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How Messi fuels Argentina’s late rally into final

ENGLAND - 1 ARGENTINA - 2 ATLANTA, July 16: No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it. Instead...

How England’s tactics failed?

Atlanta, July 16: Lionel Messi once again proved that football intelligence can outweigh physicality as Argentina’s tactical adjustments...

Why isn’t England’s World Cup over yet?

Atlanta, July 16: England’s FIFA World Cup title hopes may have ended with their semi-final defeat to Argentina,...

Argentina may face action over Falklands banner

Atlanta, July 16: Argentina could face disciplinary action from FIFA after several of its players displayed a banner...

What led to Bellingham’s post-match altercation?

Atlanta, July 16: England midfielder Jude Bellingham could come under FIFA’s disciplinary scrutiny after appearing to strike Argentina...

Are Spain favourites for World Cup final

Atlanta, July 16: Spain have been installed as favourites to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy ahead...

Craig Gordon went from ‘risk of death’ to World Cup’s oldest player

Charlotte, June 10: Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has brought the curtain down on a remarkable career after completing...

PV Sindhu stuns world No. 5 Han Ye to enter quarter-finals

JAPAN OPEN TOKYO, July 16: PV Sindhu delivered a statement performance at the Japan Open Super 750 on Thursday,...

Mithali backs Smriti for ODI captaincy, Shafali for T20

NEW DELHI, July 16: Smriti Mandhana is more suited to lead India in the longer formats after Harmanpreet...

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Vishvanath, Ganga secure gold at Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing JAKARTA, July 16: Vishvanath Suresh (50kg) and Ganga (55kg)...

Aman Sehrawat storms to gold at Budapest Ranking Series

BUDAPEST (Hungary), July 16: India’s Olympic bronze medallist and U23 Asian Champion Aman Sehrawat delivered a commanding performance...

F1 champion Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian GP

BRUSSELS, July 16: Formula One world champion Lando Norris will have ‌a 10-place grid penalty at Sunday’s Belgian...

Alcaraz set for Cincinnati Open return

OHIO, July 16: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has entered next month’s Cincinnati Open as he targets a return...

Hockey: World Cup glory hinges on collective effort, says former skipper Sardar Singh

NEW DELHI, July 16: Former India captain Sardar Singh believes the national men’s hockey team has gained confidence...

Rifle shooter Sonam Maskar ready for Asian Games test

NEW DELHI, July 16: For Kolhapur’s Sonam Uttam Maskar, shooting was just a hobby when she first took...

Shillong Premier League 2026 kicks off on July 25

Shillong, July 16: Shillong football fans have under 10 days to wait for the start of the Shillong...

England restrict India to 233

Cardiff, July 16: Virat Kohli’s confident 65 reminded all and sundry of his salad days but Rohit Sharma’s...

Brar handed one demerit point by ICC

Dubai, July 16: India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been handed an official warning and handed one demerit...

District open badminton meet from July 28

Shillong, July 16: The East Khasi Hills District Badminton Association (EKHDBA) will organise the 10th East Khasi Hills...

Harshit’s fitness, Varun’s longevity under scanner post injuries

New Delhi, July 16: Harshit Rana’s hamstring injury in his first series after coming back from a knee...

Spain must deny Messi space to stop Argentina: Fowler

New Delhi, July 16: Former England striker Robbie Fowler believes Spain’s hopes of lifting the FIFA World Cup...

If anyone can beat Spain, it’s Argentina, says Oliver Kahn

New Delhi, July 16: Former Germany goalkeeper Oliver Kahn believes reigning champions Argentina are the only team capable...

How an Italian sculptor created the World Cup trophy that became an icon

Milan, July 16: The Italian sculptor who designed the FIFA World Cup trophy wanted to capture three sporting...

Durand Cup trophy tour begins in Guwahati, countdown starts for 135th edition

Guwahati, July 16: The countdown to the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup began in Assam on Thursday with...

La Roja shut down Les Bleus

Spain advance to their second ever World Cup final with 2-0 victory Arlington (Texas), July 15: Spain’s defensive prowess...

