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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.

Substitute Cyle Larin scored late to earn Canada a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in their World Cup opener. The result gave Canada their first-ever point in tournament history after a spirited comeback in front of home fans.

The FIFA World Cup in Canada opened with a star-studded ceremony in Toronto featuring Nora Fatehi and global performers. While festivities drew attention, empty seats and ticket availability sparked debate, even as FIFA defended attendance figures from early matches.

Vijayawada Sunrisers beat Kakinada Kings by 51 runs in an Andhra Premier League T20 match at Visakhapatnam. M. Abhinav’s 49 and M. Lekaz Reddy’s unbeaten 62 stood out, but Sunrisers’ 202 proved too strong as Kings finished at 151

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli and ICC Chairman Jay Shah led cricket fraternity tributes to New Zealand's Kane Williamson after he announced his international retirement, concluding a historic 16-year career as the Black Caps' highest run-scorer

Former India captain Virat Kohli, ICC Chairman Jay Shah, and Australia's David Warner led global tributes to New Zealand batting legend Kane Williamson, who announced his international retirement after a glorious 16-year career scoring 19,346 runs

Double Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra will miss the upcoming Doha Diamond League on June 19 due to a back injury. Chopra is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Switzerland ahead of the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games later this year

Wicketkeeper-batter Deeksha has been selected for the India Under-19 women's cricket team. A trainee of former BCCI selection chairman MSK Prasad's academy since age eight, Deeksha was felicitated for her historic achievement and holistic excellence

Gymkhana FC cruised to a dominant 6-1 victory over City College Old Boys in the Bolarum Challenge Cup on Friday. Majid scored a second-half brace, while Kishore, Nanda, Sunil, and Vishal scored a goal each in the rout

Members of the American Telugu Association and donors have mobilized ₹2.72 crore for Spandana Lagishetti, a Mancherial student critically injured after a fall in the US. Her working-class parents are now appealing to the government for urgent visa assistance

: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes batting must anchor India's 2026 Women's T20 World Cup campaign. She emphasized that with a developing bowling lineup, the top five specialist batters have absolutely no room for failure

South Korea staged a brilliant second-half comeback to defeat Czechia 2-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group A opener. Goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu canceled out Ladislav Krejci's thundering header at Guadalajara Stadium

PV Sindhu entered the Australian Open semifinals with a commanding straight-game win over Chen Su Yu of Chinese Taipei in Sydney. The Indian star will next face top seed Akane Yamaguchi in a highly anticipated clash between two leading shuttlers

New Zealand batting legend Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, ending a historic 16-year career. The 35-year-old steps away as the BlackCaps' all-time highest run-scorer, amassing 19,346 runs across all formats

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes India’s squad selection for the Afghanistan ODI series signals early preparation for the 2027 World Cup. He highlighted Gurnoor Brar's bounce, Ishan Kishan’s versatility, and the critical need for fast-bowling all-rounders in South Africa

Jalandhar all-rounder Arjun Rajput has been selected for the India U-19 squad touring Sri Lanka this July. The son of a local kulcha seller, Arjun’s milestone rewards years of family sacrifice and training at the Harbhajan Singh Academy

Ahead of the ODI series opener against Afghanistan, Irfan Pathan highlighted Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as India's World Cup pillars. Pathan also backed KL Rahul as the primary wicketkeeper, with Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson providing robust middle-order backup

Dale Steyn credits a modern coaching and commentary shift for the fearless cricket played by young stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. By embracing failure and risk, the ecosystem has unlocked unprecedented player freedom and elevated the global game

PV Sindhu storming into the Australian Open semifinals with a dominant 21-6, 21-9 win over Chen Su Yu. She will face top seed Akane Yamaguchi next, while rising Indian star Tanvi Sharma exited in the quarterfinals

South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 3-1 in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match. Goals from Hwang In-beom and Oh Hyeon-gyu completed the comeback after Ladislav Krejci's opener, extending Korea’s impressive run against European opponents.

Olympic bronze medallist Gagan Narang paid an emotional tribute to Jaspal Rana, recalling the legendary shooter’s influence on generations of athletes. Narang said Rana inspired countless shooters and left behind a legacy that continues to shape Indian shooting.

World Cup gold medallist Esha Singh paid an emotional tribute to Jaspal Rana following his death at 49, recalling his encouragement, mentorship and contribution to Indian shooting while describing his influence as a lasting inspiration for generations of athletes.

Indian hockey fans can look forward to nearly two weeks of uninterrupted action as the men’s team competes in the FIH Pro League in Europe and the women’s team battles for promotion at the Nations Cup in New Zealand.

Renowned Indian shooting coach and former champion Jaspal Rana passed away at 49 after being hospitalised following discomfort during travel from the ISSF World Cup in Munich. A decorated athlete and coach, he played a pivotal role in shaping India’s modern pistol shooting success