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Director of Cricket Mo Bobat and head coach Andy Flower credit a meticulous auction strategy, structural elite experience, and an indispensable Indian coaching staff for driving Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second successive IPL trophy

French Open organizers hit Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo with a historic $65,000 fine following "unacceptable" and sexist remarks targeting Brazilian chair umpire Ana Carvalho after his second-round defeat at Roland Garros

Series tied 1-1 ahead of crucial Taunton finale

Kushagra wins Meridian chess title

Anna Kalinskaya survived a dramatic three-set thriller against Anastasia Potapova on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, saving multiple match points to win 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(7) and secure her first-ever career quarter-final spot at the French Open

Virat Kohli scored 675 runs in 16 matches with a strike-rate of 165.85

The list has been finalised following the completion of annual national selection trials and crew finalisation by the Rowing Federation of India (RFI)

The Women's Champions Trophy will debut in February, providing a new window in the international calendar

The final placings: 1. Sky Kings FC 20 points, 2. OK Sporting 18 points

For the longest time, RCB were the IPL’s biggest underachievers – a star-studded unit who would always fall short of winning the trophy when it mattered the most

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to herald a new era in international football as the competition expands from 32 to 48 teams for the first time

The ICC Board has approved several recommendations from the Chief Executives Committee, including trialling the use of a pink ball in Test Matches, with prior agreement from both teams, to maximise play in case of anticipated bad light

Pandya gave a complete all-round performance, he scored 226 runs with the bat and picked 14 scalps in this season

Hyderabad’s Sahaja Yamalapalli finished runner-up at the ITF W35 Wichita tournament in Kansas, losing 4-6, 0-6 to USA’s Reese Brantmeier in the final. Earlier, Yamalapalli fought through a grueling three-set semifinal to book her place in the summit clash

RCB and Titans rule consistency chart; MI and LSG face complete overhauls after abysmal seasons

Kohli smashed a match-winning knock of 75(42)* which led RCB to their second IPL trophy

Kohli believes versatility is what separates good players from great ones

Former cricketer M.S.K. Prasad has highlighted the crucial role of coach Nagapuri Ramesh and grassroots support in para athlete Deepthi Jeevanji’s rise. He credited mentorship, perseverance and government assistance for her Paralympic bronze medal and inspiring sporting journey.

The series, scheduled June 3-8 at Sabina Park in Jamaica, comes at the start of a crucial stage in the West Indies campaign for automatic qualification to the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup

Fifteen-year-old Divyanshi Bhowmick created history by becoming the youngest Indian woman to win a WTT Feeder Women’s Singles title at Prishtina in Kosovo. She also secured doubles gold with Syndrela Das, completing a remarkable double-gold haul for India.

Dinesh Karthik praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s squad depth, leadership and composure after their IPL title win against Gujarat Titans. He highlighted Virat Kohli’s solidity under pressure, Rajat Patidar’s calm captaincy and the team’s effective use of strong backups throughout the season.

Rajat Patidar credited confidence, planning and collective effort after Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained the IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. The skipper also praised Virat Kohli's leadership qualities and highlighted the team's strong mindset throughout the campaign.

Virat Kohli praised Royal Challengers Bengaluru's maturity, balance and collective effort after the franchise secured its second consecutive IPL title with a five-wicket win over Gujarat Titans. Kohli said confidence, composure and contributions from across the squad were key factors.

Round six of the Norway Chess tournament saw decisive victories for Magnus Carlsen, Wesley So, and Vincent Keymer. So moved to the top of the standings, while in the women’s event, Bibisara Assaubayeva regained the lead