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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

To prepare for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, AIFF has advanced the IWL season and announced an 83-day preparatory camp for the Indian Women’s Team, including 10–12 international friendlies and 30-match exposure across domestic and international events.

The Telangana government has set up a committee to review staffing across departments, including the Sports Authority of Telangana. The move raises hopes for outsourced employees and could address long-pending staff shortages and employment conditions across various government bodies.

Ranga Reddy crushed Medak 9-0 in the Telangana Junior Girls State Football Championship, with hat-tricks from Shireen and Harini. Ananya and Theertha also scored. Nalgonda and Khammam settled for a goalless draw in another closely contested game.

Nine young footballers from Telangana have been shortlisted to attend the AIFF-FIFA Talent Academy trials, scheduled from July 22 to 24 at Gachibowli Stadium. The initiative aims to identify top youth talent for professional football development.

Ben Healy claimed his first Tour de France stage win with a commanding solo breakaway in Stage 6. The Irish rider outpaced the chase group in Normandy, while Mathieu van der Poel regained the yellow jersey by a narrow one-second margin.

India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav made his first visit to Wimbledon and shared admiration for Novak Djokovic and MS Dhoni. SKY spoke about mental strength, sport similarities, and revealed how his wife helped him prepare for the iconic event.

Wiaan Mulder, who declared on 367 in a Test, said Brian Lara later told him he should have gone for the record 400. Mulder believes respecting the game was more important.

Nitish Kumar Reddy said he is working hard on his bowling and consistency with guidance from Pat Cummins and Morne Morkel, adding that self-belief has helped him improve post-injury.

Iga Świątek cruised into the Wimbledon 2025 final, defeating Belinda Bencic 6-2, 6-0. She will face Amanda Anisimova, who shocked Aryna Sabalenka, ensuring a new ladies' champion at Wimbledon

TCA’s Dharam Guruva Reddy calls the arrest of HCA officials a wake-up call, stressing the need for transparency, fairness, and accountability in cricket administration to ensure fair selection and world-class infrastructure

The Indian U-20 women’s football team will play two friendlies against Uzbekistan in Tashkent, preparing for the AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers in Myanmar in August 2025

Centuries from M. Abhirath Reddy, K. Sai Purnanand Rao, Neeraj Bist, and others highlight thrilling performances in the A-Division and B-Division two-day league cricket championship in Hyderabad