India’s young javelin thrower Ashish Yadav, who won a silver medal in the men’s javelin throw at the U20 Athletics Championships last month, said the competition exposed him to a higher level of competitive pressure. He also credited the influence and success of legendary javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra with inspiring him to take up the … Read more
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday invited applications for five positions on its Junior Cricket Committee, which will be responsible for selecting and developing India’s age-group teams up to the Under-22 level. The committee members will oversee the selection of junior teams for coaching camps as well as India’s domestic … Read more
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant surpassed former Australia great Adam Gilchrist to become the third-highest six-hitter in Test cricket on Monday (Aug 24). The milestone came during Pant’s 63-run knock off 89 balls in Colombo, where he struck six fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 70.79. Pant had already become the fourth player … Read more
Colombo: India rode Dhruv Jurel’s unbeaten hundred to reach 503-9 before declaring their first innings on day two of the second and final in Colombo on Monday. Jurel made 115 not out, his second test century, which included nine fours and two sixes. Jurel combined with Rishabh Pant in a 112-run stand for the seventh … Read more
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has been named as the Men’s Player of the Year in Germany, while Bavarian manager Vincent Kompany won the coach award. While Kane took the men’s honour, Giulia Gwinn was named the Women’s Player of the Year in a sweep for the club. Club President Herbert Hainer heaped praise on … Read more
Edmund Lalrindika struck a dream derby hat-trick as a compact East Bengal produced a scintillating show to rout Mohun Bagan 4-1 and clinch a record-equalling 17th Durand Cup title here on Sunday. It also ended the Red and Gold’s 22-year wait for the trophy, having last won in 2004 with a 2-1 win over Mohun … Read more
Ferrari’s strategic meltdown at the Dutch Grand Prix has sparked fury on all fronts, exposing a chaotic clash between Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton that left both drivers feeling betrayed by their own teams. The dramatic fallout centers on a critical moment when Leclerc was ordered to pit, despite his determination to extend his stint … Read more
Jason Smith has been ruled out of South Africa’s T20I Tri-series in Windhoek after sustaining a right adductor muscle strain. The 31-year-old all-rounder will miss the entire tournament, which runs from August 28 to September 6, 2026. No direct replacement has been called up in his place. Instead, the selectors are looking to uncapped Titans all-rounders … Read more
Ryan Blaney Dominates Dollar Tree 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for Third Win of 2026 NASCAR Season Ryan Blaney stormed to victory at the 2026 Dollar Tree 301, held at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, securing his third triumph of the NASCAR Cup Series campaign and solidifying his status as a top contender this season. … Read more
Josh Berry Ignites NASCAR Cup Series Spotlight Amid Uncertain Future After Dominant New Hampshire Showing Josh Berry has unleashed a commanding statement on the NASCAR Cup Series stage, delivering a career-defining performance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway that only sharpens the spotlight on his precarious future. Despite Wood Brothers Racing’s announcement it will not retain … Read more