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Will Paris Champ Be Stripped Of Medal?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who won gold in the women's 66kg boxing event at Paris...

ISL: Dominant Chennaiyin thrash hosts Jamshedpur

A dominant Chennaiyin FC returned to winning ways in style as they pumped in five goals...

WTA Finals: Zheng creates history after grueling win

China's Zheng Qinwen beat a struggling Elena Rybakina 7-6(4) 3-6 6-1 in a grueling WTA...

Pro Kabaddi: Paltan extend unbeaten run to four games

Defending champions Puneri Paltan extended their unbeaten run to four games as they...

'Fans will witness new side of Indian women's hockey'

The Indian women's hockey team has been struggling this year but chief coach Harendra...

Gauff's perfect start to WTA Finals campaign

World No. 3 Coco Gauff and No. 2 Iga Swiatek of Poland won their respective opening...

Nageeye steals the show in NYC marathon

Dutchman Abdi Nageeye survived a tense battle through the final mile to win the New...

PIX: Chelsea hold United; Spurs crush Villa

Moises Caicedo's blistering second-half strike cancelled out a Bruno Fernandes penalty...

F1: Verstappen pulls off stunning win in Brazilian GP

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dealt Lando Norris a shattering blow in their Formula One...

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

LaLiga: Barca, Atletico continue winning streak

LaLiga leaders Barcelona beat Espanyol 3-1 in the Catalan derby on Sunday thanks to a...

ISL: NorthEast Utd edge Odisha in five-goal thriller

A brilliant brace from Alaaeddine Ajaraie and a goal by Guillermo Fernandez off the...

PKL: Warriorz's pull off last minute stunner

The Bengal Warriorz's Maninder Singh and Fazel Atrachali produced sparkling...

Hylo Open: Malvika's stellar run ends in final

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod's impressive run at the Hylo Open Super 300...

India's squash teen sensation Anahat claims 6th title

Throughout the tournament, Anaha Singh displayed remarkable form, dropping only one game.

India's U-19 boxers unleash fury, win 17 medals

Parthavi, Vanshika,Hemant win gold, Indian boxers return with 17 medals from U-19 World...

Sabalenka opens WTA Finals with sweep

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus had little trouble getting past China's Qinwen...

McLaren's Norris claims pole position for Brazilian GP

McLaren's Lando Norris took an emphatic pole position at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on...

ISL: FC Goa stun league leaders Bengaluru

National coach Manolo Marquez coached FC Goa handed Bengaluru FC a comprehensive 3-0...

EPL: Title race in disarray as Arsenal, Man City lose

Alexander Isak's early headed goal lifted Newcastle to a 1-0 victory over Arsenal on...

PKL: Pirates rally late, overcome Yoddhas in thriller

Patna Pirates made a remarkable comeback to beat UP Yoddhas 42-37 in a Pro Kabaddi...

Classy Zverev beats Rune, eyes Paris Masters glory

Third seed Alexander Zverev produced a near-flawless display to outclass former...

Krishna claims gold as Indian boxers impress at Worlds

Young Indian boxer Krisha Verma won the gold in the women's 75kg category while five...

HIL: Olympic superstar Owsley signs for Delhi Pipers

Delhi SG Pipers on Saturday announced the acquisition of England's woman hockey...

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday clarified that his...

AFC cognise Mohun Bagan SG's call to forego Iran tie

Mohun Bagan had taken the decision to not travel to the country after Iran launched...

Axed Ten Hag thanks Manchester United fans

'Whether it was at a game far away or a tough match at Old Trafford, your support has...

They said it was now or never: Man United manager

'I had three days to decide on something that completely changes my life'

Bopanna-Ebden knocked out of Paris Masters

Earlier this week, Bopanna and Ebden had clinched a spot in the prestigious...

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report from the...

Leverkusen held at home by Stuttgart

Victor Boniface rattled the post with a powerful shot eight minutes after the restart...

F1: Piastri on pole as McLaren in front row

McLaren are leading the constructor's championship but are only 29 points ahead of...

East Bengal advance to AFC Challenge quarters

East Bengal, who trailed Nejmeh by two points heading into this encounter, took the...

Malvika, Ayush enter Hylo Open semis

Malvika will next face eighth seed Denmark's Julie Dawall Jakobsen in the last four...

PIX: What is Neeraj Chopra celebrating?

He also conveyed his wishes on the occasion of Haryana Day.

World C'ships: Kasparov picks Gukesh as favourite

Kasparov, who held the record for being the youngest world championship contender...

3 yr old Anish is youngest rated chess player!

Anish's emergence comes as India witnesses an exciting era in chess, with young talents...

Manchester United's bold move: Amorim is new coach

Manchester United have named Portuguese Ruben Amorim as head coach to replace Erik ten...

Perez vs Lawson: A new F1 rivalry ignites!

RB driver Liam Lawson apologised to Sergio Perez after the pair clashed at the Mexican...

Paris Masters: Alcaraz stunned, Zverev survives scare

Carlos Alcaraz failed to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals after a thrilling 6-1,...

ISL: Punjab's stunning comeback shocks Chennaiyin

Punjab FC picked up a sensational 3-2 come-from-behind victory over Chennaiyin FC in...

PKL: Devanka, Ayan shine as Pirates drub Delhi

Patna Pirates secured their second win of Pro Kabaddi League KL Season 11, defeating...

Deadly Spanish floods force cancellation of matches

All soccer matches scheduled to be played in the Valencian region this weekend have...

Manu Bhaker's Diwali Surprise!

