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India beat Bangladesh 2-0 for second straight win in SAFF U-17 Womens Championship

Pearl Fernandes (14th) and Bonifilia Shullai (76th) were the scorers for India, consolidating their top position in the group with six points from two victories

23 Aug 2025 2:05 am
I am 33 but Ronaldo is 40, Messi is 38: Manpreet Singh refuses to slow down

Only the second Indian hockey player to make 400 appearances, Manpreet is still among the fittest in the world game. Despite his remarkable longevity, the ace midfielder knows he is forever on trial. But he is determined to defy the age curve in the major events coming up

23 Aug 2025 12:12 am
2026 World Cup draw to be held in Washington on December 5: Donald Trump

It's the biggest, probably the biggest event in sports, the President said

22 Aug 2025 11:53 pm
Ravina sets meet record; TN women, Odisha men relay teams rewrite marks

Tejas clinches the mens 110m hurdles gold; Karthik stuns favourites Aboobacker and Praveen to win the triple jump event on a rain-affected day

22 Aug 2025 10:49 pm
Buchi Babu | Siddarth, Indrajiths tons power TNCA Presidents XI to 384 for nine

Athish notches up his maiden hundred in the tournament as TNCA XI piles on 414 for eight versus Haryana; left-arm spinners Vanshaj and Chaudhary return six-for

22 Aug 2025 8:56 pm
Asian Shooting Championship: Elavenil Valarivan strikes 10m air rifle gold

The 26-year-old from Tamil Nadu, who has won multiple gold medals in World Cups, shot a score of 253.6 to finish on top in the final and claim her second gold in the continental showpiece

22 Aug 2025 3:52 pm
Womens Cricket World Cup: Bengaluru matches moved to Navi Mumbai

The venue switch was necessitated due to the Chinnaswamy Stadium failing to get clearance from the local authorities in the aftermath of the stampede outside the stadium during the Royal Challengers Bengalurus celebration on June 4

22 Aug 2025 3:27 pm
BWF says shuttlecock shortage not a crisis yet, urges manufacturers to fix supply chain

BWF reiterated its long-term commitment to synthetics but said the onus was on manufacturers to sort out the supply chain issue

22 Aug 2025 2:58 pm
BCCI invites applications for selectors positions

The deadline for the eligible candidates to submit their applications is September 10. Two new faces likely in mens senior selection committee

22 Aug 2025 2:40 pm
Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh held by Sevian, Praggnanandhaa draws with Abdusattorov

With six rounds still to come in the $3,75,000 prize money tournament, Praggnanadhaa, Aronian and Caruana share the lead on two points each

22 Aug 2025 3:45 am
India Womens A slip to 93/5 against Australia on rain-truncated Day 1 in unofficial Test

Only 23.2 overs were bowled at the Allan Border Field as rains intervened to keep the players off the field.

22 Aug 2025 3:45 am
Olympic champion Imane Khelif denies 'malicious' claims of retirement

Khelif had been due to compete in a World Boxing tournament in the Netherlands in June, but opted to skip it shortly after the governing body initially announced its plans to introduce sex testing for all boxers in its competitions

22 Aug 2025 2:49 am
Leeds signs Noah Okafor from AC Milan for $24.5 million

Okafor who can play on either wing or as a central striker joined Milan in 2023 from Red Bull Salzburg for around 14 million euros (then $15.5 million), penning a five-year contract

22 Aug 2025 2:31 am
Sports and politics: On India, Pakistan and sports

Indias policy on playing Pakistan in sports is illogical

22 Aug 2025 12:10 am
The twin sheikhs of tweak in Indias title defence

Absent from the playing XI in England, the left-arm wrist spinner has been a revelation in white-ball cricket; his partner in crime would want to emulate his success in the Champions Trophy

21 Aug 2025 11:08 pm
Srinagars Dal Lake hosts first-ever Khelo India water games with eyes on talent for Olympics

At least 409 athletes from 36 States and Union Territories (U.T.s) are participating in the water sports events, competingfor 24 gold medals over the next three days

21 Aug 2025 10:49 pm
Hes the newPandya on the block

Left-handed batterNitya making big strides at senior level after exploits in U-19 cricket; says his focus now is on being disciplined and patient

21 Aug 2025 10:22 pm
Vishal breaks 400m National record; pole vaulter Baranica equals meet record

Haryanas Pooja, one of the bright prospects to qualify for the Worlds in womens 1500m, strengthens her chances of making the grade through the World rankings, with a strong show

21 Aug 2025 9:24 pm
21 Aug 2025 5:13 pm
Indian team for womens Asia Cup hockey announced

The 20-member squad named for the continental event on Thursday had two conspicuous absentees goalkeeper and veteran Savita Punia and experienced midfielder Sushila Chanu both out with major injuries

21 Aug 2025 4:37 pm
Rahane steps down as Mumbai captain ahead of Ranji season

I remain fully committed to giving my best as a player and will continue my journey with Mumbai to help us win more trophies, said Rahane

21 Aug 2025 1:04 pm
Already assured of DL Final slot, Neeraj Chopra to skip last meeting in Brussels on August 22

Chopra competed in only two, but qualified for the DL Final to be held in Zurich, Switzerland on August 28. He had also skipped the Silesia leg on August 16

21 Aug 2025 4:56 am
Salah and Caldentey voted player of the year at 2025 PFA awards

For Salah, it marks a record third time he has won the award that is voted by his fellow professionals

21 Aug 2025 4:47 am
Anand vs Kasparov, Gukesh vs Carlsen locked for Clutch Chess exhibition games in October

Kasparov and Anand last squared off in 2021 in the Croatia Rapid and Blitz competition at Zagreb where the Indian had emerged victorious

21 Aug 2025 4:04 am
When opportunity meets preparation, big leaps follow | Interview

The long jumper is confident of making the cut for the World championships to be held next month, and feels fortunate to be competing again

20 Aug 2025 11:40 pm
Durand Cup semifinal | A gem of a game by Diamond Harbour

Diamond Harbour will take on holder NorthEast United FC in the final at the same venue on Saturday

20 Aug 2025 10:03 pm
India banks on balance and continuity for womens World Cup

The only question was if they would bring opener Shafali Verma in;

20 Aug 2025 8:42 pm
Kerala Cricket League returns with bigger ambitions

The second season of the tournament starts with a repeat of last years final when defending champion Aries Kollam Sailors takes on runner-up Calicut Globstars on Thursday afternoon

20 Aug 2025 7:29 pm
Indian boxers hope to overcome UK visa delay odds ahead of World championships

Only four women boxers, Minakshi, Nikhat, Pooja and Nupur, out of 10, have reached the camp in Sheffield; while mens head coach Dharmendra is in the UK, none of the 10 male boxers have been able to board the flight

20 Aug 2025 6:55 pm