Football

Barcelona Thrash Red Star Belgrade 5-2, Lewandowski Scores Twice

Barcelona continued their impressive form in the Champions League with a dominant 5-2 victory over Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday. Robert Lewandowski led the charge with a brace, taking his career tally in the competition to 99 goals. The Catalan giants took the lead in the 13th minute through Inigo

Cricket

Greg Chappell Pens Letter of Support to Troubled Prithvi Shaw

Prithvi Shaw, once hailed as a prodigious batting talent, has faced a significant setback in his career, being dropped from Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad due to fitness concerns. However, amidst the adversity, he has received an unexpected source of support from former India coach and Australian legend Greg

Cricket

Joseph's Mid-Match Exit Mars West Indies' Series Victory

Alzarri Joseph's Bizarre Exit Overshadows West Indies' Series-Clinching Victory In a bizarre turn of events, West Indies pacer Alzarri Joseph abruptly left the field during the third ODI against England at Kensington Oval, Barbados. The incident occurred early in the innings after Joseph bowled his second over,

Cricket

Gambhir's Rank-Turner Gamble Backfires, Dravid's Coaching Mind Praised

India's recent home Test series loss to New Zealand has raised concerns about the future of head coach Gautam Gambhir. The team's first home Test series defeat in 12 years, and their first-ever clean sweep in a 3-match series, has brought Gambhir's coaching decisions

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India A vs Australia A Warm-Up Match Marred by Ball-Tampering Allegations

The recent India A vs Australia A warm-up match has been marred by allegations of ball tampering against the visiting team. During the match, the umpires informed India A players that the ball had been changed due to tampering. Umpire Shawn Craig brought the development to Indian players' notice

Cricket

Neser's Four-Wicket Haul Dents India A's Test Hopes

India A's hopes of a Test recall for KL Rahul and other candidates suffered a setback as Australia A's Michael Neser wreaked havoc on their batting lineup on the opening day of their four-day clash at the MCG. Sent in on a green, bouncy pitch, India

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India's Fatigue Concerns Ahead of Border-Gavaskar Series

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed concerns about the Indian cricket team's recent performances against New Zealand, attributing their struggles to a demanding schedule. Clarke believes that the team's mental fatigue is evident in their shot selection, bowling choices, and captain Rohit Sharma's

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Eugenie Bouchard Trades WTA for ATP in Pickleball Career Shift

Eugenie Bouchard, the former Wimbledon runner-up, has made a bold career shift from the WTA to the ATP—but not the ATP you might think. Bouchard has traded in her tennis racket for a pickleball paddle, becoming one of the most talked-about athletes in the rapidly growing sport. Bouchard'

Football

Odegaard Returns as Arsenal Face Inter Milan in Champions League Showdown

Inter Milan and Arsenal Set for Crucial Champions League Clash Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard is poised to make his long-awaited return from injury as the Gunners prepare to face Inter Milan in a pivotal UEFA Champions League encounter at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on Thursday. Odegaard has been sidelined for

Cricket

West Indies Openers Shine in Second T20I Against England

England's bowlers toiled hard but West Indies openers Brandon King and Keacy Carty put on a solid partnership to keep their team in the hunt in the second T20I at Kensington Oval. King led the charge with a commanding half-century, reaching the milestone with a boundary off Adil

Tennis

Rybakina Defeats Sabalenka, Extends Dominance Against World No. 1s

Elena Rybakina's impressive run against world No. 1s continued at the WTA Finals on Wednesday night, as she defeated Aryna Sabalenka in their final round-robin match. Despite being eliminated from contention for the semifinals, Rybakina ended her tournament on a high note with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 victory

Cricket

Rohit Sharma's Test Struggles Continue, Manjrekar Points Out 'Real Problem'

Rohit Sharma's struggles in Test cricket have continued, with the Indian skipper failing to impress in the recent 0-3 series defeat against New Zealand. Sharma's poor form has raised concerns, with former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar identifying a "real problem" in his batting technique.