Manu Bhaker chose to illuminate her home with traditional clay diyas, supporting local...

Soccer PICS: Juventus drop points; Musiala tricks

All the action from football matches played in Europe on Wednesday

PIX: Manchester United register big win!

United are six-times League Cup winners, most recently lifting the trophy in 2022-23...

Why Van Nistelrooy is grateful to Ten Hag

Ruud van Nistelrooy said he was sad to see Erik ten Hag fired by Manchester United on...

Top seeds Shnaider, Bouzkova advance in WTA tour

Top-seeded Diana Shnaider breezed past Australia's Priscilla Hon 6-4, 6-1 to reach the...

Thalaivas cruise past Giants for third win of season

Narender Kandola starred with 15 points to lead Tamil Thalaivas to a dominating 44-25...

'Football shorts not a requirement for women': FA

England's Football Association (FA) said women players across its competitions are...

Kapil Dev joins hands with Andhra CM for golf boom

Cricket legend and golf enthusiast Kapil Dev met with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N....

Bopanna-Ebden duo rolls into Paris Masters quarters

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden advanced to the quarterfinals

Ronaldo misses penalty! Al-Nassr out of Saudi Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo's nightmarish spell at Al-Nassr continued as the Portuguese superstar...

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone...

Guardiola shrugs off Real Madrid's Ballon d'Or boycott

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's...

Ruben Amorim set to become new Man United manager

Ruben Amorim is set to become the next manager of Manchester United with the Premier...

AFC Challenge: East Bengal crush Bashundhara Kings

Indian club East Bengal produced an utterly dominant show to crush Bangladesh's...

You're the best!: Football world rallies behind Vini

Real Madrid teammates Eder Militao, Eduardo Camavinga, and Aurelien Tchouameni praised...

AFC Awards night: Afif and Seike reign supreme

Qatar's Akram Afif has been named the Asian Football Confederation's Player of the Year...

Bopanna makes history again! 4th ATP Finals appearance

Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden have clinched a spot in the...

Who will be the next Manchester United manager?

The favourites to replace Erik ten Hag, who was sacked as Manchester United manager on...

Ballon d'Or: Meet The Winners!

The Ballon d'Or, which is awarded annually since 1956, is one of the most prestigious...

Alcaraz admits: Money motivated my Saudi Arabia trip

Carlos Alcaraz reveals prize money attracted him to Saudi's Six Kings Slam

Vinicius says denied Ballon d'Or for fighting racism

'The football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.'

PIX: Not Messi, Ronaldo; Rodri wins Ballon D'Or!

Rodri won the Ballon d'Or award for the best player in the world, beating Brazil's...

'Rani Rampal's No 28 will be cherished forever'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded former India women's hockey captain Rani...

PKL: Haryana outclass Delhi in thrilling encounter

Bolstered by the return of captain Jaideep, Haryana Steelers beat Dabang Delhi KC 41-34...

Chaos in Kathmandu: Nepal's unfair play stun India

AIFF to write to SAFF regarding Nepal holding up SAFF women's semifinal match

JLN stadium in a mess after Diljit Dosanjh's concert

The stadium hosted the 'Dil-Luminati' concert on Saturday and Sunday and drew nearly...

Ferguson's glory years haunt modern Man United coaches

Alex Ferguson may have been stripped of his Manchester United ambassadorial role last...

Yuan Yue stuns former No. 1 Halep in Hong Kong Open

No. 6 seed Yuan Yue came back from down 3-0 in the second set to win the last six games...

Manchester United manager Ten Hag sacked

Ruud van Nistelrooy will take over on an interim basis.

Chirag Chikkara wins gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Chirag Chikkara created history as he became only the third Indian to be crowned...

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

Piotr Zielinski converted two penalties for Inter Milan as they played out a thrilling...

EPL: Salah's late strike helps Liverpool hold Arsenal

Mohamed Salah's late equaliser earned Liverpool a 2-2 draw with rivals Arsenal in an...

F1: Ferrari's Sainz wins in Mexico; Verstappen 6th

The win was a first for Ferrari in Mexico since 1990 and fourth of Carlos Sainz's career.

Thalaivas pull off last-second comeback vs Panthers

Tamil Thalaivas made a stunning comeback as they pulled off a tie in the dying seconds...

SAFF Cup: India lose to Nepal in chaotic encounter

India crashed out of the SAFF Women's Championship as they lost to Nepal 2-4 in penalty...

ISL: Mumbai City held by Odisha in entertaining draw

Odisha FC and Mumbai City FC settled for a point each in a fast-paced and gritty 1-1...

India go down fighting to Thailand in AFC U17 qualifer

India gave a spirited fight but lost to Thailand 2-3 in a high-octane clash of the AFC...

EPL: United, Spurs slump to surprise defeats

Jarrod Bowen converted a last-gasp penalty to lift West Ham United to a 2-1 Premier...

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga have taken steps to tackle an...

Ethiopian scripts new half marathon world record

That was set by Kenya's Jacop Kiplimo in Lisbon in 2021.

China's Qinwen continues title-winning spree

Zheng's win improved her record at the Pan Pacific Open to 8-1, with the 22-year-old...

'Phenomenal feat': Modi hails Arjun Erigaisi

Arjun Erigaisi became only the second Indian player to cross the 2800 mark, after...

Manika's historic run at WTT 2024 ends in quarters

Manika Batra is the first Indian player to make it to the top eight of a WTT Champions...

PIX: Barcelona hand Real Madrid a thrashing!

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski scored a quick-fire second-half double to set the...

