Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina defeated Algeria 3-0 in their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener. The Argentine captain equalled Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup goals record with 16 goals.
Prince Yadav made his India debut in the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow, while Nitish Kumar Reddy missed out with a thigh injury. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bowl, sending India in to bat first.
India’s impressive start to the ICC Women's T20 World Cup has been reflected in the latest ICC rankings, with star all-rounder Deepti Sharma climbing to third in the Women's T20I All-Rounder Rankings after her match-winning performance against Pakistan.
India booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026 with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Japan in their second Pool A match in Auckland on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo begin what is likely their final FIFA World Cup journey as Argentina and Portugal launch their 2026 campaigns, with history and legacy on the line.
The US Open 2025 is all set to kick off with a thrilling mixed doubles showcase featuring top-ranked tennis stars and wildcard pairings. Scheduled for August 19 and 20, just ahead of the main singles draws beginning on August 24, the event will serve as an action-packed curtain-raiser to one of tennis’s most prestigious tournaments.
Recognised as the world’s highest AIMS-certified (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races) marathon, the event will feature six races ranging from a 5 km community run to two gruelling Ultramarathons, the 72 km Khardung La Challenge and the pinnacle of endurance racing, the 122 km Silk Route Ultra.
Expressing his confidence on the duo, head coach Manpreet Singh asserted that he will work closely with the new leadership in building a winning strategy to help the Steelers defend their title.
The 11-day league will feature India’s top names as well as several world-ranked international archers, who will be distributed among six franchises.
More than 400 athletes from 36 states and union territories are expected to take part in three medal events—rowing, kayaking, and canoeing.
