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Lionel Messi scores, assists in potential farewell Argentina home game, a 5-0 friendly win over Zambia

The crowd gave Messi a standing ovation and pleaded with him to help Argentina win another World Cup

1 Apr 2026 10:56 am
Italy's World Cup nightmare continues after shoot-out defeat to Bosnia

Esmir Bajraktarevic shot the winning spot-kick in Zenica, where the Bosnians booked a place in Group B and matches against co-hosts Canada, Switzerland and Qatar, and plunged Italy into a new nightmare.

1 Apr 2026 9:52 am
Kimi Antonelli: A blend of Sennas soul and Bolts speed

The audacious and sensitive Kimi Antonelli is a reminder that F1 is as much about the soul of the driver as the machinery beneath him.

1 Apr 2026 1:22 am
Manika Batra keeps hopes alive in ITTF Table Tennis World Cup

The 30-year-old Batra rallied past Zhang 11-7, 11-2, 14-16, 5-11, 11-6 in a 43-minute Group 4 clash, bouncing back from her opening match defeat to Japan's Miwa Harimoto

1 Apr 2026 1:08 am
Abhay and Anahat receive Asian Squash Federation honours

The Indian boys team, which clinched bronze at the 2025 World Junior Team Championships in Egypt, was picked for the Mens team award, according to the awardees list released by ASF on March 31

1 Apr 2026 1:08 am
Priya advance to womens 60kg quarterfinals

Priyas well-controlled performance helped her beat Kazakhstans Rimma Volossenko 5-0 and set up a last-eight clash with second-seeded two-time World championships medallist Chengyu Yang of China

1 Apr 2026 12:52 am
Soccer-Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World Cup

Infantino's surprise appearance came as Iran continues pushing to relocate the team's World Cup matches from the U.S. to Mexico, citing the American military involvement alongside Israel in strikes that sparked the current regional war.

1 Apr 2026 12:18 am
World Cup-bound Ghana fires coach Otto Addo after 4 straight losses in friendlies

The firing came hours after a 2-1 loss to Germany in Stuttgart on Monday (March 30) that was Ghana's fourth straight loss in warm-up games including 5-1 to Austria last Friday (March 27).

1 Apr 2026 12:18 am
Blue Tigers delight the faithful with a great win

Australian import Williams marks his India debut with a strike in the fourth minute; Akash also finds the mark as Jamils men finish their Group C campaign on a fine, promising note

31 Mar 2026 9:38 pm
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC | LSG coach Langer acknowledges he is spoilt for choice

The former Australian opener was visibly pleased to have a problem of plenty ahead of the contest against Delhi Capitals

31 Mar 2026 9:07 pm
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC | Super Giants and Capitals begin pursuit of maiden title

LSG skipper Pant will have a point to prove; DC will hope that J & K speedster Nabi rises to the occasion in the absence of Australia pacer Starc

31 Mar 2026 8:16 pm
IPL 2026 RR vs CSK | My team executed the plans really well: Royals captain Riyan Parag

My team executed the plans really well. The conditions suited us, and I think I did a decent job. Hopefully, we can repeat this in the next match if similar conditions are there, said Parag

31 Mar 2026 8:06 pm
IPL 2026 PBKS vs GT: Punjab wins toss, elects to bowl

Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans faced each other just once in IPL 2025, producing a high-scoring contest of nearly 500 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium

31 Mar 2026 7:57 pm
31 Mar 2026 5:24 pm
IPL 2026 in Bengaluru: Minors hired to steal mobile phones during RCB vs SRH match, police recover 21 phones worth 18 lakh

A key accused has been taken into custody, along with a few juveniles suspected to be involved in the crime

31 Mar 2026 3:32 pm
British broadcast engineer working for IPL matches found dead in Mumbai hotel

Jan William Langford was found unconscious in his room on Monday(March 30, 2026) morning, following which he was rushed to Bombay Hospital by the hotel management

31 Mar 2026 3:02 pm
Rajasthan Royals outplayed us: CSK batting coach Michael Hussey on their IPL 2026 opener

Hussey remains optimistic, expecting significantly improved batting performances going forward in the tournament.

31 Mar 2026 1:03 pm
Very emotional: Ravindra Jadeja reflects on his exit from five-time IPL champions CSK

Ravindra Jadeja said he is enjoying his return to Rajasthan Royals, the franchise where he began his IPL career and won his first title and is approaching the new phase with a positive mindset, aiming to both learn and share his experience with the team

31 Mar 2026 12:56 pm
Carolina Marn retires: Through the noise, the resultsrang loud

A fiery passion and the refusal to back down, physically and mentally, defined Carolina Marn who hung up her racquet recently; perhaps feisty is how the Spaniard will be best remembered

31 Mar 2026 6:57 am
IPL 2026 PBKS vs GT | Sai Sudharsan one of the hardest workers in the game: Titans batting coach Hayden

It has been a privilege to watch him and Shubman Gill prepare, Hayden showered praise on the Tamil Nadu batter

31 Mar 2026 2:27 am
Green suffering from lower-back injury, aims to resume bowling after 10-12 days: CA spokesperson

Cameron is currently rebuilding his bowling loads in India with a view to returning in around 10-12 days' time. KKR has been communicated with and is fully aware of this information, says spokesperson

