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Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru as strong favourites for the IPL 2026 final, saying only their own mistakes can cost them the title. Gujarat Titans, however, will rely on home advantage in Ahmedabad.

Three Telangana basketball players, Viha Reddy, Jonnalagadda Nethra B and Saanvi K, played a key role in India’s unbeaten run to the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup SABA Qualifiers 2026 title in Sri Lanka, with Viha also winning the MVP award

French police arrested more than 400 people during celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League triumph. Thousands gathered across Paris, with reports of injuries, damaged vehicles and isolated incidents of unrest as authorities maintained tight security.

World champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in Round 5 of Norway Chess 2026, while Divya Deshmukh secured the only classical win in the women's event to move into sole first place heading into the tournament's second half.

India defeated Korea 3-1 in the U18 Women's Asia Cup to register their second successive win. Goals from Nousheen Naz, Shruti Kumari and Kiran Ekka helped India move to the top of Pool A ahead of their clash with Singapore.

Vinesh Phogat’s emotional return ended in a 4-6 semifinal loss to Meenakshi Goyat at the Asian Games trials, as Antim Panghal secured the 53kg spot amid controversy and drama

Hyderabad: The pair of Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana were pipped by World No 1 and defending World Champions Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai of China by just 0.3 points as the Indian pair secured silver in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event on the final day of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) […]

Anastasia Potapova upset defending champion Coco Gauff in Paris, while Naomi Osaka advanced in style to face Aryna Sabalenka. Berrettini endured a five-hour battle as French Open drama unfolded across courts

Paris Saint-Germain retained their Champions League crown, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties at Puskas Arena after a 1-1 draw. Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive kick, sealing PSG’s back-to-back triumph

RCB captain Rajat Patidar said a strong sense of responsibility among players has been central to the team's success this season. Ahead of the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, he stressed focusing on team strengths, bowling depth and staying present-minded

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has begun training with players participating in the Andhra Premier League. Though unavailable for matches due to national commitments, his involvement in practice sessions and support for the league have inspired young cricketers and boosted local interest

The 10-medal haul included brilliant golds from Diksha and Garima, alongside three silver and five bronze medals

State Sports Associations in Telangana, along with senior sports administrators and association presidents, submitted a representation seeking the immediate release of long-pending funds. The memorandum was presented to the Sports Minister and senior officials, citing GO and SATG norms

Vikings PC won the CCPL Club League title with a commanding 4-0 victory over Penguin PC in the State of the League Final. The 10-week competition featured over 350 athletes and attracted more than 8,000 spectators across 19 venues

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated world champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in straight games to enter the Singapore Open Super 750 final. The Indian pair fought back strongly in both games to secure their first win over the Koreans

M Abhirath Reddy smashed an unbeaten 132 off 58 balls to guide Jai Hanuman to a six-wicket victory over EMCC in the eliminator of the A-Division T20 league-cum-knockout tournament. EMCC had earlier posted a challenging 202 for five

“I’ve had a lot of cricket over the last few months, with lots of England camps. For me, it's all about being mentally ready" says Wyatt‑Hodge

The Eagle Thane Strikers will head into the tournament with a balanced squad comprising experienced campaigners and exciting young talent

The contribution Arne has made to Liverpool FC in the time that he has been with us has been significant, meaningful, and - most importantly of all to supporters and ourselves - successful," Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) said in a statement

After a grueling 4-6 semi-final loss to Meenakshi Goyat in the 53kg selection trials, a defiant Vinesh Phogat missed out on the 2026 Asian Games, launching a fierce attack on the WFI for allegedly celebrating her defeat

RCB’s high-risk, powerful batting units make them overwhelming favourites, but GT’s disciplined bowling attack looks to cause an upset and deny Bengaluru back-to-back titles

After bouncing back from opening losses and a tough Qualifier 1 defeat, Shubman Gill's Titans are ready to face RCB in Ahmedabad

Vinesh Phogat advanced to the 53kg semifinals at the Asian Games selection trials after a turbulent 48-hour legal battle. Following Supreme Court intervention, WFI allowed her into her preferred weight category, where she secured back-to-back victories in New Delhi

The IPL playoff format is based on the Page-McIntyre system, designed to reward league-stage consistency. By giving the top two teams a second chance through Qualifier 1, it increases the likelihood of deserving teams reaching the final.