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Karimnagar Football Association won the Asmita Under-16 Women’s Football League Championship in Mancherial after defeating Telangana State Sports School 1-0 in the final. K Sharanya scored the winning goal, while Minister G Vivek Venkatswamy distributed the prizes

Falaknuma FC received a walkover after CCOB Sub-junior FC failed to turn up for their TFA C-Division Football League Championship match at Gymkhana Ground in Hyderabad. Friday’s fixtures include SkyKings FC vs Bolarum FC and Dilsukhnagar FC vs CCOB Junior FC

Travis Head praised Sunrisers Hyderabad’s strong run in the IPL, highlighting key contributions from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan and Heinrich Klaasen, while Dale Steyn lauded Klaasen’s consistency and ability to perform under pressure in crucial match situations.

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee and given a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct after being seen vaping in the dressing room during a match against Punjab Kings.

The inaugural season is scheduled for June–July 2026, with detailed fixtures and team announcements expected shortly

SRH rode on a combined batting show to win with eight balls to spare, Ryan Rickelton's record 123 not out goes in vain

India’s men’s badminton team finished second in Group A after losing 3-2 to defending champions China in the Thomas & Uber Cup 2026. Ayush Shetty and HS Prannoy won their matches, but India fell short in the crucial doubles contests

Gujarat Titans will face a confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Ahmedabad as both teams enter a crucial phase of the IPL season. While RCB are riding strong momentum, GT will look to improve consistency and strengthen their playoff hopes with a home victory

Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag has come under controversy after visuals allegedly showed him vaping during an IPL match against Punjab Kings. The incident sparked social media debate, while IPL sources described the act as careless amid concerns over dressing room privacy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium after recent victories boosted their campaign. Head coach Andy Flower praised the team’s balance, bowling strength and mindset as RCB aim to continue their strong run in the tournament

Young Dynamos FC defeated Social Sporting 7-2 in the TFA C-Division Football League Championship at Gymkhana Ground. Ajay scored a hat-trick, while Dasari Mahesh and Bruvan Sai added two goals each to secure a dominant victory for their team

PUMA India brought together Royal Challengers Bengaluru and AC Milan for a unique global collaboration featuring Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Christian Pulisic. The #RCBEverywhere campaign highlighted the connection between cricket and football through a cross-continental jersey and sports exchange

Wanaparthy FA defeated Gajwel FC 2-0 in the Asmita women’s football league Under-16 championship in Mancherial. K Niharika and A Varsha scored for the winning side, while SkyKings FC and Siddipet played out a goalless draw in another match

Sourav Kothari retained his IBSF World Billiards Championship title in Ireland with a dominant 1133–477 win over Pankaj Advani. The Kolkata cueist produced massive breaks, including 485 and 241, dedicating the victory to his late father.

Sunrisers Hyderabad opener Abhishek Sharma said his father, Yuvraj Singh’s guidance and IPL experience shaped his cricket journey. Speaking on a show, he recalled early inspiration, training during lockdown, and learning a fearless batting mindset from Travis Head.

Sunil Gavaskar said IPL teams now believe no total is out of reach after multiple 200-plus chases, including 260-plus. Speaking after Rajasthan Royals’ win over Punjab Kings, he praised Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s fearless batting and match awareness.

Legendary Indian golfer Vijay Kumar passed away in Lucknow at the age of 57 following a heart attack. The 2002 Indian Open winner and four-time Order of Merit champion was widely respected for his achievements, sportsmanship and contribution to Indian professional golf

The FIFA Council approved a historic amendment allowing Afghan female players to compete in official international matches. This decision enables the FIFA-supported "Afghan Women United" squad to represent their country, overcoming barriers faced since 2021 to ensure inclusion and sporting dignity

Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva and the executive committee resigned Wednesday following intense criticism over the national team's decline and mismanagement. The move follows Sri Lanka's early exit from the T20 World Cup and signals a major administrative overhaul

FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised Narendra Modi after he played football with children in Sikkim. Infantino highlighted football’s unifying power, while Modi called the session energising, reflecting the sport’s strong popularity across India’s northeastern states

India’s men’s table tennis team began their World Championships campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over Tunisia, while the women’s team received a walkover. Manav Thakkar, Manush Shah and Harmeet Desai secured comfortable victories in London on Tuesday

Mumbai Indians face a crucial IPL clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they struggle with poor form and inconsistent performances. SRH, boosted by strong batting from Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen, aim to strengthen their playoff position

DKR FC and XI Stars PKRFC registered narrow 1-0 wins in the Asmita Football League (under-16) girls championship at Tagore Stadium in Mancherial. Jahnavi Yadav and P Komali scored decisive goals in closely fought matches on Tuesday

The BCCI inaugurated six indoor cricket academies across North-East India, virtually launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The facilities aim to strengthen cricket infrastructure, promote talent development, and provide year-round training opportunities across Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland