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Womens hockey World Cup: India goes down fighting to Netherlands, suffers first loss

Jansen and Matlas penalty-corner goals take the defending champion into the semifinals; Marijnes side pays the price for squandering the limited chances; however, the draw between Australia and China leaves the door open for all three sides

22 Aug 2026 12:29 am
TNPL: Shahrukh Khan powers Kovai Kings to crucial win

The skipper smashes an unbeaten 18-ball 59 to set up his teams victory; Trichy Grand Cholas becomes the first team to qualify for the playoffs

22 Aug 2026 12:15 am
Anusha Kutumbale eyes consistency in upcoming Table Tennis season

Anusha enters the new domestic season at the UTT National Ranking Table Tennis tournament in Kanpur with confidence fuelled by a year that has offered both validation and frustration

21 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
HOCKEY WORLD CUP | Time to buckle up for tougher games, says India mens coach Craig Fulton

Indias mixed start in the first Pool stage led to a second place finish behind England, which has left it needing two wins to give itself a good chance of qualifying for the semifinals.

21 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Badminton World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri in semifinals, assured of medal

The Indian unseeded pair, which is on a comeback trail after Treesa recovered from an injury, toiled for one hour nine minutes to produce one of the biggest wins of their career

21 Aug 2026 4:32 pm
Premier League 2026-27: Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as new season begins

The Premier League champion faces Coventry City in the opening match of the new season

21 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
India vs Sri Lanka Tests: Bowling coach Bahutule backs Kuldeep for 2nd Test; keeps Saransh Jain in contention

Sairaj Bahutule backed Kuldeep Yadav to make an impact in the second Test against Sri Lanka, insisting the wrist-spinner remains a key part of the teams plans

21 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
India vs Sri Lanka Tests: Visitors brave the heat in Colombo nets ahead of 2nd Test

India stepped up preparations for the second Test amid sweltering conditions in Colombo, with Shubman Gill unleashing some big hits during the practice session

21 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Pakistan vs England Test: Brook maintains stranglehold over Pakistan for dominant England

Brook cashed in on some indisciplined bowling from a lightweight seam attack to make 91 from 93 balls as England opened a 195-run lead with two first innings wickets still standing

21 Aug 2026 8:05 am
In Pulwama, cricket heals wounds of the past

Nightlife has been a dream for the turmoil-hit district. However, cricket in the past two years has acted as a healing process for locals.

21 Aug 2026 7:10 am
Rybakina retires from Cincinnati clash with Swiatek

Rybakina's injury coming 10 days before the U.S. Open begins sends Swiatek into a Cincinnati semi-final with third-seeded Jessica Pegula, who defeated Amanda Anisimova 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7/4).

21 Aug 2026 6:39 am
In glory in Galle, its time for Team India to iron out the flaws

Team India celebrates a Test victory in Galle while aiming to address key flaws ahead of tougher challenges in Sri Lanka

21 Aug 2026 3:25 am
Praggnanandhaa finishes second in Sinquefield Cup

After a tie-break loss to Wesley So, Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa finishes second in the Sinquefield Cup

21 Aug 2026 3:15 am
Hockey World Cup | India survives Englands onslaught, advances to the next round

Bichu makes a crucial final-minute save as the Marijne-coached side holds on for a goalless draw; the team, having come up with a defensive masterclass, finishes second in its pool

20 Aug 2026 10:41 pm
TNPL | Tushar starts and Pradosh finishes as Tamizhans get past Panthers

The opener sizzles on his captaincy debut with a 17-ball 48 before the latter scores an unbeaten 65 with his team under pressure; the 2018 champion recovers from 76 for seven to post 157; Shoaibs four-for goes in vain for the Madurai outfit

20 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
HOCKEY WORLD CUP | India enters the next round with a mountain to climb

Despite advancing, India has underwhelmed and conceded eight goals, exhibited a drop in intensity and lack of control while defending leads all while playing only one of the tournaments top sides

20 Aug 2026 6:11 pm
FOOTBALL | New bosses, new order the Premier League landscape is unpredictable

A new era begins is the operative phrase ahead of the 2026-27 season as five of the Big Six clubs come in with a different manager compared to day one of the previous campaign

20 Aug 2026 5:39 pm
Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of 2030

Max Verstappen already had a contract to the end of 2028, but with break clauses offering a potential way out should the team fail to meet his expectations and provide a winning car

20 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
England vs Pakistan 1st Test: Robinson, Tongue take 5 wickets each as host dominates on Day 1

Ollie Robinsons first-ball wicket is reportedly the first time a team has taken a wicket off the first ball of a Test series in England, which has been hosting matches since 1880

20 Aug 2026 10:46 am
Messi scores first goal since father's death as Inter Miami draws with Philadelphia Union

Messi paid an emotional tribute to his father, Jorge, last week, saying he did not know how to continue without him

20 Aug 2026 8:42 am
Chhote Lals quiet craft earns him the Dronacharya award

With Mary Kom, the coach had to extend an established champs career, while with Jaismine, he had to rebuild a young boxer after a difficult phase; he chose adaptation over a fixed template

20 Aug 2026 3:18 am
Asian Games gold next, long career bigger goal after Arjuna recognition: Shankar

The 27-year-old became the first Indian to win a Commonwealth Games medal in the decathlon, claiming bronze and further underlining his emergence as a multi-event athlete

20 Aug 2026 1:56 am
Tamil Nadu Premier League | Trichy Grand Cholas batters redeem themselves

After being bundled out for 85 by Kovai Kings at Dindigul, the team piles up 197 against Dragons;the total proves enough as Antony and Easwaran help secure a much-needed victory

20 Aug 2026 1:00 am
Hockey World Cup: India passes Pakistan test, moves into the next round

Harmanpreet shows his class yet again with two penalty-corner conversionswhile Abhishek also nets a brace; Fultons men stay untroubled barring a spell in the second quarter

19 Aug 2026 11:21 pm