India’s Anahat Singh created history by becoming the country’s first world junior squash champion after defeating Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in the girls’ final of the 2026 World Junior Squash Championship in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada on Saturday.Top seed Anahat beat second seed Salem 3-0 (11-3, 11-7, 11-9) to claim the title and end Egypt’s long run in…
Tilak Varma and Ishan Kishan (Photo Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India continued their batting revolution in T20 Internationals on Saturday, matching their own world record for the most 200-plus total in a calendar year after amassing 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I.The 219-run effort was India’s ninth 200-plus total in T20Is in 2026, drawing…
LR: Gianluigi Donnarumma and his wife Alessia Elefante; Erling Haaland and his partner Isabel Haugseng Johansen. (Photo Reuters) NEW DELHI: Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has stolen the spotlight from his teammate Gianluigi Donnarummaand the wedding celebrations in Italy by the chief guests in the now famous Viking row, a tradition that has become synonymous…
Meet the IIT-JEE topper who skipped IIT CS Physics and discovered Gopakumar-Vafa duality. (Photo: LinkedIn) For most IIT aspirants, getting All India Rank (AIR) 1 in IIT-JEE is the ultimate dream. It’s often seen as a passport to the country’s most popular engineering sectors, lucrative careers and global opportunities. But when Rajesh Gopakumar secured AIR…
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has found a new club after his memorable FIFA World Cup campaign, signing for Colo Colo as a free agent. The move ends weeks of speculation linking the veteran shot-stopper with Lionel MessiInter Miami during the summer transfer window.The 40-year-old was without a club after leaving the Portuguese port of Chaves…
Travis Head and Virat Kohli (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: Australia batsman Travis Head spoke publicly for the first time about the controversy involved Virat Kohli during the IPL 2026 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The incident gained attention after cameras appeared to show RCB star Kohli shaking hands with the…
Argentine players react at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Argentina FA urges fans to accept Spain’s World Cup win as viral replay petition surpasses 100,000 signatures.The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has urged supporters…
Argentine President Javier Milei speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Asuncion, Paraguay, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Jorge Saenz) The fallout from Argentina’s dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup final defeat to Spain continues to intensify, with president Javier Milei launching a defiant social media response after an online petition calling for Argentina to…
Australia’s Cristian Volpato reacts during the World Cup Round of 32 soccer match against Egypt in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) Australian international Cristian Volpato has tested positive for cocaine after being stopped twice by police for speeding in Sydney on the same night, just days after representing the…
Spain’s Ferran Torres (7) kisses the trophy after the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Ferran Torres scored what will almost certainly be remembered as the most important goal of his career when his extra-time strike secured Spain’s…
Leandro Paredes hints at Argentina retirement after World Cup final controversy as midfielder weighs future after painful defeat / Image: Instagram Leandro Paredes has admitted he is uncertain about his international future after Argentina’s painful FIFA World Cup final defeat in Spain, with the midfielder reflecting on a tournament loss overshadowed by his involvement in…
India opened its medal tally at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun World Cup in Hangzhou on Friday as Sainyam won the silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event.The 22-year-old from Chandigarh produced a steady performance in the final, scoring 243.4 to finish second in a strong field. She qualified for the eight-woman final with a…
Newly appointed German national soccer team coach Juergen Klopp attends a press conference at the headquarters of the German Football Association DFB in Frankfurt, Germany, Friday, July 24, 2026. (AP) Germany have appointed Jürgen Klopp as their new national team coach, handing the former Liverpool manager the responsibility of rebuilding a squad that has once…
Argentina’s Nicolas Otamendi (19) (AP Photo/Ed Zurga) Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 17-year career with the national team. The 38-year-old leaves as one of Argentina’s most successful defenders, having won the 2022 FIFA World Cup and two Copa America titles. His last appearance came in Argentina’s 1-0…
Argentina’s Lionel Messi (10) cries at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough) Spain’s dramatic 1-0 extra-time win over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final may have set the destination for the trophy,…
