'I Am Old, I Can Barely Walk': Internet Decodes MS Dhoni's Gesture During 3rd India vs England T20I
MS Dhoni recently celebrated his 45th birthday. The legendary India captain retired from international cricket long ago but continues to be part of the Chennai Super Kings side in the IPL.
FIFA Favouring Argentina? The Big Controversy That Has World Cup 2026 In A Chokehold
Argentina's win over Egypt in the FIFA World Cup 2026 has stirred a massive controversy with many claiming that the defending champions have been favoured heavily by FIFA.
Portuguese Teenager Geovany Quenda Completes Chelsea Move
Chelsea have completed the signing of Portuguese teenager Geovany Quenda from Sporting Lisbon on a contract until 2034, the Premier League club announced on Wednesday.
Pretorius' maiden T20 century consolidates Unicorns' top spot
Lhuan-dre Pretorius finished on 102* in the chase of 144 after Matthew Short had restricted MI New York with 3 for 24
Egypt Take Major Step Over Coach Hossam Hassan Amid Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 Row
The Egypt Football Association on Wednesday announced the extension of national men's side head coach Hossam Hassan's contract after a solid outing in the ongoing FIFA World Cup.
England midfielder Morgan Rogers admits there may be no perfect way to stop Norway star Erling Haaland but believes cutting off the striker's supply lines will be key when the two sides meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals.
Cristiano Ronaldo's 2-Word Post Amid Retirement Buzz Sets Internet Ablaze
Taking to Instagram, Cristiano, who did not give any hint about his international future after the loss, posted a picture of his team in a huddle saying, Portugal Sempre, translating to Portugal Forever.
Neymar Faces Uncertain Future, Father's Post Fuels Retirement Rumours
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star made two appearances as a substitute in the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring a late penalty against Norway.
Rohit Sharma reaches London early to begin preps for ODIs against England
Rohit Sharma is aware of the challenges of playing in these conditions and wants to be fully prepared before action gets underway. The 39-year-old enjoys playing in England and has a phenomenal ODI record. In the 27 matches, the right-hander has accumulated 1428 runs at an average of 64.9 and hit seven hundreds - the most by a visiting batter.
Big blow for Morocco ahead of France quarter-final as Ismael Saibari ruled out
Morocco's forward Ismael Saibari is out of the France quarter-final match due to a hamstring injury. Coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed the influential player's absence before the crucial game. Despite this setback, Ouahbi stated Morocco will maintain their established playing style against France. France enters the match with a perfect record and aims for a third consecutive semi-final appearance.
India's white-ball reboot goes bust: Captaincy, execution and adaptation under scrutiny
Following a troubling series of defeats, the Indian T20 cricket team faces a critical juncture. Team captain Shreyas Iyer has criticized the current batting efforts, labeling them unacceptable. In light of recent lineup changes, head coach Gautam Gambhir describes this phase as a vital 'reset.' The team must overcome difficulties in adjusting to international playstyles while shedding IPL habits for enhanced future performance.
Paraguay senator launches fresh attack on Mbappe, refuses to back down in racist row
Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla intensified her verbal attacks on Kylian Mbappe. She accused the French captain of disrespecting Paraguay's goalkeeper after their match. Amarilla refused to apologise for her earlier racist and dehumanising remarks. The controversy has drawn condemnation from French and international bodies. Mbappe remains focused on the World Cup despite the ongoing off-field dispute.
IND U19 vs SL U19 LIVE: All eyes on Anvay Dravid as India U19 face Sri Lanka U19 in series decider
Who is Arnav Paparkar? Meet the first Indian in 36 years to reach Wimbledon QF
Young Indian tennis player Arnav Paparkar reached the Wimbledon boys' singles quarterfinals. He became the first Indian in 36 years to achieve this prestigious feat. Paparkar defeated Japan's Ryo Tabata in a dominant performance on Wednesday. This historic achievement places him among elite Indian tennis players. He will now face American qualifier Jordan Lee in the next round.
Cristiano Ronaldo's two-word message after Portugal's World Cup exit
Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup journey concluded after Portugal's Round of 16 loss to Spain. He shared an emotional message on Instagram, stating Portugal Forever after the match. Ronaldo became the oldest player to appear in a World Cup knockout game at 41. He also set a record for most shots without creating a chance. This marked the end of his illustrious World Cup career.
Anil Kumble Slams Players, Team Management After India's 'Abject Surrender' Against England
India slumped to a humiliating 125-run loss after the Shreyas Iyer-led side was bundled out for just 76 during the third T20I encounter against England.
