Sports

DSC Table Tennis sees intense U-15 league action on Day 4

Day 4 of the Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis 2026 brought the U-15 league stage to a close at TNPESU, Chennai, with tightly contested five-set encounters and emphatic straight-game wins shaping the final standings and setting the stage for the Super League phase, according to a release.

2026-02-03T12:43:01.656272+00:00 IST

ISPL Season 3: Five thrilling moments that stole the spotlight

From blistering pace and historic bowling spells to last-ball finishes and record-breaking totals, ISPL Season 3 has consistently delivered a high standard of competition, underlining the league's growing stature.

2026-02-03T12:05:24.522140+00:00 IST

'The' World Champion returns: D Gukesh to play Norway Chess 2026

Reigning World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju will compete at Norway Chess 2026, taking his place in the field at one of the world's strongest chess tournaments. The Indian star comes to Oslo as the youngest undisputed World Champion in the history of the game.

2026-02-03T11:54:36.372754+00:00 IST

New Zealand approach T20 WC with potential, promise

New Zealand head into the T20 World Cup as a balanced side, steady rather than spectacular, but with enough flashes of brilliance to keep them firmly in the contenders' bracket.

2026-02-03T11:31:00.541312+00:00 IST

ICC U19 World Cup 2026: England set 278-run target for Australia

Opting to bat first in the must-win game, England U19 captain Thomas Rew led his team with a big knock of 110 runs. He completed his ton with a single in the 39th over. His knock included 14 fours and one six.

2026-02-03T11:11:53.881089+00:00 IST

"Jemimah Rodrigues has wide range of shots": Saba Karim

Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim highlighted the importance of Laura Wolvaardt and Delhi Capitals (DC) Jemimah Rodrigues in the middle overs ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) eliminator match against the Gujarat Giants (GG).

2026-02-03T10:56:54.579802+00:00 IST

KCL: Faridabad Fighters face Gurugram Gurus

The Kabaddi Champions League (KCL) is set for an action-packed Day 11 on February 4, with a high-voltage triple-header lined up at the Sports University of Haryana, Rai, as teams battle for momentum in the decisive phase of the league.

2026-02-03T10:43:49.497095+00:00 IST

Cricket

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Rohit Sharma recalls memories of IND-PAK contests

Up until the 2026 fixture, Rohit Sharma had featured in every single India-Pakistan contest at the T20 World Cup. From a young player in 2007 to eventually captaining India to two famous victories against their arch-rivals in 2022 and 2024, the former opener has enjoyed a storied run in this iconic rivalry.

2026-03-02T13:29:38.331207+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Bumrah gets 'Impact Player of the Match' award

Bumrah was adjudged the 'Impact Player of the Match' after a decisive spell that restricted the West Indies to a chaseable total on Sunday in a virtual knockout fixture at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

2026-03-02T12:35:36.166416+00:00 IST

T20 WC: Bumrah picks Dube’s boundaries as his favourite moment

In the match, West Indies posted 195/4 after opting to bat, powered by contributions from Roston Chase (40), Hope (32), Shimron Hetmyer (27), and an unbeaten 76-run partnership between Jason Holder (37*) and Rovman Powell (34*). India's bowlers were led by Jasprit Bumrah, who returned figures of 2/36.

2026-03-02T11:33:56.732352+00:00 IST

Tennis

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Federer, Djokovic, Murray attend Nadal's Roland Garros tribute

Before entering the court to hug the 14-time Roland Garros winner, the group gave a moving video presentation to a full house at Court Philippe-Chatrier.

2025-05-25T18:15:44.956262+00:00 IST

Djokovic wins 100th career title after thrilling comeback

Novak Djokovic claimed his 100th tour-level trophy on Saturday at the Gonet Geneva Open, battling past Hubert Hurkacz in a dramatic final. The Serbian star came from behind to win 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) in what turned out to be the longest match of the tournament, lasting three hours and five minutes, as per the ATP Tour.

2025-05-24T20:06:22.267326+00:00 IST

Alcaraz denies Sinner, captures seventh ATP Masters 1000 title

With this victory, Alcaraz secured his seventh ATP Masters 1000 title. He defeated Sinner by 7-6(5), 6-1 in an absorbing match-up that lasted an hour and 44 minutes. He saved two set points in the first set and never looked back from there.