EPL PIX: Haaland strikes again! City top the table

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

India's Bronze rush: Five medals bagged at U23 Worlds

India's 59kg woman grappler Anjli clinched a silver medal, while free-style exponent...

ISL: NorthEast crush Jamshedpur by record margin

NorthEast United FC delivered a sensational performance in front of their home crowd,...

Diamantakos saves the day for East Bengal in Thimpu

East Bengal kicked off their AFC Challenge League campaign with a thrilling 2-2 draw...

Bikramjit's heroics lead India to bronze medal glory

After the match ended in a 2-2 stalemate in regulation time, strikers Gurjot Singh,...

Zheng storms into Pacific Final; Shelton upsets Rublev

Zheng Qinwen saw off a spirited challenge from Diana Shnaider to secure a hard-fought...

WTT: Manika Batra knocks out World No 14

Star Indian paddler Manika Batra shocked world No.14 Bernadette Szocs of Romania to...

No Messi, no Ronaldo: Vini favoured for Ballon d'Or

Vinicius Jr's remarkable performances at Real Madrid have put the 24-year-old forward...

Kenin upsets Kasatkina in Tokyo, advances to semis

Sofia Kenin advanced to the Toray Pan Pacific Open semifinals with a 6-3, 6-4 upset of...

Diaz haunts former team as Bengaluru crush Blasters

Bengaluru FC notched their fifth win of the Indian Super League with a clinical 3-1...

Devank stars as Pirates stun Thalaivas in PKL thriller

Patna Pirates rode the individual brilliance of Devank (25 points) as they came from...

India u17s win two-in-a-row in AFC Cup qualifiers

Rishi Singh's first half goal helped India beat Turkmenistan 1-0 and notch their second...

PSG vs Mbappe: The mega wage dispute rocking football

Paris St Germain will take their wage dispute with Kylian Mbappe to court after the...

Sultan of Johor Cup: India snatch thrilling draw vs NZ

India colts displayed remarkable composure to finish their round-robin stage with a...

Indian wrestlers' desperate plea...

The WFI remains suspended by the ministry and IOA has refused to re-introduce the...

Indian hockey team still missing one key ingredient...

German hockey captain Moritz Furste knows a thing or two about consistency and he feels...

Historic! Arjun Erigaisi crosses 2800 rating barrier

In a groundbreaking moment for Indian chess, Arjun Erigaisi has become the second...

PIX: Fenerbache's Mourinho sees red as Man Utd draw

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

ISL: Super sub Chima rescues Chennaiyin FC

Chennaiyin FC rode on super sub Chima Chukwu's late strike to come from behind and hold...

Germany hockey series: Coach lauds youngsters' showing

India chief coach Craig Fulton credited the team's fighting spirit and sharpness of the...

India beat Germany, but lose series in shoot-out

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh and Sukhjeet Singh scored a brace each to hand India a 5-3...

Queen bows out: Ex-India hockey captain Rani retires

Former Indian women's hockey team captain Rani Rampal announced her retirement on...

Indian team withdrawn from Wrestling World C'ship

The Wrestling Federation of India conveyed to the world governing body UWW that the...

PIX: Haaland stuns with 'amazing' goal against Sparta

Erling Haaland scored with a flying back-heeled volley out of the air -- that had...

Champions League PIX: Big wins for City, Barca

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

'Disappointing' : PT Usha comments on CWG 2026 debacle

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha feels the axing of medal-yielding sports...

PKL: Thalaivas end Pune's 14 match winning streak

Tamil Thalaivas, led by Sachin, produced a fantastic all-round performance to defeat...

Sabalenka overtakes Swiatek to World No.1 in WTA tour

Aryna Sabalenka's return to top spot in the WTA rankings after leapfrogging Iga Swiatek...

Manika advances to pre-quarters in Montpellier

India's table tennis star Manika Batra produced a dominant performance to defeat...

India U-17s humiliate Brunei in Asian Cup qualifiers

The India U-17 boys came up with a brutal performance, hammering Brunei 13-0 in their...

We lacked firepower: Hockey coach

India's chief coach Craig Fulton lamented that they lacked firepower up front and their...

Sultan of Johor Cup: India's unbeaten run ends

Australia ended India Colts' unbeaten run at the Sultan of Johor Cup hockey tournament...

Neeraj Chopra calls for Mondotrack at NIS Patiala

Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had an additional plea for the government -- to...

India stunned by Germany in hockey opener

Olympic bronze-medallists India wasted chances galore to lose 0-2 to world champions...

Will the Shooting League of India be a game-changer?

The proposal, mooted by NRAI president Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, has received...

'All the sports in which India does well removed'

Former World No 1 doubles shuttler Chirag Shetty termed the exclusion of badminton from...

PIX: Real Madrid's stunning comeback!

Real Madrid fought back from two goals down as Vinicius Jr grabbed a hat-trick in a...

Pro Kabaddi: Jaipur Pink Panthers thrash Telugu Titans

Captain Arjun Deshwal led from the front as Jaipur Pink Panthers thrashed Telugu Titans...

ISL: East Bengal slump to sixth successive defeat

Hosts Odisha FC rolled past East Bengal FC with a 2-1 victory to register their second...

India's unbeaten run continues in Sultan of Johor Cup

Three-time champions India defeated hosts Malaysia 4-2 to continue their unbeaten run...

Swiatek returns to pro tennis after self-induced break

Poland's Iga Swiatek will play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga in...

World Cup star Forlan takes up tennis racket

The 45-year-old former striker, a 2010 World Cup semi-finalist, has switched to tennis...

