East Bengal will look to end Mohun Bagan’s recent supremacy when the two arch-rivals clash in the Durand Cup 2025 quarterfinal on Sunday. The much-anticipated Kolkata Derby has been the highlight of the tournament, though this year’s quarterfinal draw sparked controversy after an initial fixture list, which showed different matchups, was briefly posted and later...
South African batting prodigy Dewald Brevis showcased his explosive power-hitting yet again by smashing the fastest T20I fifty for South Africa against Australia in the series decider at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns, on Saturday. The 22-year-old sensation, popularly known as ‘Baby AB’, reached his half-century in just 22 balls, surpassing his previous record of a 25-ball...
The Indian Olympic Association has approved India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with Ahmedabad suggested as the venue if the bid is successful. The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) endorsed the proposal during its Special General Assembly, confirming that the government will cover the entire cost of hosting the event. The final bid documents...
As India prepares to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, the Lok Sabha passed two significant legislations on Monday – the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill, 2025 – amidst considerable disruption from opposition members. Both Bills were approved via a voice vote, with the government proceeding despite the uproar...
Ramesh Budihal and Kishore Kumar have made their way into the semifinals of the Asian Surfing Championships 2025, marking a historic achievement as it is the first occasion Indian athletes have advanced to this stage in the Men’s Open category. Budihal, who competed in the first heat of the day, showcased an impressive performance with...
An 18-year-old Canadian wild card, Victoria Mboko, shocked four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, securing her first WTA 1000 title on home turf at the Canadian Open. After losing the first set in the final match, Mboko demonstrated her resilience and determination by breaking Osaka in the opening...
New Delhi: Ousmane Dembele, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, and Erling Haaland were among the prominent footballers nominated for the Ballon d’Or 2025. The nominees for the Ballon d’Or 2025 were disclosed on Thursday, with the shortlists for all categories being announced in stages throughout the afternoon on the official L’Équipe website and app, according to...
Shillong: The Indian Super League (ISL) teams Jamshedpur FC (JFC) and NorthEast United FC (NEUFC) are set to resume their campaigns in the Durand Cup on Friday. The Men of Steel are looking to continue their winning streak, while the Highlanders aim to build on their initial victory. In the day’s opening match, Jamshedpur FC...
England’s captain Ben Stokes is under significant scrutiny for his behavior during the concluding moments of the fourth Test against India in Manchester, following his contentious proposal to conclude the match early, which was decisively turned down by the Indian team. The Test match, which witnessed India achieving a remarkable escape thanks to exceptional performances...
India and Pakistan are expected to be placed in the same group for the Asia Cup 2025, according to sources. All obstacles have now been removed for the eagerly awaited continental T20 tournament, which had been uncertain following the terror attack in Pahalgam. The Asia Cup was a topic of discussion during the Asian Cricket...