Sanjeev Kumar 
Dallas: The American dream of winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil has come to a crashing end. The host nation, USA, was knocked out of the tournament after a heavy 4-1 defeat to a powerful Belgian side in the pre-quarter-finals. Charles De Ketelaere was the hero for Belgium, scoring a fantastic brace. Hans … Read more
The Man! the Myth! the Legend! Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who changed the fortunes of Indian cricket in white-ball forever, celebrates his 45th birthday today, July 7, 2026. Dhoni’s rise from Ranchi to become a global sporting icon is a test of perseverance, belief, and unparalleled accomplishment. As senior journalist Rajdeep Sardesai says, “it is ‘the … Read more
Belgium on Tuesday advanced to the quarter-finals of the Fifa World Cup 2026 with a decisive 4-1 victory over the United States in Seattle, showcasing one of their most comprehensive performances of the tournament. Folarin Balogun, who was at the centre of a huge controversy after his suspension to a red card he received was … Read more
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to entertain a plea for urgent hearing of a petition seeking action against a YouTuber for her alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed, asking the petitioner to explore other legal options first. YouTuber Nazia Elahi Khan has often courted controversy for her anti-Muslim rhetoric. Multiple FIRs are stated to … Read more
Belgium booked its place in the World Cup quarterfinals with a commanding 4-1 victory over the United States men’s national soccer team on Monday. The result came against the backdrop of the ongoing controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun, who was cleared to play despite receiving a red card in the previous round. Belgium takes a jab … Read more
FIFA President Gianni Infantino strongly condemned racist remarks directed at France captain Kylian Mbappe by Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla, reaffirming football’s commitment to combating racism and ensuring the sport remains an inclusive space for all. In a post shared on his Instagram Story, Infantino said football had demonstrated its power to unite people throughout the … Read more
Italy’s Flavio Cobolli celebrated his biggest Wimbledon victory in memorable fashion on Monday by recreating Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siu” celebration after defeating Australia’s Alex de Minaur to reach the quarter-finals of the grass-court Grand Slam. Cobolli produced an impressive straight-sets win, beating the fifth seed 7-5, 7-6 (7/4), 6-3 to book a place in the … Read more
Portugal’s Exit from FIFA World Cup 2026 Portugal faced a heartbreaking exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026, losing 1-0 to Spain. This match marked the end of Cristiano Ronaldo’s illustrious World Cup career, a fact he confirmed post-match. For two decades, Ronaldo has been a pivotal figure in the World Cup landscape. Although he … Read more
Justin Greaves and Shai Hope struck impressive centuries to keep the West Indies in contention against Sri Lanka on the fourth day of the second Test, guiding their team to 406/5 in reply to the hosts’ imposing first-innings total of 549/9 declared. At lunch on Monday, the visitors still trailed by 143 runs, with Greaves … Read more
Belgium delivered a footballing lesson to co-hosts USA on Monday (Jul 6), thrashing the co-host 4-1 in the Round of 16 to book a quarter-final date with Spain in Los Angeles on Friday (Jul 20). Charles De Ketelaere struck twice, Hans Vanaken pounced on a horror error from goalkeeper Matt Freese, and veteran Romelu Lukaku … Read more