2025-05-18T19:49:42.819085+00:00 IST

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DP World becomes title & umbrella partner of PGTI

The Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI) today announced a landmark multi-year partnership with DP World, under which the global logistics leader becomes the Title Partner and Official Umbrella Partner of India's premier professional golf tour, according to a release.

2026-01-31T06:33:27.852468+00:00 IST

Punjab Royals’ coach Bhupesh Kumar rues PWL semi-final loss

Punjab Royals head coach Bhupesh Kumar rued his team's loss in the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) season 2026 semi-final against Haryana Thunders at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Friday night.

2026-01-31T04:14:17.289700+00:00 IST

Sonam Bajwa lauds PWL for promoting wrestling in India

Bollywood actor Sonam Bajwa and Khanpur MLA Umesh Kumar praised the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) for promoting wrestling in India. Sonam Bajwa highlighted the league's high-quality organisation, international participation and PWL's role in boosting sports, especially in North India and encouraged people to support wrestling as much as they support cricket in India.

2026-01-31T03:19:01.082955+00:00 IST

Football

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East Bengal trump Bam Khatoon in AFC Women’s Champions League

East Bengal FC saw off Bam Khatoon FC 3-1 in their AFC Women's Champions League 2025-26 Group B opener on Monday.

2025-11-17T10:57:07.052361+00:00 IST

England boss Tuchel responds to Bellingham's substitution frustra

England head coach Thomas Tuchel declared that Jude Bellingham "must" accept his decision to substitute him after the star midfielder showed frustration over the move during the Three Lions' 2-0 victory over Albania.

2025-11-17T08:31:24.158989+00:00 IST

India brace for fierce and competitive game in Bangladesh

The Indian senior men's team arrived in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Saturday evening, three days before their AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round match against the hosts. Despite both teams being out of contention for qualification, Blue Tigers goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu said that the rivalry will remain intact

2025-11-16T16:16:52.987689+00:00 IST

Hockey

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'Pak agree to send team to India for FIH Junior Men's Hockey WC'

Hockey India president Dilip Kumar Tirkey confirmed that Pakistan withdrew from the tournament while citing 'security concerns.'

2025-08-30T11:48:25.168144+00:00 IST

Indian Women’s Hockey Team departs for Women’s Asia Cup 2025

The 20-member team is being led by Captain Salima Tete, who aims to win the tournament to secure India's spot in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026 next year.

2025-08-30T07:42:27.289686+00:00 IST

Hockey legend Aslam speaks on Pakistan's absence from Asia Cup

The hockey legend's comments came during the day when India played China in their Asia Cup opener, winning 4-3. Pakistan and Oman opted out of this year's tournament. Ahead of the tournament, as the pool and schedule were revealed, Hockey India President Dilip Kumar Tirkey clarified that Pakistan did not participate due to security reasons. At the same time, Oman opted out due to personal issues with their government.

2025-08-29T14:21:59.891286+00:00 IST

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Others

Aero Premier League set to debut this season in NCR

The Aero Premier League (APL) is set to make its grand debut this March in the National Capital Region (NCR), marking the launch of a first-of-its-kind T10 aviation cricket tournament dedicated to India's aviation-linked industries, according to a release.

2026-02-03T10:15:49.584554+00:00 IST

Others

India wins hosting rights to Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2027

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI), the governing body for the Olympic sport of Shooting in the country, today announced that New Delhi had won the bid to host the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2027, where eight quota places for the Los Angeles 2028 (LA 28) Summer Olympic Games will be awarded.

2026-02-03T09:39:01.525809+00:00 IST

Cricket

Tiigers of Kolkata seal playoff berth with 2-wicket win over Hyde

Tiigers of Kolkata closed out their league stage campaign with a 2-wicket win over Hyderabad in their final league fixture of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).

2026-02-03T09:27:57.252750+00:00 IST

Tennis

Day 3 of DSC U-15 TT delivers high-intensity league action

Day 3 of the Dream Sports Championship Table Tennis (U-15) continued to raise the competitive intensity at TNPESU, Chennai, as the league stage produced a compelling mix of dramatic five-set encounters and commanding straight-game victories across both boys' and girls' categories.

