UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin hails Euro 2024 as ‘best ever’ edition of tournament
Berlin, July 12 - The 2024 edition of the European Championship is nearing completion, and ahead of the much awaited final between Spain and England at the Olympiastadion, UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has said that the tournament has been a success and hailed
Paris Olympics: ‘I don’t want to just participate, I can win medal’, says Avinash Sable
New Delhi, July 12 - Avinash Sable, who recently shattered the national record in the 3000m steeplechase for the tenth time with an impressive eight minutes and 9.91 seconds at the Diamond League Paris, has set his sights on an elusive Olympic medal
BBL 2024: Perth Scorchers to host Melbourne Stars in season opener on December 15
New Delhi, July 12 - Cricket Australia on Friday unveiled the schedule for the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL) with Perth Scorchers hosting Melbourne Stars in the tournament opener on December 15.
‘Hockey India gave me a chance to rebuild my career’, says Jarmanpreet ahead of his Olympic debut
New Delhi, July 12 - In 2015, when Jarmanpreet Singh was picked by the Punjab franchise in the celebrated Hockey India League, the defender was touted as the next big thing in Indian hockey.
Gambhir approaches BCCI for Morkel’s appointment as bowling coach: Report
New Delhi, July 12 - Former South Africa pacer Morne Morkel is believed to be in contention for India's bowling coach as head coach Gautam Gambhir approached BCCI for his inclusion in his support staff team, says a report.
Rally of Himalayas: Conquering undefined terrains, two and four wheels at a time
New Delhi, July 12 - For someone who won the Raid De Himalaya 11 times, Desert Storm six times, Dakshin Dare three times, lifted the SJOBA trophy seven times, and was the Indian National Rally Champion (INRC) in 2007, heading a rally event
Wimbledon 2024: Krejcikova topples former winner Rybakina to reach first final
Wimbledon, July 12 - Three years after making a breakthrough by winning the French Open title in 2021, Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic stormed back after losing the first set to storm into her second Grand Slam singles final after a stirring
1st Test: Anderson’s superb spell, Stokes’ 200th wicket leaves England four wickets away from victory against West Indies
London, July 12 - In the final match of his career, retiring England fast bowler James Anderson claimed two wickets on the second day as did Gus Atkinson and Ben Stokes to leave West Indies tottering at 79/6 in their second innings and
Ben Stokes takes 200th Test wicket, joins Sobers, Kallis in unique club of all-rounders
London, July 11 - England all-rounder and captain Ben Stokes has reached the milestone of 200 Test wickets and in the process became only the third player in the history of the game to achieve the double of 200 wickets and 6000 runs.
Wimbledon 2024: Paolini outlasts Vekic in record-breaking semifinal
London, July 11 - Italy's Jasmine Paolini battled from a set down and twice a break down in the decider to outlast Donna Vekic in three sets in the longest semifinal-ever in women's singles at Wimbledon here on Thursday.
Wimbledon 2024: It could be Alcaraz v Djokovic again in final, but not likely an epic, says Vijay Amritraj
Mumbai, July 11 - With four very different players in the semifinals, many fans and experts are expecting defending champion Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Serbia's 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic to face off in the men's singles semifinals at Wimbledon 2024.
‘In Pakistan, Virat Kohli will forget the love he has received in India’, says Shahid Afridi
New Delhi, July 11 - Amidst reports of India's decision to refrain from travelling to Pakistan for next year's Champions Trophy, former captain Shahid Afridi feels that Virat Kohli will forget the love and affection he has received in India if he visits
Ahead of white-ball series against India, Wanindu Hasaranga steps down as Sri Lanka T20I captain
New Delhi, July 11 - Ahead of Sri Lanka's white-ball series against India later this month, leg-spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has resigned as the side’s T20I captain.
Avesh, Washington, Gill, and Rinku in awe of Ravi Bishnoi’s spectacular catch in third T20I
New Delhi, July 11 - In India’s 23-run win over Zimbabwe to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match T20I series, Ravi Bishnoi’s screamer of a catch to dismiss Zimbabwe top-order batter Brian Bennett dominated the post-game talk, with his team-mates Avesh Khan,
Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal meets Haryana CM
Gurugram, July 11 - Haryana Chief Minister, Nayab Singh Saini met Yuzvendra Chahal, a member of the T-20 Cricket World Cup winning team in Gurugram on Thursday.
Jay Shah meets NBA Deputy Commissioner to share knowledge
Mumbai, July 11 - Amidst attempts by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to popularize the sport in India, the top officials of two of the biggest professional sports leagues met here on Thursday, giving rise to speculation of exchange of ideas and possible
Pallekele to host India-Sri Lanka men’s T20Is in July; Colombo named venue for ODI leg of tour
New Delhi, July 11 - Pallekele and Colombo have been named as the venues to host the T20Is and ODIs during India's upcoming tour, said Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) while announcing the itinerary of the white-ball series on Wednesday.
Forging relationships and handling transitions among Gautam Gambhir’s challenges as India coach
New Delhi, July 11 - With Gautam Gambhir assuming the role of head coach, he inherits a formidable India men’s team that recently secured victory in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and made notable runners-up appearances in the 2023 ODI World Cup
Sourav Ganguly buys Kolkata Royal Tigers team in Indian Racing Festival
New Delhi, July 11 - Indian Racing Festival, a motorsport event in India gearing up for its third season, received a major shot in the arm with former India cricket captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly becoming an owner of the Kolkata Royal
Bayern Munich sign Portuguese midfielder Palhinha from Fulham on 4-year contract
Munich, July 11 - Bayern Munich have signed Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha from Premier League club Fulham on a four-year deal.