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Womens T20 World Cup | England storms into semifinals at sweltering Lords

Both former one-time champions came to the matchup unbeaten, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge batted England out of reach with 65 off 42 balls. Wyatt-Hodge is the tournament's leading run-scorer with 193, averaging 65

25 Jun 2026 5:09 am
FIFA World Cup: Switzerland wraps up first place in Group B with 2-1 victory over Canada

Promise David scored a late goal for Canada, which took second place in Group B behind the Swiss and earned a spot in the knockout round for the first time in its history

25 Jun 2026 3:58 am
FIFA World Cup: Bosnia-Herzegovina boosts chances of advancing with 3-1 win over Qatar

With the victory, the third-place finishing Bosnia-Herzegovina is more than likely to advance to the Round of 32 in the expanded field

25 Jun 2026 3:55 am
Argentinas Messi-ah keeps the fire burning

In the Group-J encounter against Austria at the Dallas Stadium, the little wizard scored his 17thand 18thto become the singular holder of the record for the most goals in the World Cup

25 Jun 2026 12:18 am
FIFA World Cup | Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar LIVE updates: Group B match gets underway

The European side go into the game as favourites and victory would most likely set up a last-32 clash against co-hosts the United States

24 Jun 2026 11:39 pm
FIFA World Cup | Switzerland vs Canada LIVE updates: Group B match gets underway

Switzerland, which entered as the favorite in the group, has all but clinched a spot in the next round.

24 Jun 2026 11:31 pm
ATHLETICS | Anushka, Dev Meena and Jyothi book their Asiad tickets

NATIONAL INTER-STATE MEET | The hammer thrower bests a nine-year-old National record; the pole vaulter betters the mark while the hurdler makes a stunning comeback from injury

24 Jun 2026 9:39 pm
Womens T20 World Cup 2026: Misfiring India runs into Bangladesh in a must-win game

Harmanpreet Kaurs women will take the field against Bangladesh at Old Trafford, Manchester, on Thursday, knowing that they have to deliver

24 Jun 2026 9:36 pm
A motivated Vaishali has a reasonable chance against Ju Wenjun in the World Championship match: Viswanathan Anand

With regard to the title match between the reigning champion Gukesh and challenger Sindarov, Anand said it has given the India-Uzbekistan rivalry a sharper focus beyond the Olympiad

24 Jun 2026 8:02 pm
Limansa, daughter of Sri Lanka icon Tillakaratne Dilshan, carries his name and legacy with pride

My mum was the one who encouraged me. She would send videos of me playing to my dad, and he felt there was some potential there. Thats really how everything started

24 Jun 2026 7:20 pm
It is important to learn how to win: Marijne

Indian womens hockey coach insists there is a lot to do still; field goals remain a priority

24 Jun 2026 6:41 pm
Daily Quiz: On FIFA World Cup

Heres a quiz to test your FIFA World Cup knowledge

24 Jun 2026 5:05 pm
In a rainbow-trimmed robe at the World Cup, a gay Qatari doctor advocates for equal rights

Dr. Nasser Mohamed now feels secure enough to walk around with confidence, and without fear of harm, while wearing chunky heeled boots, mascara and 2-inch dangly earrings

24 Jun 2026 3:51 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Group stage goals record broken

A total of 141 goals have been scored so far in the first 48 games of this season; with an extended World Cup this year and 24 more group stage matches remaining, the final tally of group stage goals is far from done.

24 Jun 2026 3:27 pm
Manika Batra questions Asian Games omission, seeks clear and factual explanation

Manika Batra, who missed out on the five-member womens squad after failing to satisfy the selection criteria, has consistently maintained that her fight is against the process rather than the outcome.

24 Jun 2026 12:57 pm
Sandeep Patil appointed Mumbais team mentor

Sandeep Patils credentials extend far beyond his aggressive strokeplay that illuminated Indias triumphant 1983 World Cup campaign.

