Cricket

Oval Invincibles and London Spirit Play Out Thrilling Tie in Hundred Clash

In a thrilling encounter at Lord's, the Oval Invincibles and London Spirit played out a dramatic tie in front of a packed crowd of 17,810. The match was marked by exceptional performances from overseas stars Marizanne Kapp and Deepti Sharma. Kapp, the South African all-rounder, starred for

Cricket

Indian Spinners Restrict Sri Lanka to 240 in Second ODI

Indian spinners, led by Washington Sundar, put the Sri Lankan batters to the test in the second ODI in Colombo on August 4. The spinners' guile and accuracy on a pitch that offered assistance proved too much for the Lankan batsmen, who were restricted to a modest total of

Cricket

Zak Crawley Ruled Out of England's Sri Lanka Test Series with Fractured Finger

England's Zak Crawley Ruled Out of Sri Lanka Test Series with Fractured Finger England's preparations for their upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka have been dealt a blow with the news that opener Zak Crawley will miss the three-match encounter due to a fractured right little

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Beacon the Therapy Dog: Team USA Gymnastics' Unlikely MVP

As the Paris Olympics 2024 draws near, Team USA Gymnastics has found an unlikely source of support and comfort: Beacon, a 4-year-old golden retriever therapy dog. Beacon has become an integral part of the team's emotional support system, providing solace and boosting morale in ways no one expected.

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Shericka Jackson Withdraws from Olympic 200m, Dealing Blow to Jamaican Team

Two-time world champion Shericka Jackson's withdrawal from the Olympic 200m heats on Sunday has dealt another blow to the Jamaican team, following Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce's absence from the 100m. Jackson's decision to skip the 200m was only revealed by the late addition of "DNS&

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Hong Kong Fencing Queen Vivian Kong Retires After Olympic Gold

Hong Kong's fencing icon, Vivian Kong Man-wai, has bid farewell to professional fencing after securing a historic gold medal for the city at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The 30-year-old announced her retirement in a heartfelt message to her "fencing family" on social media, expressing her desire

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Indian Shooters Maheshwari Chauhan, Raiza Dhillon Miss Out on Skeet Final at Paris Olympics

Indian shooters Maheshwari Chauhan and Raiza Dhillon faced disappointment at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, failing to qualify for the final of the women's skeet competition. Chauhan finished in 14th place with a score of 118, while Dhillon placed 23rd with 113. Chauhan started the competition strongly, shooting

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Deepika Kumari Vows to Continue Olympic Quest Despite Paris Disappointment

Deepika Kumari, India's star archer, has vowed to continue her pursuit of an elusive Olympic medal despite enduring a disappointing performance at the Paris Games. Having competed in four consecutive Olympics without reaching the podium, Kumari remains determined to break the jinx in Los Angeles in 2028. Kumari&

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Lovlina Borgohain's Olympic Boxing Campaign Ends in Quarterfinal Loss

India's boxing campaign at the ongoing Olympics concluded without a medal after Lovlina Borgohain, the reigning world champion in the 75kg category, lost a hard-fought quarterfinal bout to China's Li Qian on Sunday. Borgohain, who won a bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics, went down 1-4

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Gujarati Family Finds Home Away from Home at Paris India House

In the heart of Paris, amidst the bustling Parc de la Villette, a Gujarati family from Jamnagar, India, found solace and a taste of home at India House. Saifuddin Loukmanjee, 52, his wife Lamya, and their daughters Sarah, 15, and Anisha, 10, eagerly awaited their order of mini sambar idlis

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Sreejesh Shines as India Reaches Hockey Semifinals at Paris Olympics

In a thrilling quarterfinal match at the Paris Olympics, veteran Indian goalkeeper PR Sreejesh played a pivotal role in his team's 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Great Britain. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, with Sreejesh making several crucial saves to keep India in the game. Sreejesh,

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Indian Athletics Disappoints at Paris Games as Parul Chaudhary and Jeswin Aldrin Fail to Qualify

India's disappointing performance at the Paris Games athletics continued on Sunday as national record holders Parul Chaudhary and Jeswin Aldrin failed to qualify for the women's 3000m steeplechase and men's long jump, respectively. Parul finished eighth in her heat race and 21st overall, ending

Cricket

Dillon Pennington's England Debut Hopes Dented by Hamstring Injury

Dillon Pennington's hopes of making his England debut against Sri Lanka have been dealt a blow after the fast bowler was forced to withdraw from the Hundred due to a hamstring injury. Pennington, 25, has been one of the standout performers in the County Championship this season, taking

