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FIFA World Cup 2026: Slick Switzerland sweep past Algeria into World Cup last 16

Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored to ensure Switzerland advances; the team will meet Ghana or Colombia in the next round

3 Jul 2026 11:07 am
FIFA World Cup | Switzerland vs Algeria LIVE: Swiss to face familiar foe in Algeria World Cup showdown

The World Cup clash will not be the first time that current Swiss coach Murat Yakin has faced Petkovic, with the two pitted against each other when coaching in the Swiss league

3 Jul 2026 7:45 am
FIFA World Cup | Ramos, Ronaldo score as Portugal comes back to beat Croatia 2-1

The game ended in controversy as Croatia thought it had tied things up 2-2 in the very last moments, but Mario Pasalic was called offside as VAR ruled no goal

3 Jul 2026 7:09 am
FIFA World Cup Round of 32 LIVE updates: Portugal vs Croatia knockout clash

Leao joins the Portugal attack alongside Ronaldo and Neto against unchanged Croatia

3 Jul 2026 4:19 am
Tanvi Khanna enters womens final of HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour-Mumbai

In the mens draw, top seed Velavan Senthilkumar bowed out after a disappointing semifinal defeat to second seed Yassin Shohdy of Egypt

3 Jul 2026 3:39 am
Womens T20 World Cup: Skipper Sciver-Brunts knock takes England into the final

Once the skipper Laura Wolvaardt fell to a superb catch by Sophie Ecclestone off Linsey Smith, the South African innings fell apart

3 Jul 2026 3:26 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mikel Oyarzabal nets 2 as Spain roll past Austria into round of 16

Spain have now outscored their opponents 8-0 while continuing their run as one of two teams yet to concede at this World Cup, alongside Mexico

3 Jul 2026 3:01 am
India remains on top in AIU's June list of global dope offenders

India has ranked in the top two for the most Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRVs) in athletics between 2022 and 2025

3 Jul 2026 1:39 am
FIFA World Cup LIVE updates Round of 32: Spain vs Austria match under way

Spain made two changes, Yamal starts in attack; Austria made three changes

3 Jul 2026 12:59 am
EllysePerry and Ashleigh Gardner linchpins of an imperious Aussie machine

The all-rounders have shown time and again that they are among the creme de la creme of elite cricket; they are now one hurdle away from adding another T20 World Cup to their cabinets

3 Jul 2026 12:42 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: A clash of styles as Australia meets Egypt

With Argentina likely waiting in the next round, both sides know this may be the match that defines their tournament

2 Jul 2026 9:54 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026 | When the going got tough, our players showed up, says England coach Tuchel on comeback win over DR Congo

England created a string of chances but was repeatedly denied by DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi before Harry Kane finally levelled

2 Jul 2026 7:50 pm
In Focus Podcast | Has the 48-team World Cup made the tournament better?

The 2026 World Cup has expanded to 48 teams, sparking debate about its impact. Join host N. Sudarshan and guests Pradhyum Reddy and Lallianzuala Chhangte as they explore the excitement and concerns.

2 Jul 2026 6:45 pm
India's two Test tour of Sri Lanka starts August 15

India, who have made two finals but never won the World Test Championship title, are currently fifth in the standings, while Sri Lanka are sixth

2 Jul 2026 5:20 pm
ICCs Return to Play Post-Pregnancy guidelines | Explained

After 30 action-packed matches, the stage is set for a crowing of the new Womens T20 World Cup champions. The lively tournament spotlighted the ever-growing sport and the need to offer a level playing field for the women who hit the 22 yards. A new policy introduced by the ICC promises to do just that

2 Jul 2026 10:53 am
10-man U.S. earn 2-0 win over Bosnia, charge into round of 16

The United States earned their first knockout-round victory since 2002

2 Jul 2026 8:17 am
FIFA World Cup Round of 32 LIVE: USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina knockout clash under way

USA still have just one knockout win in World Cup history so far

2 Jul 2026 6:01 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time

Senegal became the fourth African side to bow out in a narrow defeat in the knockout stage

2 Jul 2026 4:59 am
Former champion Krejcikova rallies past Andreeva into Wimbledon third round

Andreeva saved six match points in the decider, but was not able to stop Krejcikova from crossing the finish line and claim only her second victory over the youngster

