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Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 begins in Goa on July 9 with Dempo Goa Challengers taking on defending champions U Mumba TT. The league features 42 players, including 14 Olympians, and introduces an AI-powered review system ahead of the Asian Games

The inaugural Sreenidhi University TG20 League playoffs cross the line this Thursday at Uppal. Undefeated Hyderabad E-Champions take on heavy-hitting Khammam Aces in Qualifier 1, while Ranga Reddy Risers face Karimnagar Diamonds in a sudden-death Eliminator clash

The AIFF and the Indian Super League Managing Committee announced a new club-led commercial model under which clubs will hold commercial rights while the federation retains operational oversight. The 2026-27 season will follow a full home-and-away format aligned with FIFA and AFC calendars

Sanju Samson reflected on his childhood struggles, his parents' sacrifices, coach Biju George's guidance and his early Kolkata Knight Riders trials. The India wicketkeeper-batter said his family's unwavering support and disciplined routine laid the foundation for his successful cricket career

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away in New Delhi at age 38 following a battle with a rare immune disorder. ICC Chairman Jay Shah led global tributes, honoring his foundational role in Afghanistan's international cricket rise

The Egyptian Football Association has filed a formal complaint to FIFA demanding the removal of referee François Letexier's crew from the World Cup, alleging structural bias toward Lionel Messi and Argentina following Egypt’s controversial 3-2 defeat

rounded by past setbacks, rising Indian boxer Preeti Pawar enters the Commonwealth Games targeting gold. The Asian Champion is fine-tuning her counter-game for the 2028 LA Olympics while using calligraphy and mandala art to stay mentally sharp

The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final lineup is locked after a dramatic Round of 16. Giants Brazil and Portugal crashed out, sealing emotional exits for Neymar and Ronaldo, while Messi’s Argentina survived a thrilling scare against Egypt

Trailing 1-2 after a humilitating 125-run defeat at Trent Bridge, the Shreyas Iyer-led Team India faces a must-win fourth T20I against England in Bristol, amid intense public backlash over Sanju Samson's exclusion and a misfiring middle-order

The Prime Volleyball League Season 5 will begin on November 30, with the player auction scheduled in Goa on August 17. The FIVB has recognised PVL as India's first division professional volleyball league, opening pathways for clubs to compete in international tournaments.

Former India captain Anil Kumble criticised India's crushing defeat to England in the third T20I, calling it an "abject surrender". He questioned the team's batting approach, frequent changes to the playing XI, Harshit Rana's promotion and Kuldeep Yadav's omission from the squad.

The makers of 'Dada – The Sourav Ganguly Story' unveiled Rajkummar Rao's first look as the former India captain on Sourav Ganguly's birthday. The biopic, recreating Ganguly's iconic Lord's celebration, is scheduled for a theatrical release on May 14, 2027.

Novak Djokovic defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in a record five-hour, 15-minute Wimbledon quarterfinal to reach his 15th semifinal at the All England Club and 55th Grand Slam semifinal. The Serbian will next face defending champion Jannik Sinner for a place in the final.

Switzerland reached the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 1954 after defeating Colombia 4-3 in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw. Ruben Vargas scored the decisive penalty as the Swiss set up a last-eight clash with Argentina.

Phil Salt's 70 and Sam Curran's unbeaten 41 powered England to 201/7 before Josh Tongue, Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid dismantled India's batting for 76, securing a commanding 125-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 lead in the T20I series.

Lionel Messi scored and assisted as Argentina fought back from 0-2 down to beat Egypt 3-2 in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16. Enzo Fernández's stoppage-time winner sealed a dramatic victory and sent the defending champions into the quarterfinals.

Natasha Chethan completed a memorable double by winning the women's title at the second Heyball National Championships, while Laxman Rawat clinched his maiden senior National cue sports title after defeating Divya Sharma in the men's final in Hyderabad

Ranga Reddy Risers defeated Warangal Warriors by 161 runs in the final league-stage match of the TG20 League to secure a playoff berth. Aaron George starred with 91, while Nitin Sai Yadav and Hitesh Yadav led the bowling effort to eliminate Anurag Nalgonda Knights

India produced another impressive performance at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta, with Ambekar Meetei, Aditya, Sikander and Devendra Choudhary registering convincing victories, while Prashant fought hard before suffering a narrow defeat in the 70kg category

The Indian Olympic Association gave a grand send-off to India's Commonwealth Games 2026 contingent in New Delhi and unveiled the official team kit. India will field 124 competitors across 10 disciplines at the Glasgow Games, beginning on July 23

Air India's Maharaja Club has partnered with the DP World Professional Golf Tour of India as its Official Travel Partner from August 2026 to April 2027. The partnership will support players' travel while offering exclusive golf experiences and hospitality benefits to Maharaja Club members

Captain Tanmay Agarwal struck a brilliant 109 to lead Karimnagar Diamonds to a commanding 73-run victory over Palamuru Strikers in the TG20 League. Shubham Sharma and Rathlavath Dinesh then starred with the ball as Diamonds climbed to third in the standings

India made one change, bringing in Prince Yadav for Ravi Bishnoi, and opted to bowl first against England in the third T20I. With England leading 1-0, India need victory at Trent Bridge to keep the five-match series alive

Defending champion Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets. The World No. 1 overcame a strong challenge from the German to stay on course for a second consecutive title at the All England Club