Geneva, July 30 — UEFA is set to hold an emergency meeting with its member associations on Thursday to discuss a possible response to FIFA's controversial proposal to create a commercial subsidiary and the growing opposition in Europe, including the possibility of a boycott of the World Cup. FIFA…
Mumbai, July 30 — Describing former India captain Ajinkya Rahane as one of Mumbai cricket's finest ambassadors, Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) President Ajinkya Naik on Thursday said the veteran batter's legacy will inspire generations to come following his decision to retire from international…
Brisbane, July 30 — Australia’s premier white-ball leg-spinner Adam Zampa has signed up with Queensland for the upcoming 2026/27 domestic season after Cricket Australia formally approved his switch in state from New South Wales (NSW). Zampa, 34, lives near Byron Bay on the northern coast of NSW,…
New Delhi, July 30 — Reacting to concerns raised by former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha over India's traditional blue jersey allegedly being replaced by orange ones, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday said that no matter what changes are made, the youth of the country have…
Brisbane, July 30 — Standing just five wickets away from the coveted milestone of 300 Test wickets, Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood said his primary focus remains on team success rather than personal glory as the side prepares for a bumper schedule of 21 Test matches over the next 12 months.…
Glasgow, July 30 — After India's gold and silver finish in the men's 100m T47 at the Commonwealth Games 2026, the para-athletics coach Satyanarayana Shimoga said the success of para sports is also inspiring even the able-bodied athletes to win medals on the global stage. India scripted a memorable…
New Delhi, July 30 — Hockey India on Thursday issued a clarification over the criticism surrounding the team’s new saffron-coloured kit for the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup, saying saffron was ultimately chosen for both functional reasons and its "deep significance with one of the colours of Indian…
New Delhi, July 30 — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday congratulated Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi after the Indian duo produced a historic one-two finish in the men’s T47 100m para athletics event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Gavit stormed to the…
New Delhi, July 30 — England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has reaffirmed her determination to continue contributing as an all-rounder despite an ongoing calf injury, saying she intends to return to bowling after completing rehabilitation following The Hundred. Speaking while representing Trent Rockets…
New Delhi, July 30 — Former India hockey captain Viren Rasquinha has criticised Hockey India’s decision to unveil a predominantly saffron jersey for the men’s and women’s national teams ahead of the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup in the Netherlands and Belgium, saying the move goes against the team's…
Glasgow, July 30 — Describing the 2030 Commonwealth Games set to be hosted by Ahmedabad as "a shared dream of the state and India's youth," Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said that the state is eagerly preparing to welcome the international sporting community as family rather than…
New Delhi, July 30 — Senior India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket, drawing a curtain on a career that saw him featured in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India while also turning out in 212 IPL games for six teams. Rahane, who famously led the side…
Ontario, July 30 — Fifth-seed Indian men advanced to the second consecutive semi-final of the Squash Junior Team Championships with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over No. 3 seeds England, while the women lost in the quarterfinals to the United States 1-2.Indian men will meet the United States in the…
New Delhi, July 30 — President Droupadi Murmu showered praise on Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi for their historic 1-2 finish in the men’s T47 100m event and long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar for winning the silver medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.…
Zurich, July 30 — FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and several Argentina players over alleged breaches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the world football's governing body said. The FIFA Disciplinary Committee opened proceedings against the…
Glasgow, July 30 — On a superb evening in which Murali Sreeshankar, Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil won medals for India, the country's leading female shot-putter Manpreet Kaur narrowly missed the bronze medal in the women's shot put final in the Commonwealth Games 2026.There was another setback for…
Glasgow, July 30 — India scripted a memorable finish in the para athletics competition at the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Dilip Mahadu Gavit clinched the gold medal with a Games Record in the men’s 100m T47, while compatriot Mohammed Basil Morssinganakathi secured the silver medal to complete a…
Glasgow, July 30 — India’s Murali Sreeshankar delivered another memorable performance on the Commonwealth Games stage, clinching the silver medal in the men’s long jump with a best effort of 8.09m in a high-quality final on Wednesday night.Sreeshankar, who hails from Pallakad in Kerala and is…
Glasgow, July 30 — Jaismine Lamboria continued India's perfect day in the boxing ring at the Commonwealth Games 2026 on Wednesday, winning by a 4-1 split decision against Elise Glynn of England in a quarterfinal bout of Women's 57 kg and confirming another medal for India.The 24-year-old Jaismine,…
Glasgow, July 29 — Martina Devi Maibam and Lovepreet Singh will be hoping to add medals to India's rich haul in weightlifting when they compete in their respective weight category in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Thursday.Martina Devi Maibam will be in contention in the Women's +86 kg while…
Glasgow, July 29 — Jasmine Daunakamakama had already broken new ground at Glasgow 2026 as the first-ever Fijian woman to compete in Boxing at the Commonwealth Games 2026, making an appearance in the Women's 57kg.Now, after her victory over Keshani Hansika (SRI) in the Women's 57kg quarterfinal…