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Marta Kostyuk stunned four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 to reach her first French Open quarterfinal and extend her clay-court winning streak to 16 matches. The victory ended Swiatek's campaign and ensured a first-time women's champion at Roland Garros

Sachin Tendulkar has proposed major IPL rule changes, including scrapping the impact player rule, introducing a bowling powerplay and allowing one bowler to bowl five overs. He believes these measures would help restore balance between bat and ball in T20 cricket

Sachin Tendulkar praised teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, describing him as a truly special talent. The batting great urged coaches and mentors to preserve the youngster's natural instincts, while backing him to overcome future challenges and potentially represent India in Test cricket

Andhra Pradesh athlete Mogili Venkataram Reddy won the gold medal in the men's 800 m event at the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong. His performance also secured qualification for the World Under-20 Athletics Championships in the United States in August 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been added to the India A squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka, replacing injured vice-captain Riyan Parag. The BCCI said Parag has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and will undergo rehabilitation at the Centre of Excellence

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty fought back from a game down to defeat Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri and win their maiden Singapore Open men's doubles title, ending a two-year trophy drought and becoming the first Indians to achieve the feat

RCB and Gujarat Titans will clash in the IPL 2026 final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, with a reserve day in place in case of rain. If both days are washed out, RCB would be crowned champions based on league standings.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed Royal Challengers Bengaluru as strong favourites for the IPL 2026 final, saying only their own mistakes can cost them the title. Gujarat Titans, however, will rely on home advantage in Ahmedabad.

Three Telangana basketball players, Viha Reddy, Jonnalagadda Nethra B and Saanvi K, played a key role in India’s unbeaten run to the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup SABA Qualifiers 2026 title in Sri Lanka, with Viha also winning the MVP award

French police arrested more than 400 people during celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League triumph. Thousands gathered across Paris, with reports of injuries, damaged vehicles and isolated incidents of unrest as authorities maintained tight security.

World champion Gukesh Dommaraju defeated Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu in Round 5 of Norway Chess 2026, while Divya Deshmukh secured the only classical win in the women's event to move into sole first place heading into the tournament's second half.

India defeated Korea 3-1 in the U18 Women's Asia Cup to register their second successive win. Goals from Nousheen Naz, Shruti Kumari and Kiran Ekka helped India move to the top of Pool A ahead of their clash with Singapore.

Vinesh Phogat’s emotional return ended in a 4-6 semifinal loss to Meenakshi Goyat at the Asian Games trials, as Antim Panghal secured the 53kg spot amid controversy and drama

Hyderabad: The pair of Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana were pipped by World No 1 and defending World Champions Yao Qianxun and Hu Kai of China by just 0.3 points as the Indian pair secured silver in the 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team event on the final day of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) […]

Anastasia Potapova upset defending champion Coco Gauff in Paris, while Naomi Osaka advanced in style to face Aryna Sabalenka. Berrettini endured a five-hour battle as French Open drama unfolded across courts

Paris Saint-Germain retained their Champions League crown, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties at Puskas Arena after a 1-1 draw. Gabriel Magalhaes missed the decisive kick, sealing PSG’s back-to-back triumph

RCB captain Rajat Patidar said a strong sense of responsibility among players has been central to the team's success this season. Ahead of the IPL 2026 final against Gujarat Titans, he stressed focusing on team strengths, bowling depth and staying present-minded

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has begun training with players participating in the Andhra Premier League. Though unavailable for matches due to national commitments, his involvement in practice sessions and support for the league have inspired young cricketers and boosted local interest

The 10-medal haul included brilliant golds from Diksha and Garima, alongside three silver and five bronze medals

State Sports Associations in Telangana, along with senior sports administrators and association presidents, submitted a representation seeking the immediate release of long-pending funds. The memorandum was presented to the Sports Minister and senior officials, citing GO and SATG norms

Vikings PC won the CCPL Club League title with a commanding 4-0 victory over Penguin PC in the State of the League Final. The 10-week competition featured over 350 athletes and attracted more than 8,000 spectators across 19 venues

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty defeated world champions Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae in straight games to enter the Singapore Open Super 750 final. The Indian pair fought back strongly in both games to secure their first win over the Koreans

M Abhirath Reddy smashed an unbeaten 132 off 58 balls to guide Jai Hanuman to a six-wicket victory over EMCC in the eliminator of the A-Division T20 league-cum-knockout tournament. EMCC had earlier posted a challenging 202 for five

“I’ve had a lot of cricket over the last few months, with lots of England camps. For me, it's all about being mentally ready" says Wyatt‑Hodge