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India, New Zealand celebrate 100 Years of sporting ties as Hockey strengthens friendship

India and New Zealand are celebrating 100 years of sporting ties in 2026. Hockey, which started this journey in 1926, continues to bring the two countries closer. Akashvanis correspondent reports that the sporting relationship began in 1926 when the Indian Army Hockey Team became the first Indian sports team to tour New Zealand. The legendary []

The Indian Awaaz 11 Jul 2026 12:51 pm

Sports Ministry asks sports federations to publish qualifications & selection process for LA Olympics

AMN / NEW DELHI The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has directed all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) to publish the Olympic qualification and selection pathway, including the criteria and process to be adopted for the selection of athletes for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The Ministry said that the selection policy and []

The Indian Awaaz 11 Jul 2026 12:44 pm

FIFA World Cup: Spain book spot in semi-finals, defeating Belgium 2-1; Norway to face England today

In the FIFA World Cup, Spain has booked its place in the semi-finals, defeating Belgium 2-1 in the second quarter-final at Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood, United States, last night. Earlier, France advanced to the semi-finals with a comfortable 2-Nil victory over Morocco in the first quarter-final in Boston. In the remaining quarter-finals, Norway will []

The Indian Awaaz 11 Jul 2026 12:42 pm

Holder, Russell bowl LAKR to thrilling win over Unicorns

LAKR overcame Hammad's late blitz to edge Unicorns in a high-scoring contest

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 12:30 pm

FIFA World Cup Final Pitch For Sale, Get It For This Price Per Piece

FIFA, accused of charging high prices for this year's tournament in the United States, is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 11:11 am

Argentina Coach Ends Silence On FIFA World Cup 'Fixing' Allegations, Gives Fitting Reply To Critics

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni gave a fitting reply to those suggesting FIFA is favouring Arentina and the World Cup is rigged to support the defending champions.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 10:57 am

Lamine Yamal's 3-Year-Old Brother Keyne Takes Over Internet As Spain Beat Belgium 2-1

Lamine Yamal's brother Keyne has become a social media celebrity with his expressions in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final match against Belgium.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 9:56 am

Santner backs Duffy as New Zealand's 'front man' for West Indies ODIs

New Zealand are missing several first-choice quicks due to injuries and workload management, leaving Duffy as the most experienced seamer

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 9:51 am

Shubman Gill Catches Up With Roger Federer At Wimbledon, Their Discussion Has Internet Guessing

India captain Shubman Gill took the internet by storm as he attended the prestigious Wimbledon Championships from the Royal Box in London.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 9:45 am

Indian cricket set to undergo a coaching reset?

At least one prominent support staff member is likely to leave the Team India camp despite having an extension clause in the contract. The possible exits, unrelated to the recent T20I defeats, come amid dressing-room unease and growing differences between the coaching staff and selectors.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 9:34 am

Tajinder, Pollard lead MI New York to come-from-behind win over Seattle Orcas

Stoinis' five-for and Seifert's 81 went in vain as Orcas collapsed dramatically

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 9:23 am

'If this happiness improves my father's health ... ': Prabhsimran on his India call-up

Prabhsimran Singh has finally earned his maiden India call-up after back-to-back impressive IPL seasons with Punjab Kings. In this exclusive interview, the opener recalls his father's emotional reaction, explains how consistency and converting starts into big scores changed his career, and reflects on the role of Shreyas Iyer, Ricky Ponting and Yuvraj Singh in shaping his journey to the Indian team.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 9:19 am

'Beast' Haaland a different player to me, says Kane

Haaland has struck seven times in his first four matches ever at a major tournament, including a devastating double to eliminate Brazil, and his goals have carried Norway into the last eight for the first time.