India threatens CWG boycott over shocking exclusion

Gopichand, who is often credited with creating a pipeline of top badminton players by...

Vinesh breaks silence on Sakshi Malik's claims

That's her personal opinion, I don't agree with that: Vinesh on Sakshi Malik's claims

'A huge setback for Indian sports'

India's medal prospects took a hit with the exclusion of hockey, shooting, cricket,...

Cricket, hockey, shooting, badminton dropped from CWG

In a body blow to India's medal prospects in the Commonwealth Games, key sports such as...

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

India eye Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns...

I was molested as a child: Sakshi Malik

Former wrestler Sakshi Malik made some startling revelations in her her...

ISL: Jamshedpur FC continue winning run

Jamshedpur FC held on to their one-goal advantage to secure all three points, making it...

PKL: UP Yoddhas crush Dabang Delhi KC

As the half wore on, Ashu Malik and Nitin Panwar helped Dabang Delhi KC fight back and...

Sabalenka back as World No 1 but...

Sabalenka spent eight weeks at the summit last year before Swiatek overtook her with a...

ISL: East Bengal hunt for first victory

East Bengal FC have some sharp strikers such as Dimitrios Diamantakos and Cleiton Silva...

Major blow! Hockey could be dropped from 2026 CWG

Hockey has featured in each CWG since making its debut in 1998, but according to...

Back with a bang! Gavi ends injury layoff

Barcelona midfielder Gavi delighted to be back after 348-day injury layoff

PIX: Barca thrash Sevilla; Atletico win

Robert Lewandowski and substitute Pablo Torre each scored twice to help leaders...

Leclerc wins US GP; Norris's podium dream shattered

Charles Leclerc won the US Grand Prix in a Ferrari one-two with Carlos Sainz on Sunday...

Deepika Kumari grabs fifth World Cup archery silver

India's premier recurve archer Deepika Kumari won her fifth silver medal at the World...

ISL: Late heroics help Blasters down Mohammedan SC

Kerala Blasters FC secured a memorable 2-1 victory over Mohammedan SC in the Indian...

Bollipalli-Khade wins first ATP title, Nagal loses

India's Sumit Nagal crashed out in the second round of qualifying at the Swiss Indoors...

Stones' last-gasp header helps City break club record

Manchester City defender John Stones headed a controversial stoppage-time winner in a...

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian...

Kasatkina wins Ningbo Open following dramatic comeback

Daria Kasatkina overcame Russian compatriot Mirra Andreeva 6-0 4-6 6-4 to win the...

Messi's Inter Miami to feature in FIFA Club World Cup

Lionel Messi and Major League Soccer's Inter Miami were awarded a spot in next year's...

What's Neeraj's advice to the youth

'To the youth, I would say that they should not assume in the starting itself that they...

Sultan of Johor Cup: Dilraj leads India to victory

Mohd Konain Dad (7th minute) opened India's account before Dilraj (17th, 50th), Sharda...

Kashmir Marathon: '42 kilometres in a paradise!'

Around 2000 runners, including 59 internationals athletes, took part in the inaugural...

Sinner-Alcaraz rivalry a new dawn for tennis

Italy's Sinner and Spain's Alcaraz have won two Grand Slams each this year, with...

Young Indian archer Fuge misses maiden World Cup medal

Fuge earlier got the better of fellow Indian Priyansh 147-146 in the quarter-final.

PIX: Madrid fight for win at Celta Vigo; Kane tricks

IMAGES from football matches played across European leagues on Saturday

PIX: Djokovic downs Nadal in final showdown in Saudi

'Thank you Novak for everything for all the moments we shared on court during our...

Norris beats Verstappen to clinch US Grand Prix pole

McLaren's Lando Norris hailed the best qualifying lap of his career after beating F1...

Cycling great Chris Hoy reveals he has terminal cancer

Britain's six-time Olympic track cycling champion Chris Hoy revealed he has "two to...

EPL PIX: Bournemouth shock Arsenal; United, Spurs win

A brilliantly-worked goal by Ryan Christie and a Justin Kluivert penalty gave...

Pawan Sehrawat's brilliance not enough vs Thalaivas

Pawan Sehrawat began aggressively for the Telugu Titans with a 'Super Raid' in the...

ISL: Mumbai City's unbeaten streak continues

Mumbai City FC grabbed their maiden victory of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25...

'We exist too': Kathuniya's plea after poor reception

Para-athlete Yogesh Kathuniya expressed his disappointment towards the lack of...

History made with Bala Devi's 50th goal

Bala Devi becomes first Indian woman to score 50 international goals

Indian juniors blaze past Japan in Sultan of Johor Cup

The Indian junior men's hockey team began its campaign in the Sultan of Johor Cup with...

'Never say never': Sat-Chi's eyes set on 2028 Olympics

With the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as their primary target, Satwik and Chirag are...

'I can't see Junoon in current generation of gymnasts'

Dipa Karmakar believes most of the current generation of gymnasts lack passion and...

Two athletes die at Triathlon World Championships

Torremolinos is hosting the event from October 17-20, with more than 5,500 triathletes...

ISL; Mumbai City look to snap winless run vs FC Goa

East Bengal look to revive fortunes in derby

PKL: Winning starts for Telugu Titans, Dabang Delhi

Surinder Dehal and Pardeep Narwal were in fine form for the Bengaluru Bulls, who...

Sindhu's ouster draws curtains on India's campaign

Tunjung displayed command on the proceedings and reeled of eight points in a row to...

