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Try to stay on top of rallies: Rybakina reveals game plan to stop Sabalenka in US Open final

New York | September 12, 2026 2:00:01 PM IST

The World No. 2 Elena Rybakina knows exactly what she needs to do if she is to deny World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka a historic third consecutive US Open title. ... read..

Suresh Raina, Debashish Mohanty named Brand Ambassadors for Odisha T20 League 2026 -CM Trophy

Cuttack (Odisha) | September 12, 2026 1:29:41 PM IST

Former India cricketers Suresh Raina and Debashish Mohanty have been announced as the brand ambassadors of the Odisha T20 League 2026 CM Trophy, which is scheduled to be held from September 20 to 29 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. ... read..

WCL Season 3 to begin on October 3 in UAE; Yuvraj, Afridi, Gayle among legends set to return

Dubai | September 12, 2026 1:29:29 PM IST

The third season of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) will begin on October 3 in the UAE, with cricketing icons including Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers and David Warner set to return for a month of high-profile clashes bet ... read..

Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Ludhiana Lions seal semi-final spot with five-wicket win over Amritsar Soormas

Mohali (Punjab) | September 12, 2026 1:29:25 PM IST

Ludhiana Lions secured their place in the semi-finals of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League after defeating Amritsar Soormas by five wickets at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. ... read..

National workshop on sports, physical education under NEP 2020 underway in Trichy

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | September 12, 2026 12:29:08 PM IST

A one-day national workshop on NEP 2020 Redefining Sports and Physical Education in Higher Education is underway at National College in Tiruchirappalli, bringing together academicians, physical education experts, sports professionals and representativ ... read..

ACA Cricket Academy has one of the biggest indoor facilities available in country: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia

Guwahati (Assam) | September 12, 2026 11:59:16 AM IST

BCCI Secretary Devajit Lon Saikia on Friday described the newly inaugurated indoor cricket facility at the ACA Cricket Academy in North Guwahati as one of the biggest such facilities in the country, saying its comprehensive infrastructure will allow Assam ... read..

US Open: Ben Shelton rallies past Frances Tiafoe to reach maiden Grand Slam final

New York | September 12, 2026 10:59:36 AM IST

Ben Shelton battled past fellow American Frances Tiafoe 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 to reach his maiden Grand Slam final at the US Open on Friday, keeping alive his hopes of ending a 23-year wait for an American men's singles champion at the hard-court major. ... read..

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to wave green flag as actor Ajith Kumar races at Le Mans Silverstone

London | September 12, 2026 10:30:20 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will wave the ceremonial green flag to start the Michelin Le Mans Cup race at Silverstone on Saturday, with famous Kollywood actor and racer Ajith Kumar set to compete in the fifth round of the 2026 championship. ... read..

Womens Asia Cup 2026: Sri Lanka overcome Sana brilliance to beat Pakistan, set up title clash with India

Dubai | September 12, 2026 10:30:02 AM IST

Defending champions Sri Lanka overcame a dramatic top-order collapse and a brilliant all-round performance from Pakistan captain Fatima Sana to beat Pakistan by four wickets and seal their place in the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026 final, where they will face ... read..

"I enjoyed the standing ovation": Pakistans Razaullah after fearless 81 on Test debut

Birmingham | September 12, 2026 8:59:58 AM IST

A standing ovation at Edgbaston brought a broad smile to Pakistan debutant Razaullah's face as the 21-year-old seamer walked off after a fearless 81 against England, an innings that transformed a seemingly one-sided contest into a competitive finish. ... read..

US Open: Alexander Zverev survives Karen Khachanov in two tie-breaks to reach final

New York | September 12, 2026 8:29:32 AM IST

Top seed Alexander Zverev held his nerve in two tense tie-breaks to overcome Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6(7), 7-6(6) and reach the US Open final for the second time, continuing a breakthrough 2026 season in which he has already claimed his maiden Grand Slam t ... read..

"People throw stones at a tree that has fruit": Mourinho defends Vinicius Jr ahead of Real Madrid's home clash with Rayo Vallecano

Madrid | September 12, 2026 2:00:36 AM IST

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho backed star player Vinicius Jr. amid fan backlash, saying that his best is "yet to come" and people throw "stones at a tree which is bearing plenty of fruit". ... read..