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 8:55 am

History at Lord's! Harmanpreet Kaur enters elite Indian list

Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur achieved 9000 international runs. She became the third Indian woman to reach this significant milestone. This landmark was achieved during her innings against England at Lord's. She joins Mithali Raj and Smriti Mandhana in this elite club. Harmanpreet has amassed 9045 runs in 374 international matches.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 8:48 am

Jannik Sinner's Heartfelt Message For Rival Novak Djokovic After Reaching Wimbledon Final

Jannik Sinner hailed Novak Djokovic as a rue inspiration as the defending Wimbledon champion revealed he had to raise his game to end his rival's title bid on Friday.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 8:29 am

Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill': Wimbledon Wins Over Internet With Cricketing Royalty Post

Wimbledon celebrated three generations of Indian cricket icons with a special social media post featuring Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill attending the Championships.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 8:27 am

Who is Clement Turpin? Referee once labelled 'Grade E'

French referee Clment Turpin will officiate England's World Cup quarterfinal match. This experienced official has previously worked several high-profile tournament games. Turpin has overseen England in five previous victories and one draw. He was criticized by Thomas Tuchel after a Champions League match last year. Despite past criticism, Turpin remains a respected figure in football officiating.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 8:23 am

Shubman Gill chats with Federer, becomes only fourth Indian captain to...

Shubman Gill received a Royal Box invitation to Wimbledon 2026. He joined elite Indian captains previously hosted in the prestigious enclosure. Gill also met tennis legend Roger Federer and watched matches with Sachin Tendulkar. Earlier, he attended the British Grand Prix as a VIP guest. The Indian captain is currently in England for an ODI series.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 8:09 am

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Outsmarted By Jofra Archer. Ex-RCB Star's International Cricket Dig Viral

With two dismissals in three matches, England pacer Jofra Archer has certainly had the upper hand over his Rajasthan Royals teammate and India's teenage batting sensation, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 8:05 am

Spain's Mikel Merino Living 'Wildest Dreams' With Late World Cup Winners

Mikel Merino, who smashed in the World Cup quarter-final winner against Belgium in the 88th minute on Friday, said it was surreal to have scored a late winner in two straight knockout games for Spain.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 8:05 am

Big Boost For England As Injured Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, Reece James Start Training Ahead Of Quarterfinals

England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 8:00 am

Thomas Tuchel challenges England to 'be brave' against Norway as FIFA offer no answers over Quansah ban

Thomas Tuchel has urged England to play with courage and without fear ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway. The Three Lions boss also revealed FIFA has given no explanation for extending Jarell Quansahs suspension to two matches, leaving the defender unavailable as England bid to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 7:58 am

Coach Didier Deschamps Leads France To Familiar Territory In Final World Cup

Didier Deschamps has had to cope with personal tragedy and the looming realisation that his long spell as coach of France is about to end.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 7:48 am

BCCI Intent On Course Correction After Shreyas Iyer-Led India Capitulate Against England: Report

Two successive series losses in Ireland and England do not bode well for a team that won the T20 World Cup title a few months ago

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 7:45 am

Spain Goalkeeper Unai Simon's Massive 650-Minute Streak Ends vs Belgium In Quarterfinals

The Spain goalkeeper had kept a clean sheet for a record 650 minutes, the tournament's longest scoreless streak, before Belgium ended it in the quarterfinals on Friday.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 7:38 am

After Beating Belgium, Spain Coach Luis De La Fuente All Set For World Cup Semis vs France

Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente said his side is ready for the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal challenge against tournament's favourite France.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 7:29 am

Belgium Goalkeeper Shattered As Late Error Costs Match Against Spain, Thibaut Courtois Does This

Belgium No. 1 Thibaut Courtois's gesture for Senne Lammens, whose mistake cost team the match against Spain, won fans' hearts.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 7:26 am

Future Belongs To You: Belgian Royal Palace Lauds Red Devils Despite World Cup Exit

The Belgian Royal Palace praised the national football team after their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal exit against Spain, saying the players can be proud of their journey.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 7:15 am

Only TWO ever made! Cristiano Ronaldo stuns IShowSpeed with his rarest and most personal gift yet

Cristiano Ronaldo surprised IShowSpeed by gifting him the game-worn Nike Mercurial Superfly 11 CR7 Gold Scorpion boots from what is expected to be his final FIFA World Cup campaign. The rare boots, reportedly one of only two pairs, were unveiled live on the streamers broadcast, creating one of the tournaments most emotional off-field moments.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 7:12 am

