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Nitish equal to the task for all-rounders spot in Hardiks absence

The 23-year-old produces a vital spell in the first one-dayer against the Afghans; the Andhra player has, in recent times, worked with high-performance bowling coach Jones and increased his pace

14 Jun 2026 9:04 pm
Waka Waka lives on: Shakira and Ugandas Ghetto Kids to headline footballs biggest final

The Ghetto Kids, once street dancers in Kampala before turning a social media sensation, will join the anthem queen of the World Cup at the tournaments first Super Bowlstyle halftime show.

14 Jun 2026 5:27 pm
T20 Mumbai: Captain Siddhesh Lad praises his teams hard work and resilience, despite battling injuries

Winning the first time was a special feeling. But the second time was not easy for us. Credit goes to all the boys; they worked really hard. To the fans, to our owners, they supported us with whatever we needed, says Siddhesh Lad

14 Jun 2026 4:11 pm
Nerves were all over the place in opening Morocco draw, says Carlo Ancelotti

In the second half, it was a lot better, but it was still tough, and Im sure the team will do better in the next match, says Ancelotti

14 Jun 2026 1:04 pm
2 Texas men charged after England team gear stolen en route to Kansas City for World Cup base

Prosecutors in Jackson County, Missouri, charged Mustafa Salik and Erfan Kamal, both of San Antonio, Texas, with the class D felony, which carries a sentence of up to seven years in prison; Bond was set at $75,000 for each of them

14 Jun 2026 12:53 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia spoils Turkiyes return to World Cup stage, wins 2-0

The result puts Australia second in the group behind United States after the co-hosts' 4-1 win over Paraguay

14 Jun 2026 11:47 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer fit to start as Germany opens campaign against Curacao

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has fully recovered from a calf injury and is ready for Germanys World Cup opener against Curaao on June 14, 2026

14 Jun 2026 11:25 am
New Yorks victorious Knicks leave World Cup in the cold

New York erupted in celebration in the aftermath, with fans letting off fireworks and a cacophony of cheers and car horns reverberating around the city

14 Jun 2026 9:46 am
Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium midfielder, not taking fourth World Cup appearance for granted

Two days ahead of Belgium's World Cup opener against Egypt, the 35-year-old De Bruyne stressed much has changed since his days as a Premier League sensation for Manchester City

14 Jun 2026 9:30 am
New York Knicks defeat San Antonio Spurs to snap 53-year NBA title drought

Jalen Brunson scored a game-high 45 points as the Knicks closed out the best-of-seven NBA Finals in five games, just days after completing the greatest comeback seen in the championship round

14 Jun 2026 9:23 am
Portugal embraces World Cup expectations and carries Jotas memory into tournament

Portugal begins group play against Congo on June 17 in Houston

14 Jun 2026 9:15 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Australia VS Turkiye LIVE updates: Group D match gets underway

Having witnessed two fiery contests viz Brazil vs Morocco and Haiti vs Scotland with the first match ending in a draw and Scotland prevailing over Haiti later in the day

14 Jun 2026 9:13 am
Scotland squeezes past Haiti 1-0 to bag first World Cup win in 36 years

McGinn put them into the lead in the 28th minute when his shot took a double deflection to land in the back of the Haiti net

14 Jun 2026 8:49 am
Haiti vs Scotland, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE updates: Group C match gets under way

Brazil drew with Morocco 1-1 in the other Group C game earlier in the day

14 Jun 2026 6:24 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil holds fiery Morocco to draw in Group C opener

Vinicius Jr's fine strike cancelled out a goal from Ismael Saibari

14 Jun 2026 5:55 am
FIFA 2026: Qatar earns 1-1 draw with Switzerland after Khoukhis goal in stoppage time

Qatar earned its first point ever in a World Cup in the Group B clash

14 Jun 2026 4:37 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Brazil vs Morocco LIVE: Group C match gets underway

Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going the match against African champion Morocco. Brazil is aiming for its sixth FIFA World Cup title

