Copa America: Messi fit to play against Canada in semis, confirms coach Scaloni
New Jersey (USA), July 9 - Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has confirmed that Lionel Messi will be fit to play against Canada in the Copa America semifinal on Wednesday.
Warner keeps door open to play for Australia in Champions Trophy ‘if selected’
New Delhi, July 9 - David Warner said chapter of his playing career is closed but has left the door open to appear in next year's Champions Trophy to play in one last international tournament.
Djokovic glides past Rune to enter 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal
London, July 9 - Novak Djokovic brushed past Holger Rune of Denmark to reach his 15th Wimbledon quarterfinal with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the latest chapter of the pair's rivalry.
Cricketer R. Ashwin thrilled on owning team, American Gambits, in Global Chess League
New Delhi, July 8 - India's top international off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Monday thrilled to introduce a chess team, as co-owner of American Gambits, which will make its debut in the second season of the Global Chess League which will be played
Odisha CM announces cash incentive of Rs 15 lakhs for sports stars Kishore Jena, Amit Rohidas
Bhubaneswar, July 8 - Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday announced an incentive of Rs 15 lakhs each for the two young sports stars of Odisha- ace javelin thrower Kishore Jena and Indian field hockey player Amit Rohidas-qualified for the Paris Olympic
Wimbledon 2024: Lorenzo Musetti reaches first major quarterfinal, De Minaur also advances to last eight
London, July 8 - Lorenzo Musetti of Italy overcame French lucky loser Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in four sets to storm into his maiden quarterfinal of a major and was joined by top Australian Alex De Minaur, who too advanced to the last-eight stage
Paris Games: Adani Group launches #DeshkaGeetAtOlympics, a morale-boosting campaign for Indian athletes
Ahmedabad, July 8 - With the Indian contingent in the last leg of its preparations for the 2024 Olympics, its principal sponsor, the Adani Group, has pledged its whole-hearted support to the champions of the nation through a campaign with the theme #DeshkaGeetAtOlympics.
Gus Atkinson, and Jamie Smith to make debut at Lord’s in James Anderson’s final Test
London, July 8 - Surrey duo of fast bowler Gus Atkinson and wicketkeeper-batter Jamie Smith will make their Test debuts in England’s first Test against the West Indies at Lord’s on July 10, which is the final match for retiring veteran fast-bowler James
Paris Olympics: IOA elevates Gagan Narang as Chef-de-Mission to replace Mary Kom
New Delhi, July 8 - London Olympics bronze medallist shooter Gagan Narang has been elevated as the Chef-de-Mission (CDM) of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, starting on July 26. Initially tasked with overseeing India's operations at the shooting
There will never be another like James Anderson, says Moeen Ali ahead of veteran pacer’s retirement
London, July 8 - England all-rounder Moeen Ali said this week at the Lord’s is all about celebrating the career of veteran fast-bowler James Anderson ahead of his last Test against the West Indies on July 10, adding that the cricketing world will
Restrict Test cricket to six or seven teams; spread the game through T20s, says Ravi Shastri
New Delhi, July 8 - Former India cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri said Test cricket should be restricted to games between six or seven nations, while the responsibility of spreading the game worldwide should happen through the T20 format.
‘Cup is home guys, we all did it’: Kuldeep thanks fans for their support
New Delhi, July 8 - India spinner Kuldeep Yadav penned a special message to his fans on their consistent support during the T20 World Cup title win with Team India.
Anderson eager to contribute in last Test after making peace with reality of retirement
London, July 8 - Veteran fast bowler James Anderson said he is eager to make contributions in his last Test for England, starting on July 10 against the West Indies at Lord’s, after making peace with the realisation of retiring from international cricket.
Ali Fazal says his ‘Mirzapur’ character has become a more strategic and mature leader
Mumbai, July 9 - Actor Ali Fazal, who plays the role of Guddu Pandit in the hit streaming series 'Mirzapur', has spoken about the transformation of his character.
Anil Kapoor to Vicky Kaushal: ‘Katrina is fortunate to have you as her husband’
Mumbai, July 9 - 'Bigg Boss OTT 3' host Anil Kapoor told actor Vicky Kaushal that his wife, actress Katrina Kaif, is fortunate to have him as a husband.
Tech Mahindra, Microsoft join hands to modernise workplace experiences with GenAI
New Delhi, July 9 - Tech Mahindra on Tuesday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to modernise workplace experiences with Copilot for Microsoft 365.
Semiconductor design firm UNISOC launches new chipset in India
New Delhi, July 9 - Semiconductor design company UNISOC on Tuesday launched a new chipset -- UNISOC T760, in India.
Number of new jobs more than doubles to 46.6 million in 2023-24: RBI data
New Delhi, July 9 - As many as 46.6 million new jobs were created in the Indian economy during 2023-24, according to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India.
Hathras stampede: Yogi govt suspends six officials on SIT recommendations
Lucknow, July 9 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has ordered the suspension of six officials, including the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Circle Officer (CO) and Tehsildar, in the Hathras stampede incident in which 121 persons were killed.
President Murmu condemns Kathua terror attack
Jammu, July 9 - The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday condemned the Kathua terror attack in which five Indian Army soldiers were killed and an equal number injured.