Sports

Samantha Ruth Prabhu applauds All India Pickleball Association

Actor and Chennai Super Champs co-owner Samantha Ruth Prabhu has lauded the All India Pickleball Association (AIPA) for its efforts in promoting and developing pickleball across the country.

2026-02-09T17:52:30.794157+00:00 IST

Manu Bhaker misses gold in shoot-off

Manu Bhaker narrowly missed out on a gold as she went down to Vietnam's Thuy Trang Nguyen in an exciting final of 25m Women's Pistol that was decided at the end of two shoot-offs in the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship, New Delhi 2026, which is being held here at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range.

2026-02-09T17:51:37.808645+00:00 IST

Task Force recommends to establish a National Coach Accreditation

The recommendations also include integration with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF) and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, performance-based evaluations, incentive structures, and measures to strengthen ethics, safety, and inclusivity in coaching. These reforms are intended for uniform implementation across all states, including Telangana and Madhya Pradesh, according to a PIB release.

2026-02-09T17:45:27.022867+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Dominant South Africa beat Canada by 57 runs

Proteas skipper Aiden Markram and Quinton de Kock added 70 runs for the first wicket.

2026-02-09T17:41:33.949211+00:00 IST

Muhammad Waseem emphasizes team unity ahead of New Zealand clash

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem, ahead of this side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 clash against New Zealand, highlighted his team's unity and preparation, emphasising their diverse squad, which includes players of Indian and Pakistani origin.

2026-02-09T17:40:33.292990+00:00 IST

Zulfiqar ahead of T20 WC fixture against Namibia

Ahead of his side's ICC Men's T20 World Cup matches against Namibia and defending champions India, Netherlands all-rounder Saqib Zulfiqar spoke on the challenge faced by associate nations and expressed his excitement of competing with top teams in the tournament.

2026-02-09T17:40:10.929944+00:00 IST

BCB expresses gratitude to PCB, ICC and all Involved

In particular, the BCB wishes to express its profound and heartfelt gratitude to PCB Chairman Mohsin Raza Naqvi, his board and the cricket fans of Pakistan. Throughout this period, the PCB has demonstrated "exemplary sportsmanship and solidarity."

2026-02-09T17:35:06.341914+00:00 IST

Cricket

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T20 WC: Markram Hails Allen-Seifert blitz after semi-final exit

South Africa skipper Aiden Markram credited New Zealand's explosive opening pair for taking the game away from his side in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup semi-final, admitting that a special innings from Finn Allen left the Proteas with little room to recover.

2026-03-04T17:31:53.973163+00:00 IST

Allen storm 'Finn-ishes' Proteas' T20WC run, shatters records

During a run-chase of 170 runs, Kiwi openers Tim Seifert (58 in 33 balls, with seven fours and two sixes) and Allen (100* in 33 balls, with 10 fours and eight sixes) made a light work of the total, chasing it down in just 12.5 overs, with Seifert overtaking Gayle's 47-ball ton against England in T20 World Cup 2016 and Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's 40-ball ton against Netherlands in 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup to slam the fastest World Cup century across T20I and ODI formats.

2026-03-04T17:30:53.026194+00:00 IST

“Pretty up there”: Allen rates his historic ton vs SA

A historic century by Finn Allen, the fastest in T20 World Cup history, took New Zealand to the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup, stopping South Africa's unbeaten run by nine wickets at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Wednesday.

2026-03-04T17:21:31.918495+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Venus earns wild-card entry for mixed doubles event in US Open

Venus Williams is set to compete at the US Open, which is scheduled to take place next month. She will enter the mixed doubles event with Reilly Opelka via a wild-card entry.

2025-07-29T17:19:21.687086+00:00 IST

Washington Open: De Minaur secures 10th tour-level title

De Minaur, currently the world number eight, beat Fokina 5-7, 6-1, 7-6(3), with the Aussie saving three championship points in the final set. He was inches away from a loss, but a desperate lob, that clipped the sideline turned the tables for the better and came out victorious.

2025-07-28T05:53:56.465312+00:00 IST

Venus becomes 2nd-oldest player to win singles match

Williams served nine aces during her return to singles competition after a 16-month-long break due to her long, silent battle with fibroids. A seven-time major champion in women's singles, her last Grand Slam title came at Wimbledon in 2008.

2025-07-23T09:31:31.032130+00:00 IST

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WPBL 2026: Rishabh Pant’s Mumbai Pickle Power beat Rajasthan

On the court, Mumbai endured a fairly challenging day, emerging victorious only in the men's singles fixture, where Max Green won by 22-19 against Jack Foster.

2026-02-03T19:33:00.753964+00:00 IST

WPBL 2026: Chennai Super Champs storm to 4th win

The resurgence was sparked by the mixed doubles triumph courtesy of Ly Hoang Nam and Carlota Trevino. The duo downed the pair of Mauro Garcia and Molly O'Donoghue fairly convincingly by 17-5, ensuring seamless dominance across both halves to level the scores by 1-1.

2026-02-03T18:40:08.206843+00:00 IST

KCL: Hisar Heroes reach semifinal with commanding win

Hisar Heroes delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat hosts Sonipat Stars 40-26 in Match 21 of the Kabaddi Champions League, becoming the first team to qualify for the semi-finals with a clinical display built on strong defence and timely raids

2026-02-03T18:20:19.016137+00:00 IST

Football

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Fans express excitement ahead of Messi’s arrival in Kolkata

Messi is set to arrive in Kolkata on December 13 for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025, a three-day event spanning four major Indian cities: Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and New Delhi, from December 13 to 15.