14 Jun 2026 3:11 am
Elder-led Curacao prepare for soccer giants Germany

Curacao is the smallest country by population (about 156,000) to qualify for the World Cup

14 Jun 2026 2:10 am
Endo retirement forces midfield rethink for Japan ahead of Dutch meeting

Endo had been expected to feature in the Group F clash but a foot injury that has plagued him this year forced his withdrawal from the squad

14 Jun 2026 2:05 am
Qatar vs Switzerland LIVE, FIFA World Cup 2026: Group B match gets underway

With lot of interesting matches lined up on June 14 including the one between Brazil and Morocco, Qatar and Switzerland starts on a positive note

14 Jun 2026 1:01 am
T20 Mumbai: Royals defend title with a thrilling win

Deshpande delivers at the crunch to help them edge Andheri in the T20 Mumbai summit clash; Falcons emerge champions in the womens event

14 Jun 2026 12:10 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Ecuadors rock-solid defence faces the power and panache of Ivory Coast

In a group that also contains Germany and Curacao, neither side can afford a slow start. Three points here could prove decisive in the race for an automatic qualification to the knockout rounds

13 Jun 2026 11:07 pm
FIFA | The house of cards

The governing body of the beautiful game, long dogged by allegations of corruption and abuse of power, now faces criticism for its muted response to U.S. immigration authorities denying entry to fans, officials, and team personnel

13 Jun 2026 10:49 pm
Womens T20 World Cup: India aims for the perfect start against Pakistan

Harmanpreet & Co. start as favourite in the marquee clash; injury scare for rival skipper Fatima; the Women in Blue well aware of the need to pick up early points in the Group of Death

13 Jun 2026 10:37 pm
Harsh Dubey, Gurnoor Brar to debut as India elect to field against Afghanistan

Left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey and right-arm fast bowler Gurnoor Brar are making their ODI debuts for India

13 Jun 2026 6:32 pm
David Beckham honoured with Walk of Fame star as LA hosts World Cup games

Victoria Beckham said the honour felt timely ahead of the World Cup in Los Angeles

13 Jun 2026 5:25 pm
Australian Open badminton: Sindhus title wait prolongs with semifinal loss

With Sindhu's exit, India's campaign in the tournament also came to an end in the BWF World Tour Super 500 tournament

13 Jun 2026 2:49 pm
World Cup 2026: FIFA blames Mexicos empty seats on fans in concourses

FIFA has been charging record ticket prices at the 11 stadiums in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada

13 Jun 2026 2:25 pm
Womens T20 WC: Balanced India eyes strong outing from openers against Pakistan for bright start

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, India are looking to add a second global title to their showcase after winning the 50-over version last year, and the head-to-head stats heavily favours them against cross-border rivals

13 Jun 2026 1:02 pm
110m hurdler Shirse breaks own national record in Indian Athletics Series 9

Shirse's 13.27 seconds is the sixth best of the season in Asia

13 Jun 2026 12:59 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Palestinian football chief claims Canada, U.S. denied him visas

They did not grant me a visa for the United States after I applied in Amman. Their behaviour is ridiculous, the Palestinian Football Association president said

13 Jun 2026 12:18 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ghanas Thomas Partey refused entry into Canada

The Canadian government denied a visa application for Thomas Partey, who is awaiting trial in England on multiple charges of rape and sexual assault

13 Jun 2026 10:34 am
FIFA World Cup: Expected to win sixth title, Brazil coach faces more pressure than nations president

Brazil is unbeaten in 20 World Cup openers since 1934, winning 17 going into June 13 night's match against African champion Morocco

13 Jun 2026 10:15 am
Folarin Balogun, who could have played for England or Nigeria, scores two goals for U.S. in World Cup debut

With retired England captain David Beckham looking on, Balogun became the first U.S. player to score multiple goals in a World Cup game since 1930

13 Jun 2026 9:38 am
FIFA World Cup: Baloguns brace helps U.S. opens home match with a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay

In its first home World Cup in 32 years, the United States of America opened with a biggest win in the tournament

13 Jun 2026 9:19 am
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