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Brazilian striker Rodriguinho scored five goals on his first start for SC Delhi as they crushed Defenders FC 7-0 in the Durand Cup. The emphatic victory lifted SC Delhi to the top of Group C with six points from two matches

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has urged Indian batters to adopt a proactive approach against Sri Lanka's spinners in the upcoming Test series. He also said adaptability is essential in modern cricket and expressed interest in mentoring or coaching in future

Sri Lanka Cricket has announced free entry for spectators attending the two-Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The initiative aims to attract larger crowds for the World Test Championship fixtures beginning on August 15 at Galle

Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav picked up two wickets apiece, but Sri Lanka Cricket XI still posted 363/8 on the opening day of the three-day warm-up match against India ahead of the first Test in Galle

Sujatha High School defeated St. Mary's High School 14-8 in the junior boys' kho kho league at the Kargil Victory Sports Festival. Kabaddi and volleyball competitions also witnessed several closely contested matches involving leading Hyderabad schools

M. Abhirath Reddy's magnificent 241 for Jai Hanuman, along with centuries by A. Avanish Rao and Sacheit Binjrajka for EMCC, highlighted another action-packed day in the HCA two-day league as several teams registered emphatic victories across the A and B divisions

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urged National Sports Federations to strengthen governance, ensure transparent athlete selection and intensify anti-doping efforts while reviewing India's preparations for the Asian Games 2026, Los Angeles Olympics 2028 and Commonwealth Games 2030

Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has become co-owner of the UBS Athletics Kids Cup after serving as its ambassador for two seasons. The grassroots initiative aims to reach one million children across India while promoting inclusive participation and long-term engagement in sports

India's Under-20 men's football team defeated Singapore 1-0 in their second closed-door friendly in Bengaluru, with Sumit Sharma Brahmacharimayum scoring the decisive early goal. The Blue Colts continue preparations for the AFC Under-20 Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers in Uzbekistan.

Travis Head has won the Allan Border Medal for the second consecutive year after scoring 1,437 international runs in the 2025-26 season. Mitchell Starc, Mitchell Marsh and Tim David were also recognised with Cricket Australia's annual men's individual awards

Hyderabad golfer Sneha Singh claimed the 11th leg of the WGAI Tour at Clover Greens in Tamil Nadu with a three-under-par total. Her record-breaking second-round 10-under 61, featuring 11 birdies, secured her first title of the 2026 season.

Ashmita Chaliha and Rakshitha Sree S.R. recorded impressive victories over higher-ranked opponents to set up an all-Indian women's singles semifinal at the Korea Masters in Asan. India's men's doubles challenge ended after Pruthvi K. Roy and Krishna Prasad G. lost in the quarterfinals

Paris Paralympics silver medallist Sharad Kumar praised India's para-athletes for producing exceptional results despite comparatively lower funding, highlighting the country's historic Commonwealth Games performance while advocating greater support for para sports and inclusion through initiatives like Para Elan

Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed as Amsterdam Flames' marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League. The veteran batter said he hopes to contribute to the growth of cricket in Europe while helping build a successful franchise

Cricket Australia has confirmed Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Short will receive No Objection Certificates to play in the SA20 only after completing their Big Bash League commitments. Any extended BBL campaign could further delay their departure for South Africa

The World Padel League has announced its sponsors for Season 4, with Akcel as title sponsor and SpiceJet as the 'Powered By' partner. The Mumbai tournament, featuring 36 international players across six teams, will be held from August 12 to 16.

Indian compound archer Sahil Jadhav says Shane Watson's book The Winner's Mindset has helped him handle pressure better as he prepares for the Asian Games 2026. The World University Games champion also reflected on his family's sacrifices and his journey to success.

AIFF president Kalyan Chaubey said West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured full government support for India's historic international football match against Brazil in Kolkata on October 3. Chaubey said the fixture would provide valuable exposure and help raise Indian football's standards

Rakshitha Ramraj ended Tanvi Sharma's impressive Korea Masters run to reach the semifinals, where she will face fellow Indian Ashmita Chaliha. India's women's and mixed doubles challenge ended, while Roy and Garaga remained in contention in the men's doubles.

Former England red-ball coach Brendon McCullum believes Harry Brook will eventually captain the Test side despite Joe Root's reappointment following Ben Stokes' retirement. McCullum also praised Stephen Fleming, who will take over as England's full-time Test head coach in December.

India's Mohammed Ashfaq shattered the U20 national 400m record to qualify for the World Athletics U20 Championships final after clocking 45.81 seconds. Basant reached the high jump final, while Amanat Kamboj finished sixth in the women's discus with a personal best.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka defeated Shuai Zhang 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Canadian Open round of 16 and improve to 25-1 on hard courts this season. Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova also advanced, while several doubles pairs exited early.

India captain Shubman Gill sustained an impact injury to his right ring finger during Thursday's practice session. As a precaution, he will miss the opening day of the warm-up match against the SLC XI, with KL Rahul leading the side

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won his maiden Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz title with a round to spare, finishing on 23.5 points. The victory lifted him to second in the Grand Chess Tour standings and strengthened his chances of qualifying for the season-ending finale