24 Jun 2026 12:31 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Red or green? For Brazil, the politics of World Cup kits matter

We included the red one as the fourth option but it has not been released on the market and is not part of Nike's current collection, said Brazils football federation

24 Jun 2026 12:06 pm
DR Congo fan who stands as living statue of independence leader Lumumba makes it to World Cup

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga became a social media sensation at the Africa Cup for posing as a statue of Lumumba on a pedestal with his right hand raised and standing still throughout games

24 Jun 2026 11:04 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Colombia into Round of 32 as Munoz strikes against DR Congo

Colombia, who opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan, commanded possession and created numerous chance

24 Jun 2026 11:00 am
Colombia vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Both sides unchanged as Group K clash gets under way

Earlier in the day, Portugal crushed Uzbekistan 5-0 in the Group K clash to top the group

24 Jun 2026 8:02 am
FIFA World Cup: Budimir gives Croatia 1-0 win to eliminate Panama in Group L

The victory was a sweet finale on a special night for 40-year-old Croatia midfield maestro Luka Modric, who made his 200th international appearance

24 Jun 2026 7:06 am
FIFA World Cup | England hit crossbar late in goalless draw with Ghana

It was the first match at this World Cup where neither team managed a shot on target in the first half

24 Jun 2026 3:48 am
FIFA World Cup | Panama vs Croatia LIVE updates: Group L match gets underway

The limelight will also be on Croatia captain Luka Modric as the AC Milan midfielder makes his 200th international appearance

24 Jun 2026 3:40 am
FIFA World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacle

Through 44 matches, total attendance topped 2.85 million, with the average stadium about 99.6% full, according to a Reuters analysis based on FIFA data

24 Jun 2026 3:20 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo comes to the party as Portugal routs Uzbekistan

The 41-year-old becomes the first man to score in six editions of the quadrennial extravaganza; the 5-0 victory eases pressure on the European powerhouse while the debutant slumps to a second straight defeat in Group K

24 Jun 2026 1:04 am
Formula One | Is Catalunya a tipping point in a changing landscape?

No one could have left Barcelona thinking exactly the same way they arrived. For Ferrari, the weekend offered validation. For Mercedes, it provided a warning. For Hamilton, it delivered redemption. And for Formula One itself, it may have provided something even more valuable: a championship battle that suddenly feels alive again

24 Jun 2026 12:45 am
FIFA World Cup | England vs Ghana LIVE updates: Group L match gets underway

Ghana, 1-0 winners over Panama in their opener last week, can also qualify for the knockout rounds

24 Jun 2026 12:44 am
India registers fighting 4-3 win over Pakistan in FIH Pro League

Ahmad Nadeem gave Pakistan the lead in the eighth minute through a penalty corner before Abhishek (22nd) struck from a field effort to draw parity

23 Jun 2026 11:21 pm
Portugal vs Uzbekistan, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Ronaldo starts in crucial game

The 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in Portugals first game, a surprising 1-1 draw with Congo

23 Jun 2026 10:23 pm
Commitment thy name is Tilak Varma

After captaining the triumphant India-A side in the island nation , the Falcon flies back to produce a memorable knock in TG20

23 Jun 2026 9:48 pm
National inter-State athletics | Kalinga ready as Indian athletes make last-gasp effort for Asiad berth

Some top names, including former World and Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, 100m National record holder Gurindervir Singh, National record holder decathlete Tejaswin Shankar, have got exemption from the meet

23 Jun 2026 8:46 pm
Delhi High Court directs AITA to expedite Constitutional amendments and election

The whole process, culminating in a fresh vote under the amended Constitution, will have to conclude on or before September 30, 2026

23 Jun 2026 6:03 pm
Alireza Beiranvand: the shot-stopper who grew up throwing rocks

In the moment the crowd fell silent to comprehend the save they just saw, Alireza Beiranvand must have remembered his Zagros, the sheep, and the stones

23 Jun 2026 4:55 pm
Rishabh Pant takes big pay cut to rejoin Delhi Capitals for 15 crore; Kuldeep goes to LSG

The LSG had acquired his services for a whopping 27 crore, highest ever in the history of the league, in the mega auction ahead of IPL 2025

23 Jun 2026 2:53 pm
Suryansh Shedge replaces Nitish Reddy in India's squads for Ireland and England series

Nitish Reddy reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20

23 Jun 2026 2:24 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Stars sparkle early as Messi and Mbappe light up the tournament

Stars galore as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbapp, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal and Harry Kane look to stamp their authority at the FIFA World Cup 2026

23 Jun 2026 1:18 pm