Sports

Cristiano set to boycott second-successive Saudi Pro League game

The Al-Nassr star had not featured in the club's 1-0 win over Al Riyadh on Monday, in protest of PIF's alleged lack of investment in Al Nassr and to give their arch-rivals, Al Hilal, an advantage and greater effort.

2026-02-05T04:37:11.840300+00:00 IST

Shooting League of India postponed, to take place later this year

This move is designed to strengthen the league's long-term positioning, broadcast impact, and overall fan experience. It will also position the league as the ultimate celebration of Indian shooting, capitalising on the massive sporting momentum expected from the major international events in 2026 and beyond, as per a NRAI press release.

2026-02-05T04:31:40.758561+00:00 IST

Argentina team to set base in Kansas City for FIFA WC 2026

Argentina is set to kickstart their world title defence against Algeria on June 16. The match will be held at the Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Their next two group stage games against Austria (June 22) and Jordan (June 27) will take place at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

2026-02-05T03:56:51.150066+00:00 IST

Omar shines as Man City seal Carabao Cup final against Arsenal

In the previous leg, City had emerged victorious by 2-0 over Newcastle. The current champions aimed for a comeback during the second leg, but Omar had some other plans, setting up a clash of two English football titans on March 22 at Wembley Stadium.

2026-02-05T03:36:43.178500+00:00 IST

Fitness, team cohesion priority for Indian women's hockey coach

Marijne, who returned to the women's programme in December 2025 after a four-year hiatus, has underlined that his immediate focus is well defined. With an eye on the major assignments in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle, the Dutchman has emphasised the importance of building strong team chemistry while also raising fitness standards across the squad.

2026-02-05T03:08:23.533044+00:00 IST

FIFA president Gianni Infantino meets ICC chairman Jay Shah

Infantino took to Instagram, sharing a picture of himself with Shah, hailing his work in cricket's growth and wishing him luck as the sport makes a grand return to the Olympic programme at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

2026-02-05T03:00:32.866854+00:00 IST

Kabaddi Champions League: Rohtak Royals keep semis hopes alive

The Royals stayed neck and neck throughout the contest, combining aggressive raiding with disciplined defence, and mounted a late comeback, only for key tackle points at crucial junctures to swing the contest in Sonipat's favour. Despite the narrow defeat, Rohtak Royals remain in contention for a semi-final spot. For the Royals, Vijay Malik and Milan Dahiya emerged as the top scorers, registering Super Raids and finishing with 14 and 11 points respectively, while Ankit Rana added seven points, as per KCL.

2026-02-05T02:58:15.259044+00:00 IST

Cricket

View All

Shastri speaks on Abhishek's spot in IND-ENG T20 WC semifinal

Big tournaments are not always a bed of roses irrespective of runs, rankings and superstar status all the time, and Abhishek's run in this tournament has proven it. Starting the tournament with three successive ducks and sitting out against Namibia due to food poisoning, Abhishek's first runs came during the Super Eight clash against South Africa, a sluggish 12-ball 15. While a half-century against Zimbabwe in a must-win clash brought some cheers, Abhishek was once again down for a 11-ball 10 against West Indies during the virtual quarterfinal where a semifinal spot was at stake.

2026-03-03T11:34:25.927418+00:00 IST

250 Cricket kits delivered in presence of Indian legend Yuvraj

DP World has expanded its Beyond Boundaries Initiative with the delivery of a repurposed shipping container pavilion and 250 cricket kits in Lucknow in the presence of Cricket Legend Yuvraj Singh, strengthening grassroots access to cricket in Uttar Pradesh.

2026-03-03T11:09:19.822783+00:00 IST

"Got something up his sleeve for semifinal": Ponting on Abhishek

As far as India's top order is concerned, this ongoing T20 World Cup has been an unexpected ride. The world number one in T20Is, Abhishek, started off the tournament with three ducks in a row, battling food poisoning that kept him out of the clash against Namibia in the group stage. His first runs came against South Africa in the Super Eight, but it was a sluggish 12-ball knock of 15 runs, where the batter swung out of desperation and hope. While a 30-ball 55 against Zimbabwe in a must-win clash restored some confidence, Abhishek's lean run continued as he could make just 10 against the West Indies. This in total makes for just 80 runs across six innings, including three ducks.

