Has the expansion to 48 teams affected the quality of the World Cup?
Harry Kane turned out to be England's saviour in a comeback win over DR Congo in a Round of 32 clash. England staged a second-half fightback at Atlanta Stadium, with Kane scoring twice in 11 minutes
Portugal vs Croatia LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 Updates: Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal have the chance to turn the jeers into applause as they take on Croatia, led by Luka Modric, for a place in the World Cup Round of 16.
Lionel Messi's Teammate Carries Lighter At Airport, Star Reacts As He Gets Caught: Video
Lionel Messi has six goals in three matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Amidst a group of highly effective strikers like Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Harry Kane, and Ousmane Dembele, Messi has held his own
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
Faster Than Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland: Meet The Quickest Player At FIFA World Cup 2026
Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are two of the quickest players around -- but when it comes to pure speed they have a rival at the World Cup in Australian flyer Jordan Bos.
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
Spain vs Austria LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: Spain face Austria in the Round of 32 stage of the FIFA World Cup 2026.
Wimbledon 2026 | Superb Swiatek, Zverev cruise into last 32
Reigning champion was back to her ruthless best in a 6-1, 6-3; Zverev was also on top form raising hopes the German can finally master the grass courts
Zach Werenski rejected a trade to the Dallas Stars and remains with the Columbus Blue Jackets, while Connor Hellebuyck continues to generate NHL trade interest.
Bianca Belair Makes Surprising Appearance During WWE Break At Dungeon 2.0
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Rams Great LeRoy Irvin Dies At 68, Eric Dickerson Pays Emotional Tribute
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Matteo Berrettini rediscovers his Wimbledon rhythm to send Fils packing
Berrettini, who had slipped out of the top 100 in May, lit up Centre Court to knock out the gifted Frenchman Arthur Fils, the 20th seed, 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 and storm into the third round at Wimbledon.
South Africa bowl and bring in Sune Luus against England
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt returned after recovering from a calf muscle injury, with Dunkley making way
'Find another job': ATP's doubles plans leave players fearing the worst
The plan is to shrink draw sizes, which currently stand at 16 for doubles and 28 for singles at ATP 250 events. At the 500 level, it is 16 for doubles and 32 for singles, while Masters 1000 tournaments feature 16 for doubles and 32 for singles. That could be reduced to eight teams at ATP 250 and 500 events, and 16 teams at Masters 1000 level.
TG20 | Rahul and Hrishikesh set up Diamonds third successive win
FWC Live Score: ESP 2-0 AUS; Pedro Porro doubles the lead as Spain dominate Austria
India-Born Ireland Pacer Joins T20 Franchise Side Co-Owned By John Abraham
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Seth Rollins Says He's Ready For His Busiest Month Ahead Of WWE SummerSlam Title Clash
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Nick White Snaps and Takes Down Blame on the Floor After Being Kicked One Too Many Times on Stream
Nick White snapped. A clip from a Kick house stream shows him taking down fellow creator Blame after one kick too many. Here is what the footage shows and why it is still being talked about.
Years After Leaving WWE TV, Carmella Is Suddenly Back In The Spotlight For One Big Reason
Carmella may still be away from WWE, but her impact remains clear. NXT's Karmen Petrovic confirmed her latest ring gear was inspired by the former SmackDown Women's Champion, and Carmella responded with a heartfelt message on X.
Fact Check: Did Clavicular Press Alice Rosenblum After She Leaked Bronny James DMs?
A viral clip shows Clavicular questioning Alice Rosenblum about her old Bronny James DM claims. Heres what really happened, what was already known, and why the video is trending again.
Our Old Boss Baby: Abhishek Sharma Earns Massive Praise From Ex-India Star
Abhishek Sharma slammed 59 runs off 24 balls with the help of six fours and four sixes against England in the first T20I.
Sanju Samson Would Be Thinking, 'Why Is Everyone Pointing Gun At Me?' Ex-India Star
While Sanju Samson fared well in IPL 2026 after an incredible T20 World Cup, he failed to replicate his performance in the two-match T20I series against Ireland, as well as the first game vs England.
England Women vs South Africa Women LIVE Score, Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Semi-Final LIVE Updates: England take on South Africa in a highly-awaited semi-final.
Australian Cricketer Faces Jail For Child Sex Crime. Horrifying Details Revealed
Aaron Summers, a former Australian fast bowler, faces a jail sentence after pleading guilty to charges of child sexual offences.
