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Following a six-wicket T20 World Cup loss to South Africa at Old Trafford, India head coach Amol Muzumdar defended his inexperienced bowling lineup and middle-order collapse, urging patience while emphasizing the team’s commitment to a fearless brand of cricket

Ahead of Wimbledon 2026, Rohan Bopanna tipped Jannik Sinner and Elena Rybakina to win the singles titles, while Sanju Samson compared MS Dhoni to Roger Federer and praised India’s ICC Women’s World Cup-winning team for inspiring future generations.

A monumental FIFA World Cup matchday sees icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo push for legacy-defining wins, while next-generation superstars Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland look to extend their dominant group-stage starts for France and Norway

Indian women golfers recorded a historic week on the Ladies European Tour, with Diksha Dagar, Avani Prashanth, and Pranavi Urs all finishing inside the top five at the Dutch Ladies Open as Thailand's Aunchisa Utama clinched the title

Mumbai Dreamers maintained their unbeaten run, Bengaluru Bravehearts secured a hard-fought win, and Chennai Bulls Women booked a place in the final as multiple teams delivered impressive performances in the Rugby Premier League at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Hyderabad.

Tickets for the BWF World Championships New Delhi 2026 are now on sale through BookMyShow, with prices starting at ₹499. The tournament, returning to India after 17 years, will feature top Indian and international badminton stars from August 17-23.

Brazil received a major boost at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Neymar returning to full training after recovering from a calf injury. Coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed the star forward will be available for the decisive Group C clash against Scotland.

JKC Sports and the Bridge Federation of India have signed an MoU to strengthen grassroots development, mentorship, technology adoption and talent identification.

Former India captain Mithali Raj believes Harmanpreet Kaur should bat at No. 4 and expects India to make changes for the Bangladesh clash. She praised Shree Charani's spell, highlighted missed opportunities against South Africa and backed Kranti Gaud's inclusion.

Lamine Yamal inspired Spain to a dominant 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring once and creating constant danger. Mikel Oyarzabal added a brace as Spain secured a place in the knockout stage with a commanding display.

Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar defeated France's Charles Noakes in straight games to win the Men's Singles SH6 title at the French Para Badminton International 2026. India enjoyed a successful campaign, securing multiple gold, silver and bronze medals across categories.

Spain bounced back in style at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a 4-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia in Atlanta. Teen sensation Lamine Yamal, the youngest player in World Cup history, scored his first goal and inspired Spain’s attacking revival, while Mikel Oyarzabal netted twice to silence critics.

Anvita Khammam Aces defeated Palamuru Strikers by 20 runs in the TG20 opener at Hyderabad. Wafi Kachchhi’s 60 and Himateja’s unbeaten 59 powered the Aces to 237/5 before restricting the Strikers to 217/6 in a thrilling contest

India defeated the Netherlands 3–2 in a thrilling FIH Pro League match in Rotterdam. Goals from Jugraj Singh, Abhishek and Rajinder Singh secured India’s second win of the leg as they held off late Dutch pressure

Marizanne Kapp struck an unbeaten 81 off 45 balls as South Africa defeated India by six wickets in the Women’s T20 World Cup. India posted 158/7, but Kapp’s all-round brilliance ended their unbeaten run in a Group A clash

Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi has received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the third ODI against India in Chennai. He accepted the sanction for running on the pitch repeatedly

Mumbai Dreamers edged Hyderabad Heroes 12–10 to extend their unbeaten run in the Rugby Premier League Season 2, while Bengaluru Bravehearts defeated Chennai Bulls in a dominant display at Gachibowli, Hyderabad, showcasing high-intensity action in Sunday’s fixtures

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been recalled to England's squad for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. The duo returns after serving a one-match disciplinary suspension following a nightclub incident

The Sreenidhi University TG20 tournament began with a grand opening ceremony at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. Vijay Deverakonda, Ambati Rayudu and Mohammed Siraj encouraged young cricketers to showcase their skills and highlighted the league's role in nurturing talent across Telangana

Jyoti secured India's only gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guangdong, China, with a dominant win over Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova. India finished with six medals overall, including three silvers through Minakshi, Prachi and Deepak

India's men's hockey team registered a gritty 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in their final FIH Pro League Rotterdam leg match. Goals from Jugraj Singh, Abhishek, and Rajinder Singh secured the hard-fought three points for the visitors

Telangana's Vritti Agarwal clinched the gold medal in the women's 800m freestyle event at the 79th Senior National Aquatics Championship in Ahmedabad

Gymkhana XI defeated VV Nagar 4-2 in the final of the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament at Bolarum. Nanda, Kishore, Rahul and Majeed Khan scored for the winners, while Rishi and Saif found the net for the runners-up

Royals of Rayalaseema defeated Tungabhadra Warriors by six wickets in the Andhra Premier League T20 championship at Kadapa. GSP Teja remained unbeaten on 73, while K Ajay Kumar claimed three wickets and earned the Player of the Match award