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Mudunuri Rama Krishnam Raju and Penmatsa Krishna Chaitanya have been selected to represent India in the AVC Senior Asian Beach Volleyball Tour in Chinese Taipei from June 4 to 7. Both players have represented India internationally and won several medals

Unbeaten centuries by Mohd Afreedi Ahmed, Vikram Naik, Amgoth Srikanth and M Sai Pratheek were the standout performances in the HCA league cricket championship. Several teams registered high-scoring wins in the A and B-Division T20 league-cum-knock-out matches

England spinner Linsey Smith climbed to a career-best second spot in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings after a strong series against New Zealand. Sophie Devine returned to the batting top 10, while Hayley Matthews reclaimed the number one all-rounder ranking

Suryakumar Yadav triggered massive online speculation after posting a cryptic tweet about entering the “T60 Life”. The viral message has left cricket fans guessing about a possible major announcement, with discussions intensifying over his future plans and T20 leadership role

India’s D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa won Armageddon tie-breaks at Norway Chess, while Magnus Carlsen suffered a rare classical defeat to Alireza Firouzja. In the women’s section, Bibisara Assaubayeva stunned Humpy Koneru, with Divya Deshmukh and Zhu Jiner also impressing

The Sports Ministry notified rules for the National Sports Tribunal and National Sports Board under the Sports Governance Act. A digital portal will manage disputes, records, and hearings, aiming for faster resolution. The NSB will oversee recognition, compliance, and governance standards

India began their SAFF Women’s Football Championship campaign with a commanding 11-0 victory over Maldives in Margao. Aveka Singh starred with four goals and two assists as the hosts dominated throughout to make a strong statement in the tournament opener

India enjoyed a successful day at the U23 Asian Championships in Vietnam, with Mansi Lather, Kajal and Sumit winning gold medals. The Indian contingent also secured two silver and three bronze medals in an impressive overall performance at the continental event

M Suhas Preetham and D Varshith won four gold medals each in the men’s section, while Vritti Agarwal and Sri Nithya Sai claimed three golds each in the women’s section at the Telangana Inter-District Swimming Championship in Hyderabad

Several teams, including Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Karnataka, entered the knockout stage of the 76th Junior National Basketball Championship in Puducherry. Haryana upset Karnataka in the men’s section, while Karnataka women defeated defending champions Tamil Nadu in a key clash

Ranga Reddy District Basketball Association will conduct selection trials for under-16 boys and girls on May 30 at Sanathnagar Playground in Hyderabad. Selected players will represent the district in the 11th Youth Inter-District Basketball Championship in June

kshay set the tone in the 57kg weight class by edging past Kazakhstan's Yelaman Amangeldi with a gritty 4-2 victory to claim the title

Sindhu,will draw confidence from her strong history at the event, having won the title in 2022

Reflecting on his own captaincy journey, Patidar credited the support system around him and the experience available within the group

Harmanpreet was among the select sportspersons honoured this year, alongside India men’s captain Rohit Sharma, making them the only two cricketers to receive the award in the 2026 list

The 19-year-old Spaniard came to Paris with great momentum from a successful European clay season

Several incidents involving communal abuse, rape threats, relentless trolling, and mental-health trauma have exposed the darker side of modern cricket fandom

The standout rise came from Emma Navarro, who surged back into the Top 30 after capturing the Strasbourg Open title

Tottenham Hotspur secured Premier League survival with a narrow victory over Everton, while West Ham United suffered relegation despite winning their final match. The dramatic final-day battle brought an end to an intense season and extended Spurs' top-flight stay.

Ignacio Buse,surged 26 places to World No. 31 after a sensational title run at the Hamburg Open

The prestigious ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol kicks off in Munich with high-stakes finals in the men’s 10m Air Pistol and 10m Air Rifle events

Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1

Nishesh was aggressive early, using plenty of drop shots and his backhand down the line

Indian sprinters Gurindervir Singh and Vishal TK delivered record-breaking performances at the Athletics Federation Cup, winning gold and creating history. Gurindervir set a new national mark in the 100m, while Vishal became the first Indian to run sub-45 seconds in the 400m