Sports

Ronjan Sodhi lauds Shooting League of India

As one of India's most decorated trap shooters--with accolades including a World Cup gold with a world record, two silver medals at the Commonwealth Games, and an Asian Games gold--Sodhi believes the league format will fuel the sport's popularity and inspire future generations.

2025-08-06T18:05:10.495715+00:00 IST

Gujarat Giants team meets Indian Men’s Hockey Team

As part of their pre-season preparations for Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, Gujarat Giants had a special interaction with the Indian Men's Hockey Team at the SAI Centre in Bengaluru.

2025-08-06T17:54:51.454637+00:00 IST

U22 Asian Boxing: Neeraj, Ishan Kataria to fight for gold

Neeraj (men's 75kg) and Ishan Kataria (men's 90+kg), Yatri Patel (women's 57kg), Priya (women's 60kg) registered convincing victories to reach the finals of their respective weight categories in the U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday.

2025-08-06T17:50:18.885998+00:00 IST

Gakpo speaks on Premier League win, Slot's coaching, WC dreams

Gakpo was speaking to Sky Sports in an exclusive interview. Three months after he played a crucial role in Liverpool's Premier League title triumph after beating Tottenham Hotspur 5-1, the 26-year-old returned to the Cruyff Courts nestled among a row of houses on the outskirts of Eindhoven, where he developed his game as a kid.

2025-08-06T17:48:35.788311+00:00 IST

Tendulkar on 'handshake controversy' in Manchester Test

Sachin Tendulkar supported Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar for batting and completing their century despite England skipper Ben Stokes asking for a handshake and being ready for a draw in the fourth Test at Manchester.

2025-08-06T17:47:51.559488+00:00 IST

Pathan rates Bumrah's England tour as 6/10, says, "Did not..."

Speaking on his Youtube Channel, Pathan rated Bumrah's performance as 6/10 in the series, saying, "Bumrah will get six out of ten. Why? The reason is that when you are a senior player, there is a lot of responsibility on you to win matches. He played in three Tests, and India did not win any of them."

2025-08-06T17:36:36.251028+00:00 IST

ISL: Chennaiyin FC "temporarily pauses club operations"

The ISL, the top-tier Indian football league which usually takes place from September to April, has been put on hold due to ongoing differences between the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the board's partner, Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL). The issue between AIFF and FSDL stems from the unresolved contractual matters.

2025-08-06T17:29:34.965947+00:00 IST

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IDCA inaugurates 3rd T10 Women’s Deaf Premier League in Mumbai

The third edition of the IDCA T10 Women's Deaf Premier League 2026 kicked off at Matunga Gymkhana, Mumbai, with a grand opening ceremony. The tournament was inaugurated by the Chief Guest, Padmashri Diana Edulji, former Indian cricketer and Arjuna Awardee, marking a significant milestone for the league with the presence of one of India's most celebrated pioneers of women's cricket.

2026-01-14T05:26:46.124290+00:00 IST

Cape squares off against Kings for crucial clash ahead of playoff

The top position on the SA20 log will be up for grabs when Sunrisers Eastern Cape meet Joburg Super Kings in Match 24 at St George's Park on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T05:06:26.390800+00:00 IST

Raza seals dramatic last-ball victory for Royals against Giants

Sikandar Raza climbed deeper into the hearts of the Paarl Royals faithful when the Zimbabwean international struck a six off the final ball to clinch a six-wicket victory at Boland Park on Tuesday evening.

2026-01-14T03:49:08.634985+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Garcia defeats Sabalenka to clinch WTA Finals title

Garcia played a superb service game to overpower her Belarusian opponent 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 at Fort Worth, Texas.

2022-11-08T06:50:15.753795+00:00 IST

WTA Finals: Aryna Sabalenka stuns World No. 1 Iga Swiatek

Garcia will face Aryna Sabalenka in the last match of the WTA Finals on Monday at Dickies Arena.

2022-11-07T05:28:44.003963+00:00 IST

Holger Rune stuns Novak Djokovic to clinch Paris Masters title

Rune moved past Hubert Hurkacz, Andrey Rublev, Carlos Alcaraz and Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach his first Masters 1000 final.

