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Javier Sotomayor encourages Indian athletes to focus on discipline, mindset

The Cuban legend and World record holder high jumper said India is currently at the right stage to produce world-class athletes but added that the drive has to come from within

23 Nov 2025 3:37 am
Womens T20 World Cup for the Blind | Ear to the ground, young women chase cricketing dreams

The series, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, began earlier this month with six teams India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Australia, and the U.S. playing qualifying matches in New Delhi and Bengaluru

23 Nov 2025 1:01 am
FIDE relaxes dress code for World rapid, blitz events in Doha

The updated regulations now allow dark business-casual trousers including classic, non-distressed jeans in blue, black or grey for both men and women for the Doha event from December 25 to 30

23 Nov 2025 12:38 am
In Focus podcast | IPL trades: On retentions, team strategies and auction war rooms for IPL 2026

Amol Karhadkar analyses the big trades, releases and retentions by IPL franchises ahead of the mini-auction for the 2026 season.

22 Nov 2025 4:53 pm
First Ashes Test in Perth: Travis Head smashes 69-ball century

Head surged to three figures, crunching 12 fours and four sixes after being elevated to the top of the order in place of the injured Usman Khawaja

22 Nov 2025 3:03 pm
New Zealand beats West Indies by 4 wickets to sweep the ODI series 3-0

Mark Chapman reached his fourth ODI half-century from 58 balls and went on to score 64 in a 75-run fifth-wicket partnership with Michael Bracewell as New Zealand chased down the West Indies' 161 with 19.3 overs remaining

22 Nov 2025 2:47 pm
Mitchell Starc becomes first Aussie pacer to take ten-wicket haul in Ashes Test in 24 years

Starc is the first Aussie pacer to take a ten-wicket haul in Ashes Tests since 1990/91, when Craig McDermott produced figures of 11/157, which also came at Perth

22 Nov 2025 2:39 pm
Proud to see ACA stadium become a Test venue, said Assam Chief Minster Himanta Biswa Sarma

Guwahati creates history! Proud to see Assam Cricket Association Stadium (ACA) Stadium become Indias 30th Test venue, bringing the pinnacle of cricket to Assam, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said

22 Nov 2025 12:51 pm
Lakshya Sen enters Australian Open final

Lakshya looked patchy early on while Chen was far more precise with his shot selection and execution, which allowed Chou Tien Chen to dominate the rallies

22 Nov 2025 11:56 am
Norris on pole in Las Vegas with Piastri fifth

Red Bull's reigning world champion Max Verstappen, third in the standings after 21 of 24 races but 49 points off the lead, joined the Briton on the front row.

22 Nov 2025 11:17 am
FIFA bans Panama soccer leader again in fallout over inappropriate remark

FIFA said its disciplinary judges also imposed a fine of 20,000 Swiss francs ($25,000) on the Panamanian official for not complying with its ethics committee's previous ruling that banned him for six months into July

22 Nov 2025 10:20 am
The Lichess story: the cool, open-source site helping power the chess boom

What started as a personal coding project for French programmer Thibault Duplessis has grown into a free destination for millions of chess lovers, ranging from amateurs to World champions. Run by just three full-time workers and an army of volunteers, Lichess is both one of the worlds leading gaming websites and an inspirational community enterprise

22 Nov 2025 9:54 am
IND vs SA second Test: South Africa elects to bat; Sai Sudharsan, Nitish Kumar Reddy in playing XI

South Africa lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test in Kolkata by 30 runs.

22 Nov 2025 8:59 am
First Ashes Test: England in charge after dismissing Australia for 132

An explosive opening day of searing pace saw an astonishing 19 wickets tumble.

22 Nov 2025 8:49 am
Shardul Thakur to lead Mumbais Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title defence

Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube available for the first four games

22 Nov 2025 1:15 am
Shourya Saini shoots down silver in 50m rifle 3P at Deaflympics

Following Sainis second-place finish, India have taken their medal tally in shooting to 13, including four gold, six silver and three bronze

22 Nov 2025 12:56 am
Advani does star turn as India A enter quarterfinals; India B bow out

Pankaj Advani was in imperious form, powering the team to a lopsided 3-1 win over United Arab Emirates and then crushing Afghanistan 3-0

22 Nov 2025 12:36 am
Red alert: Ferrari cracks widen after failing again to recapture old glory

The iconic Italian marque has a history of internal bickering when things dont go well on track. This year has shown just how tetchy the Maranello environment can get. Top boss John Elkann rebuked his drivers despite the clear flaws of the 2025 car. The team must get its act together ahead of 2026s major regulatory overhaul if it wants to end a long-running title drought

22 Nov 2025 12:15 am
Insipid India A go down to Bangladesh A in Super Over of Rising Stars Asia Cup semifinal

Bangladesh A will face Pakistan Shaheens, who beat Sri Lanka A by five runs in the second semifinal, in the final on Sunday

22 Nov 2025 12:02 am
Boxing | BFI chief Ajay promises all help for boxers to win Olympic medals

He says hiring the best coaching personnel, grooming multiple boxers in each weight category and launching a talent hunt to increase bench strength in certain weights would be among the priorities

21 Nov 2025 5:35 pm
IND vs SA Test series: South Africa fast bowler Rabada ruled out of second test against India

We will finalise the starting 11 tomorrow when we have had a look at the wicket, but it looks a little bit fresher than Kolkata with a bit more grass on the wicket, so that suggests it will play a bit better, captain Temba Bavuma told reporters

21 Nov 2025 3:10 pm
AIFFs ISL crisis | Centre steps in, assures Supreme Court league will go ahead

We will ensure that players are not put to any disadvantage due to lack of sponsors or lack of club owners, said Solicitor General Tushar Mehta

21 Nov 2025 3:10 pm
IND vs SA Test series: Shubman Gill ruled out of second Test

The BCCI, in a statement, added, he will head to Mumbai for further assessment of his injury.

21 Nov 2025 12:35 pm
Lakshya Sen overcomes Ayush Shetty to enter Australian Open semis

Sen, 26 had a tough time beating Shetty in the opening game, with the higher-ranked Indian trailing 6-9 before he won four successive points while trailing 9-10 to take the upper hand at 13-10

21 Nov 2025 12:00 pm
No 2026 World Cup spot but China is experiencing a grassroots football revival

Across the country, amateur regional leagues are thriving

21 Nov 2025 10:54 am
West Indies recall veteran pacer Roach for New Zealand test tour

With both Shamar Joseph and Alzarri Joseph sidelined by injuries, the squad features an intriguing blend of experience and fresh blood, including a maiden call-up for Ojay Shields

21 Nov 2025 9:44 am
AUS vs ENG first Ashes Test: Mitchell Starc takes 100th Ashes wicket

The Australian spearhead also has a chance to go past Wasim Akram for taking the most number of Test wickets by a left-arm fast bowler

21 Nov 2025 9:22 am
Ashes 2025 1st Test: England win toss, opt to bat first against Australia

Australia awarded first test caps to specialist opener Jake Weatherald and fast bowler Brendan Doggett

21 Nov 2025 8:19 am
Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup

Italy will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage

21 Nov 2025 3:38 am