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Renard sacked as Saudi Arabia coach ahead of World Cup

Renard, a two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner with Zambia and Ivory Coast, led Saudi Arabia from 2019 to 2023 before being replaced by Roberto Mancini

18 Apr 2026 4:41 am
BCCI fines Rajasthan Royals manager Bhinder 1 lakh for PMOA protocol breach, issues warning

Bhinder was found scrolling his smart phone with teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi by his side in the dugout during the game against RCB

18 Apr 2026 4:19 am
Women's doubles pair withdraws from Uber Cup Finals due to Treesa ankle injury

Meanwhile, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had played a pivotal role in Indias 2022 victory, will travel early to Denmark to train ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals

18 Apr 2026 4:07 am
South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula One

Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok told reporters they are ambitiously aiming to stage the first race in 2028

18 Apr 2026 3:56 am
Real Madrid season in tatters, Arbeloa looking shaky after Euro exit

Failure is rarely tolerated under Real president Florentino Perez without someone paying the price

18 Apr 2026 3:50 am
Judgement day for Man City and Arsenal in title showdown

Mikel Artetas side travels to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday nursing a a six-point lead over second-placed City as it targets a first English title since 2004.

18 Apr 2026 3:45 am
IPL 2026 GT vs KKR: Gill leads from the front as Titans complete a hat-trick of victories

His 50-ball 86 sets up the chase after the pacers led by Rabada bowl out Knight Riders for 180; Greens knock the lone bright spot

18 Apr 2026 12:39 am
Fabregas Como takes the road less travelled through Serie A

In a league known for defensive solidity, the lakeside club plays a brand of fluid, attacking football. In just its second season in the Italian top-flight in a quarter of a century, Como is in contention for a Champions League spot. Its rise and style under the former Spain midfielder have won admirers but they have also ruffled the feathers of the established order

18 Apr 2026 12:34 am
How imperious Javokhir Sindarov staked his claim with a singular Candidates run

The Uzbekistan Grandmaster earned the privilege to challenge D. Gukesh for the World title in staggering fashion in Cyprus. The 20-year-old killed the competition at the Candidates, following his breakout performance at last years World Cup with another statement triumph

18 Apr 2026 12:34 am
IPL 2026: SRH vs CSK | Fleming not planning to reshuffle CSK top-order

M.S. Dhonis availability remains a mystery, with a tight-lipped Fleming saying he is happy with Dhonis recovery

17 Apr 2026 9:17 pm
IPL 2026: RCB vs DC | Metronomical Hazlewood still backs his classical approach

Obviously, my strength is hitting the length and hitting it hard. Its not about floating the ball up, its not about digging it in. It is about making it hard for the batter to hit me off that length, Hazlewood says on the eve of RCBs game against Delhi Capitals

17 Apr 2026 9:10 pm
Discussions with Anand and Pragg helped at Candidates, says Vaishali

The 24-year-old became the first Indian woman to win the prestigious tournament and thus qualified for the World title match against Ju of China later this year; a superb victory in her final-round game against Lagno ensured her the title

17 Apr 2026 8:09 pm
IPL 2026: High-flyingRCBaims to extend winningstreak against DC

On April 18, 2026, Delhi Capitals faces the arduous task of stopping Royal Challengers Bengalurus run at Chinnaswamy Stadium

17 Apr 2026 7:20 pm
IPL 2026: Toothless bowling attack compounds Mumbai Indians problems

With the season slipping away, the five-time champion must regroup before facing Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on April 20

17 Apr 2026 6:19 pm
Inaugural Boulders Classic goes to Shubhankar

It is his first win on the tour since the McLeod Russel Tour Championship in Kolkata in December 2017

17 Apr 2026 6:12 pm
Shubhankar fires 64 to close in on a win at Boulders Classic

The 29-year-old Shubhankar (66-66-64), a two-time DP World Tour winner, matched the course record set by Honey Baisoya a day earlier. He is now at 20-under 196 with one round to go at the Boulder Hills Golf & Country Club

17 Apr 2026 2:56 am
South Africa series is great chance to prepare for T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet

We want to take this opportunity very seriously and play our best cricket here. Its a great chance for us to come together and prepare well before the World Cup, Harmanpreet said at the pre-series press conference.