ENG vs PAK, 3rd Test: Razaullah-Abbas blitz entertains as hosts set 130 to win after Pakistan's fightback

Edgbaston | September 12, 2026 1:30:08 AM IST

Big knocks from Shan Masood and skipper Babar Azam and a lower-order blitz by debutant Razaullah and Mohammed Abbas helped Pakistan stage a commendable fightback on day three of the final Test against England at Edgbaston on Friday. ... read..

"Uttarakhand is ready for hat-trick": Chief Minister Dhami plays football with youth in Haldwani

Haldwani (Uttarakhand) | September 11, 2026 11:59:49 PM IST

"Uttarakhand is ready for hat-trick": Chief Minister Dhami ... read..

Esterhuizens ton, Jansens 4-fer power South Africa to 157-run win over Namibia in 2nd ODI

Windhoek | September 11, 2026 11:30:07 PM IST

Connor Esterhuizen struck his maiden international century before Duan Jansen returned figures of 4/31 as South Africa thrashed Namibia by 157 runs in the second ODI at the Namibia Cricket Ground on Friday, sealing the three-match series with a game to sp ... read..

Shubman Gill meets Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, shares picture on Instagram

New Delhi | September 11, 2026 11:30:00 PM IST

Indias ODI and Test captain Shubman Gill met Dutch footballer and Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and posed for a picture on Instagram on Friday. ... read..

Arteta reveals ways of sabotaging Arsenal's pre-season routines, activities to prepare for chaos of season

London | September 11, 2026 10:59:52 PM IST

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta revealed that he deliberately sabotaged elements of Arsenal's preparations in the pre-season to keep their players better prepared. ... read..

Viraj Madappa erases three-shot deficit to win Chennai Open 2026 title

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 11, 2026 10:59:47 PM IST

Viraj Madappa overturned a three-shot deficit with a bogey-free eight-under 64 to win Rs one crore Chennai Open 2026 by one stroke at the TNGF Cosmo Golf Course. ... read..

Sports, social welfare activities can help build drug-free Tripura: CM Manik Saha

Agartala (Tripura) | September 11, 2026 10:59:40 PM IST

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday said that voluntary blood donation is one of the signs of humanity and that the young generation should come forward more and more to take the voluntary blood donation movement forward in the state. ... read..

PCB to reintroduce Kookaburra balls in first-class cricket from 2026-27

Islamabad | September 11, 2026 10:30:58 PM IST

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided to reintroduce Kookaburra balls in the country's first-class cricket system from the 2026-27 domestic season, replacing Dukes balls used in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy and President's Trophy over the last two seasons, ... read..

ACA Cricket Academy unveils one of Indias largest indoor cricket facilities

Guwahati (Assam) | September 11, 2026 9:59:10 PM IST

One of Indias largest indoor cricket facilities was inaugurated on Friday at the ACA Cricket Academy, Fulung, North Guwahati, in Assam's Kamrup district, further strengthening the states cricketing infrastructure and providing players with a modern sett ... read..

Babar Azam becomes fifth Pakistan captain to score 2,000 Test runs, joins Misbah-ul-Haq in another elite list

Edgbaston | September 11, 2026 9:29:55 PM IST

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam missed out on a century but had his slice of history at Edgbaston against England, becoming the fifth Pakistani skipper to reach 2,000 Test runs and only the second one after Misbah-ul-Haq to have 7,000 runs or more as a captai ... read..

I wasnt thinking about my personal score: Naman Dhir on his sensational 173 in Sher-e-Punjab T20 League

By Adarsh Chauhan Mohali (Punjab) | September 11, 2026 9:29:42 PM IST

Amritsar Soormas skipper Naman Dhir said his sensational 173-run knock in the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League encounter against Mohali Kings on Tuesday was driven by a simple approach of playing each delivery on its merit, while emphasising that his focus throug ... read..

GCL: Magnus Carlsen, Vidit Gujrathi help Alpine APL Pipers beat FYERS American Gambits in top of the board clash

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 11, 2026 8:59:45 PM IST

World no. 1 Magnus Carlsen ended Candidates 2026 winner Javokhir Sindarovs three-game winning streak, and Vidit Gujrathi defeated Daniil Dubov in a rook-knight endgame to help defending champions Alpine APL Pipers beat FYERS American Gambits 9-7 in the c ... read..