2022-11-07T03:14:44.473516+00:00 IST

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India's second best to take on world's best as ISSF World Cup 2025 Ningbo gets underway

A 24-member Indian team comprising shooters ranked primarily between four-six in the national rankings, are all set to take on the world's best, as the international shooting season's fourth and final International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup Rifle/Pistol stage, got underway in Ningbo, China. Over six competition days beginning Tuesday, a total of 320 shooting athletes from as many as 42 nations, will take aim for a shot at the 10 medal sets up for grabs, as per a release from NRAI.

2025-09-07T10:41:52.043013+00:00 IST

BB coach mentions 'tactical advantage' that helped team win

The Bengaluru Bulls finally opened their account in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12, beating the Patna Pirates 38-30 at the Vishwanadh Sports Club in Vizag.

2025-09-07T09:20:49.234517+00:00 IST

"Cycling is a great way to get fit": Sakshi Malik

Olympic Bronze medalist and Commonwealth Games Gold medalist Sakshi Malik on Sunday took part in the 'Fit India: Sundays on Cycle' event in the national capital, with the theme of 'Garv se Swadeshi' and said cycling is a very good way to get fit everybody should definitely go cycling on Sundays

2025-09-07T04:36:57.628803+00:00 IST

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ISL 2024-25: FC Goa and Mohammedan SC play a 1-1 draw

FC Goa (FCG) held Mohammedan SC (MSC) to a 1-1 draw at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Saturday, marking the hosts' first point in the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 season.

2024-09-22T09:42:27.918811+00:00 IST

Thiruvananthapuram, Kannur battle to a thrilling draw in SLK 2024

The final match of Round Three in Super League Kerala saw Thiruvananthapuram Kombans FC draw 1-1 with Kannur Warriors FC at the iconic Chandrasekharan Nair Stadium on Saturday.

2024-09-22T09:17:43.919676+00:00 IST

MSC coach Chernyshov frustrated after last-minut draw against FCG

Mohammedan SC (MSC) head coach Andrey Chernyshov expressed his dissatisfaction in the post-match press conference after his team settled for a draw against FC Goa (FCG) in the Indian Super League (ISL) in Kolkata on Saturday. The team had been leading until the 93rd minute.

2024-09-22T08:45:35.829161+00:00 IST

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India oust Pakistan 2-1 to lift 4th Men's Junior Asia Cup title

With this victory, India has created a new record of winning the maximum titles at the Men's Junior Asia Cup.

2023-06-01T18:28:35.143699+00:00 IST

Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 hockey: India aim for maiden title

And the other five countries- Kazakhstan, Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan and Indonesia - qualified through the Women's Junior AHF Cup which was held in Taldykorgan Kazakhstan in October last year.

2023-06-01T16:59:56.310393+00:00 IST

Focus will be on a good finish: Hockey India captain Harmanpreet

While India will face off against reigning Olympic Champions Belgium on Friday they will take on table-toppers Great Britain on Saturday.

2023-06-01T12:36:14.938373+00:00 IST

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Cricket

Tendulkar hails Siraj’s approach, attitude

Mohammed Siraj earned enormous praise for his stellar performance in the recently concluded Test series and his match-winning performance in the final game of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar also lauded the fast bowler for his infectious energy and never-say-die attitude.

2025-08-06T17:28:50.998253+00:00 IST

Others

Good chance for athletes to earn valuable global points: Sagoo

The one-day global competition jointly organised by the Government of Odisha and AFI is scheduled to be held at Bhubaneswar's Kalinga Stadium on August 10 and has a total prize money of USD 25,000.

2025-08-06T17:25:05.955957+00:00 IST

Hockey

Punjab reaches final of Sub Junior Men National Championship

Hockey Punjab and Hockey Jharkhand registered victories on Wednesday to cement their place in the Final of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship 2025, held at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium.

