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Simran clocked 24.80 seconds to win the 200m T12 gold at the National Para Athletics Championship, while Bhavani Valasamgari of Andhra Pradesh settled for silver in the T37, T46 & T47 event

Six juniors and seven players in the open category lead with perfect scores after three rounds in the 230th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament held at Brilliant Grammar High School, Dilsukhnagar

Shastri Soccer Club defeated SBI XI 3-0 in an exhibition football match held during the farewell of football promoter P Krishna Rao. Julie, Likith Naidu, and Shiva were the scorers

Daljit Singh, HCA vice-president, has been appointed in-charge president after an emergency council meeting, following legal troubles involving top office-bearers. The council may soon convene a special general body meeting

India and England were all square after both teams posted 387 in their first innings. KL Rahul scored a century, while England openers survived a tense finish on Day Three at Lord’s

Iga Swiatek crushed Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 to win her first Wimbledon title and sixth Grand Slam overall, marking the most dominant women’s final at the tournament since 1911

The Cricket Association of Telangana has appealed to the state government to dissolve the Hyderabad Cricket Association's existing body and appoint an ad hoc panel amid continuing administrative issues and neglect of rural talent

Nirvi performed each chess opening trap with perfect clarity and speed, seamlessly moving between more than 50 different chess setups, a press release said.

India's under-20 women's team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent as part of their preparations for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers next month in Myanmar

The AIFF Futsal Club Championship 2024–25 will be held in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, from August 3 to 18. Seventeen teams, including defending champions Corbett FC, will battle for the title in India’s top futsal competition.

AIFF has confirmed that the renewal of the ISL rights with FSDL is on hold following a Supreme Court observation. Talks were progressing until the legal advice halted proceedings. AIFF says it is working to resolve the situation in football’s interest.

Tadej Pogacar regained the yellow jersey at the Tour de France with a commanding Stage 7 win at Mur-de-Bretagne, beating Jonas Vingegaard in a seven-man sprint. The Slovenian now leads overall, while Joao Almeida's crash marred an otherwise stellar day.

Telangana’s Deepthi Jeevanji clocked 56.70 seconds to win the women’s 400m gold at the National Para Athletics Championships. Other standout performances came from Sumit Antil, Navdeep Singh, and Preeti Pal, who clinched gold in their respective events.

England batter Joe Root, after scoring his 37th Test century at Lord’s, proposed allowing three ball change challenges per innings to counter issues with the Dukes ball. He also surpassed Rahul Dravid’s record for most Test catches by a non-wicketkeeper.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar shared his Wimbledon experience, likening it to Lord’s in cricket. From admiring McEnroe and Federer to praising Alcaraz’s energy and drawing parallels between tennis and cricket, Sachin highlighted his deep passion for the sport.

Former India coach Anil Kumble said India may have given away 50 extra runs to England on Day 2 of the third Test at Lord’s. He praised KL Rahul’s grit and Rishabh Pant’s return, calling it a positive finish for India.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner stunned Novak Djokovic in straight sets to enter his first Wimbledon final, where he will renew his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court this Sunday

KL Rahul’s unbeaten 53 and Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul kept India in the game as they ended Day Two on 145/3, trailing England by 242 in the third Test at Lord’s

The No. 2-seeded Alcaraz takes a 24-match winning streak into the final, where he will face either No. 1 Jannik Sinner or 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic

Andhra Pradesh para athletes bagged seven medals, including one gold, on day one of the national meet in Bengaluru. Bhavani, Ravi and others delivered strong performances across track and field events

TCA secretary Guruva Reddy accused the HCA of misusing BCCI grants, violating court orders, and enabling fraudulent practices. He called for urgent intervention from the BCCI and Telangana government

International rider Anush Agarwalla launched Dressage with Anush, a digital series offering an inside look into the sport of dressage, blending training insights, personal stories, and behind-the-scenes dedication

Hima Teja, Sai Vikas, Avanish Rao and Yash Gupta hit centuries in the HCA two-day league. Multiple close contests unfolded across divisions, with standout performances and bowling efforts deciding outcomes

With top HCA officials facing criminal cases, questions arise about a possible leadership change. The vice-president may initiate action as per the constitution, but clarity on the next steps remains elusive