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Red Bull make changes to car after discussions with FIA

Arjun Erigaise reigns supreme at WR Chess Masters

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaise secured the WR Chess masters title after defeating...

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time...

The tennis legends are set to meet at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia.

ISL: Last minute drama as Chennaiyin down NorthEast

Determined Chennaiyin FC came from a goal down to beat NorthEast United 3-2 in an...

Ana Bogdan stuns fourth seed Bouzkova in Japan Open

Romania's Ana Bogdan advanced the quarterfinals of the Japan Open with a 6-0, 7-6 (5)...

Sindhu upsets World No. 7 Han in Danish Open

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu overcame a sluggish start to defeat world number...

ISSF WC Final: Vivaan bags silver, bronze for Naruka

Sonam Maskar had won a silver in the women's 10m air rifle on Tuesday and Akhil Sheoran...

Serena undergoes surgery for 'grapefruit-sized' cyst

Tennis great Serena Williams is recovering from surgery to remove a large cyst on her...

Shooter Sheoran claims podium finish in ISSF World Cup

In a year marred by disappointments, shooter Akhil Sheoran redeemed himself by winning...

India's indigenous sport goes global with Kho Kho WC

The first-ever Kho Kho World Cup will be held at the Thyagraj Stadium in New Delhi from...

Indian doubles teams crash out of Denmark Open

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand (women's doubles) and B Sumeeth Reddy and N Sikki...

Germany's Tuchel new England football head coach

Thomas Tuchel is regarded as one of the most progressive tacticians in the game, albeit...

'Haters Will Hate, But Lovers Will Love'

'Don't let anyone limit your dreams.'

HIL Auction: Harmanpreet, Udita steal the show!

India defenders Harmanpreet Singh and Udita stole the show as they emerged as the most...

'An Army To Shake Up The World Of Chess'

'It is not just D Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi.''There are...

PIX: Spain ease to victory; Portugal held to draw

European champions Spain claimed a place in the Nations League quarter-finals with a...

PIX: Messi magic leads Argentina to win; Brazil cruise

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick and had a hand in two more goals as Argentina crushed...

Man Utd part ways with Sir Alex, sparking outrage

Manchester United's most successful manager Alex Ferguson will step down as a global...

Cool and calm Gukesh unfazed by World C'ship pressure

First-time challenger D. Gukesh on Tuesday insisted he is not weighed down by the...

Shocking! Allegations of rape against France's Mbappe

Allegations of rape against French footballer Kylian Mbappe are "totally false" and "a...

Ashalata Devi set for rare century in Indian football

Captain Ashalata Devi will become the first Indian woman footballer to play 100...

Denmark Open: Sen makes early exit, Sindhu advances

Lakshya Sen, Malvika Bansod make first-round exits at Denmark Open

I have a voice, but they don't listen: Mary Kom on IOA

Boxing great M C Mary Kom, who is also the chairperson of IOA's athletes' commission,...

Shooter Maskar falls just short of gold in World Cup

Sonam Uttam Maskar clinched the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Rifle event at the...

Indian defender breaks auction record in HIL

Udita attracts highest bid in first half of HIL women's auction

Nations League PIX: Italy down Israel; Leweling scores

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Monday.

Manu Bhaker reveals her plans for a triumphant return

Bhaker said that her break from the shooting after Olympics was pre-decided by her and...

200 shooters, 37 nations and India's quest for glory

Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya called the shooting World Cup final, which commenced...

HIL: Belgium's Wegnez most expensive player on Day 2

Belgium midfielder Victor Wegnez was the most expensive player on the second day of the...

Why did Britain's top shooters miss the World Cup?

The ISSF World Cup final in New Delhi has been robbed of some sheen as three of...

PIX: Spain's first transgender football team

Fenix's first game of the season on September 21 ended with a 19-0 defeat. But for its...

Nations League: England bounce back to down Finland

England enjoyed a 3-1 victory over Finland thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Trent...

He has damaged Indian soccer: Bhutia blasts AIFF chief

Should not entertain him, must be removed: Bhaichung Bhutia criticises AIFF president...

Djokovic's 100th title dream lives on

Djokovic looked in fine nick in Shanghai, playing with consistency throughout the...

Women's marathon world record shattered in Chicago

Kenya's Ruth Chepngetich smashes women's marathon world record in Chicago

Sabalenka's revenge: Defeats Zheng in thrilling final

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka shook off a second-set blip to win three back-to-back Wuhan...

HIL Auction: Harmanpreet tops list of expensive picks!

Indian men's hockey Olympic medal winning captain Harmanpreet Singh's services were...

Sinner stuns Djokovic in Shanghai Masters

Novak Djokovic's bid to add a 100th singles title to his trophy cabinet on Sunday was...

India dominate Asian TT Championships with 3 medals

India wrapped up their campaign at the Asian Table Tennis Championships with three...

Nations League: Ronaldo defies time with stunning goal

Portugal's Bernardo Silva and Cristiano Ronaldo scored first-half goals in a...

Global Chess League: Kings win second title in a row!

Defending champions Triveni Continental Kings outclassed PBG Alaskan Knights in both...

Sinner first Italian to finish the year as World No 1

Jannik Sinner secured the year-end world number one ranking by beating Czech 30th seed...

Marquez's India still searching for 1st win

India play out 1-1 draw with Vietnam in international football friendly

Historic! Ayhika-Sutirtha win India's first ever medal

Ayhika Mukherjee and Sutirtha Mukherjee confirmed India's first ever medal in women's...

