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Men's Hockey World Cup: Netherlands reach semis by overcoming India
Indian men's hockey team suffered a 1-3 defeat against Netherlands in the 2nd round opening clash at Wagener Stadium, Amstelveen.
Decoding Bangladesh cricket team's lowest totals in Tests
Australia's second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay witnessed a dramatic first day, with a total of 18 wickets falling.
Formula 1, Lando Norris clinches pole in Dutch GP: Details
Lando Norris has clinched the coveted pole position for the 2026 Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, beating Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli in a nail-biting finish.
US Open: Carlos Alcaraz, Serena Williams to play mixed doubles
In a groundbreaking announcement, tennis legends Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz have confirmed their partnership for the upcoming 2026 US Open mixed doubles tournament.
Should Australia move on from Marnus Labuschagne in Tests?
Ricky Ponting has raised concerns over Marnus Labuschagne's position in the Australian Test team.
'Wrist-spinners should focus on bowling good spells': India coach Gambhir
India's head coach Gautam Gambhir has said the management rates Kuldeep Yadav highly in the team ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Premier League: Promoted Hull City stun sorry Manchester United 2-0
Hull City's return to top flight-football started off with a victory.
Formula 1: Mercedes's George Russell wins Dutch Grand Prix Sprint
George Russell of Mercedes has won the Dutch Grand Prix Sprint, cutting his Formula 1 2026 championship deficit to teammate Kimi Antonelli down to 56 points.
MI appoint Zubin Bharucha as Director of Performance: Details here
Mumbai Indians, the five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, have appointed Zubin Bharucha as their new Director of Performance.
Colombo Test: Can Sri Lanka bounce back against India?
Team Sri Lanka is hoping its spinners will step up in the second Test match against India, starting Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground (SSC) in Colombo.
Presenting the top five best bowlers in WTC history
Mitchell Starc, Australia's premier fast bowler, has become the highest wicket-taker in World Test Championship (WTC) history.
SL vs IND, 2nd Test: Players to watch out for
The second and final Test match between India and Sri Lanka will begin on August 23.
2nd Test: Starc helps Australia dominate Bangladesh in 18-wicket day
Australia ended Day 1 of the second Test against Bangladesh on a strong note, finishing at 165/8 and taking a massive first-innings lead of 101 runs.
Need players like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to play Test cricket: Dravid
Former Indian cricket captain Rahul Dravid has emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
5 masterstrokes by Gautam Gambhir as Team India's head coach
Gautam Gambhir's tenure as the head coach of the Indian cricket team has been a mixed bag.
2nd Test: Pat Cummins claims three-fer in Bangladesh's demolition
Team Bangladesh has registered its fourth-lowest total in Test cricket, getting bowled out for a mere 64 runs while batting first in the second match against Australia.
Watch: Abhishek Sharma hones his bowling skills with father's assistance
Team India opener Abhishek Sharma has been honing his bowling skills with the help of his father, Raj Kumar Sharma.
Pakistan were outclassed by England in all departments: Salman Agha
Pakistan's stand-in captain, Salman Agha, has admitted that his team was outperformed by England in all aspects of the game.
'Six' to 'out': Mayank Yadav's stunning comeback in DPL match
Young Indian pacer Mayank Yadav has gone viral on social media for his impressive comeback delivery, which dismissed an opponent batter after he was hit for a first-ball six.
Mitchell Starc becomes highest wicket-taker in WTC history: Stats
Mitchell Starc, Australia's ace pacer, wreaked havoc on Bangladesh's batting line-up in the second Test match in Mackay.
2nd Test: Australia humiliate Bangladesh, bowl them out for 64
In a shocking turn of events, Bangladesh were bowled out for a mere 64 runs in the first innings of the second Test against Australia in Mackay.
2nd Test: Mitchell Starc rattles Bangladesh with six-fer, surpasses Steyn
Mitchell Starc, Australia's veteran left-arm pacer, was simply unplayable on the first morning of the second Test against Bangladesh in Mackay.
Champions Arsenal start Premier League season with Coventry scalp: Stats
Premier League champions Arsenal have started the 2026-27 season in style.
County Championship Division 2: All-round Ben Stokes shines for Durham
Ben Stokes put on a brilliant all-round performance for Durham, scoring 53 runs and taking a wicket with his first ball in the ongoing County Championship Division 2 match against Derbyshire.
Manchester United agree deal to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba
Manchester United are set to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for a reported fee of £70 million.
