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Special Olympics Winter Games: India's haul swells
Special Olympics Winter Games: India's haul swells

Meanwhile, Abhishek Kumar, (division M02), claimed silver in the Novice Giant...

Celebrating Para star Avani Lekhara
Celebrating Para star Avani Lekhara

Inspired by the achievements of Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, Avani...

DC ready for WPL final: Break boosts training, focus
DC ready for WPL final: Break boosts training, focus

Delhi Capitals vice-captain Jemimah Rodrigues believes the long break between...

UCL: Simeone fumes over disallowed penalty
UCL: Simeone fumes over disallowed penalty

'I've never seen the VAR called to review a penalty in a shootout... Never!'...

Pragmatic Hamilton excited for Ferrari debut
Pragmatic Hamilton excited for Ferrari debut

'This is the most exciting period of my life, so I'm really just enjoying it...

Satwik thanks Chirag as they advance in Birmingham
Satwik thanks Chirag as they advance in Birmingham

The 24-year-old from Amalapuram expressed his gratitude to his partner for...

SEE: Gukesh Shaves Off Hair At Tirupati
SEE: Gukesh Shaves Off Hair At Tirupati

Norway Chess released a video of 18-year-old Gukesh with a tonsured head,...

Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'
Alcaraz on track for Indian Wells 'three-peat'

Dimitrov was showing signs of fatigue from his three-hour third-round match...

PIX: Real beat Atletico on penalties to enter last 8

A summary of Wednesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

Election drama! BFI snubs former sports minister Thakur

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) has rejected former Sports Minister...

Sindhu's All England hopes dashed in opening round

India's top women's singles shuttler, PV Sindhu, suffered a disappointing...

ISL: Blasters fail to secure victory in final match

Hyderabad FC played out a 1-1 draw against Kerala Blasters FC in their final...

Heartbreak! 10-man East Bengal crash out of AFC Cup

East Bengal, playing with 10 men for most of the match, conceded two late...

WFI to conduct selection trials for Asian Championship

The trials will select top wrestlers to represent India at the Asian...

WRC: Pulligilla-Sherif set for historic Indian debut

Naveen Pulligilla and Musa Sherif are set to create history as the first...

PIX: Swiatek, Rune race into Indian Wells quarters

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova in straight sets...

Hamilton set for Ferrari debut; Piastri eyes home win

Lewis Hamilton will launch his bid to win the drivers' championship at a...

PIX: PSG oust Liverpool; Barca, Bayern, Inter in QF

A summary of Tuesday's Champions League Round of 16, Second Leg, matches.

Security concerns plague women's sport

'Although one-in-five women in the UK will experience stalking at some point...

ISL: Mumbai City FC qualify for playoffs

The Islanders thus finish the league season at the sixth spot with 36 points,...

World Para GP: India sweep men's discus throw F11

India dominated the men's 100 metres T44 category, in which Mit Bharatbha...

Christie begins All England title defence with win

Top seed and 2018 winner Shi Yu Qi of China dispatched Indonesia's Chico Aura...

Asian Kabaddi champions to get cash awards

Clubbed with Thailand, Bangladesh and Malaysia in Group A, India comfortably...

Sharath Kamal thanks PM Modi

Sharath's contribution to the game goes beyond the staggering numbers,...

All England C'ships: Lakshya advances, Prannoy ousted

Prannoy fought back to level at 13-13, but Popov surged ahead as the Indian...

Devoid of stars, World Para Athletics GP a damp squib

In the absence of several Indian and foreign para athletes, who had initially...

Why WFI suspension was revoked

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks...

BWF Rankings: Lakshya, Satwik-Chirag slip

In women's singles, double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu also dropped one place...

Hyderabad, Kerala Blasters look to bow out on high

Hyderabad FC secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture on November 7, 2024,...

No money but Manchester United have big plans...

The stadium will be part of a wider regeneration of the Old Trafford area,...

'Before Holi, this is a gift for all...'

For a few months an Indian Olympic Association ad-hoc panel ran the show but...

Historic! Maini brings India back to F1 with Alpine

Kush Maini created history as he became the first Indian driver in Formula 1...

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday lifted its suspension on the Wrestling...

