New Delhi, July 19 — Brazil legend Ronaldo has backed Spain to defeat defending champions Argentina comfortably in the FIFA World Cup final, saying the European side's style of play and tactical identity make them overwhelming favourites to lift the trophy.Spain booked their place in Monday's title…
London, July 19 — Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Sunday questioned the team management's decision to repeatedly bench premier left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav, warning that such frequent exclusions could severely damage a bowler's confidence. In the absence of injured pace…
New Delhi, July 19 — Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu penned a heartfelt message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he congratulated her on becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, thanking him for his constant support to Indian sport and recalling cherished memories from their…
London, July 19 — The historic Lord’s Cricket Ground is currently witnessing a spectacular convergence of celebrities as legendary former India captain MS Dhoni, top Bollywood celebrities, and a galaxy of cricketing greats are in attendance for the high-stakes ODI series decider between India and…
Lucknow, July 19 — The fourth season of the UPT20 League is set to get underway on August 14, with Kashi Rudras taking on defending champions Meerut Mavericks in the tournament opener in Lucknow. The 24-day competition will showcase some of Uttar Pradesh's finest cricketing talent as players vie…
London, July 19 — Former England midfielder Danny Murphy believes Thomas Tuchel should not continue as England head coach despite leading the Three Lions to their best FIFA World Cup finish in 60 years, arguing that the German's tactical approach in the semifinal defeat to Argentina cost the team a…
Goa, July 19 — UTT Juniors' top overall draft pick, Ahona Ray, and one of India's brightest young talents, Somdev Sengupta, starred as U Mumba TT defeated Dabang Delhi TTC 5-2 to lift their maiden UTT Juniors title on Sunday at the Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium. The triumph came a year…
New Delhi, July 19 — The 82nd Fit India Sundays on Cycle event was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and address pollution, serving as a sustainable…
Miami, July 19 — England midfielder Jude Bellingham reflected on his side’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with an emotional message to supporters after the Three Lions defeated France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place play-off, saying the team’s best World Cup finish since 1966 provides a platform for…
Miami, July 19 — France captain Kylian Mbappe believes Lionel Messi will reclaim the FIFA World Cup’s all-time scoring record in Monday's final against Spain, just hours after overtaking the Argentina legend on the competition’s overall scoring charts.Mbappe moved to the top of the all-time World…
Ontario, July 19 — India's brightest young squash talents will begin their quest for global honours when the 2026 World Squash Junior Championships get underway in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada, on Monday.With the individual competition scheduled from July 20 to 25, followed by the men's and…
New Delhi, July 19 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu after she scripted history by becoming the first Indian to win the Japan Open, saying her triumph was 'a historic feat for Indian badminton' and would inspire generations of young athletes across…
London, July 19 — England speedster Jofra Archer has expressed immense satisfaction with his current bowling rhythm, adding that consistently hitting his favourable lengths has been the key to his good showings in the ongoing ODI series against India. "Very pleased with how it's coming. Sometimes…
London, July 19 — Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh on Sunday added a touch of elegance and nostalgia to the historic Lord's Cricket Ground as he rang the venue's iconic five-minute bell to signal the start of play for the crucial series-deciding third ODI between India and England. Looking…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 19 — Kerala’s passion for football reached a new high on Sunday as the state government declared a holiday on Monday for all educational institutions, allowing students to stay up and watch the FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina without worrying about…
Bengaluru, July 19 — Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Sunday appealed to football fans across Karnataka to maintain peace and exercise restraint while watching the FIFA World Cup final, for which the state government has granted special permission to hotels and restaurants to remain open until…
Tokyo, July 19 — Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu was visibly emotional after her Japan Open title win as she said that the victory brought tears in her eyes, and also explained how much it meant for her to bag the crown. She said that years of perseverance, self-belief and the support of her family…
London, July 19 — Players from both the Indian and English teams, along with match officials, wore black armbands and observed a minute's silence at Lord's on Sunday to pay a poignant tribute to the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89. Before the start of the…
New Delhi, July 19 — Fresh off scripting history as the first Indian shuttler to conquer the prestigious Japan Open, double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu expressed deep gratitude and spiritual joy, dedicating her monumental victory to Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Sindhu defeated home favourite Akane…
London, July 19 — In a massive blow to India's prospects of winning the ODI series decider against England, fast bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the all-important clash at Lord's due to swelling in the knee after picking up an impact injury. The three-match series is…