Brazil star Neymar will miss the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C opener against Morocco due to a calf injury, head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed, while remaining hopeful of his return next week.
Folarin Balogun scored twice as the United States defeated Paraguay 4-1 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D opener, with Gio Reyna adding a late goal.
Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker mourned the death of coach Jaspal Rana, calling it an "irreparable damage" and saying the shooting range will never feel the same again. Read her emotional tribute.
Substitute Cyle Larin scored a late equalizer as Canada held Bosnia and Herzegovina 1-1 in their World Cup opener, earning the co-hosts their first-ever point in tournament history.
India’s long-term planning for the 2027 ODI World Cup begins with the three-match series against Afghanistan, starting in Dharamsala on Saturday. While the immediate focus will be on winning the series, the team management will also use the opportunity to assess players and combinations for the future.
India’s thumping seven-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Kanpur not only helped them complete a clean sweep of the eastern neighbours but also consolidate their stay at the top of the World Test Championships standings, with an improved point percentage of 74.24.
India’s ultra-aggressive batting approach on the penultimate day of the second Test in Kanpur paid rich dividends as they secured a seven-wicket victory to complete a 2-0 whitewash of Bangladesh at the Green Park on Tuesday.
Sri Lanka made it two wins in two games while Pakistan succumbed to their second defeat, going down to Bangladesh by 23 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup warm-up action here on Monday.
Second-seeded Carlos Alcaraz of Spain will face Russia's Daniil Medvedev after beating another Russian player Karen Khachanov in the men's singles quarterfinals of the China Open, while Magda Linette of Poland upset the third seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy here on Monday.
Ace Indian driver Sai Sanjay finished a creditable third overall and also booked a stunning podium in the Silver Class in the GT4 category of the British GT Championship at Brands Hatch in West Kingsdown.
