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Australia womens cricket team: setting the gold standard

For Australia, which has been used to consistent success, a run without a title for three years would have been a bitter pill to swallow; however, its T20 World Cup triumph during the transition phase makes it the team to beat

9 Jul 2026 12:25 am
I want to fine-tune my game against spin: Sai Sudharsan

The 24-year-old says he is working towards becoming the best version of himself; the southpaw terms the Sri Lanka experience invaluable

8 Jul 2026 11:47 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Morocco looks to exact revenge on France

Didier Deschamps side has reached the last eight with a blend of control and attacking force, but its 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16 was an uncomfortable one

8 Jul 2026 10:50 pm
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | Will Argentina or Morocco buck the European push?

FOOTBALL | As the quarterfinals beckon, Europe has six teams in the fray ready to add to the continents World Cup tally and standing in their way are Messis current champion and the African Cup of Nation titlist

8 Jul 2026 8:50 pm
Aswath becomes Indias 98th GM

He trains under GM M. Shyam Sundar at Chess Thulir Academy in Chennai now; he adds that his immediate goal is to improve his Elo from 2517 to 2600

8 Jul 2026 8:46 pm
ENG-W vs IND-W one-off Test | Test cricket is exciting and brings different challenges: Muzumdar

Amol Muzumdar confirmed that Pratika Rawal has been ruled out of the Test and has been replaced by Priya Punia

8 Jul 2026 8:44 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Egypt coach Hassan calls out unfair refereeing after loss to Argentina

He insisted Egypt should have had a penalty and was equally adamant that what would have been Egypts second goal should not have been ruled out

8 Jul 2026 6:25 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Egypt file complaint against referee after controversial exit

In the build-up to Argentinas winner scored by Enzo Fernndez, Egypt believe they should have instead been awarded a penalty for a pull by Alexis Mac Allister on Hamdy Fathy

8 Jul 2026 5:57 pm
Timeline of sports bans for Russian and Belarusian athletes after invasion of Ukraine

Russian athletes competed as neutrals at the 2024 Paris Olympics and at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games.

8 Jul 2026 5:48 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot: Messi, Mbappe or Haaland who will win?

Kylian Mbappe won the award at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar for scoring 8 goals, just ahead of Messis 7

8 Jul 2026 4:58 pm
IND vs ENG 3rd T20: Shreyas Iyer calls performance 'atrocious, unacceptable

India is yet to win a T20I under Shreyas Iyer as Tuesday's outing was their biggest defeat in the format in terms of runs

8 Jul 2026 1:44 pm
Need to adapt better, but reset will take time: Gambhir on Indias struggles in U.K.

There are a lot of changes from the XI that played the T20 World Cup final to now; be it the captain, be it the opening batsman; there is no Hardik Pandya, there is no Jasprit Bumrah, said India coach Gautam Gambhir

8 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
Samson has been given clarity on his omission: Gambhir

Gambhir maintained that Samson remains in Indias plans in the five-match series, which the visitors trail 0-2 after two losses and a washout

8 Jul 2026 12:20 pm
The captain is the focal point of pressure; he always feels the heat

Ben Stokes, a great all rounder and inspiring captain jumped before he was pushed other captains havent been so lucky

8 Jul 2026 11:27 am
IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: Indian batting falls apart as England wins by 125 runs to take 2-0 lead

This was India's worst T20I defeat in terms of margin of runs as only four batters managed double-digit scores

8 Jul 2026 11:02 am
On Brazils downfall | Explained

Jogo Bonito, a celebration lost to pragmatism

8 Jul 2026 9:56 am
FIFA World Cup: Quarterfinals, semifinals and final schedule and timings

Who has progressed in the knockouts of the FIFA World Cup? And when are the matches being played? The Trionda has enthralled FIFA fans this time in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. The final of this World Cup will be played on July 20 at 12.30 am I.S.T at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

8 Jul 2026 7:22 am
Switzerland edge Colombia on penalties to reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954

It was heartbreak for Colombia, who were bidding to reach the quarters for only the second time in their history, having previously done so at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil

8 Jul 2026 5:32 am
Cristiano Ronaldo bids adieu to World Cup with 'clear conscience'

Ronaldo will retire without a World Cup title or even a World Cup final appearance to his name. His teams best performance with Portugal came in his first appearance, a 2006 run to the semifinals and a fourth-place finish.

