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New Zealand suffered a massive blow ahead of the series-deciding Test against England at Trent Bridge, with Matt Henry and Glenn Phillips ruled out due to late injuries. Mitchell Santner, Blair Tickner, and Ben Sears join the playing XI

Ahead of India’s crucial Women's T20 World Cup clash against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, all-rounder Deepti Sharma emphasized the team's mental fortitude, backing the squad to bounce back from their recent six-wicket defeat against South Africa

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has officially rebranded as World Tennis. The historic name change, ratified by member nations, rolls out just days before the start of Wimbledon and Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to the court

Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna credited a crucial piece of advice from his childhood idol, Stefan Edberg, for his career longevity. Edberg’s words on individuality sustained Bopanna through a 13-year wait before his historic 2024 Australian Open triumph

India kicks off a new T20I era under captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Gautam Gambhir against an injury-hit Ireland in Belfast. The main talking point remains whether 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will make his international debut

Ryan Cook has stepped down as the head coach of the Netherlands men's cricket team due to personal reasons following a historic four-year tenure. Current batting coach Heino Kuhn will take over reins on an interim basis.

Morocco came from behind twice to defeat Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match at the FIFA World Cup 2026. The victory secured a Round of 32 berth for the Atlas Lions, while Haiti exited after an impressive campaign.

Star batter Phoebe Litchfield is on track to return from a quad injury for Australia’s high-stakes T20 World Cup clash against India at Lord's, handing head coach Shelley Nitschke a major selection headache

ASICS India has joined forces with the Rohan Bopanna Tennis Academy to cultivate youth tennis talent. The partnership integrates advanced sports technology, masterclasses, and specialized high-performance training camps to establish structured developmental pathways for young Indian athletes

FIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association with immediate effect, citing flagrant third-party statutory violations. The sweeping international ban blocks Nepal’s national teams, clubs, and sports officials from global tournaments, developmental programs, and financial grants

As India kicks off a new T20I era under Shreyas Iyer against Ireland in Belfast, head coach Gautam Gambhir faces a selection headache: whether to debut 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi or stick with World Cup-winning openers

Sunil Chhetri praised Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for maintaining elite standards well into their careers, saying their hunger remains unmatched. The Indian football legend also lauded emerging stars such as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland during the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Indian shuttlers enjoyed a dominant opening night at the US Open in Fullerton, as Kidambi Srikanth, Tanvi Sharma, and Devika Sihag registered straight-game victories to sail into the second round of their respective singles and doubles events

The IOC has announced a $10,000 ‘Fit for the Future Olympian Grant’ for every eligible Olympian beginning with the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The initiative aims to support athletes’ sporting careers and career transitions, with $140 million allocated per Olympiad.

Co-hosts Mexico dismantled Czechia 3-0 in Mexico City to secure a perfect group-stage record at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Goals from Chavez, Quinones, and Fidalgo, alongside a historic Guillermo Ochoa appearance, eliminated Czechia and sealed El Tri's historic run

India's Vanshika Chaudhary and Shiva Narwal clinched the silver medal in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team Junior event at the ISSF Junior World Championship, pushing India's table-topping tally to 16 medals

Top tennis stars will restrict their post-match Wimbledon media appearances to 15 minutes. Despite a 20% prize money hike, players are protesting revenue-sharing models, noting their 14.4% share falls below what players received a decade ago

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner confirmed successful medical testing following his French Open physical collapse. After beating Cam Norrie in London's extreme heatwave, the defending champion feels optimistic about his Wimbledon title defense starting this Monday

Vinicius Junior scored twice and Matheus Cunha added another as Brazil defeated Scotland 3-0 to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Neymar made his long-awaited tournament return as the five-time champions topped Group C in style.

Bosnia and Herzegovina defeated Qatar 3-1 in Seattle to register their first FIFA World Cup victory in 12 years. The result kept their hopes of reaching the Round of 32 alive, while Qatar exited the tournament after finishing bottom of Group B.

Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi scored as Switzerland defeated co-hosts Canada 2-1 in Vancouver to top Group B and reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32. Despite the loss, Canada advanced to the knockout stage for the first time.

Rakshann Readdi's four-wicket haul and Varun Goud's three wickets restricted Karimnagar Diamonds to 130 before Nitish Reddy's composed half-century guided Anurag Nalgonda Knights to a six-wicket victory in the rain-affected HCA Sreenidhi University TG20 match

National record holder Jyothi Yarraji made a strong comeback after ACL surgery, clocking 13.14 seconds in the 100m hurdles at the National Inter-State Championships. She comfortably met the Asian Games qualifying mark, signalling a promising return to top form

Ricky Bhui smashed an unbeaten 111 off 57 balls to help Simhadri Vizag Lions post 190 for five and defeat Royals of Rayalaseema by four runs in the Andhra Premier League. GSP Teja's fighting 62 was not enough for Royals