Mbappe denied 3rd straight final but remains in Golden Boot contention with Messi

Arlington, July 15: Kylian Mbappe saw it for himself on the field: France simply didn’t play well enough...

Yamal draws blank, but his sneaky play helps Spain win

Arlington, July 15: Lamine Yamal sensed an opportunity, taking off toward Lucas Digne as the France defender was...

Assam allows restaurants to remain open till 3.30 am for WC

Guwahati, July 15: The Assam government on Wednesday announced that restaurants in the state capital will be allowed...

Spain and goalkeeper Simon post another shutout

Arlington, July 15: Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon sprinted off his line to beat a charging Kylian Mbappe to...

India cap off successful campaign in Asian boxing meet

JAKARATA, July 15: India ended their stellar campaign at the Asian U-19 and U-23 Boxing Championships with five...

Lakshya, Ayush, Unnati bow out, men’s singles campaign ends

JAPAN OPEN TOKYO, July 15: India’s hopes in the men’s singles draw at the Japan Open 2026 came to...

Fitness in focus as Indian hockey teams gear up for World Cup

NEW DELHI, July 15: Strength and conditioning has emerged as the central focus as India prepares for next...

Man United sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa

MANCHESTER, July 15: Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, subject to registration,...

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Axar Patel in top-10 of ICC ODI rankings for all-rounders DUBAI, July 15: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel entered the...

Mixed results for Indian junior women’s hockey team in UK

NEW DELHI, July 15: The Indian junior women’s hockey team logged three wins, and four losses in a...

Atiqa sizzles in Italy heat, outqualifies two Mercedes F1 juniors for pole position

India’s 11-year-old racing prodigy Atiqa Mir gave another compelling example of her precocious talent by out-qualifying two Mercedes...

Adversity to ambition: Jaspreet, Jhandu chase CWG glory

NEW DELHI, July 15: After graduating from one of India’s National Institutes of Technology, Jaspreet Kaur seemed destined...

FC Barcelona sign wing-back Caicedo from LDU Quito

BARCELONA, July 15: FC Barcelona have signed Ecuadorian left-back Josue Caicedo from LDU Quito. The 18-year-old defender arrives...

Focus on Gill’s fitness, Rohit’s form as India eye series win

India tour of England: 2nd ODI Cardiff, July 15: Skipper Shubman Gill’s fitness and Rohit Sharma’s form are major...

BCCI secy to head ICC’s Governance Review panel; loan for CWI sanctioned

Edinburgh, July 15: BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia was on Wednesday appointed as the head of the Governance Review...

ICC revamp formats for marquee men’s events

ICC adds Super 7 stage at ODI WC;Super 10 instead of Super 8 at T20s Edinburgh, July 15: The...

Ex-AIFF Gen Secy backs OCI/PIO players from U-17 to seniors teams

New Delhi, July 15: India needs a balanced approach and long-term strategy to bring OCI and PIO players...

Underachievers of FIFA WC 2026

New Delhi, July 15: The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced numerous surprises and none of them would...

Group urges IOC to investigate Infantino over US’ red card reversal

Lausanne (Switzerland), July 15: The International Olympic Committee has received a complaint seeking an investigation into FIFA president...

Fan Parks showcase M’laya’s passion for the game: Shylla

SHILLONG, July 15: Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla on Wednesday said the overwhelming response to...

The Greatest Rivalry?

England, Argentina set for blockbuster World Cup semi-final ENGland vs ARGENTINA | THU, jULY 16, AT 12:30 AM New York,...

Scaloni eyes Bilardo World Cup mark

Atlanta, July 14: With Argentina’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup semifinals after the victory over Switzerland, Lionel...

Madueke sends warning to Argentina ahead of WC semis

Atlanta, July 14: England winger Noni Madueke believes the Three Lions have become a team that opponents fear...

Rice fit after sickness bug, England to take late call for SF

Kansas City, July 14: Declan Rice has recovered from the illness bug but England will make a late...

