Harry Kane has been voted Germany’s footballer of the year for 2026, becoming the first Englishman to win the award. The Bayern Munich striker scored 61 goals in all competitions last season as his side completed a league and cup double and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League. Bundesliga players or German players playing … Read more
The world’s most infamous football has a new owner. The Adidas Azteca ball with which Diego Maradona scored his famous ‘Hand of God’ goal at the 1986 World Cup was sold at Heritage Auctions for £2.5m ($3.35m) on Saturday night. The auction of such memorabilia hasn’t often been so smooth though, since its authenticity has … Read more
Xabi Alonso made a winning start to his Chelsea tenure as Cole Palmer inspired an enthralling 3-2 derby victory over Fulham in the ongoing Premier League. Palmer scored one and set up another at Craven Cottage, where Joao Pedro fired Chelsea ahead after just 31 seconds. Robert Sanchez’s error gifted Josh King a 23rd-minute equaliser, … Read more
England have called up inexperienced pacer Sonny Baker to their squad for the second ICC World Test Championship clash against Pakistan, with Brydon Carse omitted from the 16-man group. Carse has been left out while the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) investigates an incident from the weekend. Baker, meanwhile, could earn his second Test … Read more
Vijayakanth Viyaskanth (4/11) bowled Tamil Union to victory against Police SC, Rachintha de Silva rolled over Badureliya CC for 91 taking 4/10, Sachindu Colombage (4/13) stood out for Nugegoda SWC in their tied match Tamil Union virtually clinched a quarter-final place in the Major Clubs T20 tournament with their fourth straight win when they beat … Read more
Dhruv Jurel struck a responsible 115 not out off 177 balls to put India firmly in control of the second Test at the SSC in Colombo on Monday. On a rain-truncated second day, Shubman Gill’s men declared on 503/9 and then picked up two Sri Lankan wickets in three overs before play was called off … Read more
Arthur Fils Coco Gauff powered past third seed Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open to win her first title of 2026 and make a statement before the US Open. The 22-year-old American needed only an hour and 14 minutes to defeat compatriot Pegula 6-2 6-4 as she became just the third two-time … Read more
August 25: The Pakistan women’s cricket team is gearing up for the Women’s Asia Cup 2026, set to begin on August 28 in Dubai. In a unique approach to their preparation, the team has played matches against the men’s team to enhance their skills for the T20 format tournament. According to a report from Cricinfo, the … Read more
East Zone assumed firm control of their match against North East Zone on Monday, on day two of the Duleep Trophy 2026 game in Bengaluru. Skipper ,who failed to play a big knock with the bat, showed off his agile wicket-keeping skills with a clever stumping. Abhijit Sarkar bowled a delivery down the leg side, … Read more
Saransh Jain made his India debut in the second Test against Sri Lanka at the SSC ground in Colombo. The 33-year-old all-rounder received his India Test cap after doing well in domestic cricket and on India A’s recent tour of Sri Lanka. With his debut, Jain also became the oldest Indian player to make his Test debut … Read more