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Spain and Saudi Arabia face off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in a crucial Group H fixture. Following opening-day draws, both teams seek a decisive victory in Atlanta to secure an advantage heading into the final group matches

The Indian men's hockey team looks to wrap up the Dutch leg of the FIH Pro League on a positive note against the Netherlands this Sunday, ahead of highly anticipated consecutive matches against arch-rivals Pakistan in London

Virat Kohli will undergo a crucial fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ahead of squad selection for July's England ODI series. Meanwhile, all-rounder Hardik Pandya has resumed light training as he targets a return from injury

Paraguay's Miguel Almiron made unwanted World Cup history, receiving a straight red card against Turkey for covering his mouth during an argument. Despite playing a man down, Paraguay held onto a 1-0 win but faces an upcoming battle without their star

India enjoyed another successful day at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Suhl, Germany, winning five medals, including golds through Sameer and Rohit Kanyan. The strong performance took India's overall tally to eight medals and kept the contingent atop the standings.

Arshdeep Singh said India's players carefully managed their workloads and recovery after the physically demanding ODI in Lucknow. The pacer credited the support staff for helping the team cope with extreme conditions and said he is focusing on improving his death bowling.

Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat against India in the third ODI in Chennai. India brought back Prasidh Krishna, Harsh Dubey and Nitish Kumar Reddy as they seek a 3-0 series sweep after securing an unassailable lead.

India's women stormed into the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup final with a commanding 6-0 victory over Chile. Navneet Kaur and Deepika scored braces, while Salima Tete starred with an all-round display to earn Player of the Match honours.

K.H. Veera Reddy's explosive 50 and B. Vinay Kumar's three-wicket haul helped Simhadri Vizag Lions defeat Royals of Rayalaseema by 59 runs in the Andhra Premier League T20 Championship. The Lions posted 217 for six before bowling out their opponents for 158.

The United States booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle. An own goal by Cameron Burgess and a header from Alex Freeman secured a second successive Group D win.

India’s unbeaten start to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup faces a stern test against South Africa, whose pace attack could challenge the opening pair. Experts Shikha Pandey and Veda Krishnamurthy also backed Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues ahead of the clash.

Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the Doha Diamond League with a season-best throw of 85.69m, securing qualification for the Commonwealth Games. The Olympic champion's comeback performance after injury provided encouraging signs ahead of the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.

TG20 League Governing Council chairman Agam Rao reiterated that the tournament has received BCCI approval and is being conducted as per prescribed guidelines. He said BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit officials are already in Hyderabad overseeing compliance and orientation activities.

Former captain Mithali Raj praised India's top-order batting depth but highlighted power-play bowling as a critical vulnerability. Ahead of crucial clashes against South Africa and Australia, she urged the support staff to establish clearer definitions within the seam attack

ICC Chairman Jay Shah met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss youth development and grassroots opportunities, reaffirming support for the island nation despite rising ICC concerns regarding government interference in the management of Sri Lanka Cricket

Mumbai Dreamers defeated Delhi Redz 31-14 on the fourth day of the HSBC Rugby Premier League in Hyderabad. Neeraj Khatri, James Turner and Guillaume Bouche starred for the Dreamers, who moved to the top of the points table with the victory

The Telangana Junior Basketball League was inaugurated by Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan in Hyderabad. Featuring Under-15 and Under-18 categories for boys and girls, the league has attracted nearly 3,000 registrations and aims to strengthen grassroots basketball development

Valluvarnagar secured a place in the Bolarum Challenge Cup football tournament final after defeating Hyderabad Globe 5-4 in a sudden death shootout following a goalless draw. Yousha of VV Nagar was named the Best Player of the match

India secured six medals at the World Boxing Cup 2026 Stage 2 in Guiyang, China, after an impressive quarterfinal performance. Prachi upset Olympic bronze medallist Shih Yi Wu, while Minakshi, Deepak and Nikhil also advanced to the semifinals

Prof Rajesh Kumar, Senior Professor and Head of the Department of Physical Education at Osmania University, will deliver a lecture on children's development through physical exercise at the IAHPEDS 2026 World Congress in Istanbul, Turkey, from June 24 to 28

K. Revanth Reddy’s magnificent unbeaten 61-ball 126, featuring 14 boundaries and eight sixes, powered Bhimavaram Bulls to a clinical seven-wicket victory over Vijayawada Sunshiners in a high-scoring Andhra Premier League clash at Kadapa on Friday

The Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 League has run into heavy legal turbulence. The Telangana Lokayukta ordered a four-week CID probe into alleged ₹600-crore financial irregularities, while local cricketers simultaneously approached the High Court challenging the tournament's legality

Former captain Mithali Raj termed off-spinner Shreyanka Patil's injury-enforced exit from the Women's T20 World Cup a major setback, suggesting India pivot to Radha Yadav while urging the middle order to build stable partnerships ahead of the South Africa clash

Former Hyderabad Ranji star Anirudh Singh has taken over as head coach of Hyderabad E-Champions for the upcoming TG20 League. Singh praised the HCA initiative, highlighting the franchise's long-term vision and its reliance on exciting young local talent.