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his...

PIX: Germany beat Bosnia to stay top; Salah sizzles

Germany forward Deniz Undav scored two first-half goals in six minutes to guide them to...

Olympiad gold-medallist Vantika's next big move!

Vantika Agrawal, 21, is aiming to become a Grandmaster, which could happen as early as...

Global Chess League: Kings edge Pipers to enter final

Triveni Continental Kings outwit Alpine SG Pipers 9-7 in a nail-biting finish, to make...

Shanghai Open: Djokovic wins, advances to semis

Novak Djokovic dug out a 6-7(4) 6-1 6-4 win over Czech Jakub Mensik on Friday to...

Sabalenka, Gauff set for semi-final clash at Wuhan

U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka will face world number four Coco Gauff in the...

Djokovic: The last of tennis' legendary "Big Four"

Former world number one Novak Djokovic, the last surviving member of tennis' "Big...

Global Chess: Vishy leads Ganges to win over Mumba

Led by Viswanathan Anand, the Ganges Grandmasters outclassed upGrad Mumba Masters 12-4...

Coach Manolo eyes first win as India take on Vietnam

Head coach Manolo Marquez will seek his first win with Team India in an international...

'I lost track of myself, why I was playing football'

To mark World Mental Health Day, English footballer Connolly opens up about alcoholism,...

I'll be back stronger: Nikhat reflects on Paris 2024

It wasn't her day, acknowledged Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen dwelling on her shocking...

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

Withholds Olympic Solidarity fund

Indian Skeet duo ready for Worlds after Olympic miss

Skeet shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Anantjeet Singh Naruka, who narrowly missed out...

Haaland breaks records, announces baby news

Erling Haaland had a night to remember as he broke Norway's all-time scoring record and...

Sprinter Hima exonerated by NADA over doping charges

The 24-year-old Hima was last year provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping...

'HIL will revive Indian hockey's golden era'

'The HIL will be bigger and better this time around.'

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

As Rafael Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow...

PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World...

PIX: Greece stun England; France thrash Israel

Greece beat England for the first time as striker Vangelis Pavlidis's double earned the...

'You made me love tennis'

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a...

Lakshya Sen, other Indians shown door in Finland

The mixed doubles pair of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath lost 12-21,...

GCL: American Gambits down Mumba Masters

Mumba's only win came on the prodigy board. Jonas Bjerre of American Gambits launched...

'Inspiration To The Entire Nation'

The sports fraternity joined the nation in mourning the passing of Ratan Tata,...

Nadal, a Warrior Prince, not just the King of Clay

Nadal was much more than a claycourt bully, though. He spent more than 900 successive...

IOA row gets murkier as Usha lambasts Chaubey

Livid PT Usha declares no confidence bid against her illegal

SEE: 'I leave with absolute peace of mind'

'I feel super, super lucky for all the things I have been able to experience. I want to...

Ratan Tata: A lifelong champion of Indian sports

Tata group has been a constant in India's sporting landscape and the conglomerate's...

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

Dubbed the 'King of Clay' for his jaw-dropping 112-4 win-loss record at the Paris...

Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

Asian TT Championship: India men win bronze

The Indian men's team settled for the bronze medal after suffering a 0-3 defeat to...

Kyrgios set to return at Australian Open

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley said on Thursday he expects to see Australian former...

Greece footballer Baldock found dead in swimming pool

British-born Greece defender George Baldock was found on Wednesday in a swimming pool...

Global Chess: Mumba Masters upset Alaskan Knights

In a surprising turn of events, Mumba Masters defeated tournament leaders PBG Alaskan...

Artic Open: Kiran George stuns World No 25 Wei

Indian qualifier Kiran George shocked World No 25 Wang Tzu Wei of Chinese Taipei in...

Asian TT: India women win historic bronze; men in semis

The Indian men's table tennis team assured itself of its third consecutive bronze medal...

End of an era: Wimbledon says goodbye to line judges

The sight of immaculately-dressed line judges standing or crouching at the side and...

'Surprised'! Minister reacts to Dipa Karmakar's exit

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his...

Uttarakhand to host National Games in 2025

The 38th edition of the National Games will be held in Uttarakhand from January 28 to...

Unnecessarily making allegations against me: P T Usha

IOA president P T Usha firmly refuted allegations made by treasurer Sahdev Yadav...

Meet England fans' Player of the Year

Cole Palmer is the first Chelsea player to win the award since current England...

Fixture overload must stop, says Liverpool's Konate

France and Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has become the latest player to speak out...

'Chess has always lacked a bit of professionalism'

Gujrathi, who was a part of India's gold-winning campaign in the Chess Olympiad...

Global Chess: Carlsen suffers shock loss

Mumba Masters secured a vital 14-5 win over Alpine Sg Pipers on day six of the Global...

Rising shuttler Malvika shocks World No. 23 Sung

Rising Indian shuttler Malvika Bansod continued her impressive form this year, pulling...

Tiafoe launches into foul-mouthed exchange with umpire

Frances Tiafoe launched into a foul-mouthed tirade directed at a chair umpire after the...

Chelsea, Forest charged by FA for pitchside melee

Chelsea and Nottingham Forest have been charged by the Football Association on Tuesday...

'HIL will give youngsters platform to showcase talent'

Sreejesh had clarified earlier that he won't be competing in the HIL

'Felt like I had lost someone very close'

Babuta zeroed in on the reason which led to him finishing fourth and says he will be...

'All we are here for is to try and win on the 12th'

The Blue Tigers held their first training session in Vietnam on Monday evening at the...