17 Apr 2026 2:47 am
Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain calls time on international career after 159 matches

Rubel represented Bangladesh in 27 Tests, 104 ODIs, and 28 T20Is, carving out a reputation as a dependable limited-overs bowler.

17 Apr 2026 2:42 am
The leap to becoming the best in the world

The 20-year-old Ayush Shettys run to the Badminton Asia Championships title clash on the back of victories over three top-10 players points to a significant transition for the sport in India

17 Apr 2026 12:26 am
Prabhsimran and Shreyas shine as rampant Punjab Kings crushes Mumbai Indians to go top

The duos century stand powers the visiting team to victory with 21 balls to spare; Arshdeeps early strikes jolt home side; de Kocks classy ton in vain

17 Apr 2026 12:00 am
CSKpacerKhaleelruled out withquadricepinjury

Khaleels absence would mean another rejig of the combination when it seemed that the team had found the right line-up

16 Apr 2026 11:43 pm
Going back to the drawing board helped me bounce back:Tyagi

A recurring shin splint had stalled Tyagis progress just when he seemed to be finding his feet at the top level. The enforced breaks, though, turned into a period of reflection.

16 Apr 2026 10:37 pm
ISL: 10-man East Bengal fights back to hold Bengaluru in a thriller

Sojberg strikes deep into stoppage time to snatch a dramatic draw for the home team

16 Apr 2026 10:36 pm
Gujarat Titans eyes hat-trick of wins

Back-to-back away wins have lent a certain assurance to Shubman Gills men, and more importantly, their core has begun to click

16 Apr 2026 10:35 pm
Ngidi credits Bravo for the development of slower ball

The 30-year-olds varied repertoire has continued to be effective for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026

16 Apr 2026 9:39 pm
Targeting supply chains key to anti-doping fight: WADAs Gunter Younger

According to WADAs own admission, the operation under its GlobalAnti-Doping Intelligence and Investigations Network (GAIIN) initiative has so far managed to dismantle 88illicit laboratories

16 Apr 2026 9:30 pm
ISL: Blasters show improvement, but need to win games

Blasters remains second from bottom, and therefore still faces relegation threat alongside Mohammedan Sporting, which has lost all its seven matches.

16 Apr 2026 8:12 pm
French Open prize money increases 9.5%, retiring players to be honoured

Organisers will also stage a series of ceremonies to honour players appearing at the tournament for the final time or who have recently retired

16 Apr 2026 5:43 pm
Champions League: Bayerns late show sinks Real Madrid in epic quarterfinal

Real coach Arbeloa criticises referee's red-card decision after his team finished with nine men as Camavinga and Guler were sent off

16 Apr 2026 12:42 pm
Champions League: Arsenal scrape past Sporting to reach semifinals

Mikel Arteta's side as they held on to 1-0 aggregate lead to set up a semifinal clash with Atletico Madrid

16 Apr 2026 12:16 pm
Lionel Messi accused of breaching $7 million contract by sitting out a Florida friendly

Vid Music Group filed the lawsuit for fraud and breach of contract against Messi and the Argentine Football Association in Miami-Dade circuit court last month, according to court records

16 Apr 2026 11:03 am
Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel added to NADA's RTP for second quarter of 2026

Abhishek and Axar have replaced Smriti Mandhana and Shreyas Iyer in the latest list of 348 sportspersons in the RTP who will be required to share their whereabouts with the anti-doping agency and be available for testing in a specified window everyday

16 Apr 2026 3:44 am
34 medals in 16 years, Hockey Jharkhand has emerged as women's hockey powerhouse

Jharkhand has seen significant development in hockey infrastructure, particularly in the construction of astroturfs between 2014 and 2026

16 Apr 2026 3:28 am
Indias womens football team secures third place in FIFA Series Kenya 2026

Indias attacking intent paid dividends in the 18th minute when Nirmala Devi Phanjoubam floated in a corner from the right

16 Apr 2026 3:22 am