Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers’s debut goal and Joao Pedro’s strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday. Alonso has been hired to revive Chelsea after their dismal 10th place finish in the Premier League last season. The former Real Madrid … Read more
The Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship returns this weekend, with the sixth round taking place at Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex in Dubai on Aug.29-30. The No-Gi round will feature Under-12, Under-14 and Under-16 athletes on Saturday, followed by the Under-18, Adults and Masters divisions on Sunday. As the final No-Gi round of … Read more
India women’s captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that the pressure in India-Pakistan matches remains unmatched as the Women in Blue gear up for a clash against the Fatima Sana-led side in the upcoming Asia Cup. India are placed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan in Group A of the continental showpiece and will be up against them in their … Read more
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to give fast bowler Shoriful Islam a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for a County Championship stint with Kent. BCB officials said the decision was taken due to concerns over Shoriful’s international commitments and workload in the coming months. “Shoriful was not given NOC considering his workload and upcoming … Read more
Hyderabad: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Anthony Andrews as the assistant coach of the India U17 women’s national team, with Joakim Alexandersson continuing as the head coach. Andrews, who also serves as head coach of East Bengal FC, will take up the role on a dual basis with the club and country. … Read more
Guwahati, Aug 26: The Japanese players did not stop running. Whether it was an Under-18 side protecting a narrow lead or chasing an equaliser, the intensity remained the same. Three, four or five players would close down together, fight for the ball and keep going until the final whistle. For the Indian coaches and young footballers … Read more
Colombo: India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj said he relishes the responsibility of leading the attack and is focused on building pressure on Sri Lanka despite not yet feeling at his best following a two-month break, as India pushed for the remaining two wickets ahead of Day 4 of the Test on Tuesday. Siraj, who has been … Read more
Along-held dream came true for Shristi Selvan on August 15, 2026. She received a Gold Ball from Billie Jean King in San Diego. Standing beside her was another Indian-origin girl, Aarini Bhattacharya. The teenagers, whose parents hail from Chennai and Kolkata respectively, were the two finalists in the girls’ singles final at the USTA Under-16 … Read more
India will look to put the disappointment of missing out on a semifinal spot behind them and sign off from the Women’s Hockey World Cup with a win when they face higher-ranked Germany in the fifth-place playoff here on Wednesday. For India, the contest is not just about finishing fifth but also about carrying the … Read more
Jack Miller Set to Join Yamaha’s WorldSBK Factory Team in 2027, Signaling Major Strategic Move Beyond Jack Miller has reportedly secured a contract to race for Yamaha’s official World Superbike team in 2027, ending his long tenure in MotoGP and marking a pivotal shift in the high-stakes chess game between premier-class and production-based . The … Read more