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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.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage concluded with historic milestones from Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Harry Kane. As the Round of 32 begins, dark horses like Cape Verde celebrate progress, while heavyweights Uruguay face a shocking early exit

Indian spinner Radha Yadav opened up about returning to the T20I squad after 11 months. She credited her growth to WPL exposure and praised leaders Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana for creating an empowering environment for younger players

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal ended a two-year title drought by defeating France's Felix Balshaw 6-3, 7-5 to win the Intaro Open in Romania. The clay-court victory marks Nagal's seventh ATP Challenger title, boosting his world ranking to around 219

Colombia secured first place in Group K after a goalless draw against Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Portugal finished second and will face Croatia in the Round of 32, while Colombia take on Ghana in the knockout stage.

Former world No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth defeated Japan's Yudai Okimoto in a hard-fought three-game semifinal to reach his first final of the year at the US Open. Teenager Rounak Chouhan bowed out in the semifinals, while Devika Sihag also exited.

Petar Sucic and Nikola Vlasic scored as Croatia edged Ghana 2-1 to secure second place in Group L at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Ghana also progressed to the Round of 32 after qualifying as one of the tournament's best third-placed teams.

Jude Bellingham starred with a goal and an assist as Harry Kane became England's all-time leading FIFA World Cup scorer in a 2-0 victory over Panama. The win ensured the Three Lions finished top of Group L and advanced confidently to the knockout stage.

Telangana swimmers Shivani Karra and Nithya Sagi have been selected to represent India at the 12th Asian Age Group Swimming Championship in Bangkok. The Telangana Swimming Association congratulated them and expressed confidence that the duo would bring honour to the nation

Hyderabad Heroes and Mumbai Dreamers secured victories to reach the final at Gachibowli. Heroes edged Chennai Bulls 29–24 in a high-intensity clash, while Mumbai Dreamers outlasted Bengaluru Bravehearts 7–5 in a tight defensive battle to book their final berth

Indian wrestler Darpan Raju Chaudhari clinched gold in the 62kg category as India’s Greco-Roman contingent bagged five medals on day one of the Under-15 Asian Wrestling Championships in Pattaya, Thailand. India also secured three silvers and one bronze

Suryansh’s stunning 41-point performance powered Vikarabad Mambas past Nizam Royals in the inaugural Telangana Junior Basketball League. Meanwhile, Warangal Stallions and Nalgonda Speed Strikers secured dominant victories in their respective junior categories at the Kotla Vijaya Bhaskara Reddy Stadium

Simhadri Vizag Lions defeated Tungabhadra Warriors by 21 runs in the Andhra Premier League T20 championship at Mangalagiri. H. Himakar’s explosive 52 and a brilliant three-wicket spell by SMD Kamil successfully defended the Lions' total of 161

Bunker Busters clinched their fourth consecutive T9 Challenge golf championship at Boulder Hills, defeating Dasos by Mahi 4½–3½. Despite a fierce afternoon fightback from Dasos, the defending champions' dominant 4–0 morning sweep on the front nine sealed the title

Pistol shooter Leisha Kiran stole the show at the Telangana State Shooting Championship in Gachibowli, securing a phenomenal haul of four gold medals. Meanwhile, Neil Jain and Avika Kansal turned in near-perfect cards across the junior rifle disciplines.

Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana declared that India will deploy an aggressive brand of cricket in Sunday's must-win Women’s T20 World Cup showdown against Australia. Mandhana emphasized that tournament exposure has closed the competitive gap, urging the batting lineup to show intent

Sai Vikas Reddy’s blistering 93 and skipper Abhirath Reddy's quickfire 59 powered Hyderabad E-Champions to a 46-run win over Medak Falcons in the TG20 League. The victory extends the E-Champions' unbeaten streak to three consecutive matches