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Australia defeated India by six wickets after chasing 171 in record-breaking fashion at Lord’s. Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner scored match-winning fifties to end India’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign and guide Australia into the semifinals

Tokyo Paralympic gold medallist Krishna Nagar secured one silver and two bronze medals at the British & Irish Para Badminton International in Dublin, delivering another strong international performance as he builds momentum ahead of the season's major competitions

Belfast: Ireland stepped up when it mattered the most to defeat India by just one run and complete a memorable 2-0 series sweep — their first-ever bilateral triumph over the Asian heavyweights. Vice-captain Tilak Varma’s fighting 55 kept India in the hunt, but debutant Jai Moondra’s early strikes and disciplined death bowling ensured the hosts […]

India defeated England 3-2 in a penalty shoot-out after a goalless draw in the FIH Hockey Pro League. Defender Sanjay earned Player of the Match honours as India's disciplined defence and composed shoot-out display secured the bonus point in London

Indian women wrestlers won three gold, two silver and three bronze medals on the second day of the Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championships. The Indian Greco-Roman team also finished third overall, underlining the country's strong performance in the continental competition

Hyderabad Heroes defeated Mumbai Dreamers 41-17 to win the HSBC Rugby Premier League title. Strong defence, quick counter-attacks and clinical finishing helped Hyderabad dominate the final, while Bengaluru Bravehearts secured third place after edging Chennai Bulls

Skipper Tanmay Agarwal's brilliant 133 off 61 balls guided EIPL & eleve Karimnagar Diamonds to their first victory of the TG20 season, as they defeated Warangal Warriors by two runs despite fighting half-centuries from Rishiket Sisodia and Bhavesh Seth

England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand. The 35-year-old legendary all-rounder leaves the game as a double World Cup winner and iconic Ashes hero

The Badminton Association of India has launched the 50-day countdown to the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi. The tournament will feature players from more than 55 countries, marking its return to India after 17 years and its first staging in the national capital

Debutant pacer Prince Yadav took 3-22 to spearhead a disciplined Indian bowling performance, restricting Ireland to 154/8 in the second T20I at Belfast. Harry Tector scored a fighting 53 for the hosts, while Shivam Dube claimed two crucial wickets

anga Reddy shuttlers B. Akhil Reddy and Avni Vikram Govind clinched the boys' and girls' singles titles respectively at the Telangana State Under-19 Badminton Championship at Manikonda Academy. R. Sai Siddharth secured a double win in doubles events

Double Olympic medalist PV Sindhu hailed the upcoming BWF World Championships in New Delhi as a "landmark moment" for Indian sports as BAI launched its 50-day countdown. The elite event returns to India after 17 years this August

India handed T20I debuts to Suryansh Shedge and Prince Yadav after winning the toss and electing to field against an unchanged Ireland in Belfast. India trails the two-match series 1-0 following a historic 34-run defeat on Friday

South Africa kept their Women's T20 World Cup campaign alive with a tense four-wicket win over Bangladesh at Lord's. Chasing 118, Annerie Dercksen's 45 guided the Proteas home, though their semi-final fate relies on Australia beating India

The opening unofficial Test between India A and Sri Lanka A ended in a draw after rain disrupted the final day in Galle. Devdutt Padikkal hit 67 to help India A set a 312-run target before weather intervened

Colombia clinched the top spot in Group K following a scoreless draw against favorites Portugal in front of a star-studded, sellout Miami crowd. Both teams advance to the knockout stage, with Colombia set to face Ghana and Portugal drawing Croatia

Lionel Messi made football history by becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches during Argentina's 3-1 win over Jordan. Teammate Giuliano Simeone praised Messi's "special magic" as Argentina advanced to the round of 32

Canada and South Africa clash in a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 knockout match at the Los Angeles Stadium. Jesse Marsch’s attacking outfit faces Bafana Bafana’s resilient defense for a spot in the Round of 16

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free-kick against Jordan, becoming the first player in history to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches and taking his record-breaking finals tally to 19 goals

Serena Williams will make her highly anticipated return to Wimbledon on Tuesday evening after being handed a prime Centre Court slot against Australia's Maya Joint. Defending champion Iga Swiatek will open the Day 2 action

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score a stunning free-kick against Jordan, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches. The goal seals a perfect group stage for Argentina and takes Messi's finals tally to 19

Unbeaten powerhouses Brazil and Japan clash at Houston's NRG Stadium in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match. Fans in India can catch the live action on Monday at 10:30 PM IST via ZEE5 and Unite8 Sports

Steve Clarke has resigned as Scotland head coach following the team's elimination from the FIFA World Cup. Despite signing a contract extension last month running through 2030, Clarke bid an emotional farewell to the Tartan Army

Congo DR defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 Group K to reach the knockout stage for the first time. Yoane Wissa scored twice, while Fiston Mayele added another goal as Congo completed a historic comeback after 52 years.