Sport

The GM Sampath Kumar Annual League Basketball Championship 2025 for men and women will begin on August 11. Teams must submit player lists and contact details by July 31 to the organisers

V Yogesh and Sisika Borelli won the under-15 titles at the inaugural Deccan Chess Academy Sub-junior Tournament held at The Shri Ram Academy, marking International Chess Day celebrations in Hyderabad

Tanvi Sharma showcases her dominance in the women’s singles category, overcoming China’s Shi Si Chen, followed by a commanding win over Thailand’s Phannachet Passa-Orn in the Round of 16

Both are undergoing their Return-to-Play protocols; India A are scheduled to play a multi-format series comprising three T20s, three 50-over matches, and a four-day red-ball fixture against Australia A

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty entered the China Open Super 1000 quarterfinals with a straight-game win over Indonesia’s eighth seeds. Meanwhile, H.S. Prannoy lost a hard-fought men’s singles second-round match to sixth seed Chou Tien Chen.

Jonathan Milan won a chaotic Stage 17 of the Tour de France after a crash under the flamme rouge eliminated key sprinters. The Lidl-Trek rider edged out Jordi Meeus as his team controlled the stage to protect his green jersey hopes.

India’s Divya Deshmukh scripted history by becoming the first Indian to enter the FIDE Women’s World Cup final after defeating China’s Tan Zhongyi. The win also secured her a spot in the 2026 Candidates and her maiden GM norm.

India opener Sai Sudharsan scored a composed half-century on a tricky Old Trafford wicket in the 4th Test against England and said Rishabh Pant’s injury could have serious consequences, depending on scan results expected by Thursday.

Indian shuttlers began their Badminton Asia Junior Individual Championships 2025 campaign with dominant wins in both singles and doubles. Vennala Kalagotla led the charge with two straight victories, while Tanvi Sharma, Pranauv Nagalingam, and others also impressed early on.

The AIFF’s Technical Committee has shortlisted Khalid Jamil, Stephen Constantine, and Štefan Tarkovič for the Indian men’s football team head coach post. The Executive Committee will make the final decision.

Harsha a B.Tech graduate and a post-graduate diploma holder in Disaster Management, this spirited boxer is clearly fighting heavy odds off the ring as he chases bigger dreams of clinching honours on the international stage abroad

Put in to bat in overcast conditions, Indian openers KL Rahul (46 off 98 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (58 off 107) put on 94 runs for their highest stand of the series before Sudharsan (61 off 151) produced a dogged knock under pressure to justify his selection over Karun Nair

The two Indians have had a great beginning drawing with black and in the return game both will play as white in the FIDE Women’s World Cup

Sanjay Bangar has backed Jasprit Bumrah’s return for the fourth Test as a game-changer for India. He also weighed in on key selection dilemmas involving Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, and Pant’s return, calling it a crucial stabilising factor.

The two-time Olympics medallist and star Indian shuttler outslugs the sixth seed 21-15, 8-21, 21-17 to reach the round of 16

The Sports Authority of India’s NCSSR convened the first meeting of its Institutional Ethical Committee in Delhi to formalise ethical research practices. The committee will oversee athlete-focused studies and ensure adherence to national and international guidelines in sports science.

France’s Valentin Paret-Peintre won Stage 16 of the Tour de France on Mont Ventoux in a tense uphill sprint. Tadej Pogacar extended his GC lead over Jonas Vingegaard, who launched multiple attacks. It was Soudal Quick-Step’s fourth stage win.

India clinched the ODI series 2-1 with a thrilling 13-run win over England. Harmanpreet Kaur scored a superb 102 while Kranti Gaud’s six-wicket haul helped defend 318. India also won the T20I series 3-2, sealing an all-format tour win.

New Liverpool signing Jeremie Frimpong says it’s an “honour” to join the Premier League giants. In an exclusive interview, he expressed excitement, promised fans full commitment, and shared his goal of winning trophies and building a five-year legacy at Anfield.

India’s Paras Gupta defeated Mohamed Shehab 4-0 to reach the pre-quarterfinals of the IBSF World 6-Red Snooker Championships. Aditya Mehta, Mayur Garg, and Mayank Karthik also advanced

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur struck a fluent 102, guiding India Women to 318/5 in the series-deciding third ODI against England. Rodrigues and Richa supported with quick runs in a strong finish

India captain Shubman Gill criticised England openers for arriving late to bat at Lord’s, calling it unsporting. He addressed growing tensions ahead of the fourth Test at Manchester

Injury-hit India are likely to return to the Headingley strategy for the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, aiming to level the series in tough conditions with key players sidelined

Shubman Gill confirmed Akash Deep is out of the fourth Test due to injury, opening the door for Anshul Kamboj’s potential debut, while Karun Nair retains the team’s backing despite modest scores