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Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defeated Japan's Yudai Okimoto in a hard-fought three-game semifinal to reach his first final of the year at the US Open. Teenager Rounak Chouhan bowed out in the semifinals, while Devika Sihag also exited.

Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scored as Croatia edged Ghana 2-1 to secure second place in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana also progressed to the Round of 32 after qualifying as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.

Jude Bellingham starred with a goal and an assist as Harry Kane became England's all-time leading FIFA World Cup scorer in a 2-0 victory over Panama. The win ensured the Three Lions finished top of Group L and advanced confidently to the knockout stage.

Telangana swimmers Shivani Karra and Nithya Sagi have been selected to represent India at the 12th Asian Age Group Swimming Championship in Bangkok. The Telangana Swimming Association congratulated them and expressed confidence that the duo would bring honour to the nation

Hyderabad Heroes and Mumbai Dreamers secured victories to reach the final at Gachibowli. Heroes edged Chennai Bulls 29–24 in a high-intensity clash, while Mumbai Dreamers outlasted Bengaluru Bravehearts 7–5 in a tight defensive battle to book their final berth

Indian wrestler Darpan Raju Chaudhari clinched gold in the 62kg category as India’s Greco-Roman contingent bagged five medals on day one of the Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. India also secured three silvers and one bronze

Suryansh’s stunning 41-point performance powered Vikarabad Mambas past Nizam Royals in the inaugural Telangana Junior Basketball League. Meanwhile, Warangal Stallions and Nalgonda Speed Strikers secured dominant victories in their respective junior categories at the Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium

Simhadri Vizag Lions defeated Tungabhadra Warriors by 21 runs in the Andhra Premier League T20 championship at Mangalagiri. H. Himakar’s explosive 52 and a brilliant three-wicket spell by SMD Kamil successfully defended the Lions' total of 161

Bunker Busters clinched their fourth consecutive T9 Challenge golf championship at Boulder Hills, defeating Dasos by Mahi 4½–3½. Despite a fierce afternoon fightback from Dasos, the defending champions' dominant 4–0 morning sweep on the front nine sealed the title

Pistol shooter Leisha Kiran stole the show at the Telangana State Shooting Championship in Gachibowli, securing a phenomenal haul of four gold medals. Meanwhile, Neil Jain and Avika Kansal turned in near-perfect cards across the junior rifle disciplines.

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana declared that India will deploy an aggressive brand of cricket in Sunday's must-win Women’s T20 World Cup showdown against Australia. Mandhana emphasized that tournament exposure has closed the competitive gap, urging the batting lineup to show intent

Sai Vikas Reddy’s blistering 93 and skipper Abhirath Reddy's quickfire 59 powered Hyderabad E-Champions to a 46-run win over Medak Falcons in the TG20 League. The victory extends the E-Champions' unbeaten streak to three consecutive matches

Tatva routed Orchids 9–0 in the under-10 category of the Unity Cup football tournament in Bolarum, led by Mokshagna’s four-goal blitz. Elsewhere, Knock-out FC blanked EHFC 7–0, while Emmanuel SC secured back-to-back wins in the under-8 division

Following a historic shock defeat in the series opener, a wounded Indian side seeks immediate redemption against a confident Ireland in the must-win second and final T20I in Belfast to avoid an embarrassing bilateral series loss

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner limited his Wimbledon media appearance to ten minutes as player protests over prize-money revenue splits continue. Despite a 20% purse hike, players are capping press conferences to demand a fairer share of tournament revenues

India continues to back Washington Sundar in T20Is, but data and experts like Ravichandran Ashwin suggest severe role confusion. Miscast as a finisher and rarely given his full bowling quota, the 26-year-old risks becoming a "bits-and-pieces" cricketer

Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik hailed 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as one of cricket's toughest batters to bowl to, following the teenager's record-breaking IPL 2026 season and subsequent maiden national call-up for the tour of Ireland and England

Argentina looks to maintain their perfect Group J record against Jordan in Arlington. With a Round of 32 spot secured, Lionel Scaloni may rest starters, while Jordan aims for a memorable conclusion to their debut World Cup campaign

Indian tennis icon Vijay Amritraj emphasized that doubles success cannot substitute for elite singles achievements. Speaking ahead of Wimbledon 2026, he revealed his ultimate career dream is to commentate on an Indian singles player competing on Centre Court

The Global Chess League Season 4 player draft will hit Mumbai on June 29, featuring the return of Magnus Carlsen. Six franchises will build six-player teams before heading to Bengaluru for the main tournament from September 3–13

Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj believes Novak Djokovic's relentless hunger for success remains his greatest strength as the Serbian chases a record 25th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. He also backed Jannik Sinner while expecting Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev to challenge strongly.

DR Congo faces debutants Uzbekistan in a high-stakes final Group K match at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Round of 32 qualification on the line. Indian viewers can stream the match live on Zee5 or watch on Unit8 Sports channels

Iran's hopes of reaching the FIFA World Cup Round of 32 remain uncertain after a dramatic 1-1 draw with Egypt. A stoppage-time winner was ruled out for offside following a VAR review, leaving Iran dependent on results elsewhere to advance.

Ahead of India’s must-win T20 World Cup encounter against undefeated Australia, opener Shafali Verma urged her team to avoid overthinking. Verma highlighted her own form turnaround, new-ball bowling duties, and backed India’s heavily critiqued fielding unit to deliver