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NZ vs SA fourth T20I: Spinners shine as South Africa beats New Zealand to level series at 2-2

The deciding match is at Christchurch on Wednesday (March 25, 2026).

22 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
South Africa wins the toss and bats in the fourth T20 against New Zealand

After a series of low-scoring matches, New Zealand leads the series 2-1. South Africa won the first match by seven wickets while New Zealand won the second by 68 runs and the third by eight wickets

22 Mar 2026 12:52 pm
Rwanda's Utagushimaninde becomes youngest to score T20 international century

Utagushimaninde, aged 15 years and 223 days, smashed an unbeaten 111 off 65 balls, surpassing the previous record held by Uganda's Prosscovia Alako, who was 16 years and 233 days old when she struck 116 against Mali in Kigali in 2019.

22 Mar 2026 9:12 am
LeBron James breaks record for most NBA games played

He's got to be insane, 27-year-old teammate Austin Reaves said of James's continued appetite for excellence. Can't be normal things going on in his brain to do it so well at such a high level.

22 Mar 2026 7:02 am
IPL 2026 Countdown: Rajasthan Royals has the task of filling Sanju Samsons big shoes

The young batters should fire in unison to ensure the former captains absence isnt felt; skipper Parag has a tough job on his hands; the addition of Jadeja and Bishnoi bolsters the spin department

21 Mar 2026 11:13 pm
21 Mar 2026 5:42 pm
Wimbledon to introduce video review technology

The video reviews will be introduced on six show courts, including the Centre Court and Court One

21 Mar 2026 4:12 pm
IPL 2026: Switch on, lets not waste even a minute of any session: Kohli to RCB teammates

Addressing the squad during their first practice session at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli underlined the need to maintain the intensity that brought them the title last year

21 Mar 2026 1:52 pm
Olympic champion swimmer Cameron McEvoy breaks the 50-meter freestyle world record

The 31-year-old Australian posted a time of 20.88 seconds at the China Open in Shenzhen, taking 0.03 second off Brazilian Csar Cielo's previous mark

21 Mar 2026 10:02 am
Matheesha Pathirana to miss early stages of IPL 2026, Harshit Ranas participation also doubtful

KKR are set to kick their IPL 2026 campaign off against the Mumbai Indians on March 29 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

21 Mar 2026 9:57 am
Premier League: Harry Maguire sees red as Man United held to 2-2 draw at Bournemouth

The draw leaves United third in the table on 55 points, 15 behind leaders Arsenal and six adrift of Manchester City

21 Mar 2026 8:12 am
Indian archery has no missing pieces; to win an Olympic medal, they just need to be managed differently: Yusuf Ergin

The Turkiye head coach was instrumental in his country winning its first Olympic archery medal. At a recent workshop, Ergin got a close look at the sport in India. He discusses what he observed, how India can end its Olympic drought, which Indian archers have impressed him and why hiring foreign coaches isnt a silver bullet

21 Mar 2026 1:00 am
Peering into Formula Ones crystal ball: the early-season signs that bear watching

Two races in, the sports radical overhaul continues to be criticised, defended and discussed. What works and what doesnt? Will Mercedes superiority make it a dull season? How many overtakes are too many? And why are some drivers comparing the racing to a video game?

21 Mar 2026 12:54 am
Tanvi, Isharani enter semifinals of Orleans Masters

Tanvi, who is the youngest Indian to reach a BWF World Tour final at the 2025 U.S. Open Super 300, will take on either former world champion Nozomi Okuhara of Japan or Vietnam's Nguyen Thuy Linh next

21 Mar 2026 12:04 am
Troubled Spurs face Forest showdown, Chelsea need top-four surge

With leaders Arsenal and second-placed Manchester City meeting in the League Cup final on Sunday, the focus in the top flight switches to the congested race to qualify for the Champions League

21 Mar 2026 12:04 am
IPL 2026 Countdown: Shubman Gills Gujarat Titans banks on its tried-and-tested formula

The franchises chances could hinge on the middle-orders productivity; the batting top-three and bowling attack have loads of experience; Holder may prove to be an invaluable asset

20 Mar 2026 11:02 pm
20 Mar 2026 5:21 pm
NZ vs SA third T20I: Tom Latham shines as New Zealand beats South Africa to lead series 2-1

Batting conditions have been tricky and matches in the series have been low-scoring

20 Mar 2026 4:21 pm
FIFA fines Israeli FA for anti-discrimination rules breaches

A report by the disciplinary committee of world football's governing body found the IFA failed to take meaningful action against Beitar Jerusalem for persistent and well-documented racist behaviour.

20 Mar 2026 3:11 pm
Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood to miss early IPL 2026; Nathan Ellis injured

Cricket Australia (CA) is taking a precautionary approach with their veteran pacers as they are set to have a lengthy 12-month period, where they will play up to 21 matches

20 Mar 2026 11:39 am
Sam Curran set to miss IPL 2026 for Rajasthan Royals: Report

Rajasthan Royals will be exploring various replacement options as Sam Curran will be missing the IPL 2026 season

20 Mar 2026 10:07 am
Lockie Ferguson to miss early IPL 2026 matches for Punjab Kings

The right-arm fast bowler, known for his express pace and ability to deliver in crunch moments, is expected to return to franchise duties for PBKS later in the IPL 2026 season

20 Mar 2026 9:32 am
FIFA creates rule requiring female coaches at womens tournaments

Just 10 of 32 teams at the 2023 Women's World Cup had a female head coach, including Sarina Wiegman of beaten finalist England

20 Mar 2026 9:25 am
IPL 2026 Countdown: Lucknow Super Giants should strike a balance between aggression and recklessness

The Lucknow outfit has a fearsome batting unit that includes Pant; the addition of veteran pacer Shami lends assurance to the bowling attack

20 Mar 2026 12:08 am
A tale of two think-tanks

The English team management of Brook and McCullum has left Livingstone in limbo while IT20I skipper Suryakumar and india head coach Gambhir have facilitated the second coming of Kishan and Samson

19 Mar 2026 11:23 pm
Is soccer no longer Italy's best sport? The Azzurri face World Cup playoff amid others' success

The once-dominant men's soccer team is at risk of failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup

19 Mar 2026 11:18 pm
Asian Games cruise ship and wooden huts will be 'unique experience'

About half of the expected 15,000 athletes and officials will live in the eye-catching temporary accommodation during the Games, which are in Nagoya and the wider Aichi area from September 19 to October 4 coinciding with typhoon season in Japan

19 Mar 2026 11:18 pm
National table tennis championship | Pande & Balamurugan book a doubles medal for Tamil Nadu

With several top singles players opting to skip the doubles events to conserve energy in the non-air-conditioned Abhay Prashal hall, the doubles competition has gained added significance among specialists

19 Mar 2026 7:02 pm
19 Mar 2026 5:17 pm
Sanju Samson had become face of Rajasthan Royals, losing him is massive: Faf du Plessis

Samson spent 11 seasons with Rajasthan Royals across two stints, emerging as their most-capped player and leading run-scorer. He has now been traded to Chennai Super Kings with Ravindra Jadeja joining the RR ranks.

19 Mar 2026 2:37 pm
Lionel Messi scores milestone 900th goal, joins Ronaldo in elite club

Messi scored in Inter Miami CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 match against Nashville, but the team failed to advance

19 Mar 2026 11:57 am
Champions League: Barcelona scores 7 against Newcastle, Liverpool defeats Galatasaray to advance

Bayern Munich defeats Atalanta, set to meet Real Madrid in quarterfinal

19 Mar 2026 8:37 am