8 Jul 2026 4:12 am
Cycling | Denmark's Pedersen wins Tour stage four, Norway's Traeen takes yellow jersey

It was Pedersen's third victory in the Tour de France and his 12th in a Grand Tour

8 Jul 2026 3:36 am
Shot putter Vidhi fails dope test, out of Asian U23 Championships starting Thursday

Vidhi, whose dope sample was collected in May out-of-competition, had won gold in the senior Federation Cup in 2025 with a throw of 16.10m

8 Jul 2026 3:15 am
Two wins in three races but Ferrari boss plays down F1 title bid

Vasseur felt Mercedes, winners of seven of nine grands prix and on pole position in all, still had a small advantage on pure performance even if Ferrari looked strong at the start and on race pace.

8 Jul 2026 2:48 am
Olympics | IOC lifts Russia suspension, athletes to return to international competitions

The IOC said its executive board had lifted that suspension but had not decided yet on whether Russia could display its flag, colours or have its anthem played at the Games

8 Jul 2026 2:23 am
Switzerland vs Colombia FIFA World Cup LIVE: Manzambi ruled out of final Round of 16 clash

The winner of this last Round of 16 match will play Argentina, who defeated Egypt in a thriller

8 Jul 2026 12:52 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Argentina pull off stunning late comeback to beat Egypt

In a Round of 16 game of high drama, Argentina trailed 0-2 and Messi missed a penalty but three late goals prevented an embarrassing exit

8 Jul 2026 12:33 am
Formula One | A fortnight of fine margins: How Austria and Silverstone reset the tussle for the title

Saturdays qualifying in Austria set the tone for what followed. George Russell claimed pole, but the lap came under scrutiny set while yellow flags were out for Max Verstappens crash in his push lap

7 Jul 2026 11:22 pm
Argentina vs Egypt, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Messi's champion side faces stern test in Salah's steely Egypt

Argentina makes three changes, Egypt coach makes two as both sides eye quarterfinal berth

7 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
Usha exhorts athletes to do India proud atthe Commonwealth Games

The IOA chief along with the Union sports minister unveils the team kit at the official send-off for the 124 athletes who will take part in the Glasgow event beginning on July 23

7 Jul 2026 8:51 pm
FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 | How Dallas has pulled off hosting nine games

We looked at the entire fan journey, from the airport to hotels, transport, the Fan Festival and finally the stadium. Everything had to feel seamless, says Monica Paul, president of the Dallas Sports Commission and executive director of the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organising Committee

7 Jul 2026 8:12 pm
Being able to talk cricket with Warne was great: Isa Guha

Isa, who took 148 international wickets during her decade-long career for England, also relished her experience of commentating on the IPL

7 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
Former Afghanistan pace bowler Shapoor Zadran passes away

The left-arm pace bowler played a key role in one of Afghanistan's landmark cricketing moments, hitting the winning boundary in the country's first World Cup victory in 2015 against Scotland

7 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Belgium coach says Amadou Onana has serious injury

Belgium coach Rudi Garcia said after the match that Amadou Onana's injury was serious and called it the one dark cloud over tonight

7 Jul 2026 12:37 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Integrity of tournament questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Donald Trump said All I did was ask for a review; I didnt say, you have to do this; while FIFA head Gianni Infantino issued a statement saying, FIFAs judicial bodies are independent; they operate autonomously

7 Jul 2026 12:19 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbapp condemns Paraguayan senator over racist remarks after match

Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup, said Kylian Mbapp

7 Jul 2026 10:40 am
Samson left out from Zimbabwe T20s; maiden call-ups for Yash, Ashok

Mayank Yadav and Ashok Sharma are two of India's fastest bowlers. They are young. If selectors don't try them against even Zimbabwe where will they try, said a source close to the selection committee

7 Jul 2026 8:42 am
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez confirms departure after loss

Yes, this is my last game with the national team; I've had 45 games, and I felt welcomed in Portugal and loved, it's a memory I'll take with me always, said Roberto Martinez

7 Jul 2026 7:26 am
Cousins faces stern test as India aim to revive compound fortunes at Archery WC ahead of Asian Games

For Cousins, one of the most decorated compound archers in history, it will also mark his first international assignment with India since taking charge around three months before the continental showpiece

7 Jul 2026 5:53 am
U.S. vs Belgium FIFA World Cup LIVE: Balogun starts after suspension reversal

The Round of 16 clash has been embroiled in controversy after Donald Trump got FIFA to lift the one-game ban on Folarin Balogun for his red card

7 Jul 2026 5:06 am
Spain eliminates Portugal as Merinos late goal seals Ronaldo's World Cup farewell

Merinos goal takes La Roja to their first quarterfinals since winning their only World Cup title in 2010

7 Jul 2026 3:19 am
India secure 20 medals, including 4 gold at U-20 Asian Wrestling C'ships

Prior to the U-20 event, the Indian contingent also produced a dominant show in the U-15 Asian Wrestling Championships at the same venue, finishing their campaign with 21 medals across the three categories.

7 Jul 2026 2:32 am