Pakistan openers register worst outing in 35 years as batting woes continue against England

Edgbaston | September 11, 2026 8:29:53 PM IST

Pakistan openers have seen their worst outing in 35 years, aggregating just 20 runs across three Tests against England, with the duo of Saim Ayub and Azan Awais failing to put a big partnership in both innings of the third Test at Edgbaston. ... read..

Quarter-final results: 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026

Hyderabad (Telangana) | September 11, 2026 8:01:15 PM IST

The knockout stages of the 6th Hockey India Senior Men Inter-Department National Championship 2026 got underway with all four Quarter-Finals completed, headlined by a dramatic shootout finish between All India Police Sports Control Board and Food Corporat ... read..

"I would like it to be in Lisbon": Jose Mourinho on 2030 World Cup final venue

Madrid | September 11, 2026 7:29:48 PM IST

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has responded to remarks by Royal Moroccan Football Federation president Fouzi Lekjaa regarding the country that should host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final, according to Goal.com. ... read..

India beat Malaysia 3-1 to reach AHF Junior Asia Cup final

Moqi | September 11, 2026 7:00:54 PM IST

The Indian junior mens team produced another composed and determined performance in the mens AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026, beating Malaysia 3-1 in the first semi-final on Friday to stand just one win away from successfully defending their title, according t ... read..

"Do you guys still have a curfew": Warner takes jab at England's recent off-the-field indiscipline in banter with 'Barmy Army'

Melbourne | September 11, 2026 7:00:51 PM IST

Former Australian batter David Warner got into playful banter with the English Fan Army, the 'Barmy Army', on social media after facing some trolling, taking a jab at the England team's recent off-the-field disciplinary issues and asking them to "find a n ... read..

DDCA awards Rs 1.43 crore prize money to clubs, players for 2025-26 season

New Delhi | September 11, 2026 6:29:27 PM IST

The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) hosted its annual prize distribution ceremony for the 2025-26 season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Thursday. ... read..

Very impressed with Dutch players in ETPL: Amsterdam Flames player Tim David

Dublin | September 11, 2026 6:00:37 PM IST

Amsterdam Flames player Tim David has praised the quality of Dutch players in the squad and said the opportunity to play cricket in a new part of the world has made the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 an exciting experience. ... read..

Virat Kohli meets Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde in London

London | September 11, 2026 6:00:19 PM IST

Indian batting icon Virat Kohli met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde in London on Friday. ... read..

From village akhada to six Asian-level titles: Sunil Kumar fully focused on AG2026 gold

New Delhi | September 11, 2026 6:00:00 PM IST

Sunil Kumar, who competes in the 87kg category in Greco-Roman wrestling, began his journey in the sport in his village, long before the six-time Asian champion had any idea of the heights he would go on to reach. ... read..

BCCI invites applications for Head of Sports Science & Medicine at Centre of Excellence

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 11, 2026 5:59:55 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday has invited applications for the position of Head of Sports Science and Medicine at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. ... read..

Praggnanandhaa praises ISSO National Chess Championship, says chess Is truly growing among children

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | September 11, 2026 5:59:50 PM IST

Indian chess Grandmaster Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa on Friday praised the ISSO National Chess Championship being held at Adani International School in Ahmedabad, saying the participation of over 425 young players showed that chess is truly growing, while ... read..

ILT20 season 5 officially launched in Dubai with Brett Lee, Shoaib Akhtar among star attractions

Dubai | September 11, 2026 5:29:36 PM IST

International League T20 (ILT20) season 5 was officially launched at a dazzling event held in Dubai on Thursday, with cricketing icons Brett Lee and Shoaib Akhtar among the star attractions at the event, according to a press release. ... read..

"I'm purely a rhythm bowler...": Mohammed Siraj explains why his body can't handle long breaks

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | September 11, 2026 5:29:31 PM IST

Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj, who featured in the runners-up squad for South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, explained the reason behind his dipped pace during Test tour to Sri Lanka, saying that he is a "purely rhythm bowler" and his body is not meant to handl ... read..