Losing to win: The strangest game in football history

Football has produced countless unforgettable moments, but few are as extraordinary as a match in which a team...

More accurate, less popular: VAR’s World Cup dilemma

New York, July 14: Introduced to eliminate clear and obvious refereeing mistakes, Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology has...

Sindhu sails into 2nd round; Satwik-Chirag pair pulls out

Japan Open Tokyo, July 14: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy’s recurring shoulder problem forced him and Chirag Shetty to retire from their...

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Haryana sweeps team titles at U-23 National Wrestling Championship Rohtak, July 14: Hosts Haryana stamped their authority by...

‘Winning medal in CWG will be harder than Asian Games’

New Delhi, July 14: India’s top 400m runners believe the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will offer sterner...

New Zealand beat Windies in 2nd ODI; level series 1-1

Providence, (Guyana), July 14: Left-arm spinner Jayden Lennox took 5-19 as West Indies collapsed from 63-0 to...

Sports Ministry grants conditional recognition to interim Judo body

New Delhi, July 14: The Sports Ministry has granted conditional recognition to the interim body of the Judo...

HI announces squads for Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship

New Delhi, July 14: Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian sub-junior men’s and women’s squads for the...

Factional feud erupts in DSA

DSA members constitute ad hoc panel to conduct polls, bypass prez New Delhi, July 14: Factional feud erupted in...

Govt directs Hockey India to probe Asunta Lakra’s allegations

New Delhi, July 14: The Sports Ministry directed Hockey India to investigate allegations of intimidation and harassment levelled...

Lord’s success boosts women’s red-ball case: Ex-India skipper

New Delhi, July 14: India’s emphatic 270-run victory over England in the first-ever women’s Test at Lord’s in...

Gill, Axar, Sundar power India to win over England in 1st ODI

BIRMINGHAM, July 14: India made a commanding start to the three-match One-Day International series, defeating England by six...

ICC considers World Cup cuts & WTC semis in overhaul

Edinburgh, July 14: The International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering a series of significant changes to its global...

Bumrah becomes India’s highest ODI wicket-taker in England

Birmingham, July 14: Jasprit Bumrah marked his return to One-Day International cricket in memorable fashion by scripting multiple...

Ten Doeschate plans to leave India coaching

New Delhi, July 14: India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate is set to leave the team setup after...

Are Kohli and Gambhir not on speaking terms?

New Delhi, July 14: Speculation over the relationship between Virat Kohli and India head coach Gautam Gambhir has...

Lajong bolster defence with Brazilian Arthur Pangaro

Shillong, July 14: After relying exclusively on Indian players for an entire season, Shillong Lajong FC have returned...

Nagaon Rangers visit Shillong Cricket Academy

Shillong, July 14: Assam Premier League (APL) franchise Nagaon Rangers concluded a promotional tour at the Shillong Cricket...

Sohra half marathon attracts over 6,400 registrations

Shillong, July 14: Preparations for the fifth edition of the Sohra International Half Marathon, scheduled to be held...

Dravid, Badani, Watson among contenders for CSK coaching role

Chennai, July 14: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to begin the search for a new head coach...

42 participants attend archery judges seminar in city

Shillong, July 14: Meghalaya is hosting the inaugural East and North East Zone Judges Seminar and Workshop of...

Mbappe vs Yamal; Messi vs Kane: Who holds tactical edge in WC semis?

Atlanta, July 13: It’s a World Cup semifinal line-up for the ages.Four previous champions and the four top-ranking...

France’s attack faces Spain’s possession masterclass

spain vs france | wed, jULY 15, AT 12:30 AM Dallas, July 13: The FIFA World Cup has reached...

Messi closing in on Maradona’s feat

Atlanta, July 13: Argentina captain Lionel Messi is on the verge of eclipsing another World Cup milestone, with...

England in White, Argentina to Don Blue for World Cup Semifinal

Atlanta, July 13: England will wear their traditional all-white home strip when they take on defending champions Argentina...

