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Interview | Its not just about Magnus, so you have to do well against everyone: Praggnanandhaa

Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa says every tournament is unique in its own way; the 20-year-old admits that he will have to prioritise taking breaks to ensure he isnt burnt out; the Indian, who had a tough time at the Candidates, feels he is someone who quickly recovers from disappointments

8 Jun 2026 12:43 am
Zverev fights off Cobolli for maiden Grand Slam title at French Open

After falling three times at the final hurdle, including in Paris two years ago, Zverev capped a relentless run by becoming the first German man to win a major title since Boris Becker's Australian Open triumph three decades ago.

7 Jun 2026 11:40 pm
Tilak emerges costliest buy at inaugural TG20 auction

Milind becomes the most expensive uncapped player

7 Jun 2026 11:01 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown: Brazil targets title No. 6; Mexico hopes for a fine show

Switzerland favourite to make it to the knockouts for the fourth straight edition; burden of expectation on Morocco after its semifinal run in Qatar 2022: Scotland desperate to end group-stage jinx

7 Jun 2026 9:35 pm
CRICKET | Its been a great journey for him and I wish him well: Deshpande on Shreyas

The two started their cricketing journey together from the maidans of Shivaji Park

7 Jun 2026 8:29 pm
IND vs AFG Test | It was a genuine treat to watch Manav bowl: Washington

He has been brilliant. Those who have played with him in the last few years know what he could bring to the table, especially in this format, Washington Sundar said about Manav Suthar

7 Jun 2026 7:51 pm
IGU names six-member team for Asian Games in Japan

Yuvraj Sandhu and Aditi Ashok were among the six-member team for golf

7 Jun 2026 6:58 pm
IND vs AFG one-off Test: Rishabh Pant dismissed for 81 as India reach 475 for 6

Pant did play his signature strokes but also curbed his natural instinct to go after each delivery, treating each ball on its merit during his 121-ball knock

7 Jun 2026 11:54 am
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to travel with parents on Indias overseas tours

Sooryavanshi was named in Indias T20 squad for the tours to Ireland and England, and the Asian Games, after sweeping the batting honours in the IPL 2026

7 Jun 2026 10:52 am
Pope Leo XIV backs USA team ahead of FIFA World Cup

Pope Leo is currently on a week-long visit to Spain and the Canary Islands as preparations continue for the start of the expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup

7 Jun 2026 9:51 am
Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces injured Kohli in ODI squad

The three ODIs will be played at Dharamsala, Lucknow and Chennai on June 13, 17 and 20 respectively

6 Jun 2026 7:22 pm
IND vs AFG Test | Coachs backing gives freedom and certainty: Sai Sudharsan

It gives so much certainty mentally when the coach, the captain, and the team support you and want you to do well for the country, says Sai Sudharsan

6 Jun 2026 7:15 pm
Holistic approach must be taken to tackle doping offences: Ashwini Nachappa

Shri Kunal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Sports, Anjali Bhagwati, Olympian and Former World No. 1 shooter, Ashwini Nachappa, Olympian and Asian Championship medallist, in conversation with K.C. Vijaya Kumar, Sports Editor, The Hindu

6 Jun 2026 6:31 pm
CRICKET | Selections driven equally by long-term planning and recent performances, says Agarkar

As it happens, after most World Cups, we try and reassess what the best way forward is, says the BCCIs chief selector

6 Jun 2026 6:06 pm
World Cup 2026 Group F squads: Full player lists

Here are the squads in Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring Netherlands, Japan, Sweden and Tunisia

6 Jun 2026 3:25 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C squads: Full player lists

Here is the Group C full squad list of teams for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 in the USA, Mexico and Canada.

6 Jun 2026 3:25 pm
World Cup 2026 Group E squads: Full player lists

Here is the full squad list of Group E teams participating in the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 taking place in the USA, Mexico and Canada

6 Jun 2026 3:24 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 : When and where to stream in India

Viewers keen to stream the FIFA World Cup 2026 can opt for ZEE5 subscription, while TV audience could subscribe Unit8 Sports 1 for the big-ticket sports event

6 Jun 2026 3:20 pm
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as captain of Indian T20 side

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by being selected in the squad. He surpassed Sachin Tendulkar as youngest player to represent India

6 Jun 2026 1:23 pm
Praggnanandhaa says winning Norway Chess title more special than beating Magnus Carlsen

It may or may not be the biggest title of his career thus far, but his history-making victory was a hugely popular one. He was swarmed by fans but managed to please them with autographs and pictures

6 Jun 2026 12:51 pm
FIFA to allow factory-sealed, disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums

FIFA in a social media post said fans will be permitted to bring one, soft, plastic, 20-ounce (590 milliliter), factory-sealed, disposable water bottle into any match taking place in the United States or Canada

6 Jun 2026 11:50 am
Irans World Cup team granted visas to play games in the U.S., officials say

Iran plays its first two games in Inglewood, California, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium six days later, then heads to Seattle to face Egypt on June 26

6 Jun 2026 9:44 am
IND vs AFG one-off Test: India opts to bat against Afghanistan, Manav Suthar makes debut

This will be Shubman Gills first Test as captain on his home turf, Punjab. Afghanistan hands Test cap to Nangeyalia Kharote

6 Jun 2026 9:30 am
Spain thrash England 4-0, Germany qualify for Women's World Cup finals

England's hopes of securing a spot with a win in Mallorca were quickly snuffed out, with Patri Guijarro giving the Spaniards the lead in the 19th minute and Alexia Putellas making it 2-0 before the break.

6 Jun 2026 2:52 am
Serena Williams adds Berlin to her comeback tour and will play doubles

Berlin Open organizers said Williams will compete in doubles at the grass-court event starting on June 13. Her partner and the date of her first match will be announced later.

6 Jun 2026 2:24 am
Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to win Norway Chess title

The 20-year-old player won four classical games on the trot to take the top spot after Sos chances of claiming the trophy ended after his game against Alireza Firouzja ended in a draw.

6 Jun 2026 2:00 am
Mirra Andreeva's new calm meets surprise package Maja Chwalinska in French Open final

Facing the unheralded Lois Boisson for a spot in the French Open semifinals, the Russian teenager lost her temper, losing in straight sets after receiving a warning for angrily hitting a ball into the stands.

6 Jun 2026 1:11 am
Batters just keep getting better and better; but I think we are also bowling quicker: Issy Wong

In this conversation, the England fast-bowler previews the upcoming T20 World Cup, reminisces about her time with the Mumbai Indians, and reveals who the toughest opponents she has faced are. The 24-year-old also holds forth on the impact of The Hundred and describes what it was like to watch the 2017 World Cup final from the stands at Lords

6 Jun 2026 12:47 am
Portugal humble but more ambitious than ever: Ruben Dias

After a double of the FA Cup and EFL Cup this season with Manchester City, Ruben will be representing Portugal in his third FIFA World Cup

5 Jun 2026 11:24 pm
IND vs AFG Test | Indias quest for Test reset begins against Afghanistan

Head coach Gambhir confirms that Sai Sudharsan will be given a long rope at No. 3; for the visitor, some of its leading white-ball stars, including ace leggie Rashid, are missing from the squad

5 Jun 2026 7:47 pm