Adani International School hosts ISSO national games Chess competition 2026

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | September 11, 2026 6:29:37 PM IST

Adani International School (ADIS), committed to strengthening the school sports ecosystem, is hosting the Indian Schools Sports Organisation (ISSO) National Games Chess Competition 2026, bringing together 425+ young chess players from 100+ schools across ... read..

Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot excited ahead of ILT20 Development Tournament

Dubai | September 11, 2026 4:59:46 PM IST

The fourth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) Development Tournament will give Gulf Giants head coach Simon Helmot his first opportunity to assess the franchises emerging talent, with the ILT20 auction less than three weeks away, starting on ... read..

Daddy, one more year: Imran Tahir reveals son's motivation to continue playing at 47

Georgetown | September 11, 2026 4:59:44 PM IST

Imran Tahir credited his son for motivating him to continue playing cricket after leading Guyana Amazon Warriors to victory over St Lucia Kings, as quoted by Cricinfo. ... read..

Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq questioned by Pakistans National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency in Lahore

Lahore | September 11, 2026 4:59:27 PM IST

Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq were questioned by Pakistans National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore, accoridng to Cricinfo. ... read..

Kashi Rudras reflect on 2026 campaign after fourth successive playoff berth

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | September 11, 2026 4:59:25 PM IST

Two-time champions Kashi Rudras brought their fourth season of the Uttar Pradesh T20 League to a close after another resilient campaign that saw them reach the playoffs for the fourth successive season. ... read..

From the bed to the track": Avinash Sable opens up on injury ordeal after comeback win at Athletics Final Series

New Delhi | September 11, 2026 4:30:16 PM IST

Indian track athlete Avinash Sable's journey back to the track after a serious knee injury was as much a battle with his confidence as it was with his fitness, but the defending Asian Games champion announced his return to the 3000m steeplechase with a bi ... read..

J-K: Jammu Division sweeps all six categories at UT-level chess competition in Ramban

Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) | September 11, 2026 3:00:13 PM IST

Jammu Division emerged victorious in all six categories at the Inter-Division UT-Level Chess Competition 2026-27, which concluded at Yatri Niwas in Chanderkote, Ramban, on Thursday. ... read..

Indian team doesn't take any team lightly: Deepti Sharma unbothered about opponent in Womens Asia Cup final

Dubai | September 11, 2026 1:28:48 PM IST

India's womens team will not be concerned about whether Pakistan or defending champions Sri Lanka emerge from the second Women's T20 Asia Cup semi-final, with all-rounder Deepti Sharma insisting that the team does not take any opponent lightly ahead of t ... read..

ETPL 2026: Belfast Wolves beat Amsterdam Flames by five wickets in Malahide

Dublin | September 11, 2026 1:00:10 PM IST

Belfast Wolves held their nerve when the game was at its most competitive, with David Miller producing the decisive late surge to secure a five-wicket victory over Amsterdam Flames in Match 20 of the ETPL at Malahide. ... read..

F4 Indian Championship set to flag off 2026 Indian Racing Festival in Coimbatore

New Delhi | September 11, 2026 12:59:49 PM IST

Indian Racing Festival (IRF) is set to enter a new season of competitive motorsport with the F4 Indian Championship flagging off its 2026 campaign at the Kari Motor Speedway in Coimbatore on September 12-13. ... read..

Cricket Association of Bengal has transparent age-verification rules, will verify players every year: Sourav Ganguly

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 11, 2026 12:30:04 PM IST

Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Sourav Ganguly defended the association's age-verification process, saying it has a transparent system in place and will continue to scrutinise players every year amid the recent action against Rohit Yadav and ... read..

Indian Athletics Final Series: Animesh Kujur claims 100-200 double, Harita Bhadra clocks 2nd fastest time ever by Indian woman

New Delhi | September 11, 2026 12:29:56 PM IST

The inaugural Indian Athletics Final Series in New Delhi saw athletes supported by the Reliance Foundation sizzle as they registered 10 top-of-the-podium finishes, nine second-place finishes and five third-place finishes. ... read..

Courtly City League announces Season 1 in Mumbai, bringing a new city-based league format to Indian pickleball

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 11, 2026 12:29:37 PM IST

Pickleball in India has moved well beyond being a recreational sport. Over the last few years, the sport has seen a rapid rise in participation, competitive tournaments, new courts and a growing community of players across the country. ... read..