31 Mar 2026 2:17 am
IPL 2026 PBKS vs GT | PBKS coach Ponting confident of the batting options available

If there is a bit of grass and if there is good pace and bounce, it might be easier for the overseas guys. If the surface is a little drier and on the slower side, it might be easier for an Indian player. We have flexibility in our batting order says

31 Mar 2026 2:04 am
Fitness, and tactics set to be in focus at women's hockey camp for WC preparations

The camp will be conducted at the Sports Authority of India's National Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru

31 Mar 2026 1:47 am
Tennis-Sinner beats Lehecka in rain-hit Miami final to capture 'Sunshine Double'

The Italian world number two won 92% of his first-serve points and saved all three break points he faced en route to a victory that extended his string of Masters 1000 matches without dropping a set to 17

31 Mar 2026 1:37 am
JSW Sports signs U19 Women's T20 WC winning skipper Niki Prasad

Niki represents the new generation of Indian cricketers who combine skill, leadership, and maturity at a very young age. Her journey has already been inspiring, from making a mark in domestic cricket to leading India to a U19 World Cup title., says JSW Sports

31 Mar 2026 1:24 am
Motorcycling-Bezzecchi wins USA Grand Prix to extend perfect start to season

Bezzecchi led all 20 laps at the Circuit of the Americas where he crossed the line 2.036 seconds ahead of teammate Jorge Martin. Pedro Acosta, who finished third in Saturday's sprint before a penalty dropped him to eighth, rounded out the podium

31 Mar 2026 1:18 am
Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports

De Zerbi is available after leaving Marseille by mutual consent in February. Tottenham parted ways with interim boss Igor Tudor on March 29 after just seven games and 44 days in charge

31 Mar 2026 1:17 am
Cricket-South Australia clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time

Victoria, heavy favourites to win the final, resumed on day five at Junction Oval on 102-5 chasing a victory target of 196 to take the inter-state title for the 33rd time

31 Mar 2026 1:07 am
IPL 2026 | Bowlers on target as Royals knock over Super Kings

Once pacer Burger nailed Samson and Mhatre off successive deliveries, Rajasthan dictated terms; Archer and Jadeja chip in with two wickets each; Overtons knock the only bright spot; Suryavanshi makes it a walk in the park for Parags men

31 Mar 2026 12:59 am
Through the noise, the resultsrang loud

A fiery passion and the refusal to back down, physically and mentally, defined Carolina Marin who hung up her racquet recently; perhaps feisty is how the Spaniard will be best remembered

31 Mar 2026 12:17 am
AFC Asian Cup qualifier | Jamils men vie for consolation win against Hong Kong

The Blue Tigers are lying at the bottom of Group C with just two points; Australian-born Williams may make his India debut, though the head coach was non-committal about the wingers inclusion

30 Mar 2026 8:38 pm
White to take over as junior womens hockey coach; HI undecided on renewing Sreejeshs contract

There have also been talks of moving Sreejesh to the development side, something the latter is unlikely to accept, given the uncertainty and lack of details around the very role and roadmap of such a team

30 Mar 2026 7:36 pm
When I was picked by RR, my goal was to play my game in the powerplay: Sooryavanshi

After dominating the powerplay, he aims to value his wicket and push the total towards 200, making it tough for opponents to chase, he said

30 Mar 2026 4:25 pm
Over 75% of fans dont support VAR in Premier League, says FSA survey

About 91% fans polled said VAR had removed the spontaneous joy of goal celebrations

30 Mar 2026 3:51 pm
IPL 2026: Varun Chakravarthy is working hard and his attitude is right, says Ajinkya Rahane

KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, however, backed the spinner to bounce back, attributing the dip to mental fatigue following a high-intensity tournament

30 Mar 2026 2:25 pm
IPL 2026: KKR captain Rahane hints at Cricket Australia's say in Cameron Green not bowling against MI

Green, who was signed by KKR for a record 25.20 crore, contributed a quick 18 off 10 balls with the bat, but did not bowl as Mumbai Indian chased down a mammoth target of 220

30 Mar 2026 1:23 pm
IPL 2026: Shardul Thakur makes a statement on Mumbai Indians debut

Mumbais Ranji Trophy captain made it a memorable outing, returning Player-of-the-Match figures of three for 39 in four overs against Kolkata Knight Riders

30 Mar 2026 12:04 pm
IPL 2026: Punjab Kings | Full list of players, schedule and support staff

PBKS is slated for a face-off with Gujarat Titans in maiden match of this IPL season. Check out the full list of squad, schedule and support staff

30 Mar 2026 12:02 pm
Ajinkya Rahane limps off the field in MI-KKR IPL clash

Rahane was down on the field after the completion of the fourth over in MI's chase of 221 and despite receiving some treatment from the team physiotherapist, the 37-year-old could not continue

30 Mar 2026 6:53 am
Max Verstappen says he is considering F1 retirement

The four-time F1 drivers' champion from 2021 to 2024 for Red Bull relinquished his seat at the top of the sport when McLaren's Lando Norris won the title last season

30 Mar 2026 2:08 am
India U23 men thrash Bhutan in U23 Tri-Nation Championship

The India U23S, coached by Naushad Moosa, were at Bhutan's throats from early on, and missed several early chances

30 Mar 2026 1:01 am