PIX: Alcaraz eases into fourth round; Gauff, Keys win

Carlos Alcaraz kept his Indian Wells 'three-peat' campaign on track with a...

Australia unkeen to host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Australia unlikely to bid for 2030 Commonwealth Games

Some Man Utd players not good enough: Ratcliffe

A number of Manchester United players are "not good enough" while some others...

ISL: Mohammedan Sporting end debut season with draw

Mohammedan collected 13 points from 24 games, but were winless at home...

Barca want to pay tribute to late team doctor with win

'We have to move on and go ahead, it's our job. It's an important situation...

'I hope there's justice because they killed him'

Maradona death trial stirs emotions, anger in Argentina

Sindhu's Jet-Set Entry Sparks Buzz

P V Sindhu touched down in Birmingham in serious style -- aboard a private...

Ten stadiums to be built in Ahmedabad, says Amit Shah

'India has resolved to hold the 2036 Olympic Games in these 10 complexes.'

Swiatek, Rybakina serve up bagels; Tsitsipas impresses

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0, 6-2 and 2023...

EPL PIX: Arsenal's title hopes hit; Chelsea go fourth

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

LaLiga PIX: Getafe stun Atletico

Atletico had no shots on target until the referee awarded them the penalty...

'No excuses,' says Djokovic after losing to Zandschulp

Novak Djokovic made no excuses for the poor performance that sent the...

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the...

PIX: Inter Milan, PSG extend lead at the top

A summary of Saturday's action in the Serie A, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga

PIX: Liverpool 16 points clear; Forest stun Man City

A round-up of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Unbeaten at home! MBSG crush FC Goa to set ISL record

Mohun Bagan Super Giant remain unbeaten at home with a 2-0 win over FC Goa

Ayush Shetty's Orleans Masters journey ends in semis

Indian badminton player Ayush Shetty's impressive run at the Orleans Masters...

Gukesh hails Anand, India's chess boom

Reigning world chess champion D Gukesh has stated that he is open to...

How GM Chitambaram scripted history in Prague

The years of sacrifice and hard work is finally paying dividends. The iconic...

GM-backed Cadillac F1 team confirmed for 2026

A General Motors-backed Cadillac entry will become Formula One's 11th team...

PIX: Top seed Zverev, Ruud sent packing at Indian Wells

The Dutchman collapsed on the court after converting his sixth match-point to...

Millwall keeper's ban raised after Mateta horror injury

Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts has had his suspension for a high-footed...

Mitrovic returns from injury, scores in Al-Hilal win

Aleksandar Mitrovic marked his return to action following a two-month injury...

Mumbai City FC lose to KBFC

I-League: Churchill Brothers send eight-man Shillong Lajong packing, climb to...

India has a new chess hero!

Indian GM Aravindh wins Prague Masters

India's Pranav Venkatesh is World Jr Chess Champion

Emulates mentor Visvanathan Anand, who had won the tournament back in 1986.

Shetty storms into Orleans Masters semis

Shetty, the lone surviving Indian in the tournament, will next face the...

'We must host the Olympics, be it in 2036 or 2046'

Bhupathi also spoke about young up-and-coming tennis star Maaya Rajeshwaran,...

High-scoring NorthEast United win ahead of play-offs

NEUFC are the fourth highest scoring teams with 42 strikes.

Big blow for boxers not part of World Boxing

With provisional recognition granted to World Boxing it is very unlikely for...

Talent is not a problem. We need belief: Manu Bhaker

'We women can do a lot of things.'

Verstappen's reign over? 94-YO predicts F1 upset

Bernie Ecclestone says his money is still on Red Bull's Max Verstappen to...

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games'

'He has been a promoter and supporter of these Games during his first term....

Is 40-year-old Chhetri India's ONLY hope?

Sunil Chhetri's return from international retirement at 40 highlights the...

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

'The Asian Chess Championship will give great exposure for young chess...

Prague Masters: Aravindh inches closer to title

Indian Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram moved closer to his first major...

Teen sensation Fonseca shines in Indian Wells debut

Fonseca cruised through the first set before Fearnley found his groove in the...

Kyrgios in tears: Wrist injury ends Indian Wells

Kyrgios tearfully threw in the towel in the second set due to sharp pain in...