Kapil Dev Finally Responds To Yograj Singh's Controversial Remarks On Him, Sends Clear Message
Kapil Dev, one of India's greatest cricketers ever, and Yograj Singh were contemporaries. They were mentored by the same coach, Desh Prem Azad, and went on to play for India, albeit with different levels of success.
Who is Priya Punia? Meet the batter named in India's squad for one-off England Test
Priya Punia's selection for the one-off Test against England comes on the back of an excellent series for India A against England A. She scored 23 in the opening match before following it up with 87 and 61 in the next two games. She finished as India A's highest run-scorer in the three-match One-Day series with 171 runs and played a key role in India's 2-1 series victory.
FIFA World Cup: Argentina's Win Over Egypt Raises Questions But They Aren't New To Controversies
Lionel Messi was left in tears as Argentina completed a sensational comeback to beat Egypt in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash on Tuesday.
What Football Experts Said On Argentina's Controversial Comeback Win Over Egypt In FIFA World Cup
Argentina scripted a superb turnaround against Egypt to enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals in Atlanta on Tuesday.
3 3 draw for Kumbi AC and Oinam AC in football opener
The opening day of the 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games 2026 saw Kumbi AC hold Oinam AC to a 3 3 draw in a evenly poised Group B match at Mini Stadium, Bishnupur Oinam AC drew first blood with Soraisam Dhanachandra finding the target in the 19th minute before Th Korou scored the equaliser for Kumbi AC in the 33rd minute Kumbi AC overturned the lead three minutes later with Sanasam Jack making the most of a chance K Langanglung Kamei however put Oinam AC back into the game by netting the equaliser before his teammate Soraisam Pritamkumar made it 3 2 after 54 minutes The see saw affair continued with Soram Sumit Singh scoring in the 61st minute to put Kumbi AC on level terms yet again with Oinam AC Nambol AC will play Bishnupur AC in the Group A opener tomorrow afternoon from 1 pm before Moirang AC play Kumbi AC in the second Group B match from 3 30 pm 6 teams clubbed into two groups are participating in the football tournament of the games Source The Sangai Express
10th Mr Thoubal and 6th Men's Fitness Building C'ship on Aug 9
Body Builders 8217 Association of Thoubal BBAT is set to organise the 10th Mr Thoubal and 6th Men 8217 s Fitness Building Championship nbsp on August 9 at Tentha Khongban Multi Complex Hall The championship will see junior and senior athletes compete in the bodybuilding event apart from the men 8217 s fitness competition, said BBAT in a press release Informing this, BBAT also informed all concerned to report in time Source The Sangai Express
YAS Minister inaugurates 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games, 2026
Minister for Home and Youth Affairs Sports, Govindas Konthoujam today inaugurated the 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games, 2026 under the theme One District, One Spirit, Khello Bishnupur at the DSA Ground, Bishnupur The inaugural programme commenced with a torch rally followed by the ceremonial lighting of the Olympic flame, symbolising unity, hope and the spirit of sportsmanship The Olympic flame was lit by Naorem Roshibina Devi, Asian Games Medallist and Arjuna Awardee Laisharam Monika Devi, Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist and Indian Super League players from the district Moirangthem Thoiba Singh, Moirangthem Givson Singh, Moirangthem Dhiraj Singh and Kumam Udanta Singh br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 07 Olympic 20260709 jpg border 1 alt YAS Minister inaugurates 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games, 2026 td tr tr td align center YAS Minister inaugurates 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games, 2026 td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br As chief guest, Govindas Konthoujam hoisted the games flag, and took the salute from the 16 participating contingents representing Athletics, Table Tennis, Badminton, Boxing, Wushu, Football, Wrestling, Kabaddi, Jeet Kune Do, Kho Kho, Weightlifting, Rowing, Canoeing amp Kayaking, Volleyball, Gymnastics and Sepak Takraw Delivering the welcome address, Pooja Elangbam, Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur and chairman of the 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games, 2026, expressed her gratitude to YAS Minister Govindas Konthoujam for his unwavering encouragement and support, which had been instrumental in making the event a reality She also conveyed her appreciation to the MLAs of the six Assembly Constituencies of the district Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh, Irengbam Nalini Devi, Thongam Shanti Singh, Tongbram Robindro Singh and Sanasam Premchand Singh as well as the District Level Officers, security forces including the CRPF, and the Bishnupur District Olympic Association for their collective efforts in successfully organising the Games Addressing the gathering, Govindas Konthoujam thanked all