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Gautam Gambhir is set to fly back to Leeds after a family emergency prompted him to return home. He will join the Indian team on Tuesday before the series opener against England starts on Friday

Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra says the Neeraj Chopra Classic is more than a competition—it’s a platform where history is made. He urges fans to witness India’s rise as world-class javelin throwers compete on Indian soil for global glory.

Madison Keys was stunned in straight sets by 37-year-old qualifier Tatjana Maria in the Queen's Club semifinals

A 16-member team will represent India at the 2025 Para Powerlifting World Cup, to be held in Beijing from June 17 to 25

C. Anshika Reddy and Devansh Pallagani won the girls and boys under-7 titles respectively in the Telangana Chess Academy chess tournament for sub-juniors

Basava Raghavendra of Bhavan’s School and Sreenandan Babu won the junior and the senior category titles respectively in the 229th Brilliant Trophy Chess Tournament at Brilliant Grammar School

The HCA joint secretary said the top two teams from each pool (a total of six teams) would qualify for the championship play-offs, and this stage would feature four-day matches.

Mumbai will host the Rs 40 lakh Aurionpro International Grandmaster and Junior Chess Tournaments from June 16–24 at the World Trade Centre. Over 400 players from 17 countries, including 16 Grandmasters, will compete in one of India’s richest chess events.

The PKL 12 Auction saw a record Rs 37.9 crore spent on 121 players, with 10 breaching the Rs 1 crore mark. Mohammadreza Shadloui and Devank Dalal joined the Rs 2-crore club, while the new FBM rule revolutionized squad retention strategies across teams.

South Central Railway blanked Sachdev Sports FC 8-0 in the TFA A-Division Rahim League Football Championship

Nine players — Prasidh, Advik, Sathya, Karthikeya, Sunkeyashik, Raghavendra, Gnaneswar, Sreekar and Likhith are in joint lead with three points from three rounds in the 229th Brilliant Trophy Open Chess Tournament

Seventeen-year-old Shiva Prasad won the Level-4 title, defeating Shabbir Ali 25-9 in the final round to remain unbeaten in the Inspire Series 3rd Non-medallist Men’s Singles Carrom Tournament

Telangana Football Association Secretary G Palguna informed the media that 11 players from the state have been shortlisted to attend the trials for the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy

Spanish star Manuel Moreno will captain Hyderabad Heroes in the GMR Rugby Premier League, starting June 15 in Mumbai. He’ll be supported by Indian veteran Prince Khatri and Germany’s Max Roddick as co-vice captains

The GMR Rugby Premier League, starting June 15 in Mumbai, showcases India's top rugby talent. National stars like Mohit Khatri, Prince Khatri, and Ganesh Majhi will lead their franchises in this landmark tournament

The BCCI Apex Council met in Hyderabad, announcing umpiring reforms, new domestic season structures, and a committee to draft safety guidelines after Bengaluru’s tragedy. Domestic tournaments will now include Super League stages and revised group formats

Seventeen-year-old Shiva Prasad remained unbeaten to win the Level 4 title at the Inspire Series 3rd Non-medallist men’s singles carrom tournament, with S Sagar, Anwar, and others triumphing in their respective categories

The decision taken in the 28th BCCI Apex Council meeting held on Saturday comes in the aftermath of the stampede outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium during the victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 4.

Temba Bavuma led South Africa to a historic World Test Championship win over Australia, overcoming past heartbreaks with grit, leadership, and a memorable partnership with Aiden Markram at Lord’s

South Africa secured its first major cricket title in 27 years, winning the World Test Championship against Australia. The Proteas' victory was a historic moment for South African cricket

The GMR Rugby Premier League, launching in Mumbai on June 15, will spotlight India’s top rugby talent, including national stars like Mohit Khatri and Prince Khatri. The league aims to elevate Indian rugby’s profile through high-level domestic and international exposure.

India's Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sreeja Akula maintained her unbeaten run while rising star Yashansh Malik stunned Sathiyan Gnanasekaran

All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey has strongly denied accusations of corruption that have been made against India’s football governing body

The wind gods abandoned the 16th Monsoon Regatta on Day 5, leaving all positions unchanged at Hussain Sagar Lake