2 Jul 2026 1:41 am
FIFA World Cup LIVE updates Round of 32: Senegal ready to face Belgium after difficult group stage

Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly out with injury; Belgium retains starting lineup

2 Jul 2026 1:16 am
ENG vs IND 1st T20I: Rain delays Englands innings after India scores 189/7

India, coming off a 0-2 series loss to Ireland, made a poor start as they slipped to 6 for two but half-centuries from skipper Shreyas Iyer (68) and Abhishek Sharma (59) propelled them to a competitive total

2 Jul 2026 12:21 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Kane magic helps England surmount DR Congo

The Leopards draw first blood with Cipengas strike and then baulk waves of attacks with goalkeeper Mpasi outstanding under the bar until the Three Lions skipper plays his part

2 Jul 2026 12:14 am
An adventorous ride from anonymity to amazing

History will regard Stokes as a great cricketer, with great being used in its purest and most unadulterated form. There are few sights in cricket of a recent vintage to match him on a cricket field

2 Jul 2026 12:09 am
England skipper Sciver-Brunt expects a tough fight from South Africa

For us, it has been a brilliant experience playing at home, in front of families and friends, says Nat Sciver-Brunt

1 Jul 2026 11:15 pm
Womens T20 World Cup: South Africa has its task cut out against England

South Africa is one side that has caused problems for the English women at ICC events

1 Jul 2026 10:24 pm
Womens T20 World Cup | What Sthalekar is up to these days: planning cricket tours

The 46-year-old has brought in a group of cricket fans from around the world; the former Australia captain is the co-founder of Around the Wicket

1 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
Joining an elite list, Savita Punia prefers to focus on the road ahead

Only the sixth woman hockeyplayer to get a Padma Shri, the 35-year-old looks back at her 23-year-old journey in the sport

1 Jul 2026 8:57 pm
ENG vs DRC, FIFA World Cup LIVE Round of 32

England enters the round of 32 carrying the confidence of an unbeaten group-stage campaign, but standing in their way is a DR Congo side making history

1 Jul 2026 8:20 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Ecuador coach Sebastin Beccacece steps down after exit

I'm taking the love, respect, commitment and admiration from the boys, from this group of warriors, the Ecuadorian national team, said Sebastin Beccacece

1 Jul 2026 4:39 pm
Kerala Cricket Association lifts its 3-year ban on Sreesanth

The Kerala Cricket Association took the decision to lift Sreesanths ban in its special general body meeting held during the day

1 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
My record in Australia phenomenal but England feels like second home: Pujara after MCC honour

Pujara was bestowed with the honorary life membership of Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the owner of the fabled Lord's stadium

1 Jul 2026 12:40 pm
Indian men's doubles pair of Achutaditya and Arjun make first-round exit from Canada Open

The Indian duo went down 9-21, 7-21 to fifth-seeded home pair Kevin Lee and Ty Alexander Lindeman in just 23 minutes

1 Jul 2026 11:33 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mexico end a 40-year knockout drought, beat Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16

Mexico will play another home match on Sunday (July 5, 2026) against the winner of Wednesday's (July 1) match between England and Congo

1 Jul 2026 10:39 am
Harry Brook says leading England in tests would be a privilege

Brook, England's current white-ball skipper, served as vice-captain under Ben Stokes for the 2-1 test series defeat by New Zealand on home soil.

1 Jul 2026 9:26 am
Mexico vs Ecuador, FIFA World Cup LIVE updates: Match delayed by a storm in Mexico City

Mexico coach recalls several players to his starting lineup; Ecuador keeps faith in the side that beat Germany

1 Jul 2026 6:30 am
FIFA World Cup 2026 | Mbappe uncorks France as Sweden are swept aside in Champagne show

Mbappes two goals lifted his World Cup finals tally to 18, one behind Lionel Messi on the all-time list

1 Jul 2026 4:48 am
ENG vs IND 1st T20I preview: England bowlers will challenge struggling Indian batting unit

India's assistant coach says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi seems ready for the grind, but will have to go through the process and bide his time like any other cricketer to get a place in the eleven

1 Jul 2026 3:30 am