the stakeholders for their support in bringing the vision of the district's first Olympic Games to life He remarked that the games, which will continue until July 12, provide a meaningful platform to channel the energy of young people towards discipline, excellence and positive development Highlighting Manipur's rich sporting legacy, the Minister said the State has produced 19 Olympians along with numerous medal winners at the Asian Games and Commonwealth Games, earning the distinction of being the sporting powerhouse of the country Referring to India's aspirations of hosting the Youth Olympic Games and the Olympic Games in coming years, the Minister stated that district level sporting events such as these are crucial in identifying promising talent from every corner of the state and nurturing them for National and international competitions He further observed that sports transcend barriers of race, caste, creed and religion, bringing people together through the values of unity, mutual respect and healthy competition Sport, he said, has the power to bridge differences, foster harmony and contribute significantly to building a stronger and more inclusive society The inaugural ceremony featured colourful cultural performances, including Thougal Jagoi, Pung Cholom and Dhol Dholok by cultural artistes, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of Manipur The opening day of the games also witnessed an exciting football match Among those present were MLAs Thounaojam Basanta Kumar Singh, Irengbam Nalini Devi and Thongam Shanti Singh Brigadier, 59 Mountain Brigade, TAC Headquarters, Loukoipat Superintendent of Police, Bishnupur Commanding Officer, 2nd IRB, Naranseina Commanding Officer, Detachment 8 CRPF Additional Deputy Commissioner, Bishnupur Toijam Opendro Divisional Forest Officer, Bishnupur Sub Divisional Officers District Level Officers and N Mangi Singh, president, Bishnupur District Olympic Association Source The Sangai Express DIO
Tuleswor Thongbam wins 55 singles title at MT400 Solapur
Manipur's veteran tennis player Tuleswor Thongbam has done Manipur proud by clinching the 55 men's singles title at the SDLTA ITF MT400 hosted by Maharashtra State Tennis Association under the aegis of the World Tennis at Solapur Tuleswor Thongbam defeated the top seed Sudhir Gothe 4 6, 6 3 10 6 to seal the top honour of the category br br table align center cellpadding 5 width 610 tbody tr td table class capbox width 100 tbody tr td img width 600 src https www e pao org galleries images News Related 2026 07 Tuleswor 20260709 jpg border 1 alt Tuleswor Thongbam wins 55 singles title at MT400 Solapur td tr tr td align center Tuleswor Thongbam wins 55 singles title at MT400 Solapur td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Tuleswor reached the final with a 6 3, 6 1 win over Jaiprakash Nishad in the semi final He earned a first round bye earlier in the draw and picked up a commanding 6 0, 6 0 quarterfinal win over Anoop Gupta to advance to the semis Tuleswor and Jaiprakash Nishad, however, settled for the runners up title in the doubles competition as they went down 6 7, 2 6 to the pair of Sudhir Gothe and Vimal Roy in the final clash Earlier in the semi final, they outlasted Rajesh Dusane and Asheesh Malpani 6 4, 6 2 to book a final ticket Source The Sangai Express
Prime Volleyball League gets FIVB recognition; Season 5 from November 30
The season 5 players' auction will be held in Goa on August 17 where franchises will assemble their squads for the upcoming season from a pool of India's top volleyball talent
Holden clings on to keep Middlesex hopes alive
Hard-fought 62 on tough pitch make it back-to-back wins
Republic of Ireland to play Israel games as motion passed
The Football Association of Ireland's (FAI) General Assembly endorses a motion for Republic of Ireland to go ahead with their upcoming Nations League ... Republic of Ireland to play Israel games as motion passed
Good tennis IQ & inner belief how Fery reached shock Wimbledon semi-final
Good tennis IQ and inner belief - how British wildcard Arthur Fery has reached defied the odds to reach a shock Wimbledon semi-final. Good tennis IQ & inner belief how Fery reached shock Wimbledon semi-final
Rashford dilemma for Man Utd Thursday's gossip
Manchester United are in a quandary over Marcus Rashford's future, Arsenal and Tottenham eye Antonio Nusa, Barcelona shortlist Bournemouth's Eli Junio... Rashford dilemma for Man Utd Thursday's gossip
Smeed leads Somerset to emphatic victory over Derbyshire
Opener's superb 89 included six sixes off 51 balls to take the holders to 214 for 6
Lynn secures Northants' knock-out berth as Glamorgan are made to wait
Impressive century proves too much for hosts as Harrison cleans up with three wickets
Lees leads the charge as Durham hunt down Foxes
Target of 157 is no match for Durham captain, with superb 80 from 44 balls
Who Is Francois Letexier? FIFA Referee At The Centre Of Argentina vs Egypt World Cup Row
After a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Argentina and Egypt, which had no shortage of top-class action, it is referee Francois Letexier who has taken centre stage.