FIFA announces the star-studded World Cup Dream XI with Messi, Mbappé and Haaland / Image: X Spain may have lifted the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy after defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in New Jersey, but the tournament’s top performers were also recognized after FIFA revealed its official Dream XI.The Team of the Tournament,…
The stars of Spain Fabián Ruiz and Gavi receive their body weight in tomatoes after the World Cup triumph as the hometown honors champions / Image: lospalacios Spain’s World Cup triumph brought medals, global recognition and record prize money, but for Fabián Ruiz and Gavi, one of the most memorable rewards came hundreds of miles…
NEW DELHI: India made a sensational start to their Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 campaign as bowler Putul Sonowal produced a stunning display against reigning world champion Ryan Bester of Canada in the Men’s Singles competition on Thursday.Making his Commonwealth Games debut, the Assam-born bowler showed remarkable composure to defeat one of the sport’s biggest names,…
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo Credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi grabbed the limelight again on Thursday – not just for rewriting cricket history but also for the heartfelt celebration that followed his record half-century.The 15-year-old produced a breathtaking innings against Zimbabwe in the first T20I in Harare, smashing a 50 off just 18…
London, July 23 (IANS) The Oval has been confirmed as the venue for the 2027 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final. The ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final in 2027 will be played at the Oval, with the title clash scheduled from June 9 to 13. The venue will host the prestigious match for the…
NEW DELHI The ancient opening of India Abhinav Mukund has picked his 15-man Indian squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, making some interesting selection choices.Mukund, who represented India in seven Tests between 2011 and 2017, supported the veteran opener. Rohit Sharma despite recent speculation about his ODI future. However, Saint Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal…
Ferran Torres World Cup mural vandalized in Barcelona A mural celebrating Spain’s World Cup-winning hero Ferran Torres was vandalized less than 24 hours after it appeared in Barcelona, according to a report from Spanish press Dairo AS. The artwork, created by Barcelona street artist TVBoy in the city’s Gràcia neighborhood, honored Torres after he scored…
NEW DELHI: Argentina assistant Roberto Ayala has apologized for his altercation with Spain midfielder Dani Olmo after the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, admitting his actions were unacceptable. The ugly scenes unfolded after Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Sunday to lift the World Cup title. FIFA has since launched an investigation into…
‘The world chooses you’: Jeetendra reveals how daughter Ekta Kapoor’s first home buyer changed her journey from Bollywood to space A veteran player Jeetendra has opened up about his incredible journey from Bollywood to real estate, revealing how a small investment in Mumbai’s Pali Hill decades ago became one of his biggest success stories. The…
NEW DELHI: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja was crowned champion of the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters after holding Indian GM Arjun Erigaisi to a par in the grand final on Wednesday, while world champion D Gukesh endured a disappointing campaign, finishing last in the elite tournament.Firouzja finished the competition with 4.5 points after…
NEW DELHI: PV SindhuThe impressive China Open revival continued at the China Open on Wednesday as the two-time Olympic medalist battled past rising Indian teenager Unnati Hooda to book her place in the second round, while Ayush Shetty stole the limelight with a stunning upset over the no. 11 Alwi Farhan.A few days after ending…
Enrique Iglesias’ family celebrated Spain’s World Cup victory as his children proudly showed their support by matching national team jerseys. Photo credit (Instagram) Enrique Iglesias he is best known for his successful musical career as a Latin pop artist, while Anna Kournikova is a former professional tennis player and model. The two have been together…
The North American odyssey is over. Here are the stars who put their best foot forward.Pedro Porro (ESP, Defender) One of the most attacking defenders in the tournament, Porro has a balanced defensive discipline with constant overlapping runs. His accurate deliveries and relentless energy gave Spain width, while his recovery pace helped neutralize dangerous wings…
NEW DELHI: The 2026 FIFA World Cup final had it all – drama, controversy and ugly scenes. Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 to lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup title at the New York New Jersey Stadium, but the tension did not end with the final whistle. There were scuffles, heated arguments and even an apparent…