Meet India's rising tennis star

Eqbal and Faisal's recent success saw him conquer Fardeen Mohammed and Abhinansu...

Thumping win for Vinesh Phogat in political debut

'This fight was against the strongest oppressive forces in the country. And Vinesh...

HIL: A new era for Indian women's hockey

Indian women's team captain Salima Tete can't wait for the upcoming Hockey India League...

'The ball is going to miss you, and so will all of us'

Messi and Iniesta shared the Barca dressing between 2005 and 2018, together winning...

Olympic future of boxing in jeopardy

The International Boxing Association (IBA) urged its national federations on Monday to...

Manchester City claim win in legal battle with EPL

Reigning champions City are also involved in a separate independent hearing into the...

LeBron And Son Make NBA History

Lebron and Bronny became the first father-son duo to play on the same team together in...

Olympic medalist's father disappointed with Maha Govt

The father of Paris Olympics shooting bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale on Monday...

Global Chess: Firouzja remains undefeated as Kings win

Reigning champions Triveni Continental Kings secured a 10-8 win over upGrad Mumba...

Dutch football legend Johan Neeskens passes away at 73

Former Netherlands midfielder Johan Neeskens, considered one of the best midfielders of...

'Produnova queen' Karmakar announces retirement

Dipa Karmakar is one of only five women in gymnastics history to have successfully...

India to take on Togo in Davis Cup play-offs

India will play against Togo in the Davis Cup World Group I Play-offs to be held...

Mbappe slammed for skipping France, playing for Real

'Either you're injured, and you don't play with your club and you're not called up in...

Mohun Bagan's AFC Champions League campaign ends

It was learnt that 35 registered players, including seven foreigners, wrote to the club...

Saina Nehwal Leads Like A 'Boss'

'Orange outfit, full swag, and ready to lead like a boss!'

Global Chess League: Carlsen beats Giri in 20 minutes!

Anish Giri blundered a piece against Magnus Carlsen, losing in just 22 moves.

Junior Worlds: Pistol shooters bag team gold!

On Sunday, Mukesh Nelavalli also won an individual bronze in the event, his sixth medal...

Ten Hag not stressed even as United off to worst start

'We created loads of chances in our seven (Premier League) games but we have to step up.'

PIX: Lewandowski 'tricks; Frankfurt defies Bayern

Roundup of the matches being held across major football leagues in Europe on Sunday

EPL PIX: Brighton stun Spurs; Chelsea, United held

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Sunday.

'We are in better physical shape now'

The Indian senior men's team have begun their preparations for the upcoming friendly...

Global Chess: Nakamura surprises Anand in key contest

The American Gambits scored a crucial victory against the Ganges Grandmasters in the...

PIX: Indian Army defeat US Military in polo thriller!

The Indian Army arena polo team delivered a gritty performance, defeating the US...

Gauff beats Muchova in straight sets to win China Open

Heading into the final, Gauff had lost the first set in three straight matches and the...

Pankaj Advani storms to Singapore Open billiards title

Pankaj Advani won the coveted Songhe Singapore Open title with a 5-1 win over local...

Indian hockey fans await Sreejesh's coaching debut

Amir Ali has been named captain, with Rohit as his deputy, in the 18-member junior...

PIX: Real Madrid back to winning ways; Leverkusen held

Real Madrid have avoided defeat in their last 41 LaLiga games, the second best streak...

Bihar to host Women's Asian Champions Trophy

'The design of the logo of this competition is a symbol of the rich cultural heritage...

GCL: Firouzja beats Nakamura

The coin toss gave the Alaskan Knights the white pieces, with 20 minutes per player on...

ISL: Bagan thrash error-prone Mohammedan Sporting

East Bengal FC's next match will be the Kolkata derby against Mohun Bagan on October 19.

EPL PIX: Liverpool stay atop table; City down Fulham

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played across England, on Saturday.

Why City coach Guardiola is left frustrated?

Guardiola said the expanded Club World Cup would make it even more difficult for clubs...

CAS cuts former Man United star's doping suspension

'Finally the nightmare is over. Following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for...

China Open: Coco stuns Badosa, reaches final

Coco Gauff fought back from a set down to beat Spain's Paula Badosa 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 in...

ICONIC frame! Rohit Sharma meets Iker Casillas

It was a star-studded evening at Abu Dhabi as Rohit Sharma met Iker Casillas at the NBA...

McTominay scores in just 25 seconds in Napoli win!

Napoli forward Lukaku, who has battled to regain match fitness after joining the club...

PIX: Manu, Vinesh, Babita, Bajrang Vote

Sports stars in Haryana stepped out to cast their vote on Saturday.

India dominate shooting World C'ship with 21 medals

India's young shooters added five more medals to their kitty, including two gold on...

ISL: FC Goa and NorthEast slug it out in goal-fest!

Borja Herrera scored a stoppage time goal, forcing NorthEast United FC to share the...

Global Chess: Carlsen beaten by clock, Giri draws

Day two at the Tech Mahindra Global Chess League Season 2 featured a highly anticipated...

China Open: Muchova, Zheng advance to semis

Karolina Muchova snapped U.S. Open champion Aryna Sabalenka's 15-match win streak to...

India's Olympic dream: Mandaviya eyes Top 5 spot!

Union minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said target has been set to position India...

IOC urges nations to sever IBA ties amidst heated feud

The IOC has escalated its feud with the International Boxing Association by effectively...

Meet DSP Nikhat Zareen!

'Sports gave me the platform, and today, it allows me to serve in a greater capacity....