2026-03-03T10:58:34.515706+00:00 IST

Tennis

View All

French Open: Sinner sets up title clash with Alcaraz, beats Novak

Sinner defeated three-time French Open winner and 100-time tour-level titlist by 6-4, 7-5, 7-6(3), with the match featuring points earned all over the tennis court, Sinner's precision and power and his great serve. This all overwhelmed the 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic and helped the 23-year-old set up a first-ever major final between players born in 2000s.

2025-06-07T03:18:14.527169+00:00 IST

French Open: Carlos Alcaraz one win away from defending title

Carlos Alcaraz stands one victory away from defending his crown at the French Open after Italy's Lorenzo Musetti retired in the fourth set of their gripping semi-final clash on Friday.

2025-06-06T17:26:34.473981+00:00 IST

French Open 2025: Novak Djokovic beats Alexander Zverev

The 38-year-old Serbian delivered a tactically astute display to prevail 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 and reach a record-extending 51st Grand Slam semifinal.

2025-06-05T04:06:56.635247+00:00 IST

Others

View All

PWL CEO, Chairman hail league's revival before title clash

Delhi Dangal Warriors booked their place in a thrilling final of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 after edging past Maharashtra Kesari in a pulsating Semi-final 2 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night. In a contest that swung dramatically from bout to bout, Delhi showed composure under pressure to claim a 5-4 victory and set up a mouth-watering title clash against Haryana Thunders.

2026-01-31T19:39:11.453067+00:00 IST

"We will win next year": Punjab Royals head coach Bhupesh Kumar

Punjab Royals head coach Bhupesh Kumar has remained optimistic about winning the Pro Wrestling League next year. The head coach added that the team has reached the finals three times in the wrestling event.

2026-01-31T18:36:52.334662+00:00 IST

PWL: Delhi Dangal Warriors book final with Haryana Thunders

In a contest that swung dramatically from bout to bout, Delhi showed composure under pressure to claim a 5-4 victory and set up a mouth-watering title clash against Haryana Thunders. Shubham Kaushik was named Player of the Match for his extraordinary comeback win in the 57kg men's category that kept Delhi alive at a crucial stage, while Manisha Bhanwala earned Fighter of the Match honours for her dominant display that anchored Maharashtra's charge in the same weight category for women, as per a PWL press release.

2026-01-31T18:12:11.641560+00:00 IST

Football

View All

Lionel Messi hits 1300-goal contribution landmark

Lionel Messi added yet another chapter to his legendary career as the Argentine maestro became the first footballer in history to record 1300 goal contributions. Messi has now amassed 896 goals and 404 assists across club and international football, a staggering achievement unmatched in the sport's history.

2025-11-24T12:23:10.428373+00:00 IST

MLS Cup: Messi helps Inter Miami reach Eastern Conference final

Messi scored once and delivered masterful assists in the other three goals, which included a brace by Tadeo Allende.

2025-11-24T05:01:21.627501+00:00 IST

Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick highlight of Al-Nassr's win

During the clash between these two sides, Joao Felix opened the goal tally for Al Nassr with a sensational strike in the 39th minute.

2025-11-24T04:10:11.091292+00:00 IST

Hockey

View All

Indian Women’s Team all set to kick off their Asia Cup campaign

The Indian Women's Hockey team is all set to take on Thailand as they kick off their Women's Asia Cup 2025 journey on September 5.

2025-09-04T11:55:43.851367+00:00 IST

"We faced a big learning curve...": Mandeep Singh after 2-2 draw

The Indian Men's Hockey Team and Korea played out a 2-2 draw in their opening Super 4s game at the Men's Asia Cup, Rajgir, Bihar 2025. Hardik Singh (8') and Mandeep Singh (53') were the goal scorers for India, while Jihun Yang (12') and Hyeonhong Kim (14') scored for Korea.

2025-09-03T19:01:28.449978+00:00 IST

Team India reflects on 2-2 draw against South Korea in Asia Cup

2025-09-03T19:00:35.512160+00:00 IST

More News

Cricket

Suryavanshi, George's heroics join U19 WC history

A calm, composed century from George and a blazing half-century from Suryavanshi, highlighting a stark contrast in batting approaches, led Team India to their sixth-straight U19 World Cup final and an overall record-breaking 10th appearance in the title clash of the marquee age-group tournament.