Elena Rybakina rallies past Coco Gauff to reach maiden US Open final

New York | September 11, 2026 10:29:49 AM IST

Elena Rybakina fought back from a set down to defeat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and reach her maiden US Open final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, setting up a title clash with world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka. ... read..

Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to reach fourth straight US Open final

New York | September 11, 2026 9:59:52 AM IST

Aryna Sabalenka continued her dominance over Jessica Pegula at the US Open, defeating the American in straight sets to reach her fourth consecutive final in New York and keep her bid for a third successive title alive. ... read..

Bayern Munich begin Champions League campaign with emphatic 5-0 win over Bodo/Glimt

Munich | September 11, 2026 9:30:26 AM IST

Bayern Munich began their pursuit of a seventh European crown in emphatic fashion, thrashing Bodo/Glimt 5-0 in their opening UEFA Champions League match to extend their remarkable winning run in season openers to 24 consecutive campaigns. ... read..

Manchester United, Como make winning starts as Lens stage dramatic comeback in Champions League Matchday 1

Manchester | September 11, 2026 9:30:19 AM IST

Manchester United marked their return to the UEFA Champions League with an emphatic 4-0 victory over competition debutants Sabah FK, while newcomers Como 1907 announced their arrival on Europe's biggest stage with a convincing 4-1 win over RB Leipzig on a ... read..

Indian Athletics Final Series: Nirbhay Choudhary breaks national record in hammer throw as Asian Games-bound stars shine

New Delhi | September 11, 2026 9:00:14 AM IST

Nirbhay Choudhary shattered the men's hammer throw national record with a 71.02m effort as several of India's Asian Games-bound athletes, including Parul Chaudhary, Avinash Sable, Animesh Kujur and Rohit Yadav, registered victories at the Indian Athletics ... read..

Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Fazilka Falcons defeat Bathinda Royals by 49 runs but miss out on semi-final berth

Mohali (Punjab) | September 11, 2026 8:30:07 AM IST

Fazilka Falcons ended their Sher-E-Punjab T20 League campaign with a 49-run win over Bathinda Royals at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. ... read..

Shafali, Deepti star as defending champs India storm into Womens Asia Cup final

Dubai | September 10, 2026 11:58:48 PM IST

India produced a brilliant all-round performance to thrash Bangladesh by 40 runs in the first semi-final of the Womens Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday, securing their place in the final. ... read..

3rd Test: England eye series sweep after dominant Day 2 against struggling Pakistan

Birmingham | September 10, 2026 11:29:36 PM IST

England have strengthened their grip on the third Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston, taking a massive 320-run lead after posting 453 in their first innings before reducing the visitors to 46/2 in the second at stumps on Day 2. ... read..

CM Samrat Choudhary attends Bihar T10 League final, presents trophy to Bhagalpur Titans

Patna (Bihar) | September 10, 2026 11:29:25 PM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary attended the final match of the Bihar T10 League 2026 as the chief guest at Urja Stadium, Patna, on Thursday. ... read..

No matter the stage, your eyes should always be on next level": Shami sends strong message after key role in East Zones Duleep Trophy triumph

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 10, 2026 11:29:05 PM IST

After playing a key role in East Zones Duleep Trophy triumph in his 100th first-class appearance, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has kept the door firmly open for an India comeback, insisting that his hunger to continue playing remains undiminished despite ... read..

Delhi govt announces Rs 2,000 monthly incentive for young athletes under Chief Ministers Sports Promotion Scheme

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 11:29:01 PM IST

Rs 2,000 per month will now be provided to eligible Under-14, Under-17, Under-19 and Under-21 athletes training regularly at Delhi Government sports centres and stadiums, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. ... read..

Long jumper Ancy Sojan eyes Asian Games glory after clinching gold at Indian Athletics Series Final

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 10:29:38 PM IST

Keralas Ancy Sojan clinched the womens long jump title with a best effort of 6.76m at the Indian Athletics Series Final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday, underlining her dominance in the event despite falling short of her own nat ... read..