Football

FC Goa Climb to Top Three with Consecutive Wins

FC Goa's impressive run in the Indian Super League continued on Wednesday as they secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Punjab FC. This triumph marked their second consecutive win, propelling them to the top three in the league standings. The match began with Punjab FC taking an early

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AB de Villiers Unveils RCB's Bold Auction Strategy for IPL 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is fast approaching, and former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has shared his insights on Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) strategy. With Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Yash Dayal retained, RCB has a substantial Rs 83 crore available for auction.

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Neeraj Chopra Bids Farewell to Coach Klaus Bartonietz

Neeraj Chopra, India's star javelin thrower, bid an emotional farewell to his German coach Klaus Bartonietz, who ended their five-year partnership due to family commitments. Bartonietz, 75, guided Chopra to a historic gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics, a silver at the Paris Games, and several other medals.

Tennis

Tennis Channel Launches All-in-One Streaming Service for Unparalleled Tennis Coverage

Tennis Channel, the leading destination for tennis enthusiasts, is revolutionizing the way fans experience the sport with the launch of its all-in-one streaming service. This groundbreaking platform seamlessly merges the flagship 24-hour network with an extensive library of live and on-demand content, offering unparalleled access to the world of tennis.

Cricket

India's Series Loss to New Zealand a 'Wake-Up Call' Ahead of Australia Tour

India's recent series loss to New Zealand has served as a wake-up call for the team, according to 1983 World Cup winner Sandeep Patil. Patil urged the team to leave the past behind and focus on the upcoming Australia tour, where they will face unique challenges. Patil emphasized

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Tennis Star Connor Garnett Dominates Pickleball World

Pickleball, a rapidly growing paddle sport, has strong ties to tennis, with many professional pickleball players transitioning from the tennis court. Connor Garnett, currently ranked No. 3 in pickleball singles, is a prime example of this crossover. Garnett's tennis career began at Division I Santa Clara University. After

Tennis

Alexander Zverev: The Greatest No-Slam Wonder in Tennis

Alexander Zverev, the 6'6" German tennis star, has established himself as the greatest No-Slam Wonder in the sport. Despite his exceptional skills, including precise groundstrokes and a dominant serve, Zverev has yet to capture a Grand Slam title. Zverev's career has been marked by unfortunate

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Sakshi Malik Appeals to PM Modi for Intervention in Wrestling Federation Crisis

Sakshi Malik, the renowned Indian wrestler, has raised serious concerns about the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) in a recent video message. She has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Sports Minister to intervene and protect the future of wrestling in the country. Malik's video highlights

Cricket

Wriddhiman Saha Extends Career for One More Season

Wriddhiman Saha, the veteran Indian wicketkeeper, has decided to extend his playing career for one more season, thanks to the persuasion of former India captain Sourav Ganguly. Saha had initially planned to retire after the 2022 season, but Ganguly convinced him to stay on and finish his career with Bengal.

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Rohit Sharma's Test Struggles: Kaneria Advises Batting Order Change

Indian Test captain Rohit Sharma's recent struggles have raised concerns among cricket pundits. Despite his impressive record in limited-overs cricket, Rohit's Test batting has been underwhelming, particularly in the recently concluded series against New Zealand. In the three-match series, Rohit managed only 91 runs across six

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Indian Women's Hockey Team Focuses on Fitness and Mental Toughness After Tokyo Disappointment

Indian women's hockey team captain Salima Tete has identified fitness and mental toughness as key areas where the team needs to improve after a disappointing period following their historic fourth-place finish at the Tokyo Olympics. Since their success in Tokyo, the team has failed to qualify for the

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Bengal's Majumdar Century Rescues Team, Jalaj Saxena Creates Ranji History

Bengal's Anustup Majumdar Century Rescues Team from Early Trouble Veteran Bengal skipper Anustup Majumdar played a pivotal role in steering his team out of early trouble on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Karnataka. Opting to bat first, Bengal lost opener Shuvam Dey

Tennis

Taylor Fritz Ditches Blonde Hair, Returns to Dark Roots

Taylor Fritz, the world's sixth-ranked tennis player, has reverted to his natural dark hair color after a brief experiment with platinum blonde. The US Open finalist unveiled his new look on Instagram, captioning it "We're so back." Fritz had debuted his blonde hair at