Tammy Beaumont walks away having done it all
Retirement a long time coming particularly after omission from England's 50-over plans in wake of 2025 World Cup exit
Allround Adams extinguishes The Blaze
Hampshire captain takes four wickets after crucial 49 to seal victory
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
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Announces Telangana As Host State For Khelo India Youth Games 2026
The Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday announced that Telangana will host the upcoming edition of Khelo India Youth Games 2026
British wildcard Arthur Fery extended his sensational Wimbledon run into a semi-final against French Open champion Alexander Zverev, after Marta Kostyuk set up a women's last-four clash against Linda Noskova
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
Cory backs himself against Mario Bautista: 'I'm more technical, more skilled'
In an exclusive conversation with Timesofindia.com, Sandhagen discusses how Bautista has evolved since their first meeting, why he dismisses the wrestling narrative, the lessons from his latest title defeat, and why he believes a showdown with Sean O'Malley makes the most sense if he gets past Bautista.
Litton Das ruled out of ODI series against Zimbabwe with hamstring injury
Parvez Hossain Emon has been named Litton's replacement for the second and third ODIs
Imran Khwaja's role as Associate director on ICC board ends
The senior Singapore cricket administrator lost elections for the position on Tuesday
Messi, Morocco and six European teams eye World Cup glory
Miami Gardens: More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; its now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always. A 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 .
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
Jordan Henderson Returns To England Camp After Wrist Surgery Following Freak Injury In Mexico
Jordan Henderson rejoined The Three Lions at their World Cup training base after undergoing surgery on his left wrist following a freak injury that he sustained while celebrating their Round of 16 triumph over Mexico.
Harris equals own record with 15-ball 50 as Surrey move closer to Finals Day
Australian hits 81 off 32 as Surrey gun down 181 target in 15 overs
West Indies Docked Two WTC Points For Slow Over-Rate Against Sri Lanka
The West Indies have been fined 10 per cent of its match fee and docked two crucial ICC World Test Championship (WTC) points for maintaining a slow over-rate during the second Test against Sri Lanka.
R Sai Kishore joins Gloucestershire for final six County matches
India left-arm spinner R. Sai Kishore has joined Gloucestershire for the final six matches of the 2026 County Championship season, starting against Worcestershire on August 20. After a successful spell with Surrey in 2025, Kishore said he was excited to test himself in English conditions. Gloucestershire coach Jon Lewis backed the Indian spinner to make a significant impact.
West Indies docked two WTC points for slow over rate in second Test against Sri Lanka
They were two overs short which cost them two WTC points and a ten per cent match fee for each player
Fitness Issues Still Remains A Concern For Pakistan, Says Sarfaraz Ahmed
Pakistan's Test team head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed has admitted that fitness issues still remains a concern in the national side ahead of its upcoming tours of the Caribbean and England.
Not Mandatory For ISL Clubs To Sign OCI Players: AIFF
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) climbed down from its earlier directive and said it is not mandatory for Indian Super League (ISL) clubs to sign Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders.
Baffling That Lord's Yet To Host A Women's Test: Amol Mujumdar Ahead Of Historic Game
India head coach Amol Muzumdar is baffled that it has taken this long to stage a women's Test at Lord's, 142 years after the 'Home of Cricket' hosted a men's Test.
R Sai Kishore signs six-match deal with Gloucestershire
It will be his second spell in county cricket after he took 11 wickets in two appearances for Surrey last July
Egypt Accuse FIFA Of 'Fixing' World Cup For Argentina, Ex Referee's VAR Admission Fuels Row
A top-level referee, who officiated in the 2022 World Cup, has admitted that Egypt were undone in the Round of 16 match against Argentina because of a poor VAR call.
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
History at Wimbledon: Arnav Paparkar becomes 1st Indian in 36 years to ...
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
'Its harder to build rallies': Ponnappa criticises badminton's new 15x3 scoring system
India's Commonwealth Games gold medallist Ashwini Ponnappa has criticised badminton's new 15x3 scoring system, saying it removes the drama, momentum shifts and memorable comebacks of the traditional 21-point format. While acknowledging players must adapt, she suggested adding extra breaks instead of changing the scoring system, arguing shorter matches could hurt the sport's appeal.