We’ll put Messi to bed: Ex-England winger Cole

New Delhi, July 13: Former England winger Joe Cole believes that the Three Lions will put ‘Messi to...

Maldini Takes Italy Job

Rome, July 13: Italian football great Paolo Maldini has accepted the Italian Football Federation’s (FIGC) offer to become...

Uruguay open talks with Forlan for coaching role

New Delhi, July 13: Former Uruguay striker Diego Forlan is in talks with the Uruguayan Football Association (AUF)...

Bilic replaces Dalic as Croatia boss

Zagreb, July 13: Slaven Bilic is back as coach of Croatia after the team’s most successful coach Zlatko...

Just Fontaine’s 13-goal WC record still stands tall after nearly seven decades

Every FIFA World Cup produces a new race for the Golden Boot, with the world’s finest strikers chasing...

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9 Indians in finals of Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships   Jakarta, July 13: India continued its dominant...

India women outplay Eng to win historic Lord’s Test

London, July 13: A stellar all-round performance fuelled India’s famous 270-run win over England in the first-ever Women’s...

SL U-19 post 344/4 against India U-19 on Day 1 of 1st Youth Test

Galle (Sri Lanka), July 13: An imposing unbeaten double hundred from Senuja Wekunagoda helped Sri Lanka U-19 take...

Sinner rallies to defend Wimbledon title

LONDON, July 13: A year ago, it was a matter of bouncing back after wasting three match points...

Satwik-Chirag to lead India’s campaign at Japan Open

Tokyo, July 13: Fresh from ending a two-year title drought and returning after a brief injury layoff, India’s...

Indian para-swimmer Nandakumar ruled ineligible for CWG

New Delhi, July 13: Para swimmer Tejas Nandakumar, who was named in the Indian contingent for the upcoming...

SC dismisses pleas against HC’s refusal to interfere with equestrian team selection

New Delhi, July 13: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas challenging the Delhi High Court’s refusal to...

Senior stars return as India begin 2027 ODI WC build-up

IND VS eng | TODAY ODI 1 OF 3 | AT 3:30 PM Birmingham, July 13: Veterans Virat Kohli...

Gambhir at the Helm: Triumph or Turbulence?

New Delhi, July 13: Gautam Gambhir’s first two years as India’s head coach have been defined by soaring...

ICC retains 50-over ODI format; WTC expansion still off table

Edinburgh, July 13: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has dismissed speculation over an immediate reduction of One-Day Internationals...

Dravid open to coaching return

New Delhi, July 13: Former India head coach Rahul Dravid has said he remains interested in taking up...

Hussain backs Andy Flower to replace McCullum as England Test coach

London, July 13: Former England captain Nasser Hussain has thrown his support behind Andy Flower to succeed Brendon...

CSK, Fleming end 18-year association

Chennai, July 13: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Monday brought the curtain down on their long and successful...

Two M’laya karatekas to represent India at South Asian C’ship in B’desh

Shillong, July 13: Based on their recent outstanding performances, two Meghalaya karatekas - Gideon Tympuin and Daniel Dabiangbha...

BCCI leaves door open for Suryakumar’s return

New Delhi, July 13: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not ruled out a...

Panaliar gets sports infra boost

Jowai, July 13: Panaliar village on Sunday inaugurated its newly constructed Indoor Sports Games Complex at Kperlyngktuiñ Parliar,...

Bellingham brace fires England into semi-final

ENGLAND - 2 NORWAY - 1 Miami, July 12: Jude Bellingham’s brilliant brace fired England into the FIFA World...

Argentina down 10-man Switzerland to set up semi-final with England

argentina - 3 switzerland - 1 Kansas City, July 12: Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck in extra time...

Norway coach questions England equaliser

Miami, July 12: Norway head coach Stale Solbakken believes the ball clearly struck an overhead cable in the...

No evidence that ball touched overhead wire: FIFA

Miami, July 12: FIFA has dismissed claims that the ball struck an overhead cable in the build-up to...