2025-12-12T12:56:21.568026+00:00 IST

Hyderabad gears up for football icon's arrival

Football icon Lionel Messi is set to arrive in India on December 13 for the much-anticipated GOAT Tour 2025, a three-day event spread across four major Indian cities, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi, from December 13 to 15.

2025-12-12T08:13:24.510560+00:00 IST

Messi to arrive in Kolkata on December 13

Messi, who is travelling from Miami, is scheduled to land in Kolkata at around 1:30 am. He will have an extensive line-up of engagements in the city throughout the day, beginning with meetings at 9:30 am.

2025-12-11T08:29:53.655465+00:00 IST

Hockey

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Bengal Tigers announce squads for Hockey India League 2026

The auction showcased some thrilling moments, with intense bidding for top talent and plenty of excitement around new and returning players. The squads feature a mix of seasoned internationals, emerging Indian talents and promising U-21 players, reflecting the Tigers' focus on both performance and nurturing young talent, as per a Hockey India League press release.

2025-09-25T13:02:11.238746+00:00 IST

Franchises spend big on overseas in HIL 2026 men's auction

The buzz around the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions reached its peak on Wednesday as franchises completed their squad-building process in a high-energy, closed-door session held here in the national capital.

2025-09-24T17:36:10.314986+00:00 IST

HIL 2026 Women's mini auction wraps up with exciting signings

The afternoon session of the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 Women's Mini Auction saw four franchises competing for top names and emerging stars. With over 100 players in the pool, the auction witnessed tactical spending and smart squad-building.

2025-09-24T17:21:35.919614+00:00 IST

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Kangs Sing and Humas Warriors qualify for semifinals

Humas Warriors, Kangs Sing, Sham Eagles, Kharu Eagles and Shakar Chiktan Queens finished Day Twelve of the Royal Enfield Ice Hockey League Season 3 at Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium, Leh, organised in partnership with the UT Administration of Ladakh and the Ice Hockey Association of Ladakh.

2026-02-09T17:26:44.199620+00:00 IST

Cricket

Avram Glazer, joins bidding war for RCB and RR

The estimated bid amount for each IPL franchise is expected to be around Rs 12,000-13,000 crore, based on the previous sale of the Lucknow and Ahmedabad franchises in 2021 for a combined Rs 12,715 crore.

2026-02-09T17:25:33.811263+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20WC: Dutch all-rounder De Leede speaks on Indian challenge

De Leede, who scored 30 in the Netherlands' campaign opener against Pakistan in a losing cause, spoke to ANI ahead of their side's T20 WC clash against Namibia, which comes after their heartbreaking three-wicket loss to Pakistan on Saturday.

2026-02-09T17:17:52.194800+00:00 IST

Cricket

UAE sends Muhammad Zohaib home for disciplinary reasons

A day before UAE's ICC Men's T20 World Cup fixture against New Zealand Emirates Cricket Board have sent batter Muhammad Zohaib back home for "disciplinary reasons".

2026-02-09T17:07:57.383254+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Hopefully we win again": USA's Mohsin ahead of Pakistan match

The United States cricket team is gearing up to face Pakistan in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup on February 10, and all-rounder Mohammad Mohsin expressed confidence in replicating their previous upset over Pakistan.

2026-02-09T16:52:46.987892+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ranji Trophy: Sudip Kumar Gharami misses triple ton by one run

At the stumps, Andhra were 64/3 in 24 overs. Ricky Bhui (18*) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (1*) were unbeaten. Andhra need to set a big target for Bengal and then defend that successfully to enter the final on the last day of the quarter-final on Tuesday.

2026-02-09T16:13:25.067463+00:00 IST

Cricket

“It’s really nice for us to get that first win": Muzarabani

The 29-year-old seamer was named Player of the Match for his impressive spell of 4 overs, 1 maiden, conceding just 16 runs and picking up three wickets, which helped restrict Oman to a modest total.

2026-02-09T16:13:18.447263+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 World Cup: South Africa set 214-run target for Canada

Proteas skipper Aiden Markram gave a blazing start with Quinton de Kock and added 70 runs for the first wicket.

2026-02-09T15:49:12.887186+00:00 IST

Cricket

Kohli, Rohit moved to "Grade B" in BCCI's latest central contract

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced the Annual Player Contracts for Team India senior men and women teams for the 2025-26 season (October 1st, 2025 to September 30th, 2026).

2026-02-09T15:40:15.015961+00:00 IST

Cricket

“I wear my heart on my sleeve...”: Scotland’s Leask

Scotland defeated Italy by 73 runs in match 7 of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on Monday.

2026-02-09T15:17:41.388882+00:00 IST

Others

Dharmendra Pradhan meets Abhinav Bindra to boost school sport

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra to discuss promoting school-level sporting excellence.

2026-02-09T15:04:49.566651+00:00 IST

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“India now genuine threat to world’s best”: Sathiyan

Asiad and CWG medallist, Arjuna Awardee, and the Men's Singles 10th seed going into the tournament, Sathiyan Gnanasekaran, has labelled the Indian contingent a "genuine threat" to the world's best players ahead of the WTT Star Contender Chennai 2026, set to commence from Tuesday at the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University.

2026-02-09T14:00:15.179806+00:00 IST

Cricket

Punjab Kings begin IPL 2026 pre-season camp in Abu Dhabi

The ongoing camp builds on the momentum from the team's successful camp in Udaipur from January 16 to 20, which was also attended by both young and senior players, to ensure the squad settles well and gels together in the pre-season.

2026-02-09T13:59:52.465779+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Not many like Shubman”: Football legend Rio Ferdinand

In the post, Rio wrote about meeting many sportspersons, but few have matched Shubman's curiosity. The legendary footballer further added that Gill asked him many questions about his football journey, leadership, and relationships.

2026-02-09T13:50:27.302392+00:00 IST