Uruguay Great Luis Suarez Meets Harry Kane, Exchanges Jerseys Ahead Of England's Quarterfinal Clash

Uruguay and Inter Miami star Luis Suarez shared a special moment with England captain Harry Kane, exchanging jerseys and posing for a picture during their meeting ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 7:08 am

David Beckham Visits England Training Camp Ahead Of World Cup Quarterfinal vs Norway

England football legend David Beckham joined the Three Lions squad at their training session in Miami, receiving a warm welcome from the team ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal match against Norway.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 7:01 am

Lamine Yamal Fires Warning To Kylian Mbappe's France After Setting Up World Cup Semifinal Date

Lamine Yamal is keen to prove what he and Spain can do against France after setting up a World Cup semifinal date with them.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 6:51 am

IND vs ENG: Away from abject T20I showing, India begin preps for ODI series today

Members of India's ODI squad, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shubman Gill, are likely to begin practicing at Edgbaston for the three-match series. Over 200 kilometres away, the T20I setup will look to avoid yet another 'first'.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 6:28 am

FIFA World Cup: Spain equal Argentina's record with 36-Game unbeaten run after late Belgium win to reach the semis

Mikel Merino's late goal secured Spain's World Cup semifinal place. This victory also matched Argentina's record for the second-longest unbeaten run. Spain now holds a 36-game streak without defeat in international football. They are now one match away from Italy's all-time unbeaten record. Spain will face France in their next crucial semifinal match.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 6:24 am

Who Is Mikel Merino? Spain's 'Super-Sub' Who Broke Cristiano Ronaldo And Kevin De Bruyne's Dreams

Mikel Merino scored his second goal of the tournament when he pounced on a rebound from Pau Cubarsi's effort, which was spilled by Belgium backup goalkeeper Senne Lammens.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 6:19 am

'We Have No Fear': Lamine Yamal delivers chilling warning to France ahead of World Cup semi-final

Spain wonderkid Lamine Yamal has warned France ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, insisting La Roja have nothing to fear against Didier Deschamps side. The Barcelona star highlighted Spains recent victories over France, while both teams arrive unbeaten and in top form. With Yamal and Kylian Mbapp leading their attacks, a blockbuster clash awaits.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 6:13 am

Won't Sleep Well: Belgium Goalkeeper Blasted By Internet After World Cup Blunder vs Spain

Belgium's substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens made a costly error that led to Spain's winning goal in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 6:10 am

The secret to stopping Erling Haaland? England handed golden blueprint ahead of Norway World Cup quarter-final showdown

Former Premier League goalkeeper Brad Friedel has warned England that stopping Erling Haaland alone will not be enough in their World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway. He believes the Three Lions must target Martin degaard and cut off Norways supply line to their star striker. Friedel also praised Jude Bellinghams influence ahead of the crucial knockout clash.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 5:18 am

M Magho, L Ajit Meitei secure A Grade in AIFF Elite RA RI Certification Course

Manipur's M Magho and L Ajit Meitei are among 28 candidates who completed the AIFF Elite Referee Assessor RA and Referee Instructor RI Certification Course that was held from June 28 to July 1 at LNIPE, Gwalior Significantly, the State duo secure A Grade certificates in the said course and are ready for officiating AIFF Leagues and NFCs As many as 12 candidates secured A Grade finishes in the said course Source The Sangai Express

E-Pao 11 Jul 2026 5:00 am

State Level U 17 Subroto Cup Meitei Mayek HS vs Langjing HS in girls' final showdown TG English School vs AG Memorial Academy in boys' title clash

