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Led by captain Salima Tete, the Indian women's hockey team begins its FIH Nations Cup campaign against the US in Auckland, aiming to secure a tournament victory and earn promotion to the prestigious FIH Pro League next season

Three-time finalists the Netherlands begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Asia’s top-ranked side Japan in a Group F clash in Dallas. The match features contrasting histories, with both teams aiming for a strong start to their tournament journey.

John McGinn’s first-half strike gave Scotland a 1-0 win over Haiti in Boston, ending a 36-year wait for a World Cup victory. The Group C encounter saw Scotland dominate spells while Haiti missed key chances to equalise.

Members of the Indian men’s cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, and Shubman Gill, have extended motivational messages to the Indian women’s team led by Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy paused his post-match press conference after India’s win over Afghanistan to take a call from his mother. The heartwarming moment went viral after the BCCI shared the clip, drawing widespread praise from fans online.

Vinicius Jr and Ismael Saibari scored superb goals as Brazil and Morocco played out a 1-1 draw in their Group C clash in New York. Both sides created chances in an entertaining contest that saw strong goalkeeping performances from Alisson and Bounou.

Boualem Khoukhi's stoppage-time header earned Qatar a dramatic 1-1 draw against Switzerland, securing the nation's first FIFA World Cup point on foreign soil. The Swiss dominated proceedings but paid the price for missed chances as Qatar struck late to salvage a historic result.

Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 84 guided India to a seven-wicket win over Afghanistan in a rain-shortened ODI. Gurnoor Brar impressed on debut with three wickets, while Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s 102 went in vain as India chased 194 comfortably in Dharamsala

Bhimavaram Bulls secured a dominant 103-run victory over Simhadri Vizag Lions in the Andhra Premier League. Half-centuries from B. Sathwik and Revanth Reddy powered the Bulls to 218, before bundling out the Lions for a mere 115 runs

The AIFF successfully conducted the FIFA Talent Development Scheme Elite Youth Coaches’ and Goalkeeping Coaches’ Workshops in Bhubaneswar. The five-day programme brought together 46 coaches and featured FIFA experts, focusing on talent development, scouting, coaching methodologies and youth football development

BFI President Ajay Singh facilitated the inclusion of boxers Jyoti and Aakash in India's squad for the World Boxing Cup Stage 2 in Guiyang, China. Their addition expands the Indian contingent to 20 boxers and provides valuable international exposure and ranking opportunities

Nine junior players, including Gowtham Manchukonda and Pranagn Reddy, share the lead with three points after three rounds at the Brilliant Trophy chess tournament. P. Karyasheel and K. Perumallu co-lead the Open field

Hyderabad Globe FC advanced to the quarter-finals of the Bolarum Challenge Cup with a 3-1 win over Secunderabad FC. Goals from Rasiq, Anas, and Imtiaz secured the victory despite a first-half penalty from Secunderabad's Vivian

St. Patrick’s High School dominated the CISCE Zonal-D Football Tournament, winning the Under-14, Under-17, and Under-19 categories against Johnson Grammar School variants. Former Indian footballer E.S. Shyam attended the tournament as the chief guest

New Zealand legend Kane Williamson has shocked the cricket world by retiring from international cricket midway through the England series. Will Young has been called up to replace him for the final two Tests at The Oval and Trent Bridge

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana is a doubt for the Women's T20 World Cup opener against India after suffering a shin injury during a net session in Birmingham. The team management has remained quiet on her fitness status

India head coach Amol Muzumdar believes captain Harmanpreet Kaur's 17 years of international experience will prove crucial as India launches its 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston this Sunday

The BCCI has rejected demands to mediate overseas player availability issues in the IPL, directing franchises to handle disputes independently. Additionally, the board ruled out massive auction purse hikes and outlined plans for a 94-match season starting in March post-2027.

India faces the Netherlands in Sunday's FIH Pro League opener in Rotterdam, kickstarting a vital European leg before the World Cup. The blockbuster match also features veteran midfielder Manpreet Singh equaling Dilip Tirkey's record of 412 international caps

Qatar begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign against Switzerland in a key Group B match. While Switzerland enter as favourites after a strong qualifying run, Qatar will look to star forward Akram Afif to help secure an important opening result

Indian left-armers stole the spotlight on day one of the County Championship. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar claimed 2/76 on debut for Warwickshire, while veteran pacer Jaydev Unadkat picked up 4/29 to power Sussex into dominance against Glamorgan

PV Sindhu's Australian Badminton Open campaign ended in the semifinals after a straight-games defeat to reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi. The Japanese star won 22-20, 21-12 to reach the final, while India's challenge in the tournament came to an end

India and Pakistan kick off their 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaigns with a high-stakes Group 1 match at Edgbaston. Favorites India chase a maiden title, while a youthful Pakistan squad aims for a massive opening upset

Bangladesh faces tournament debutants Netherlands in the fifth match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. The experienced Asian side relies on its powerful spin attack, while the Dutch eye a historic upse