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
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan was a furious man on Tuesday. He felt robbed. His team had just seen a 2-0 lead turn into a 3-2 defeat against world champions Argentina in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash
Nyamhuri, Shumba in Zimbabwe T20I squad against Bangladesh
Cremer was ruled out with a left-arm fracture, while Taylor and Tony Munyonga are the other changes from the World Cup squad
Bangladesh look to overturn batting woes as Zimbabwe eye series win
Bangladesh's tour has been marred by collapses so far and they can't afford another one
Chennai GM Open: Full player list from Gukesh to Niemann, format, prize money, and key details
The Chennai Grand Masters 2026 will be held from July 16-22 in Chennai, featuring World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju, Arjun Erigaisi, Hans Niemann and other top grandmasters. The eight-player single round-robin tournament offers a Rs 75 lakh prize pool and crucial FIDE Circuit points. Organisers have confirmed there will be no Challengers section this year.
Muzumdar urges India to 'stay in the present' after T20 World Cup malfunction
The India head coach wants the team to leave aside the disappointment of the T20 World Cup and look ahead to the Test against England
Maharaja Trophy | Warriors enter playoffs with big win over Yodhas
England's Tammy Beaumont to end 17-year career after India Test; check stats & records
The 35-year-old will bring the curtain down on an international career that began in 2009.
I am a coach for moments like this, says Argentinas Lionel Scaloni
Heimirich and Royal Legacy impress
ISL clubs set for big test on and off the field
ISL clubs set for big test on and off the field
What's 1994 'robbery' reference in Argentina's WC anthem Messi sings - Explained
Argentina looked on the verge of elimination after falling 2-0 behind in the 67th minute. But the defending champions scored three goals in the final 13 minutes, with Cristian Romero, Lionel Messi and Enzo Fernandez finding the net to complete the turnaround.
Tammy Beaumont to retire at the end of maiden women's Lord's Test
Veteran batter, and 2017 World Cup winner, calls time on 17-year career
Egypt is fuming, while the football world is divided. What turned out to be a dramatic 3-2 comeback win by Argentina against Egypt in a FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match was also a controversial one too
'Sometimes you've got to fight harder' - Salt delivers 'mega innings' for England
On 17 off 19 at one point, Salt fought his demons to finish with 70 off 44 and set up England's commanding first-innings score
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
Financial sustainability in focus as ISL moves to club-led model
AIFF, ISL Clubs Unveil Club-Led Commercial Model; Old Format Returns
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) and the Indian Super League (ISL) Managing Committee announced a significant restructuring of the league's operational framework.
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
Argentine Football Association Faces FBI Probe Over Alleged Money Laundering: Report
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) launched a probe into the financial operations of Argentine Football Association (AFA) in the United States, according to a report.
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.
Sourav Ganguly set to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame
Beyond the absolute cinema that Argentina produced against Egypt in a FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match on Tuesday, the accusations have been serious
Unbelievably Surreal For A 14-Year-Old: Sanju Samson Recalls KKR's Selection Trials
Sanju Samson has opened up about how it felt 'surreal' for him to give IPL selection trials for KKR at the tender age of 14 in front of legends like Sourav Ganguly and John Buchanan.
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
Kremlin Welcomes 'Important Step' As IOC Eases Olympic Restrictions On Russia
The Kremlin has welcomed as an important step the International Olympic Committee's decision to remove many of its restrictions on Russia, a big step closer to letting it field a full team when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Games.
An Israeli strike on Gaza just before the kickoff of the Egypt-Argentina World Cup match killed a top Palestinian aid official who helped organize public screenings of the game across the enclave, according to local health officials.
Cornered India seek recovery as England eye series win
India are on the brink of consecutive T20I series defeats for the first time since 2018-19
Kremlin hails ''important step'' as IOC eases Olympic restrictions on Russia
The International Olympic Committee has eased many restrictions on Russia. This decision is an important step toward reinstating athletes' rights to compete. Sports bodies are now advised they need not vet athletes for neutral competition. Russia hopes this will allow its athletes to compete in major international events. Work continues through sports authorities for full reintegration in future games.
Israeli strike kills Gaza's Argentina-Egypt screening organiser before kickoff
The strike came just before what was expected to be a major occasion for football fans in Gaza, where many had gathered to watch Egypt face defending champions Argentina.
Pakistan Cricket Board Considering To Give Babar Azam Additional Role After Test Captaincy: Report
Pakistan batter Babar Azam could be set for another stint as the country's T20I captain, with reports suggesting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering restoring him to the role ahead of the team's upcoming assignments.
