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India secured a 5-3 victory over Pakistan to advance to the second round of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, eliminating their rivals following a high-scoring thriller

World No. 14 Lakshya Sen suffered a surprising second-round loss to 18-year-old American Garret Tan at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi

India dominated Pakistan in the opening two quarters of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 clash in Amstelveen, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring from a penalty corner. India led 4-2 at half-time after a strong attacking display, while Pakistan struggled to match India's intensity

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho insists the club will thrive without Rodri following his move to Barcelona, revealing he questioned the midfielder's commitment

Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal shared insights on his maiden Test century at Galle, analysing pitch conditions and his number three role following India's 165-run win over SL

Powered by Devdutt Padikkal's 167 and Manav Suthar's ten-wicket match haul, India celebrated their 600th Test match with a 165-run win over Sri Lanka at Galle

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios faces a provisional suspension following a positive cocaine test in Mallorca, issuing a public apology to fans and family

Team India's Manav Suthar returned with the figures of six wickets for 55 runs in 23.4 overs. Prasidh Krishna also claimed two wickets by conceding 16 runs in 10 overs. Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja bagged one wicket each

Sonal Dinusha and Keshara Nuwantha are unbeaten at the crease. Dinusha is showcasing a strong approach and has reached 65 runs in 112 balls, with the help of six boundaries and a maximum. On the other hand, Nuwantha has scored eight runs in 27 balls, including a boundary

India is set to take on Pakistan in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 match. The clash is scheduled to be played on August 18 at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen

In the ongoing FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, India is in the second place in Pool D. So far, the side has won one match out of the two games. On the other hand, Pakistan is placed in the fourth position with two defeats in as many matches

They shared the news by sharing a post on their official social media handles. our dream girl is here, Maia Maxwell, read the post's caption

Tennis ace Novak Djokovic believes his children, Stefan and Tara, have taught him a lot of life lessons, ensuring hes always stress-free while playing

The wedding featured a star-studded guest list including Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, and Justin Bieber

Agility wise, fitness wise, and even how to control my emotions on the field, I learnt all this through judo, said former India batter Ajinkya Rahane

As a mechanical engineer, I am living proof that academics and sports can go hand in hand, said Kadam

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Awais also questioned the decision of NSW Police to issue a press release about Warner's arrest given the unremarkable nature of the offence

In his first Test in nearly two years, Padikkal made 167 and 44, playing a massive hand in Indias surge towards a victory

Star keeper-batter Rishabh mixes defence and attack expertly during explosive 66 to help India set Sri Lanka a victory target of 372; spinner Suthar picks two as hosts are 84-4 at stumps

Rishabh has faced fewer balls [4918] compared to them, More told mid-day on Tuesday

The win also gave India a valuable boost in the three-way race for the two qualifying spots from Pool D

India opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales but suffered a 2-4 defeat against World No. 3 England after conceding three goals in the second half

Decades of tense Indo-Pak rivalry notwithstanding, former Pakistan skipper Abbas takes to social media to teach drag-flicking to kids in Indian villages

Captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Sonal Dinusha will resume Day 5. So far, facing 73 balls, de Silva has scored an unbeaten 31 runs, including three boundaries, whereas Dinusha is unbeaten on 25 runs, which came in 36 balls, with the help of four boundaries

Divya, India's fourth female chess Grandmaster, earned the title after winning the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025 in Batumi, Georgia

India opened their campaign with a 3-1 win over Wales but suffered a 2-4 defeat against world No. 3 England after conceding three goals in the second half

Sri Lanka's Asitha Fernando claimed four wickets for 31 runs in 8.5 overs. Prabath Jayasuriya bagged three wickets by conceding 43 runs in 11 overs. Lahiru Kumara and Keshara Nuwantha registered two and one wicket each to their names

During the match, former Team India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane mimicked Ravi Shastri during the broadcast. Following his mimicry, immediately brought laughter to the broadcast. This is also Rahane's commentary debut

In the Test series against the Aussies in 2011-12, the spinner had picked up only nine wickets in three matches with an average of 62 runs. Considering his performances, Manjrekar had written an article in which he criticised Ashwin

Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya has managed to pick up two wickets, whereas Asitha Fernando and Keshara Nuwantha have also claimed one wicket each. Captain Dhananjaya de Silva and Lahiru Kumara are yet to claim any wickets

During the match, Team India's spinner Manav Suthar played a crucial role with the ball. He returned with the figures of four wickets for 76 runs in 21.4 overs. Ravindra Jadeja also bagged three wickets by conceding 57 runs in 21 overs

It remains uncertain if Musiala will feature in the DFL Supercup against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday (August 22)

Lens were worthy winners in their first match under new coach Dino Toppmoeller, adding to the French Cup title they won under previous manager Pierre Sage in May

A win over 18th-ranked South Africa would not only boost their chances of finishing in the top two but also provide momentum ahead of their final pool game

The Englishmen, however, put up a dominant show in the second half, with Stuart Rushmere (38th) and Henry Croft (42nd) finding the net in the third quarter

Ranya Gupta, 14, marked her tournament debut in style, scoring off a seventh-minute tap-in for Podars close win

Former India pacer reflects on his battle with addiction and how he overcame it to become 2024 T20 World Cup-winning national selector

Suthar trained for 10 days at the CoE with Kookaburra balls, with winds wafting across the open field, the training session mirrored the conditions at Galle

After India posted 462 in the first innings, left-arm spinners Manav Suthar (4-76) and Ravindra Jadeja (3-57) work in tandem to dismantle Sri Lankas batters for 284 at stumps on Day 3; Dinusha (100) smashes fine ton for hosts

On April 12, Ayush suffered a 8-21, 10-21 defeat to Chinas World No. 1 Shi Yuqi in the Badminton Asia Championships final in Ningbo, settling for silver

Indias Shetty finally gets the measure of World No. 1 Shi, ousting the Chinese shuttler in Round One after losing to him on all three previous occasions; admits win feels great, but insists he had prepared well for the tough encounter

Rohit warmly hugged Rout who gifted the 2011 World Cup-winner a religious idol and a photo frame.

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Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldos wife Rodriguez reveals reason behind their small-scale wedding recently; says privacy is a rarity for the couple amidst all their fame and luxury

21-year-old Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty knocked out top seed Shi Yu Qi in three games at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi

Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo suggests he may be in his final year of professional football, revealing post-retirement plans while aiming to leave behind a legacy

India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test to claim a commanding 178-run lead, powered by Manav Suthar's 4/76 and Ravindra Jadeja's 3/57

Barcelona have agreed a package deal of 76.5 million with Manchester City for Spanish midfielder Rodri, who is expected to arrive in Catalonia in the coming days

East Bengal FC secured a 1-0 victory over Indian Army FT, courtesy of a first-half PV Vishnu header at the Salt Lake Stadium, to book their spot in the Durand Cup semifinals