Meitei Mayek High School will square off against Langjing High School in girls' final showdown in the ongoing State Level Subroto Mukerjee Football Tournament of U17 boys and girls while TG English School will lock horns with AG Memorial Academy in boys' title clash Meitei Mayek High School of Imphal East district reached the final with a comprehensive 15 0 win over Chil Chil Asian Mission School, Kangpokpi today in the first semi final match 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 Subroto 20260711 jpg border 1 alt State Level U 17 Subroto Cup Meitei Mayek HS vs Langjing HS td tr tr td align center State Level U 17 Subroto Cup Meitei Mayek HS vs Langjing HS td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Th Martina 7', 8', 44', 47' and Agunwangliu 3', 9', 20' shared a bulk of 7 goals to guide Meitei Mayek HS to the final today as L Russia 1', 5' , Y Linthoi 4', 46' , H Victoria 40' 42' shared 6 goals N Jasmine 17' and K Asha 21' also added a goal apiece as the Kangpokpi side failed to convert any of their chances Later in the second semi final match, Langjing HS rode on goals from M Narmada 11', 26', 49', 59' , G Rinchuila 22', 39', 51' , N Luxmi 36', 44' , Th Shirley 12' and M Lamnganbi 30' to brush aside Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Tengnoupal district 11 0 and set up the final date with Meitei Mayek HS B Boys B br br TG English School, Bishnupur district, meanwhile, pulled off a 3 0 win over ASUFII Christian Institute, Senapati thanks to L Nelson 42' , Ngamnungba 55' and Lanchenba 61' to progress into the final Later in the second semi final match, AG Memorial Academy, Thoubal edged out CT Hr Secondary School, Imphal West courtesy of an own goal conceded by L Naocha 3 minutes into the stoppage time 70 3' The Thoubal team enjoyed a 2 0 lead with S Yoyo 30' and Competison 47' but L Naocha halved the deficit for the Imphal West side at the stroke of the hour mark before Ch Nganba drew level in the 70th minute L Naocha however fumbled in the stoppage time to go down 2 3 Source The Sangai Express

E-Pao 11 Jul 2026 5:00 am

Huidrom Bhumeshwory Devi wins bronze at Asian U23 Athletics C'ships

Manipur's top athlete Huidrom Bhumeshwory Devi were among three bronze medallists as middle distance runners headlined India's performance on the second day of the inaugural edition of Asian U23 Athletics Championships Bhumeshwory Devi Huidrom clocked 2 10 20 in the women's 800 m race to seal the bronze medal in the competition being hosted by China at Sports Development Centre Stadium in Ordos 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 Bhumeshwory 20260711 jpg border 1 alt Huidrom Bhumeshwory Devi wins bronze at Asian U23 Athletics C'ships td tr tr td align center Huidrom Bhumeshwory Devi wins bronze at Asian U23 Athletics C'ships td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br Bhumeshwory is the daughter of Huidrom Basanta and Huidrom Ongbi Mangi of Huidrom Awang Leikai, Imphal East Uzbekistan's Jonbibi Hukmove won gold with a time of 2 08 41 as Japan's Kurumi Sugure took the silver in 2 09 42 The other bronze medallists include Shakeel, who clocked 1 48 78 in the men's 800 m race, and Abhay Singh, who took 20 96 seconds in the men's 200m race India had won five medals, including one gold, on the opening day on Thursday I With PTI inputs I Source The Sangai Express

