

Others

JK Tyre Novice, Royal Enfield Continental GT Cup concludes

Part of the 28th JK Tyre Racing Championship, the weekend saw exciting races in its two categories as Anish Shetty and Bhuvan Bonu came out all guns blazing in Round 1, which concluded over the weekend.

2025-08-10T11:09:52.133499+00:00 IST

Cricket

NZ all-rounder Newton announces retirement from int'l cricket

Newton was a part of the squad in the 2016 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, where New Zealand women lost out on a final spot narrowly after being beaten by the eventual champions, West Indies women, by six runs in the semi-final, according to the ICC website.

2025-08-10T10:49:12.246084+00:00 IST

Football

Jhagaru Gour Memorial Football tournament kicks off in Assam

Started in 2022, Gorpora Ground, Dhekiajuli, the Jhagaru Gour Memorial Football Tournament has grown into a symbol of pride and empowerment for Assam's tribal and tea garden communities. It not only commemorates the heroic legacy of Jhagaru Gour, but also promotes Adivasi culture, unity, and youth engagement through sports.

2025-08-10T10:26:02.130985+00:00 IST

Others

Khelo India ASMITA is an affirmative action in sports for increasing women's participation: Union MoS Raksha Khadse

Khelo India initiative targets untapped talent, with a focus on girls, MoS YAS Raksha Khadse calls it a 'powerful step' towards empowerment

2025-08-10T10:12:47.097232+00:00 IST

Cricket

New Zealand start training in Chennai for Women’s World Cup

New Zealand's women's cricket team, the reigning T20 World Cup champions, have begun training in Chennai as they prepare for the upcoming ICC Women's Cricket World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. The team is aiming to win both the T20 and 50-over titles in the same cycle, a rare achievement in the sport, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-08-10T09:24:40.209543+00:00 IST

Others

Nisha, Muskan clinch gold in Asian U19 Boxing Championships

Of the 10 women boxers in the U19 fray, nine will return with medals - including two golds, five silvers, and two bronzes - showcasing India's status as an emerging powerhouse alongside countries like Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and China.

2025-08-10T09:06:48.283779+00:00 IST

Cricket

He wanted us to keep believing that we were going to do it:Akash

"Given how much I have seen him play, I cannot say this was the best, but he definitely had a different mindset. He wanted us to keep believing that we were going to do it. He gave us constant confidence that we would take wickets. In Test matches sometimes, the confidence goes down because we cannot apply T20 tactics, but Siraj kept showing us a positive, confident body language even in those times when the way forward was unknown," he explained.

2025-08-10T09:02:47.794839+00:00 IST

Others

Mansukh Mandaviya leads 35th Fit India Sundays on Cycle

The event, which flagged off at the Jawaharlal Nehru (JLN) Stadium, is part of a nationwide cycling movement that began in December 2024 and has grown into a weekly fitness phenomenon. This week, over 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across India were invited to join the movement

2025-08-10T08:48:04.763007+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Pressure made us aggressive": Akash Deep on India’s dramatic win

"Yes, it was intense and there was pressure. But I guess that pressure made us aggressive and the game turned out to be good for us. The pressure helped us focus and notice what was going on better. The crowd played a big part in the evening, as it totally changed - cheering for us after cheering for England before that. After playing for so long, the body was very tired but the crowd's energy gave us a lot of enthusiasm," Akash revealed.

2025-08-10T07:33:17.554844+00:00 IST

Cricket

Winning contribution matters more than personal milestones: Akash

"Individual performance didn't matter to me. What mattered was that I was able to make my country win with those 10 wickets. If it's a winning contribution, then I get a lot of satisfaction from it, no matter which team I am playing for. So, 10 wickets that led to the team winning the match would be something very memorable in my life," he said.

2025-08-10T06:59:18.448244+00:00 IST