2026-02-03T09:09:41.581674+00:00 IST

Others

“IRF is the IPL of racing”: Sourav Ganguly

As the streets of Goa prepare to transform into a high-intensity racing arena for the Indian Racing Festival (IRF) on February 14 and 15 2026, in front of Manohar International Airport, Sourav Ganguly, former India cricketer and the owner of Kolkata Royal Tigers, believes street racing brings out the true character of a team - far beyond what lap times or machinery alone can reveal.

2026-02-03T09:00:18.562932+00:00 IST

Cricket

Amarnath appointed HCA president after Ombudsman’s order

Amarnath has been appointed as the new president of the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) following official orders issued by the Ombudsman.

2026-02-03T08:38:31.965782+00:00 IST

Cricket

“Really unfortunate”: Cummins on missing out on T20 World Cup

Australia's Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins revealed how narrowly he missed out on joining the Aussies' ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 squad, as the he aims to return from injury in time for a demanding Test schedule later this year, as per the ICC website, quoting the Australian Associated Press (AAP).

2026-02-03T07:26:49.741047+00:00 IST

Others

Rohtak Royals clinch fourth consecutive win in KCL 2026

Rohtak Royals delivered yet another commanding 43-35 victory over Bhiwani Bulls in the 19th match of the inaugural Kabaddi Champions League (KCL), on Monday.

2026-02-03T06:09:15.146830+00:00 IST

Others

Indian athletes excited for Asian Indoor Athletics C'ships 2026

Indian athletes Manikanta Hoblidhar, Pragyan Prasant Sahu and Moumita Mondal expressed excitement ahead of the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships 2026, which will be held from February 6 to 8 in Tianjin, China.

2026-02-03T05:39:00.785969+00:00 IST

Football

Dangmei seals 1-0 win for India Women over Hertha BSC Frauen

The Indian senior women's national team registered a 1-0 victory over German side Hertha BSC Frauen in a friendly match at the S&B Sport Football Complex, Serik, Antalya, Turkey, on Monday.

2026-02-03T04:01:10.721443+00:00 IST

Cricket

Rajasthan Lions beat Delhi Warriors by 23 runs

With semi-final qualification already secured, Delhi Warriors faced Rajasthan Lions in the 14th match of the World Legends Pro T20 League with top spot on the league table at stake. In a closely contested encounter, Rajasthan Lions defeated Delhi Warriors by 23 runs, handing them their first loss of the season and finishing the league stage at the top of the points table, as per a release.

2026-02-03T03:31:47.893221+00:00 IST

Cricket

Former England cricketer Tony Pigott passes away at 67

Former Sussex and England seamer Tony Pigott has passed away at the age of 67. After retiring from cricket, Pigott spent two years as Chief Executive Officer at Sussex from 1997 to 1999, before later joining the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) in 2005 as a Pitch Liaison Officer, according to the ECB website.

2026-02-03T03:11:57.075720+00:00 IST

Cricket

"We can perform at any level,": USA skipper Monank on T20 WC 2024

USA is a part of the Group A in the tournament and will start against India at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai from February 7 onwards. In the previous edition, the USA put the entire world on notice with a Super Eight finish in their debut World Cup across both formats and even went on to defeat Pakistan. Besides this win, they also had close matches with India and South Africa, the eventual champions and runners-up, almost chasing down 195 set by the Proteas in the Super Eight stage, but falling 18 runs short.

2026-02-02T21:11:46.063251+00:00 IST

Cricket

"Won't be a big deal": Manjrekar on no IND-PAK match in T20WC

Manjrekar's statement comes after the Pakistan government boycotted the group stage T20 WC clash against the arch-rival. The Pakistan government said in a post on X on Sunday that the Pakistan Team "shall not take the field" in the match against India without giving any reason. The match was scheduled for February 15. Pakistan is in Group A with India, Namibia, the Netherlands and the USA for the marquee tournament.

2026-02-02T20:00:24.257784+00:00 IST