How Andy Murray is revolutionising Djokovic's Game...

Novak Djokovic said he has recovered from the hamstring injury that forced...

Saudi-backed maternity benefits for tennis players!

Under the plan, players will have access to grants for fertility treatment...

Bayern's Neuer injured after goal celebration

Sky Sports Germany reported that the 38-year-old will miss the Bundesliga...

In-form Neymar gets Brazil recall for WC qualifiers

Brazil, who are fifth in the CONMEBOL table with 18 points from 12 games,...

Ayush Shetty rolls into Orleans Masters quarters

Shetty had earlier shocked former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in...

Punjab FC's Singamayum in makes ISL history

Becomes ISL's youngest goal scorer as Punjab FC defeat Hyderabad FC 3-1

Saravanan becomes highest-ranked Indian sailor

Saravanan, the Army man who hails from Vellore in Tamil Nadu, obtained...

Football ace Chhetri comes out of retirement

Sunil Chhetri returns to the national team,

'How can my 'Dad' be a racist. Come on guys'

Former Chelsea player Didier Drogba defends Jose Mourinho, who has been...

Spain seek retrial in World Cup kiss case

Prosecutor Marta Durantez requested the trial be repeated, arguing that...

India's 2036 Olympics push: Key meeting in Hyderabad

Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a two-day meeting with his...

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after losing...

Australian tennis great Fred Stolle passes away

Fred Stolle was part of a golden generation of Australian players who...

Prague Masters: Aravindh routs Giri to grab sole lead

Grandmaster Aravindh Chithambaram crashed through the defenses of super-solid...

Teens Andreeva, Fonseca turn heads at Indian Wells

The buzz around talented teenagers Mirra Andreeva and Joao Fonseca continued...

Lyon coach Fonseca banned for 9 months!

Olympique Lyonnais coach Paulo Fonseca has been suspended for nine months by...

PIX: Liverpool edge past PSG; Bayern whip Leverkusen

A round-up of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg matches.

AFC Challenge League: Arkadag edge East Bengal

East Bengal suffered a 0-1 defeat against FC Arkadag of Turkmenistan in the...

ISL: Boumous' brace keeps Odisha's playoff hopes alive

Hugo Boumous scored a brace as Odisha FC defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-2 in the...

Ayush shocks former World Champ at Orleans Masters

India's Ayush Shetty produced a sensational straight-game victory over former...

Super Cup 2025 dates revealed

The season-ending Super Cup tournament will be held in Bhubaneswar from April...

Hamilton still can't believe he's driving for Ferrari

The seven-time world champion, the sport's most successful driver with 105...

2026 World Cup goes Super Bowl style

The 2026 World Cup final will feature its first ever halftime show, FIFA...

Sharath Kamal Retiring After WTT Contender Chennai

Indian table tennis legend A Sharath Kamal has announced that the WTT...

Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh in joint lead in Prague

Indian chess grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram...

PIX:Arsenal thrash PSV; Real Madrid edge past Atletico

A round-up of the UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg matches played on...

Pakhtakor stun Al-Hilal in Asian Champions League

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal slipped to a shock 1-0 loss in the first...

Boxing Federation of India to hold elections on....

The Boxing Federation of India will hold its election on March 28 to elect...

'Happy' Vinicius wants to extend stay at Real Madrid

Vinicius Jr, who joined Real in 2018, has won the Spanish top-flight league...

Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Novak Djokovic will have old rival Andy Murray back in his coaching corner as...

Pegula's private jet saves WTA stars hours of travel

With the players then facing a quick turnaround ahead of the Indian Wells...

Tennis Stars Dazzle At Oscars Party

The 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars Party became a convergence of sports and style,...

Praggnanandhaa's high-stakes battle at Prague Masters

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, ranked No. 8 in the world, will face...

Penalty drama: Forest edge Ipswich in FA Cup thriller

Nottingham Forest reached the FA Cup quarter-finals as they beat fellow...

NorthEast United rout Chennaiyin FC, enter play-offs

NorthEast United FC stormed into the Indian Super League play-offs after a...

FIFA lifts suspension of Pakistan Football Federation

FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF)...

Will India's Olympic dreams depend on cricket?