E-Pao 11 Jul 2026 5:00 am

Naorem James seals 500 m kayak gold at 1st Bishnupur Olympic Games 2026

Naorem James claimed the 500 m men's individual kayak gold at the 1st Bishnupur Olympic Games being hosted by Bishnupur District Olympic Association and District Administration in collaboration with different associations and stakeholders The Canoeing, Kayaking and Rowing competitions were held today at the Takmu Water Sports Complex, showcasing the talent and determination of young athletes from across the district 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 James 20260711 jpg border 1 alt Naorem James seals 500 m kayak gold at 1st Bishnupur Olympic Games 2026 td tr tr td align center Naorem James seals 500 m kayak gold at 1st Bishnupur Olympic Games 2026 td tr tbody table td tr tbody table br br James picked the gold medal with the best time of 1 minute 59 64 seconds as P Lanchenba 2 06 82 and Kh Santosh 2 5 54 settled for the second and the third places In the 500 m K2 double event, Pukhrambam Lanchenba and Yumnam Lanchangba bagged the gold taking 1 52 45 as the pair of Ningthoujam Itonsana and Yaiphaba Pukhrambam won the silver taking 2 00 79 and the pair of Pukhrambam Hemba and Khwairakpam Lanchangba bagged the bronze medal taking 2 11 96 In the K4 four man 500 m event, Khwairakpam Jupiter, Yumnam Lanchangba, Pukhrambam Lanchenba and Santosh Khwairakpam sealed the gold by completing the course in 1 minute 43 33 seconds 1 43 33 P Yaiphaba, P Abinash, N Itonsana and S Gururaj 1 53 04 were second in the competition as P Arson, P Hemba, Kh Bidyasagar, and Kh Lanchangba 2 10 90 finished third Kumam Rabina was the fastest in the women's individual 500 m kayak event She clocked 2 minutes 29 25 seconds 2 25 29 to win the gold as Monalisa 3 00 47 and P Devjani 3 27 25 settled for the silver and the bronze medals In the K2 event, K Rabina and L Rojina combined well to finish the course in 2 28 67 and claimed the gold medal as Th Romila and L Monalisa 2 32 40 settled for the silver medal B Canoeing B br br Haobijam Sayonba earned the individual men's 500 m C1 canoe event at the games posting the best time of 2 12 85 He was followed by N Nowboy 2 16 51 and Manisana 2 21 14 In the 500 m C2 event for men, Sayonba and W Demson registered the best time of 2 03 03 to seal the gold medal as M Hari and M Zeptha 2 10 89 bagged the silver The 500 m C4 event gold also went to H Sayonba who combined with W Demson, H Tiken and H Amarjit to complete the course in 2 01 60 P Thomas, Ph Famous, M Lanchenba and M Ronaldo bagged the silver medal taking 2 31 25 as M Hari, A Manisana, N Nowboy and M Zeptha sealed the bronze medal taking 2 33 15 In the women's individual 500 m canoe event C1 , Chelsi Khundrakpam sprinted her way to the gold in 2 32 53 as Maibam Melody 2 33 80 and Oinam Bidyaluxmi 2 46 68 finished third to pick the silver and the bronze medal respectively In the doubles C2 event, Chelsi and Silka claimed the gold medal by completing the course in 2 49 20 as M Melody and Selina took 2 57 14 to win the silver and Soibam Anjali and O Bidyaluxmi posted 3 01 20 to settle for the bronze medal B Rowing B br br Babilika Oinam emerged as the women's single scull champion as she completed the 500 m course in 2 11 87 2 minutes 11 87 seconds Kh Bidyaluxmi 2 14 15 and L Pritty 2 16 61 were second and third in the competition In the double scull event, Heisnam Swevia and Leitanthem Roshibina clinched the gold taking 2 03 88 to complete the 500 m course The pairs of L Pritty and M Ashapyari 2 05 73 and O Babilika and P Sandhya 2 08 30 finished second and third to seal the silver and the bronze medal respectively Swevia and Roshibina also registered the 500 m coxless pair event gold Th Nganthoi and O Manileima 2 27 55 and Ph Roni and M Neha 2 28 48 were second and third in this event In the women's coxless four, Swevia, Kh Bidyaluxmi, K Tonthoi and L Roshibina sealed the gold medal taking 2 05 22 O Manileima, O Babilika, P Sandhya and Th Nganthoi took 2 08 63 to win the silver medal in this event as Ph Roni, M Ashapyari, L Pritty and M Neha took 2 10 71 to settle for the bronze medal Men's 500 m double scull gold medal, meanwhile, went to H Victor and T Ranbir who clocked the best time of 1 48 70 They were followed by K Thomas and L Raj 2 00 09 and K Wanglen and N Barlin 2 02 99 in second and third places In the 500 m coxless pair event, Ningthoujam Suresh and N Manglemthoi took 1 57 75 to win the gold as Ph Nikhil and H Tomthinnganba took 2 00 34 to settle for the silver medal Ningthoujam Suresh, N Manglemthoi, Tongbram Ranbir and Heisnam Victor meanwhile claimed the coxless four event gold by posting 1 42 68 as Ph Nikhil, L Raj, K Thomas and H Tomthin took 2 03 58 to win the silver medal Deputy Commissioner Pooja Elangbam attended the competition as chief guest who also led in distributing prizes to the medallists She encouraged local youth to leverage the natural environment of Loktak Lake to pursue professional sports careers She highlighted the district's natural advantage saying that Bishnupur possesses immense potential in water sports our district is naturally gifted with an ideal environment for disciplines such as canoeing, kayaking, and rowing Regarding youth development, Pooja added I encourage our youth to take sports seriously Sports not only promote physical fitness and discipline but also help shape a brighter future On the importance of the competition, she stated District level sporting events play a vital role in identifying talented sportspersons at the grassroots level This framework is essential for nurturing them to compete on larger State, National, and international platforms B Football B br br Oinam AC finished Group B winners following a 2 2 draw with Moirang AC in the final group league match today at Mini Stadium, Bishnupur Having played out a 3 3 draw, Oinam AC emerged on top of the table to qualify for the final Earlier in the day, Bishnupur AC, who posted a 4 0 win over Nambol AC, went on top of Group A temporarily as they played out a goalless draw with Thang AC Source The Sangai Express DIO