What has passed wont come back: Lili Das reflects on injury setback after 800m win in Indian Athletics Final Series

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 9:59:15 PM IST

Uttarakhands Lili Das clinched the womens 800m title at the Indian Athletics Final Series with a strong performance at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, clocking 2:03.41 to finish ahead of Haryanas Pooja and Tamil Nadus Gowthami Jayaraman. ... read..

Positive boost for me going into Asian Games": Sprinter Harita Bhadra after stunning 100m triumph at Indian Athletics Series Final

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 9:29:08 PM IST

Sprinter Harita Bhadra became the second-fastest Indian woman ever after storming to victory in the 100m final at the Indian Athletics Series Final at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. ... read..

It feels really good: Tanya Chaudhary breaks womens hammer throw national record at Indian Athletics Series Final

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 9:29:04 PM IST

Indian hammer thrower Tanya Chaudhary rewrote the national record in womens hammer throw with a sensational 68.35m effort at the Indian Athletics Series Final. ... read..

Assam CM Sarma, Sunil Gavaskar launch Guwahati International Marathon

Guwahati (Assam) | September 10, 2026 8:59:49 PM IST

Guwahati, the largest city of Assam, embraced by the mighty Brahmaputra River, is set to step into the global sporting spotlight with the official launch of the inaugural edition of the Guwahati International Marathon. ... read..

Sonal Dinusha, Ollie Robinson, Hasan Mahmud nominated for ICC Mens Player of the Month for August

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 8:29:30 PM IST

Three standout performers, Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha, England's Ollie Robinson and Bangladesh's Hasan Mahmud, have been nominated for the ICC Mens Player of the Month award for August 2026, following a month of impressive individual displays across inter ... read..

Women's T20 Asia Cup: Bangladesh opt to field against India in first semifinal

Dubai | September 10, 2026 8:29:28 PM IST

Bangladesh captain Nigar Sultana won the toss and opted to field against India in the first semifinal of the Womens T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Thursday. ... read..

Bollywood actor R Madhavan recalls tennis memories, backs Zverev after US Open semifinal run

New York | September 10, 2026 8:29:23 PM IST

Bollywood star R Madhavan attended the US Open 2026 and reflected on his lifelong association with tennis, recalling memories of watching his father play while also sharing his admiration for Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer. ... read..

India-Afghanistan 1st T20I to go ahead as scheduled, says DDCA

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 8:00:12 PM IST

The first T20I between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on September 13 will go ahead as scheduled, the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) said on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi HC says WFI must frame maternity guidelines for women athletes; reserves Vinesh Phogat plea

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 7:59:54 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Thursday said the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) must consider framing guidelines to facilitate the participation of women athletes returning to competitive sport after maternity leave. The Court also said a balance has to be ... read..

French Football Federation withdraws support for FIFA President Infantino

Paris | September 10, 2026 7:59:44 PM IST

The French Football Federation (FFF) has withdrawn its support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino ahead of the 2027 FIFA presidential election, calling for a "profound reform" of the global football body's governance. ... read..

ICC Women's Player of the Month nominees revealed

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 7:29:04 PM IST

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced the nominees for the Player of the Month award for August, with Thailands Suleeporn Laomi and Nannapat Koncharoenkai shortlisted for the womens honour alongside Isle of Man captain Lucy Barne ... read..

Boys dont shirk their responsibilities: Arshdeep Singh hails Ludhiana Lions team effort

Mohali (Punjab) | September 10, 2026 6:59:43 PM IST

Arshdeep Singh-led Ludhiana Lions will take on Abhishek Sharmas Amritsar Lions in what will prove to be a potential quarter-final for a spot in the playoffs of the Sher-e-Punjab T20 League. ... read..

East Zone win Duleep Trophy after 13 years, final ends in tame draw

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 10, 2026 6:59:26 PM IST

East Zone ended a 13-year wait for the Duleep Trophy title as the final against South Zone ended in a tame draw on the fifth and final day, with the Ishan Kishan-led side emerging winners on the basis of their massive first-innings lead. ... read..

Delhi Traffic Police requests rescheduling of India-Afghanistan 1st T20I

By Vipul Kashyap New Delhi | September 10, 2026 6:59:24 PM IST

Delhi Traffic Police has requested the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) to reschedule the India vs Afghanistan first T20I scheduled for September 13, a DDCA source told ANI. ... read..