ENG vs SA, Women's T20 WC semi-final Live Score
Watch: When Bishan Bedi came to Dennis Amisss rescue
In another major initiative aimed at supporting young talent, the Oriental Cup also introduced a Rs 2.5 lakh scholarship programme that will benefit 10 deserving student-athletes, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing the next generation of footballers both on and off the field.
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
WWE Star JD McDonagh Reacts After Scary Neck Landing On RAW
JD McDonagh addressed his frightening landing against Chad Gable with a lighthearted message and a tribute to Matt Sydal. The Judgment Day star appears to have another major opportunity ahead, with reports linking him to Saturday Night's Main Event.
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Nagalands Paralympian Hokato Hotozhe Sema becomes World No. 1 in mens Shot Put F57
AMN/ WEB DESK Nagalands Paralympian Hokato Hotozhe Sema has added another feather to his cap by climbing to the World No. 1 in the mens Shot Put F57 category. According to the latest World Para Athletics Rankings, Subedar Hokato Hotozhe Sema of the 9 Assam Rifles secured the top position. Sema recently became the first []
England will be travelling to Mexico for their round of 16 clash at the iconic Azteca venue against Mexico, scheduled for Monday.
FIFA World Cup 2026 | No stars, no problem for Cape Verde
As India top dope offenders list again, Anti-Doping Bill to be tabled in Monsoon Session
India leads the global list of dope offenders, prompting the Sports Ministry to announce the National Anti-Doping Bill will be tabled in Parliament's Monsoon Session. The amended bill proposes a five-year jail term for trafficking and distributing prohibited substances to athletes, aiming to target suppliers, including medical practitioners. This move follows India's consistent topping of WADA's list for three years.
Max Verstappen To McLaren? Lando Norris Makes Blunt Admission
Recent reports have claimed that Max Verstappen's management had requested, and held, a meeting with McLaren ahead of the Austrian Grand Prix.
While football fans around the world wonder who will win the FIFA World Cup, cricket fans in India have a different dilemma: When will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi make his international debut?
India set to host 11 events in next 6 months with focus firmly on 2036 Olympics
After hosting 36 international sports events since 2025, India plans to host 11 more in the next six months. Ahmedabad, India's bid city for the 2036 Olympics, is due to hold three of them. In Delhi, the BWF World Championships will be held as a test of infrastructure improvement following the India Open fiasco in January.
Taylor Fritz Wins Match And Style Points At Wimbledon; Alex De Minaur Also Advances
A well-dressed Taylor Fritz impressed again at Wimbledon on Thursday, beating compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round as Princess Kate visited the All England Club.
Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has backed defending champion Jannik Sinner to overcome his early exit at the French Open and win his second consecutive title.
Princess Kate Greets Fans At Wimbledon, Joins Andy Murray In Stands To Watch Match
Kate, the Princess of Wales, met tennis fans lining up in Wimbledon's famous Queue and sat beside Andy Murray in a day of rooting on British players at the grass-court Grand Slam.
Sri Lanka look for hope as Hope returns for upbeat West Indies
Sri Lanka need their batters to fire against the West Indies quicks
Tottenham Hotspur Sign Mateus Fernandes For Club Record Fee; Sandro Tonali Could Be Next
Tottenham signed Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes from West Ham for a reported club-record fee of GBP 85 million ($113 million) on Thursday and looked set to add Italian international Sandro Tonali in a huge recruitment drive.
Maharaja Trophy | Rain has the final say as Tigers vs. Warriors match is abandoned
United States striker Folarin Balogun was shown a red card in their FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which means he will miss the Round of 16.
'Only those who deliver will travel': Sports minister on 2026 Asian Games selection policy
With 2026 Asian Games qualification process nearing its end, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya made clear that only those teams and athletes who can bring laurels to the country will be green lit. The extensive personal support staff will not be approved at the public's expense.
NBA Trade News: Chris Mannix Reveals Why Celtics Reportedly Grew Frustrated With All-Star Forward
Sports Illustrateds Chris Mannix says Jaylen Browns Twitch streams, public comments and reported push to be viewed alongside Jayson Tatum added to Bostons growing frustration before his trade.
Rs 25 lakh a month for this? Sreejesh tears into India coach after Pro League flop
India ended its Pro League campaign with a 3-2 shootout win over England after a goalless draw in London on Sunday. The result helped India finish eighth with 19 points from 16 matches, after winning only four games during the season. Only Pakistan finished below them in the nine-team table.