Can Cristiano Ronaldo reach 1,000 career goals? Decoding the stats
Cristiano Ronaldo, the Portuguese football legend, is on the verge of hitting a major career milestone, 1,000 goals.
Inter Milan sign Curtis Jones from Liverpool for €35m: Details
Inter Milan have confirmed the signing of Curtis Jones in a £30 million (€35m) deal from Liverpool.
Decoding India's Test record at Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo
Sri Lanka host India in the 2nd Test of the two-match series, starting August 23.
World Cup: FIFA punishes Argentina for post-match brawl against Spain
FIFA has handed out severe punishments to Argentina following a series of incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Liverpool's Andoni Iraola feels his squad lacks enough wingers
Liverpool's head coach Andoni Iraola has admitted that his squad is short on wingers as the new season begins.
Jannik Sinner withdraws from 2026 US Open: Here's why
World number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the US Open due to a right knee injury.
South Africa's Kagiso Rabada suffers hamstring injury ahead of summer
South African cricket star Kagiso Rabada has suffered a right hamstring injury during his winter training.
Aston Villa considering Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson if Ollie Watkins leaves
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson, if they end up selling their star striker Ollie Watkins to Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.
Arsenal sign defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for £55m
Arsenal have officially announced the signing of defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for a fee of £55 million.
Decoding key stats of England pacers in Pakistan Test win
England have taken a 1-0 lead in the three-match Test series against Pakistan, winning the first match by an innings and 103 runs.
England thrash Pakistan in 1st Test: Decoding WTC 2025-27 standings
Joe Root's second term as England's Test captain got off to a flying start, with his team registering an emphatic innings victory over Pakistan.
1st Test: England humble Pakistan inside three days at Headingley
England overcame Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley, Leeds.
Mohammad Rizwan goes past 1,500 runs in away Tests: Stats
Veteran Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan has crossed the landmark of 1,500 runs in away Test matches.
Imam-ul-Haq records his 3rd duck versus England in Tests: Stats
Pakistan cricket team batter Imam-ul-Haq recorded a five-ball duck in his side's 2nd innings of the first Test against Pakistan on Friday.
IPL: Wasim Jaffer advises Rishabh Pant to skip DC captaincy
Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer has advised Rishabh Pant to turn down any potential offer for the captaincy of Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL 2027 season.
2nd Test: Confident Bangladesh chase historic series win over Australia
After a historic nine-wicket victory over Australia, Bangladesh head into the second and final Test of the series at Mackay's Great Barrier Reef Arena.
Pakistan's Ali Usman scripts records with fifer in Headingley Test
Pakistan's left-arm spinner Ali Usman made history in the ongoing opening Test against England at Headingley by claiming his maiden Test five-wicket haul.
SL include Mishara, Arachchige for 2nd India Test: Details here
Sri Lanka have made two changes to their squad for the second Test against India, starting on Sunday at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo.
Will Kuldeep Yadav feature in SL-IND Colombo Test?
India's spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has defended Kuldeep Yadav following his disappointing performance in the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Colombo Test: Shubman Gill displays aggressive approach in practice session
India captain Shubman Gill displayed an aggressive batting style during a net session at the Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo, as per Times of India.
Badminton: Treesa Jolly, Gayatri Gopichand secure medal at World Championships
India's badminton duo of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have made history by securing a medal at the World Championships.
Former Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques slams century for Portugal: Stats
Former Australian all-rounder Moises Henriques has made a stunning start to his new international career with Portugal, scoring his maiden T20I century.
Is Rishabh Pant the best six-hitter in Test history?
Dashing Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant recently made history by becoming the fastest player to complete 100 sixes in Test cricket.
CPL: Evin Lewis hits massive six out of stadium
Former Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Evin Lewis hit a massive six out of the stadium during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026 match between Antigua and Barbuda Falcons and St Kitts and Nevis Patriots on Friday.
Here's how Virat Kohli revolutionized Test cricket
Although it has been more than a year since Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket, his name continues to pop up when the legacy of the format is discussed.
County Championship: Zak Crawley slams 81 after Test axing
Discarded England opener Zak Crawley made a strong comeback to First-Class cricket, scoring a solid 81 runs for Kent against Middlesex on the opening day of their County Championship match.
Headingley Test: Ali Usman disappointed with Pakistan's bowling
Pakistan's left-arm spinner Ali Usman has expressed disappointment over his team's bowling performance, despite claiming his first Test five-wicket haul in the ongoing series opener at Headingley, Leeds.