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Nine junior players, including Gowtham Manchukonda and Pranagn Reddy, share the lead with three points after three rounds at the Brilliant Trophy chess tournament. P. Karyasheel and K. Perumallu co-lead the Open field

Hyderabad Globe FC advanced to the quarter-finals of the Bolarum Challenge Cup with a 3-1 win over Secunderabad FC. Goals from Rasiq, Anas, and Imtiaz secured the victory despite a first-half penalty from Secunderabad's Vivian

St. Patrick’s High School dominated the CISCE Zonal-D Football Tournament, winning the Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories against Johnson Grammar School variants. Former Indian footballer E.S. Shyam attended the tournament as the chief guest

New Zealand legend Kane Williamson has shocked the cricket world by retiring from international cricket midway through the England series. Will Young has been called up to replace him for the final two Tests at The Oval and Trent Bridge

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana is a doubt for the Women's T20 World Cup opener against India after suffering a shin injury during a net session in Birmingham. The team management has remained quiet on her fitness status

India head coach Amol Muzumdar believes captain Harmanpreet Kaur's 17 years of international experience will prove crucial as India launches its 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston this Sunday

The BCCI has rejected demands to mediate overseas player availability issues in the IPL, directing franchises to handle disputes independently. Additionally, the board ruled out massive auction purse hikes and outlined plans for a 94-match season starting in March post-2027.

India faces the Netherlands in Sunday's FIH Pro League opener in Rotterdam, kickstarting a vital European leg before the World Cup. The blockbuster match also features veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh equaling Dilip Tirkey's record of 412 international caps

Qatar begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Switzerland in a key Group B match. While Switzerland enter as favourites after a strong qualifying run, Qatar will look to star forward Akram Afif to help secure an important opening result

Indian left-armers stole the spotlight on day one of the County Championship. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed 2/76 on debut for Warwickshire, while veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat picked up 4/29 to power Sussex into dominance against Glamorgan

PV Sindhu's Australian Badminton Open campaign ended in the semifinals after a straight-games defeat to reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi. The Japanese star won 22-20, 21-12 to reach the final, while India's challenge in the tournament came to an end

India and Pakistan kick off their 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaigns with a high-stakes Group 1 match at Edgbaston. Favorites India chase a maiden title, while a youthful Pakistan squad aims for a massive opening upset

Bangladesh faces tournament debutants Netherlands in the fifth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. The experienced Asian side relies on its powerful spin attack, while the Dutch eye a historic upse

India head coach Amol Muzumdar believes last year's landmark ODI World Cup victory permanently broke the team's tournament anxieties. The squad enters their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan backed by newfound psychological edge and robust squad depth

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India eye a perfect start to their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against a tricky Pakistan in Birmingham. While history heavily favors India, the team needs firing opening spells from Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma

India's shooting fraternity is mourning the untimely demise of legendary pistol shooter and coach Jaspal Rana, who passed away at 49. His star pupil, double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, described his sudden death as an "irreparable loss."

Anas Khan and Ayesha Gupta emerged champions in the elite Category A divisions as the 24th NCR Cup Junior Golf Tournament concluded at Delhi Golf Club. Chaitanya Pandey dominated Category B, while more than 160 junior golfers competed in the WAGR-ranking event.

India will begin their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against Pakistan in Birmingham on Sunday. Jemimah Rodrigues highlighted the pressure and excitement surrounding the rivalry, while coach Amol Muzumdar stressed composure as India chase a strong start.

India pacer Prasidh Krishna believes the ODI series against Afghanistan will help the team identify the right combinations and build momentum ahead of the 2027 World Cup. He also spoke about adapting across formats and embracing responsibility within the squad.

Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States opened their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay. An own goal, Balogun’s first-half brace and Gio Reyna’s late strike secured three points for the hosts.

Persistent rain delayed the toss for the opening ODI between India and Afghanistan at Dharamshala’s HPCA Stadium. Weather conditions continue to threaten the start of play, with the three-match series serving as an important step in India’s World Cup preparations.

Ajeetesh Sandhu emerged as the leading Indian at the halfway stage of the International Series Morocco after a bogey-free 70 moved him to four-under. Only Karandeep Kochhar and Gaganjeet Bhullar joined him in making the cut, while Bubba Watson shared the lead.

World Cup gold medallist Esha Singh said mental focus and the ability to block distractions were key to her success. Speaking at a felicitation event in Hyderabad, she also credited her parents for supporting her sporting journey without pressure.

Brazil will be without Neymar for their World Cup opener against Morocco as he recovers from a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti said the forward may miss the entire group stage, though hopes remain for a return later in the tournament.