As a group, we won this title: Ishan Kishan credits unity as East Zone end 13-year Duleep Trophy wait

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | September 10, 2026 6:59:21 PM IST

As Ishan Kishans impressive run as a captain in Indian domestic cricket continued with East Zone lifting the 2026 Duleep Trophy on Thursday, he credited the triumph to the teams strong unity and players looking after one another. ... read..

"Have to keep improving my performance and develop my skills from here": SRH batter Salil Arora sets sights on maiden national call-up

By Karunesh Kumar Mohali (Punjab) | September 10, 2026 6:29:38 PM IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Ludhiana Lions batter Salil Arora is hopeful of earning his maiden white-ball India call-up, with his focus on improving his skills and delivering consistent performances in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL ... read..

Its great learning experience: Vikram Rathour on coaching Dublin Guardians in ETPL

Malahide | September 10, 2026 5:59:21 PM IST

Dublin Guardians head coach Vikram Rathour said coaching in the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) has been an exciting learning experience, as he gets the opportunity to work with overseas players and understand a different cricketing environment. ... read..

Andy Flower-led UAE Bulls confirmed for Abu Dhabi T10 2026 season

Abu Dhabi | September 10, 2026 5:29:35 PM IST

Defending champions UAE Bulls have become the first founding franchise confirmed for the next era of the Abu Dhabi T10, reinforcing the teams long-standing commitment to crickets fastest format. ... read..

Always dreamed of club like Man City: Enzo Fernandez after move from Chelsea

London | September 10, 2026 5:29:33 PM IST

Manchester Citys new midfielder Enzo Fernandez said he is delighted to join the Premier League champions and expressed his ambition to win trophies with the club, ahead of the blockbuster Manchester Derby against Manchester United on September 13. ... read..

Focus on shooting process, not results: Jyothi Vennams mantra ahead of Asian Games

By Utkarsh Rathour New Delhi | September 10, 2026 4:29:40 PM IST

Indian archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam said focusing on the shooting process rather than results will be key to handling pressure at the upcoming Asian Games, adding that she is aiming to give her 100 per cent at the continental event. ... read..

Rohit Sharma starts preparing for West Indies ODIs at home

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 10, 2026 3:29:30 PM IST

Indian batting legend Rohit Sharma started training ahead of the ODI series against West Indies, starting from September 27 onwards at home. ... read..

South African spin legend Imran Tahir smashes own record of oldest man to secure T20 fifer against Saint Lucia Kings, 11 wickets away from 600-mark

Georgetown | September 10, 2026 2:58:38 PM IST

South African spin legend Imran Tahir broke his own record, becoming the oldest to take a five-wicket haul in T20s during the ongoing edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). ... read..

Zaheer Khan joins Yuvraj Singh in Canada Super 60 as co-owner of Vancouver Anchors

Vancouver | September 10, 2026 2:58:35 PM IST

Two of Indian cricket's most decorated names are joining forces again this time off the field. Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan has joined the ownership group behind the Vancouver Anchors, the men's and women's franchises competing in Canada Super 6 ... read..

Yash Thakur replaces Harshit Rana in India's squads for Afghanistan T20Is, Asian Games

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | September 10, 2026 2:29:22 PM IST

Vidarbha fast bowler Yash Thakur has been named as a replacement for Harshit Rana in India's squads for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan and the 2026 Asian Games, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Thursday. ... read..

Harry Brook becomes fastest English cricketer to reach 1,000 runs against Pakistan

Edgbaston | September 10, 2026 2:29:04 PM IST

England batter Harry Brook became the fourth batter from his country and the fastest to reach the 1,000-run mark against Pakistan, as he registered an unbeaten fifty to end the first day of the final Test against the Asian side at Edgbaston on Wednesday. ... read..

Women's Junior Asia Cup: India storms into semis with 19-0 win over Pakistan

Moqi | September 10, 2026 2:28:54 PM IST

The Indian Junior Womens Hockey Team produced a sensational attacking display to storm into the semi-finals of the 2026 Womens Junior Asia Cup with a commanding 19-0 victory over Pakistan in Quarter-Final 1 in Moqi, China, on Thursday. ... read..