E-Pao 11 Jul 2026 5:00 am

Hundreds welcome Salah's Egypt home after best World Cup run

Egypt tasted its first-ever win in the quadrennial extravaganza before reaching the round of 16 after beating Australia on penalties.

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 4:43 am

Spain Set Up FIFA World Cup Semi-Final With France After Late Win Against Belgium

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 on Friday to move into a blockbuster World Cup semi-final against France after a hectic game decided by a goalkeeping error from Senne Lammens.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 4:25 am

Merlier wins Tour de France seventh stage in sprint finish

Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold took second place with Eritrean Biniam Girmay third as reigning champion Tadej Pogacar held onto the race leaders yellow jersey.

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 4:20 am

India assures six medals in U-23 mens category at Asian boxing championships

Leading the charge, Asian Champion Vishvanath (50kg) continued his dominant run with a convincing 5:0 win over Saudi Arabias Ibrahim Aljohani. Ganga (55kg)

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 4:15 am

Livingstone, Stanley keep Yorkshire waiting on Blast qualification

James Anderson wins mini-duel with Joe Root as Lancashire maintain own hopes of progression

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 3:54 am

BCCI to review recent white-ball setbacks

Describing Indias successive T20I series defeats in Ireland and England as a bad phase rather than a cause for panic, Saikia stressed that the exercise would be a performance review rather than a knee-jerk reaction

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 3:51 am

Women's Hockey: India keep faith in tried and tested for Asian Games

Veteran Savita, who recently received the Padma Shri award, and Bichu Devi Kharibam have been named as the two goalkeepers in the squad

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 3:48 am

Wong refuses to allow England to fester in short Lord's turnaround

Fast bowler revels in return to red-ball cricket on historic day at Lord's

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 3:41 am

FIFA WC match result: Merino magic strikes again as Spain edge past Belgium to enter WC Semis

Mikel Merino scored a late winner to secure Spain's World Cup semi-final spot. Spain defeated Belgium 2-1 in a thrilling quarter-final match on Friday. They will now face tournament favorites France in their next game. Spain extended their impressive unbeaten run to thirty-seven matches. Belgium's eighteen-game undefeated streak concluded with this loss.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 3:39 am

Yates, Mousley propel Bears to victory, end Glamorgan prospects

Jimmy Neesham fails to defend 13 off final over as Welsh county's quarter-final hopes snuffed out

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 3:25 am

Tom Moores fifty ensures Notts claim home quarter-final

Outlaws restrict Leicestershire to 143 for 7 before cruising to eighth win in a row

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 3:22 am

Spain vs Belgium, FIFA World Cup 2026: Super-sub Merino strikes again to send La Roja into semis

The 2-1 quarterfinal win over Belgium seals Spains progress to the semifinals, where France awaits