2025-08-06T17:19:20.064627+00:00 IST

Others

US Open: Former Olympic gold medalists Zverev, Bencic to team up

As per the official website of the tournament, it will pair's first outing together. But they have competed against each other in the mixed doubles category during the 2018 Hopman Cup final, where Bencic teamed up with Swiss legend Roger Federer to take on Zverev and Germany's Angelique Kerber in a winning effort.

2025-08-06T16:37:15.726974+00:00 IST

Football

Durand Cup: Debut goal from Hamid seals crucial win for EBFC

Moroccan forward Hamid Ahadad, making his debut for the Red and Gold Brigade, came off the bench to score the decisive goal in the 68th minute, handing East Bengal their second consecutive win of the tournament, as per a press release.

2025-08-06T16:11:18.568756+00:00 IST

Others

Host Karnataka lead the charge in 51st Junior Waterpolo C'ships

The last day of group stage action of the 51st Junior Waterpolo Championship 2025, at the Basavangudi Aquatic Centre, witnessed host Karnataka, Bengal, Kerala and Maharashtra make it to the semifinal in the boys category while Karnataka, Odisha, Kerala and Maharashtra advanced to the semi final in the girls category on Thursday.

2025-08-06T15:36:24.028216+00:00 IST

Cricket

West Indies announces squad for ODI series against Pakistan

Led by Shai Hope, the squad featuring multiple young faces that the Windies have relied on in recent times, has been bolstered by the return of dynamic all-rounder Romario Shepherd.

2025-08-06T15:29:32.826114+00:00 IST

Cricket

"An opportunity to claim that opening spot": Ryan Rickelton

"It's just an opportunity for me to hopefully claim that opening spot for this South African side, going into the (T20) World Cup and further on past that," he added.

2025-08-06T15:00:37.523770+00:00 IST

Cricket

Major record, milestone from skipper Gill's landmark England tour

Gill was under immense scrutiny heading into the series, having not touched even the 40-run mark outside Asia since his dazzling 91 at Brisbane against Australia way back in 2021, which launched him into stardom. Leading up to the series, the right-hander had failed to deliver quality performances away from home and no way it was acceptable for someone often hailed as the 'heir apparent' to legendary Virat Kohli. But a few tweaks in technique and being in a better place mentally helped him bat with the concentration and calm of a monk on the pitch and chewed into a major chunk of Test cricket's history books.

2025-08-06T14:56:58.822183+00:00 IST

Football

ITBP FT hold Punjab FC to goalless draw

ITBP FT held Punjab FC to a goalless draw in a Group D encounter of the 134th IndianOil Durand Cup which was played here at the SAI Stadium. Punjab FC were wasteful in front of goal, failing to convert their chances as ITBP showcased some resilient defending to secure a hard earned point. Both teams have four points from two matches and will now face Bodoland FC in their remaining group stage matches, according to a release from Durand Cup.

2025-08-06T14:43:27.802866+00:00 IST

Cricket

Aimee Maguire cleared to resume bowling in international cricket

Aimee Maguire was reported for a suspect bowling action during the first ODI of the ICC Women's Championship series against India in Rajkot on 10 January 2025.

2025-08-06T14:42:01.098248+00:00 IST

Football

Mourinho, Ronaldo pay tribute, bid farewell to Jorge Costa

A commanding figure both on the touchline and during his playing days, Costa took charge of Mumbai City FC in 2018. In his two seasons at the helm, he led the club to the Indian Super League (ISL) semi-finals in 2018-19.

2025-08-06T14:40:17.665990+00:00 IST

Cricket

DPL: Arpit's quickfire 63 helps East Delhi Riders to 7 wicket win

The Riders successfully chased down the target of 173 runs with 3 wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare, winning by 7 wickets in the 18.2 overs as their batting lineup displayed composure and aggression in equal measure, maintaining control throughout their innings and never allowing the required run rate to escalate beyond manageable levels, as per a DPL press release.

2025-08-06T14:00:44.627302+00:00 IST

Others

Fleetwood joins global field at India Championship

European Ryder Cup star Fleetwood makes a long-awaited return to India for the inaugural India Championship, sponsored by DP World, teeing it up in Delhi for the first time since 2016.

2025-08-06T13:58:30.486692+00:00 IST