England created a string of chances but was repeatedly denied by DR Congo goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi before Harry Kane finally levelled
Sock Street Appoint MMA Athlete Sangram As Brand Ambassador
Sock Street, a socks brand, has partnered with mixed martial arts athlete Sangram Singh to launch its compression performance gear, designed for activities ranging from running and strength training to combat sports and functional fitness.
Ready And Confident: India On Revamped Olympics Host Selection Process For 2036
Confident of measuring up to the revamped Olympic host selection process of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), first-time bidder India will be reaching out to the IOC through various channels to build its case
Rahul Dravid Doesn't Want To Be Involved In Cricket Decisions For ETPL Team: R Ashwin
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has revealed that Rahul Dravid has entrusted him with complete control over the cricketing affairs of Dublin Guardians in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL), saying the former India head coach has deliberately chosen to stay away from on-field decision-making.
Kidambi Srikanth Retires; Aakarshi Kashyap, Tanya Hemnath Enter Second Round In Canada Open
Kidambi Srikanth retired early from his opening match due to fitness issues even as Tanya Hemnath and Aakarshi Kashyap emerged as the only Indian shuttlers to progress to the women's singles second round at the Canada Open.
Sports Ministry Cracks Down on Federations: 'No Freeloaders' For Asian Games And Commonwealth Games
As India finalises its squads for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, the message to national federations is blunt- they should not pick an inflated contingent, not do discretionary selections, basically they do not want passengers any more.
BCCI Announces Schedule For India's Test Tour Of Sri Lanka In August
India's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka will be held in Galle and Colombo from August 15 to 27, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announcing the schedule on Thursday.
T20s Here To Stay, Not Sure About ODIs: R Ashwin On Global Growth Of Cricket, Ahead Of ETPL Debut
European T20 Premier League (ETPL) is a necessary addition in the existing assortment of franchise-based tourneys as the format is here to stay unlike ODIs, said Indian spin bowling legend Ravichandran Ashwin on Thursday.
BAI introduces new 3x15 scoring system across domestic badminton tournaments
Indian badminton is embracing a new scoring system, shifting to a 3x15 rally-point format across domestic tournaments starting this month. This change, debuting at the Yonex-Sunrise All India Senior Ranking Tournament, aims to prepare players for the Badminton World Federation's global adoption next year. The revised rules, including shorter games and adjusted intervals, promise faster, more intense matches, ensuring Indian shuttlers are well-equipped for international competition.
Dak Prescott climbed in CBS Sports' Top 100 NFL players rankings after a standout 2025 season, but one analyst believes the Cowboys QB deserved to be placed even higher.
Former Spain And Arsenal Playmaker Santi Cazorla Retires At 41
Santi Cazorla made the announcement with a post on Instagram, ending a successful career of more than two decades.
Conor McGregor is finally set to step back inside the Octagon after nearly five years away. Here's when he's fighting again, why the Max Holloway rematch is such a big deal, and what makes this comeback one of the most awaited UFC returns.
Has Ethan Klein Lost His Copyright Lawsuit Against Denims? Here's What The Court Decided
Ethan Klein's copyright lawsuit against Twitch streamer Denims has been going on for a long time. Here's what the judge said, why Klein disagrees, and why he has already decided to appeal the decision.
Canada, Mexico And USA Make History As All Three Co-Hosts Advance To The World Cup Round Of 16
It has never happened before. Canada, Mexico and the United States have all advanced to the Round of 16 of the same World Cup, making history together on home soil.
Conor McGregor returns after a five-year break to face Max Holloway at UFC 329. Here's a simple breakdown of the matchup, why cardio and power could decide everything, and what each fighter needs to do to get their hand raised.
LeBron James To Miami Heat? Celina Powell Rumor Explodes - All You Need To Know
A viral X post claims Celina Powell leaked LeBron James return to the Miami Heat. Heres what is confirmed, what remains rumor, and where his free agency currently stands.
Senegal's Pape Gueye Says Won't Play Under Current Coaches After World Cup Elimination
The 27-year-old Villarreal player, who scored two goals in Senegal's 5-0 group-stage win over Iraq, did not mention coach Pape Thiaw.