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 3:21 am

All-round Critchley show keeps Essex's last-eight hopes alive

Victory secured with four overs to spare against South Group frontrunners

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 2:52 am

Colin Ackermann 69 gives Durham knockout lifeline

Five-run win over Derbyshire keeps home side in contention for last eight

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 2:51 am

Will Smeed, Thomas Rew fire Somerset quarter-final hopes

Northamptonshire heavily beaten despite Lewis McManus half-century

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 2:44 am

High Jumper Sarvesh Kushare Finishes Third On Diamond League Debut In Monaco

National record holder high jumper Sarvesh Kushare finished third in his Diamond League debut in Monaco.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 2:43 am

FIFA World Cup: Lamine Yamal scripts history at 18, becomes youngest player to...

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to make six FIFA World Cup appearances after featuring in Spain's quarter-final against Belgium at the 2026 tournament. The 18-year-old winger broke the teenage appearance record, added a World Cup goal to his achievements, and continued his remarkable rise after winning UEFA Euro 2024, surpassing milestones previously set by football's greatest young stars.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 2:06 am

Belgium's Charles De Ketelaere Ends Spain's Guinness World Cup Record Run

Belgium brought an end to Spain's record-breaking defensive run at the FIFA World Cup after Charles De Ketelaere scored to snap the longest clean-sheet streak in the tournament's history.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 2:02 am

30 Years After Andres Escobar Tragedy, Death Threats Rock Colombia Football Again

Jaminton Campaz, who plays for Argentine club Rosario Central, missed a critical scoring opportunity when his shot went wide.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 1:51 am

Dhariwal fireworks help Gloucestershire get over line

Record-equaling fifty from 13 balls sets up two-wicket win to boost qualification hopes

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 1:47 am

Roy, Clark star as Surrey demolish Kent

Home side blown away for 102 with only four batters reaching double-figures

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 1:45 am

Spain VS Belgium, FIFA World Cup quarterfinals: Belgium's Ketelaere scores 1-1 against Spain

Hans Vanaken replaced Tielemans in the starting lineup in another blow to the Red Devils depth.

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 1:17 am

With hammer and pole, Anushka Yadav and Sindhushree G. break barriers

The two unheralded athletes have had to conquer adversity at several stages of their young lives. At the recent inter-State meet, they overcame significant odds to record unexpected National marks and earn the right to make their Asian Games debuts

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 1:14 am

Lionel Messi And Argentina Play Upstart Switzerland In World Cup Quarterfinals

The winner will play either Norway or England on Wednesday in Atlanta for a spot in the World Cup final.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 1:12 am

Unbreakable: how Jyothi Yarraji and coach James Hillier rebuilt Indias best 100m hurdler

The 26-year-old athletes world came crashing down last June when she tore her ACL. After chasing speed all her life, she had to endure a period of painful, stationary monotony. But thanks to a steady supply of blueberries, strawberries and chocolates from her coach, rigorous rehab and unwavering focus, Jyothi is back to winning ways

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 1:09 am

Granit Xhaka Tells Switzerland Fans To 'Keep Dreaming' Ahead Of Argentina FIFA World Cup Clash

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka told fans to keep dreaming as he prepares to lead his team against Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 1:08 am

Novak Djokovic To Return To Wimbledon Next Year? 7-Time Champion Says This

Novak Djokovic, who will be 40 by the time Wimbledon starts next year, is still chasing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam triumph.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 12:55 am

Hughes hundred tips balance in basement battle

Sussex hand out thrashing against fellow South Group strugglers

Espn CricInfo 11 Jul 2026 12:51 am

England vs Norway quarter-final clash to make World Cup history with FIFA's surprise first-ever halftime show

Englands FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against Norway will make history with Ellie Goulding performing at half-time, marking the tournaments first official Super Bowl-style musical show during a knockout match. The performance reflects FIFAs push toward American-style sports entertainment, adding a new spectacle to one of the World Cups biggest fixtures before attention returns to the football.

