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Arjun Erigaisi secured India's first victory at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026 by defeating America's Hans Niemann in round three. The win positions Arjun in sole second place, trailing tournament leader Alireza Firouzja by half a point

Reeds FC defeated Oro FC 2-0 in the TFA Youth League Under-15 football championship, with Daniyal Ulwanuddin and Gintungnunj scoring. In another match, Gymkhana FC edged past ProKick FC 1-0 through Mandeep's match-winning goal in the 19th minute

Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya launched the official anthem of the BWF World Championships 2026. Sung by artist Spectra, the anthem features all 16 Indian players participating in the tournament and aims to build excitement through digital, broadcast and on-ground fan engagement

The EME Sailing Association successfully hosted the first ILCA Open India International Sailing Championship alongside the 40th Hyderabad Sailing Week. The historic event drew 124 domestic and international sailors competing across elite ILCA-4, 6, and 7 classes

The Indian youth men's and women's hockey teams departed Delhi on Saturday for the inaugural Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship in Muscat. Coached by Sardar Singh and Rani, the teams seek qualification for the FIH U18 World Cup

The Sports Authority of Telangana (SATG) will conduct state-wide selection trials from July 20 to July 28, 2026. Covering age groups from Under-10 to Under-18 across ten disciplines, the trials secure admissions into elite state sports academies

With intense speculation surrounding his ODI future, veteran batter Rohit Sharma faces a crucial test at Lord's. India take on England in the series-deciding third ODI, looking to bounce back from their Cardiff collapse and seal the trophy

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey has replaced the injured Washington Sundar in India's squad for the series-deciding third ODI against England at Lord's. Sundar suffered a hamstring strain in Cardiff and faces a two-week recovery period

Kapil Dev believes England hold a slight advantage over India ahead of Sunday's ODI series decider at Lord's due to home conditions. The former India captain also backed Gautam Gambhir, saying the BCCI and selectors should decide the head coach's future.

The historic Argentina-Spain World Cup final marks the first all-Spanish-speaking title clash since 1930. For millions of migrants and multi-national families across Buenos Aires and Madrid, the match presents a unique, deeply emotional cultural crossroads

The ICC faces intense backlash from the World Cricketers' Association and Associate team captains over a revised format for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Critics allege a total lack of transparency and diminished playing opportunities for emerging cricket nations

Kapil Dev praised Rohit Sharma's immense contribution to Indian cricket amid speculation over the veteran batter's ODI future. However, the BCCI dismissed retirement rumours, reiterating that Rohit remains a key part of India's plans despite reports linking him with an ODI exit.

India wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia reflected on her grueling recovery from a severe ACL injury. Speaking after her historic, record-breaking Test century at Lord's, she emphasized turning career-threatening setbacks into mental fuel for future challenges

Defending champions Argentina face Spain in Monday's FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium. Powered by Lionel Messi’s history-making eight goals, Lionel Scaloni's side overcame consecutive extra-time thrillers and late comebacks to stand on the brink of football immortality

India captain Salima Tete believes the women's team has the confidence and unity to create history at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026. Riding on its Nations Cup triumph, India will begin its campaign against China before facing South Africa and England.

France and England will meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Florida on Sunday. Didier Deschamps will take charge of France for the final time, while both teams aim to end their World Cup campaigns with a victory.

France and England meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Miami, with Didier Deschamps taking charge of Les Bleus for the final time. Both sides will look to end their campaigns with a victory after semifinal heartbreaks.

Spain coach Luis de la Fuente confirmed Lamine Yamal has recovered from a knock and will be available for Sunday's FIFA World Cup final against Argentina. He also ruled out man-marking Lionel Messi as Spain chases its first World Cup title since 2010.

Neha clinched gold in the women's 59kg category as India extended its medal tally to eight at the Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Senior Ranking Tournament in Budapest. Mansi secured silver, Savita won bronze, and Hansika added another silver.

Lionel Messi said Argentina will "give it our all" against Spain in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final. Speaking at Fanatics Fest in New York, the Argentine captain expressed confidence as the defending champions chase a second successive World Cup title.

PV Sindhu reached her first final in more than two years after China's Chen Yufei retired injured during their Japan Open women's singles semifinal. Sindhu, who led 21-19, 15-10, will face either Akane Yamaguchi or Putri Kusuma Wardani in Sunday's final.

The ICC has mourned the death of legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away days before turning 90. ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed him as cricket's greatest all-rounder and one of the game's finest ambassadors.

West Indies legend Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders, has passed away at 89. The former captain’s remarkable career included 8,032 Test runs, 235 wickets and the record-breaking 365-run innings against Pakistan in 1958

French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja defeated world champion D. Gukesh in a 69-move battle to register his second consecutive win at the Quantbox Chennai Grand Masters 2026. Other top players, including Arjun Erigaisi and Nihal Sarin, settled for draws