Messi expresses excitement ahead of three-day India tour, recalls good memories from 14 years ago
Football legend Lionel Messi expressed his excitement ahead of his much-anticipated visit to India as part of the “GOAT Tour of India 2025,” recalling fond memories from his last trip to the country 14 years ago. The three-day tour is scheduled from December
Women’s WC: Sophie Devine praises New Zealand’s fight despite loss to Australia
New Zealand captain Sophie Devine focused on the positives after her team’s 89-run loss to Australia in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 opener in Indore, praising the White Ferns’ fight and resilience in challenging conditions. Despite chasing a formidable target against
Legendary coach Michael Bohl praises India’s swimming talent, calls for more athletes
Legendary Australian swimming coach Michael Bohl, who guided China to the overall title at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, praised India’s growing swimming talent while urging the country to develop more athletes to reach the next level. China dominated the championship at
Women’s WC: Molineux returns, Australia elects to bat first against New Zealand
Left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux has returned to Australia’s playing eleven after recovering from knee surgery, as captain Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bat first against New Zealand in their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup opener at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday.
WPAC 2025: Global para-sport leaders impressed by India’s growth
India’s Paralympic movement has seen remarkable growth in recent years, a fact highlighted during the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships (WPAC 2025) at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. On Wednesday, Paul Fitzgerald, head of World Para Athletics, and Andrew Parsons, president of the
Trophy row overshadows India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph as Suryakumar Yadav reveals shocking snub
India’s emphatic victory in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan was overshadowed by an unprecedented controversy after skipper Suryakumar Yadav revealed that the team never received the championship trophy. The post-match presentation ceremony, delayed by more than an hour, ended without the
India defeat Pakistan by five wickets to lift ninth Asia Cup title amid trophy controversy
India clinched their ninth Asia Cup title with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Pakistan in Dubai, powered by Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 off 53 balls. But celebrations were overshadowed by controversy as the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket
World Athletics Championships 2025: Leo Neugebauer battles through pain to win decathlon gold
Leo Neugebauer of Germany fought through exhaustion and pain to claim decathlon gold at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. After completing the final 1,500 meters in 4:31.89, the 25-year-old lay motionless on the rain-soaked track, barely able to stand. His total
Asia Cup 2025: Abhishek Sharma’s 74 leads India to six-wicket win over Pakistan
Abhishek Sharma smashed a brilliant 74 off 39 balls as India secured a six-wicket victory over Pakistan in a Super Fours clash of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. The win also marked India’s highest successful
La Liga: Barcelona rise to second; Atletico stumble again
FC Barcelona climbed to second place in La Liga with a convincing 3-0 home win over Getafe on Sunday. Ferran Torres scored twice, assisted by Marcus Rashford and Dani Olmo, before Olmo added the third from another Rashford setup. Getafe struggled with just
Formula 1 unveils six Sprint venues for 2026 season, adds three new hosts
Formula One has announced the six circuits set to host Sprint weekends during the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship, including three debut venues. The 2026 season, which will mark the introduction of new technical regulations and a new generation of cars, will
National Karting Championship: Rivaan Dev Preetham shines in Mini Max, sets lap record
Chennai’s Rivaan Dev Preetham (MSPORT) stole the spotlight at the MECO-FMSCI National Karting Championship Rotax Max Classes as he dominated the Mini Max category in Round 4 at the Meco Kartopia circuit. The 12-year-old schoolboy not only secured victory in all his sessions
Asia Cup row: PCB protests after Indian players skip handshake with Pakistan
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has lodged an official complaint with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) after Indian players declined to shake hands with Pakistan cricketers following their Asia Cup 2025 clash in Dubai. India secured a seven-wicket win in the high-voltage encounter,
Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra retires from cricket after 25-year career
Veteran Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, closing a remarkable career that spanned more than 25 years across domestic, international, and IPL stages. Mishra, 41, represented India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is,
Asia Cup Hockey: India held 2-2 by Korea in Super 4s opener
India’s winning streak at the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 came to a halt on Wednesday as Korea held them to a 2-2 draw in their opening Super 4s encounter in Rajgir. Hardik Singh (8’) gave India an early lead with a brilliant solo
India geared up to face Korea in Hockey Asia Cup Super 4s clash
The unbeaten Indian men’s hockey team is set to face Korea in their opening Super 4s encounter at the Hockey Asia Cup on Wednesday. Led by drag-flick specialist and captain Harmanpreet Singh, India topped Pool A with an impressive run of victories —
Yuki Bhambri savors US Open doubles run, inspired by India’s tennis legacy
Indian tennis ace Yuki Bhambri is relishing his journey at the US Open 2025, drawing strength from India’s sporting heritage while chasing his dream of a Grand Slam title. Bhambri and his partner, New Zealand’s Michael Venus, seeded 14th, stormed into the men’s
Seeds shine as main draw action kicks off at ITF Juniors in Bengaluru
The main draw of the KSLTA ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors 2025 got underway on Monday at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium and Sree Kanteerava Stadium with top seeds facing early tests in both singles and doubles categories. In the boys’ singles Round
Barcelona, Villarreal poised for first-ever La Liga game in U.S., pending FIFA nod
Spanish football is on the verge of a historic milestone as the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has approved a request for FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF to play their December 2025–26 La Liga fixture in Miami. If final approvals are secured, it
Ferrari confident Hungary will reward risky Spa upgrade, says Vasseur
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur is optimistic that the team’s bold decision to debut its latest rear suspension upgrade at the Belgian Grand Prix will deliver stronger results in Hungary, where slow-speed corners dominate. Ferrari introduced the new component at Spa-Francorchamps despite the