Sher-E-Punjab T20 League: Mohali Kings defeat Bathinda Royals by 5 wickets, seal semi-final berth

Mohali (Punjab) | September 10, 2026 2:00:21 PM IST

Mohali Kings produced a strong performance to register a five-wicket win over Bathinda Royals and book their place in the semi-finals of the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League at the IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. ... read..

"Dispirited, woefully out of confidence": Atherton on Pakistan's batting on day 1 of Edgbaston Test

Edgbaston | September 10, 2026 2:00:14 PM IST

Former England cricketer Michael Atherton expressed disappointment with Pakistan's batting in the first innings of the final Test at Edgbaston, saying that the batting line-up is "woefully low on confidence" and the entire team looks "dispirited". ... read..

My body went numb: One point denied him selection 8 years ago, now trap shooter Ahvar Rizvi ready for Asian Games

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 1:29:45 PM IST

When trap shooter Ahvar Rizvi was informed in Kazakhstan that he had earned a berth in Indias 2026 Asian Games squad, years of silent heartbreak dissolved into tears. ... read..

Goal number 979!: Cristiano shines in Al Nassr's 2-1 win over Abha

Riyadh | September 10, 2026 1:29:41 PM IST

Legendary striker Cristiano Ronaldo registered his 979th professional football goal as Al Nassr registered a 2-1 win over Abha in their Saudi Pro League (SPL) clash. ... read..

MLS: Messi, Casemiro guide Inter Miami to 1-1 draw against Chicago FC

Chicago | September 10, 2026 1:29:38 PM IST

Inter Miami continued to close the gap with Nashville FC as a Casemiro strike helped them secure a 1-1 draw against Chicago in their Major League Soccer (MLS) fixture at Chicago on Wednesday. ... read..

ISSO Football & Tennis Games conclude on a high after a massive sporting showcase in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | September 10, 2026 1:29:36 PM IST

The ISSO Football & Tennis Games concluded at Jayshree Periwal International School (JPIS), Jaipur, after six days of intense competition that brought together 1,670 athletes from 90 teams representing leading international schools across India. ... read..

ETPL: Craig Young's fifer leads Dublin Guardians to first win on home soil in Irish derby

Malahide | September 10, 2026 12:58:56 PM IST

After 17 matches in Voorburg, the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) crossed the Irish Sea for the second chapter of its inaugural season. The opening leg produced unforgettable performances, fierce rivalries and plenty of history, and now the action has ... read..

"As batter, I just start from zero": Shafali Verma ahead of women's Asia Cup semifinal against Bangladesh

Dubai | September 10, 2026 12:58:48 PM IST

Ahead of the Women's Asia Cup campaign semifinal against Bangladesh, Indian opener Shafali Verma spoke on "starting from zero" as a batter during the match and taking confidence from her past outings this year. ... read..

PSG, Liverpool, Arsenal and Stuttgart make winning starts to UEFA Champions League campaign

New Delhi | September 10, 2026 12:29:00 PM IST

Paris Saint-Germain began their defence of the UEFA Champions League title in emphatic fashion, while Barcelona, Liverpool and Arsenal also opened their campaigns with victories as Matchday 1 got underway with six fixtures on Wednesday (local time). ... read..

UEFA Champions League: Yamal becomes youngest Barcelona captain as Barca thrash Feyenoord 5-1

Barcelona | September 10, 2026 11:59:06 AM IST

Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to captain Barcelona as the Spanish champions began their UEFA Champions League campaign with a commanding 5-1 victory over Feyenoord on Wednesday (local time). ... read..

Selaqui Strikers crowned champions of Dehradun T20 League 2026

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | September 10, 2026 10:59:33 AM IST

Selaqui Strikers defeated Mussoorie Thunders by 39 runs in the final of the Dehradun T20 League 2026 at Abhimanyu Cricket Academy, Dehradun, to clinch the inaugural season title after a dominant all-round performance. ... read..

Head coach Ancelotti plans to use FIFA windows to build a strong, cohesive Brazil ahead of 2030 World Cup

Kolkata (West Bengal) | September 10, 2026 10:59:14 AM IST

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has outlined his plans for the national team as they begin a new cycle with the 2030 FIFA World Cup in focus, with the Italian keen to make full use of the available FIFA international windows to build a strong and cohesi ... read..

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