Sebastian Coe, frontrunner for the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...

Ex FIFA boss Blatter and Platini return to court

Blatter and Platini were suspended from football in 2015 by FIFA for ethics...

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa, Aravindh stay ahead

Indian Grandmasters R Praggnanandhaa and Aravindh Chithambaram maintained...

FA Cup PIX: Holders Man United dumped out in penalties

Welbeck extra-time winner sends Brighton into quarters

LaLiga: Barcelona roar back to top!

Barcelona returned to the top of the LaLiga table with a comfortable 4-0 home...

Chhetri's strike ends East Bengal's play-offs hopes

Sunil Chhetri's late equaliser for Bengaluru FC ended East Bengal FC's...

Meet India's new shot put queen!

Indian athlete Krishna Jayasankar, representing the University of Nevada,...

Marquez brothers 1-2! MotoGP history made!

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez continued his perfect start with...

Sebastian Coe backs India's strong 2036 Olympics bid

Sebastian Coe, a contender for the International Olympic Committee (IOC)...

I-League: Delhi end losing streak with win over Dempo

Delhi FC secured their first victory in 10 matches, defeating Dempo Sports...

Peake goes from jail to New Zealand Open golf champ

Ryan Peake, a former member of an outlawed motorcycle gang who served five...

Mexican Open: Machac beats Fokina for maiden ATP title

Eighth seed Machac, who won gold in mixed doubles at the Paris Olympics,...

Rithvik Bollipalli-Nicolas Barrientos win Chile Open

The unseeded Indo-Colombian pair defeated Gonzalez and Molteni 6-3, 6-2 in...

Prague Masters: Praggnanandhaa outwits Keymer

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa scored his second victory on the trot,...

PIX: PSG thrash Lille; Atletico go top of LaLiga

A summary of Saturday's action in Ligue 1, LaLiga and Bundesliga.

Mourinho has four-match ban halved after appeal

Jose Mourinho was handed a fine and the ban over his comments about Turkish...

English record: Eight-minute VAR check at Bournemouth

The first weekend of semi-automated off-side decisions in English soccer...

Tsitsipas triumphs in Dubai for first ATP 500 title

It was third time lucky for Tsitsipas who had twice lost in the Dubai final,...

FA Cup PICS: Manchester City, Bournemouth in last 8

A round-up of Saturday's fifth round action in the FA Cup

Kerala Blasters out of ISL play-offs race after draw

Kerala Blasters' play-off hopes were dashed after they played out a 1-1 draw...

Kapila-Crasto lose in semis of German Open

India's mixed doubles pair of Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto fell short in...

Footballer taken to hospital after shocking collision

Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta was taken to hospital with a head...

Bhambri-Popyrin win doubles title in Dubai

Yuki Bhambri and his Australian partner Alexei Popyrin snatched victory from...

ISL: 10-man Mumbai City FC hold Mohun Bagan

Despite the numerical disadvantage, the hosts kept pushing, forcing MBSG...

Gukesh rises to career-high No. 3 in world rankings

World champion D Gukesh climbed to a career-high No 3 ranking, while...

Prague Masters: Aravindh in lead; Praggnanandhaa wins

Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa cruised to a smooth victory against Nguyen Thai...

Thailand MotoGP: Marquez on pole for season-opener

Six-times MotoGP champion Marc Marquez logged his factory Ducati debut with...

Now, Fenerbahce coach Mourinho sues Galatasaray

Jose Mourinho has filed a lawsuit against Galatasaray after they accused him...

Duplantis breaks pole vault World record for 11th time

The Olympic and World champion cleared 6.27m on his first attempt to break...

Champions Cup match relocated due to Shakira concert

Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour is making waves beyond the...

Asensio takes Aston Villa past Cardiff to FA Cup QF

Aston Villa newcomer Marco Asensio struck twice in the second half to lead...

Bayern rally to beat Stuttgart and stay atop Bundesliga

Bayern Munich fought back from a goal down to maintain their place at the top...

Why Messi left Paris St Germain for Inter Miami...

Lionel Messi said his decision to join Major League Soccer club Inter Miami...

ISL: Odisha FC drop points, play-off chances fall

Meanwhile, Amrinder Singh became the third goalkeeper to clock 50 clean...