Badminton

Lakshya Sen's Olympic Gold Hopes Dashed, Bronze Medal Match Awaits

India's Olympic badminton gold medal hopes were shattered on Sunday as Lakshya Sen succumbed to a valiant defeat against reigning champion Viktor Axelsen of Denmark. Despite a spirited performance, Sen fell short with scores of 20-22, 14-21. However, the 22-year-old Indian shuttler still has a chance to make

Tennis

Djokovic vs Alcaraz: Clash of Titans in Paris Olympics Tennis Final

Novak Djokovic, the 37-year-old Serbian tennis legend, and Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old Spanish prodigy, are set to clash in the ultimate tennis men's singles final at the Paris Olympics 2024. This highly anticipated match promises to be a captivating spectacle, with both players vying for Olympic glory. Djokovic,

Badminton

Carolina Marin's Olympic Dream Crushed by Knee Injury

Former Olympic champion Carolina Marin's hopes of a second gold medal were shattered in heartbreaking fashion as she suffered a devastating knee injury during her women's singles badminton semifinal at the Paris Olympics 2024. Marin, who was leading the match 21-14, 10-6 against China's

Cricket

Sri Lanka Opt to Bat First in Second ODI Against India

Sri Lanka, aiming to secure a series victory after the thrilling tie in the first ODI, opted to bat first in the second match at the R Premadasa Stadium. Captain Charith Asalanka made the decision based on the pitch's expected behavior, which is similar to the one used

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Shikhar Dhawan Shares Heartwarming Friendship Day Anecdotes with Rohit Sharma

Shikhar Dhawan Recalls Fond Memories with Rohit Sharma on Friendship Day On the occasion of Friendship Day, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan shared heartwarming anecdotes about his camaraderie with India captain Rohit Sharma. In a video released by Star Sports, Dhawan expressed his admiration for Sharma, calling him his favorite opening

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Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out of ODI Series with Hamstring Injury

Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out of ODI Series Against India with Hamstring Injury Sri Lanka's all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the remaining two matches of the three-match ODI series against India due to a hamstring injury. The injury occurred during the first ODI, which ended in

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Femke Bol Anchors Dutch to Mixed 4x400m Relay Gold in Paris

Femke Bol's astonishing anchor leg propelled the Dutch quartet to a historic mixed 4x400m relay gold at the Paris Olympics, etching their names in the annals of track and field. The Dutch team, comprising Eugene Omalla, Lieke Klaver, Isaya Klein Ikkink, and the indomitable Bol, shattered the European

Cricket

Gautam Gambhir's India Begin with 3-0 Series Win Over Sri Lanka

Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach commenced with a resounding 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka in the recently concluded Twenty20 International (T20I) series. The Men in Blue, led by newly appointed skipper Suryakumar Yadav, displayed resilience and determination throughout the series, culminating in a

Cricket

DRS Confusion Leaves Rohit Sharma Fuming in Sri Lanka vs India ODI

DRS Confusion Irks Rohit Sharma in Sri Lanka vs India ODI During the first ODI between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo, a controversial DRS (decision review system) incident involving a wide call left Indian captain Rohit Sharma visibly frustrated. In the 14th over of Sri Lanka's innings,

Football

Haaland Hat-Trick Powers Manchester City Past Chelsea in Pre-Season Clash

Manchester City's summer tour of the United States culminated in a dominant 4-2 victory over Chelsea in a pre-season friendly at Columbus, Ohio. Erling Haaland, the Norwegian sensation, stole the show with a blistering hat-trick, including two goals in the opening five minutes. Haaland, donning the captain'

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St. Lucia's Alfred Makes History with Olympic 100m Gold

On a historic day at the Paris Olympics, Julien Alfred from St. Lucia made history by becoming the first athlete from the Caribbean island to win an Olympic gold medal. Alfred's stunning victory in the women's 100m race shocked favorite Sha'Carri Richardson, who settled

Football

Bengaluru FC Cruises to Second Durand Cup Win, Inter Kashi Falls 3-0

Former Indian Super League (ISL) champions Bengaluru FC continued their impressive start to the 133rd Durand Cup, securing a comfortable 3-0 victory over I-League side Inter Kashi FC in a Group B encounter at the Kishore Bharati Stadium in Kolkata. Spanish forward Edgar Mendez opened the scoring for Bengaluru in