Iga Swiatek has advanced into the third round of 2026 Wimbledon with a commanding victory over Karolina Pliskova. 3rd seed Swiatek won the 2nd-round contest in straight sets on Centre Court. She claimed a 6-1, 6-3 win over Pliskova to advance further. Notably, Swiatek had earlier taken down Taylor Townsend in her Wimbledon 2026 opener. … Read more
New Delhi: Confident of measuring up to the revamped Olympic host selection process of the International Olympic Committee, first-time bidders India would be reaching out to the IOC through “various channels” to build their case. India, in 2024, submitted the letter of intent to host the 2036 Games in Ahmedabad. The host selection process was … Read more
New Delhi: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri didn’t mince his words as he criticised the Gautam Gambhir-led Indian team management for not handing teenage sensation his international debut in the recently concluded T20I series against Ireland. Shastri made a bold claim, stating that Sooryavanshi would have taken Ireland’s ‘pants off’ if he got to play … Read more
European champions Spain can book their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 with a win over Austria in Los Angeles. A victory would not only take Spain into the knockout stage but also keep them on course for a possible pre-quarterfinal clash with Portugal. Many people considered Spain one of the … Read more
Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign takes on a poignant and highly motivated dimension today as they face a formidable Croatia side in the Round of 32. The knockout fixture, set at BMO Field in Toronto, provides a powerful emotional catalyst for the Seleção as they remember much-loved Portuguese forwards Diogo Jota and André Silva, … Read more
Los Angeles: ICC Chairman Jay Shah hailed the inauguration of the LA Knight Riders Cricket Ground in Los Angeles as a significant step in cricket’s global expansion, describing it as ‘a key milestone’ in the sport’s return to Olympic Games. The state-of-the-art venue, developed by the Knight Riders Group, hosted its first-ever Major League Cricket (MLC) … Read more
This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about – even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines. New polling from Ipsos Sports, provided exclusively to The Associated Press, shows that the World Cup has excited soccer fans and piqued many Americans’ interest, even as the sport faces an … Read more
Santi Cazorla, the beloved Spanish midfielder renowned for his silky skills at Arsenal and Villarreal, has decided to hang up his boots after a remarkable career. At 41, the Real Oviedo captain confirmed in recent months that the decision on his future had been made, agreeing it with family and the club. While he helped … Read more
Riders interested in trying Zero Motorcycles’ latest electric off-road models now have a new opportunity in Italy. Through a technical partnership with Freeracing, the Zero XB and Zero XE will be available during off-road training courses and dedicated riding events, giving participants the chance to experience the X Line in real-world conditions before making a … Read more
Some batting stances need no introduction. When Samit Dravid walked out to bat for Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters during their thrilling two-run win over Hubli Tigers in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground on Wednesday, social media immediately sat up and took notice. The trigger movement, the high left elbow, … Read more