Yash Thakur, Saransh Jain make inroads for India A
Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige held fort for the hosts with an unbeaten 83
Who Is JasonTheWeen? Streamer Who Became The First Ever Fan To Get A Red Card At FIFA World Cup 2026
Streamer JasonTheWeen had one of the most unexpected moments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a stadium official showed him a red card while he was cheering from the stands during USA's Round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Ex-Pittsburgh Steelers QB Charlie Batch's Best Of The Batch Foundation Damaged In Fire, Campers Safe
A fire damaged Charlie Batch's Best of the Batch Foundation in Pennsylvania, but everyone inside got out safely. The former Steelers quarterback thanked first responders.
Calais Campbell's family made a frantic 911 call after that sensing something was wrong long before police entered the home. Police later found Nateal Campbell dead inside her Atlanta home. Ciarre was later charged in connection with her death.
Asian Games is not exposure tour, only those who can deliver will be cleared: Mandaviya
Unwanted No. 1: India tops global athletics doping violations list again
The AIU list has 162 names from India, the highest among all countries. Kenya is second with 148 names, while Russia is third with more than 60 cases.
India T20I Captains List: So far, 14 players have captained India in T20Is. Shreyas Iyer becomes the 15th captain. Let's take a look at all the captains.Shreyas IyerShreyas Iyer has been appointed India's 15th T20 captain. He replaced 2026 T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav....
FIFA World Cup offers a chance for the immigrant communities to reunite
Ronaldo's Portugal vow to 'honour Diogo Jota' on first death anniversary
Portugal's World Cup journey intensifies as they face Croatia in the Round of 32, carrying a profound motivation. The match falls on the first anniversary of the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota and Andr Silva. Jota, a key forward and Nations League winner, is remembered as an inspiration, with the squad aiming to win the World Cup in his honor, fulfilling his unachieved dream.
Watch: Virat Kohli ready for England ODI series, starts practice in this city with Sanjay Bangar.
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Shah Rukh Khan's cricket stadium will host Olympic matches; priests were called in to perform pujas.
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'You've to earn': Ex-India cricketer says Sooryavanshi shouldn't replace Samson
Sooryavanshi has travelled with the Indian squad for the T20I series against Ireland and England but is yet to make his international debut. India have instead continued to back the top-order trio of Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan, all of whom played important roles in India's 2026 T20 World Cup triumph.
Shreyas Iyer's Historic Half-Century: Shreyas Iyer made history in the first T20I against England. He scored a brilliant 68 runs off 47 balls, hitting six fours and a six.Shreyas Iyer scored a half-century in the first T20 against England.The first T20 match between India and Engla...
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Pooja Chaudhri on sports PR, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma & why performance beats social media
Pooja Chaudhri on sports PR, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma & why performance beats social media
Kings Gambit, Havoc, Valiant Stream, Galahad and Moonveil shine
Snow Girl, Bee Magical and Red Lightning impress
'Enough is enough': Ex-England captain demands McCullum resign after Stokes retirement
Michael Vaughan has launched a fierce critique of England's cricket leadership, demanding the resignations of coach Brendon McCullum and managing director Rob Key following Ben Stokes' international retirement. Vaughan expressed deep dissatisfaction with the team's dismal recent Test record, stating English cricket must strive for better than its current seventh-place ranking. He believes sweeping changes are necessary to revive the team's fortunes and restore pride.
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
Galle and Colombo to host India for two Tests in August 2026
No tour matches have been officially announced
Nathan McSweeney agrees 2027 Northants return
Australian has been in prolific form in County Championship and T20 Blast
Surrey pile on the runs as Essex are outdone at Chelmsford
Trio of half-centuries make the difference in contest of 473 runs
'Vaibhav will do very well, but...': Karthik settles Samson vs Sooryavanshi debate
Dinesh Karthik backs Sanju Samson despite recent struggles, urging continued faith in the experienced batter over rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Karthik highlighted Samson's past T20 World Cup performance as a reason for backing. He also commented on India's decision to bat first against England, attributing it to an 'Ireland hangover'. Captain Shreyas Iyer's crucial half-century was praised for relieving pressure.
Shadow of political conflict robs FIFA WC of joy, sportsmanship
Throughout the course of history, the FIFA World Cup has always carried political undertones. Way back in 1938, it was alleged that dictator Benito Mussolini had used his power to influence the referees in favour of Italy. In 1978, the event was hit by political controversy in the host country Argentina when the countrys dictator Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