Hockey India league is back in a new avatar!

Hockey India League will return after seven long years in a new avatar, where both the...

Massive blow for FIFA over transfer rules

'All professional players have been affected by these illegal rules (in force since...

Footballer throws 'explosive' inside press conference

Some reporters later returned to the conference room, although local press strongly...

Shanghai Masters: Bopanna-Dodig advance

India's singles challenge has already ended with both Sumit Nagal and Ramkumar...

ISSF Junior Worlds: Another day another gold medal

India remained at the top of the medal tally with a total of 16 medals which included...

Europa PIX: Maguire to Manchester United's rescue

IMAGES from the Europa League matches played on Thursday

Canadian ice-skater suspended for sexual misconduct

The allegation has not been proven in court.

ISL: Odisha fight back to hold Kerala Blasters

Odisha FC and Kerala Blasters FC played out a thrilling match, filled with twists and...

Global Chess League: Players embrace franchise format

Five-time world champions Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen played out a draw in the...

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

FIFA's disciplinary committee will be asked to look into allegations of discrimination...

AC Milan star's dream home ruined by Mayor's big mouth

AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata's plan to live in a quaint village on the outskirts of...

AIFF reverses NorthEast United player's red card

In accordance with the decision, the committee has rescinded the red card shown to...

Bhutia urges ISL, I-League to 'invest in grassroots'

'Today, U20 players are losing to Bangladesh, not qualifying for the Asia Cup. We can't...

IOA mess: PT Usha calls for SGM

'The SGM shall be a hybrid meeting as per Article 8.3 of the Constitution of the IOA....

'Talk about kids': Chhetri, Kohli bond over fatherhood

Sunil Chhetri and Virat Kohli, two of India's most iconic athletes, have found a common...

'I've lost my voice. I can't quite believe it'

According to the BCC, the prince has been a supporter of Aston Villa since his school...

Chhetri defends Anwar Ali, questions AIFF ban

Anwar was handed a four-month ban by All India Football Federation (AIFF) in early...

'Want to discuss Indian boxing with sports minister'

Refusing to share her exact concerns, Mary Kom said she would rather discuss them in...

Weight management athlete's responsibility: Mary Kom

'I am saying this in my case only. If I do not cut the weight properly then how will I...

UCL: How Lille stunned champions Real Madrid

Lille coach Genesio hails perfect night after win over Real

Khushi wins dramatic bronze at ISSF Jr Worlds

Khushi secured a hard-fought bronze in the women's 50m rifle 3 positions at the ISSF...

'Mad' Manchester United eye Porto downfall

United are 13th in the Premier League table and following a 1-1 draw with Dutch side...

Big Upsets! Real Madrid, Bayern Munich lose

A first-half penalty earned Lille a shock 1-0 home victory over holders Real Madrid in...

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink...

ISL: Much awaited Bengaluru v Mumbai tie ends in dud

Bengaluru FC held Mumbai City FC to a goalless draw to continue their unbeaten run and...

Santosh Trophy returns to Hyderabad after 57 years!

Hyderabad will host the final rounds of the 78th National Football Championship for the...

"Your churma reminded me..." PM to Neeraj's mother

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra's mother on...

Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win China Open crown

French Open and Wimbledon champion Alcaraz, who won both of his previous meetings with...

Szczesny comes out of retirement for Barca return

German keeper Ter Stegen underwent surgery after suffering a rupture of the patella...

PIX: Bellucci attends Buffon wedding in Tuscany

The wedding was held in beautiful Tuscany and was attended by some of Buffon's former...

2025 Diamond League calendar is out!

The 2025 edition of the Diamond League will hand out more than $9 million in prize...

Man City's Nunes arrested for robbery

Brazil-born Nunes, 26, joined Premier League champions Manchester City from...

Why Vinesh refused to speak to Modi

'I didn't want my emotions and hard work to be made fun of on social media.'

This will be Arsenal's year, reckons star player

'We believe in ourselves, we believe we're a top team.'

PIX: Paralympic Stars Shine Bright

The evening was graced by the presence of Paralympic athletes Navdeep Singh and Avani...

Indian shooters' gold rush continues

Earlier in the day, Divanshi reached the final by finishing fifth in qualification with...

PIX: Dortmund humiliate Celtic; Barca crush Young Boys

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski scored twice to set his side on course for a 5-0...

PHOTOS: Man City dominate Slovan; Arsenal stun PSG

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

ISL: Struggling Hyderabad earn first point of season

Hyderabad FC opened their account after a goal-less draw against Chennaiyin FC in the...

Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz set for Beijing blockbuster

Sinner advanced with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over home favorite Bu Yunchaokete and No. 2...

'He was simply larger than life'

The Denver Nuggets, who took Mutombo in the first round of the 1991 draft, said in a...

Neeraj Chopra set to part ways with coach Bartonietz

The hugely successful partnership between star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and...

I'm done chasing records: Ronaldo announces

Cristiano Ronaldo insists he is focused on being the perfect team member at Saudi side...

'Spreading lies': IOA treasurer slams P T Usha

IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday hit back at president P T Usha for claiming that...

'I'm here to bring change': Vinesh's political move

Indian Olympian Vinesh Phogat swaps wrestling arena for politics. Phogat retired from...

Double delight for shooter Parth Mane in Peru

It was double delight for Parth Rakesh Mane as he was crowned junior world champion in...

Army unveils comprehensive roadmap for 2036 Olympics

The conclave drew valuable insights from former athletes and Olympians, including...