2026-02-04T18:44:20.393367+00:00 IST

Others

KCL: Devank's 100-raid milestone light up Day 11

Day 11 of the Kabaddi Champions League delivered high-intensity action and defining moments, with Gurugram Gurus, Bhiwani Bulls, and Sonipat Stars registering crucial victories, according to a release.

2026-02-04T18:26:04.270643+00:00 IST

Others

My fitness is getting better day-by-day, going to be playing soon

"My fitness is getting better day-by-day. I am working hard in the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, and I feel I am going to be out on the playing field soon," Pant said, whilst speaking to the World Pickleball League.

2026-02-04T18:25:29.362948+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We will not play match against India": Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reiterated the country's decision to boycott its T20 World Cup match against India, saying the country has taken a "clear stand" for the February 15 match in Sri Lanka, reported Dawn.

2026-02-04T18:20:38.552357+00:00 IST

Cricket

India pull off highest run-chase in U19 WC history to reach final

India's U19 dominance continued as a masterclass century from Aaron George and power-packed fifties from star batting duo of Vaibhav Suryavanshi took India to the final of the U19 WC against England scheduled for Friday.

2026-02-04T18:19:07.840719+00:00 IST

Cricket

WPL final: History beckons both Jemi's DC and Smriti's RCB

If DC, making their fourth final appearance wins the title, it would be their first WPL and franchise cricket title and skipper Jemimah will continue her golden run which started from semifinals of 2025 Women's WC. However, a win to RCB would give them a first-ever double of holding the IPL and WPL titles at the same time and their third franchise cricket title.

2026-02-04T18:16:45.873474+00:00 IST

Cricket

IND register 30-run win vs SA in T20 WC warm-up fixture

Batting first, India posted a mammoth score of 240/6 in 20 overs. Opener Ishan Kishan slammed 53 off 20 deliveries, including two fours and seven towering sixes.

2026-02-04T17:55:09.489372+00:00 IST

Cricket

T20 WC: England's 'Bazballers' aim to take on subcontinent spin challenge under Brook's inspiring le

Following a dismal white-ball run which started from 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup to 2025 ICC Champions Trophy under Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott, England's T20I side has witnessed a remarkable turnaround following Brook's appointment to white-ball captaincy, with him and coach Brendon McCullum sprinkling the spicy 'Bazball' ingredients in a cricketing environment which is about sixes, strike rates and power-hitting more than ever.

2026-02-04T17:51:09.199106+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Very happy to contribute": George after IND reach U19 WC final

This was also the highest successful run-chase for India in U19 ODIs, bettering 304 against England in Taunton in 2002. India also reached their 10th U19 World Cup final, the most for any team, followed by Australia with six in 16 editions of this tournament.

2026-02-04T17:22:27.060144+00:00 IST

Others

Jindal Bedla register convincing win over Trojans in Polo Cup

Jindal Bedla delivered a commanding performance to overpower Trojans 11-3 in their Leela Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Polo Cup (08 Goals) encounter, continuing their impressive run in the prestigious tournament.

2026-02-04T17:14:11.216650+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tiigers of Kolkata reach qualifier 2 of ISPL season 3

In a high-stakes Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 3 Eliminator clash on Wednesday, the Tiigers of Kolkata delivered a clinical all-round performance to dismantle Majhi Mumbai by 44 runs and book their place in Qualifier 2 against the Ahmedabad Lions at Lalbhai Contractor Stadium, according to a release.

2026-02-04T16:54:40.762348+00:00 IST

Cricket

Ashwin backs Buttler-Salt opening duo for England in T20 WC

Former India Ravichandran Ashwin believed England's opening combination could be one of their biggest strengths at the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup, especially after the side's dominant 3-0 whitewash of Sri Lanka in the recent T20I series.

2026-02-04T16:53:27.046169+00:00 IST

Tennis

'I believe we can go through,’ says Captain Rohit Rajpal

India head into the contest ranked No. 33 in the Davis Cup nations rankings, facing a formidable Dutch side currently placed No. 6 in the world and runners-up at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals.

2026-02-04T16:28:46.790586+00:00 IST

Cricket

Disappointed: Ashwin on exclusion of Pooran and Narine from T20 W

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has questioned Cricket West Indies for not selecting the veteran duo of Nicholas Pooran and Sunil Narine in their T20 World Cup 2026 squad, which starts on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

2026-02-04T16:19:36.459461+00:00 IST