The Times of India 11 Jul 2026 12:34 am

Spain vs Belgium LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final: Match Starts; Huge Shock In Spain's Starting XI; Lamine Yamal Chases Massive Record | ESP 0-0 BEL

Spain vs Belgium LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Spain face off against Belgium in a blockbuster FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 12:32 am

Super Kings Academy set for a half-century

The Hindu 11 Jul 2026 12:06 am

England 21/1 At Stumps After Smriti Mandhana's 83 Steers India To 285 On Day 1 Of One-Off Test

Smriti Mandhana struck a stylish 83 while skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma both contributed fifties as India made 285 against England on the opening day of the inaugural women's Test at Lord's.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 12:03 am

Defending Champion Jannik Sinner Beats Novak Djokovic To Set Up Wimbledon Final vs Alexander Zverev

If there were any lingering questions over Jannik Sinner's physical status after his meltdown at the French Open, they should be answered now.

NDTV 11 Jul 2026 12:02 am

Sinner beats Djokovic in straight sets, sets up Wimbledon final clash against Alexander Zverev

Jannik Sinner stormed into the Wimbledon final with a straight-sets win over Novak Djokovic and will defend his title against Alexander Zverev. The German reached his maiden Wimbledon final after beating Arthur Fery, saying he believes he can win. Zverev also praised Fery's potential and applauded the Wimbledon crowd for its fair and electric support.

The Times of India 10 Jul 2026 11:39 pm

BCCI to review India's 'bad phase' in T20Is after England tour

BCCI secretary Saikia made it clear that the meeting would focus solely on cricketing matters

Espn CricInfo 10 Jul 2026 11:32 pm

Mandhana, Harmanpreet fifties but England restrict India to 285 on historic opening day

Playing a women's Test at Lord's for the first time, England lost Tammy Beaumont in their batting response before stumps

Espn CricInfo 10 Jul 2026 11:32 pm

Bulbulia 98 sets up South Africa U19s before late strikes with ball

England U19s slip to 13 for 2 before close after dismissing visitors for 295 on day one at Beckenham

Espn CricInfo 10 Jul 2026 11:32 pm

Is IPL Time Giving Upper Hand To Jofra Archer Against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi? Old Video Leaves Fans Stunned

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has endured a difficult start to his international career, registering three low scores in a row.

NDTV 10 Jul 2026 11:24 pm

Campbell's super knock powers Yorkshire to Roses win

Opener hits 64 off 42 to set up comfortable win over Lancashire

Espn CricInfo 10 Jul 2026 11:22 pm

Shubman Gill Joins Sachin Tendulkar, Anjali In Wimbledon Royal Box. Viral Pic Breaks Internet

Shubman Gill is the fourth Indian captain to get an invitation to watch Wimbledon from the Royal Box, after Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

NDTV 10 Jul 2026 11:22 pm

Matthews, Grimmond put on West Indies' biggest partnership to crush Ireland

The opening duo added 258 off 225 as West Indies completed their highest successful ODI chase

Espn CricInfo 10 Jul 2026 11:10 pm

It's Not Like IPL: Ex-India Captain's Blunt Verdict After T20I Series Loss In England

The former India captain said the players must realise that international cricket in England demands a different approach from franchise cricket.

NDTV 10 Jul 2026 10:59 pm

Morocco's World Cup Exit Sparks Chaos As Police Clashes With Fans In London

One police officer was reportedly injured during clashes with football fans in London following Morocco's defeat to France in their FIFA World Cup quarter-final in Boston.

NDTV 10 Jul 2026 10:47 pm

Hampshire secure top spot as Adams stars with bat and ball again

Captain hits 53 after taking 2 for 21 as Warwickshire fall to ninth defeat in 12 group games

Espn CricInfo 10 Jul 2026 10:42 pm

Erling Haaland facts: 5 things about Norways World Cup history-maker

Erling Haaland is making headlines as he propels Norway to an unforgettable World Cup quarter-final by scoring seven goals. Born in England but raised in Norway, his unique background sparks conversations. Haaland, an advocate for social justice, has a notable online presence. Football runs in his blood, as his father was a pro player, and he famously dabbled in rap.

The Times of India 10 Jul 2026 10:36 pm