Indian women’s Hockey World Cup campaign ended after Australia held them to a 0-0 draw and advanced to the semifinals on goals scored. Australia had two goals ruled out after reviews, while India missed key chances and penalty corners. Despite a strong second-half push and removing their goalkeeper late on, India could not find the winner and will now play for fifth place. More

Max Verstappen's Dutch Grand Prix ended early after a first-lap crash on a damp track. Lando Norris capitalised on the chaos, securing a crucial victory for his title hopes. Norris made a daring overtake to take the lead and hold it until the finish. Kimi Antonelli finished second, with George Russell completing the podium. The Dutch Grand Prix is departing the Formula 1 calendar after this season. More

Yashasvi Jaiswal charged toward the bowler, making visible contact with Fernando's head. The Sri Lankan players stepped in, separated the two and prevented the situation from escalating. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak felt Jaiswal shouldn't have gone so close and termed the incident as something that happened in the "heat of the moment". More

Conflicting explanations from the Indian camp have added intrigue to Kuldeep Yadav's absence from the Colombo Test, with the chinaman missing out as India handed Saransh Jain a debut. Kuldeep did travel with the team and was also spotted in the dugout alongside Sarfaraz Khan. The official word from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains "viral illness". More

Following a celebratory event marking their County Championship win, England bowler Brydon Carse found himself at the center of an investigation by the ECB. Shocking footage captured police officers escorting him away in handcuffs. Though he was briefly detained, he was not formally arrested and was released shortly after. This unexpected incident raises questions about his future appearances in England's cricket lineup. More

At the BWF World Championships, France won two gold medals in a single afternoon, as many as the country had managed in the tournament's previous 29 editions combined. Alex Lanier claimed the men's singles gold, while Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue upset the top seeds in mixed doubles. Yet both know that a sport still starved of attention at home means no heroes' welcome awaits them. More

Devdutt Padikkal scored his second Test hundred, but it was his 120-run stand with India captain Shubman Gill that offered a trailer of a potential blockbuster in the making. India's No. 3 and No. 4 have only had three century partnerships since 2019, and this third instance in Colombo today is certainly not going to be the first and last involving the left-right pair. More

BAI secretary general Sanjay Mishra said the Super 750 event, scheduled for the last week of January 2028, would clash with heightened security protocols in the national capital around January 26. More

East Bengal thrashed arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-1 to win their 17th Durand Cup title. Edmund Lalrindika starred with a hat-trick, while Bipin Singh also scored. East Bengal raced to a 4-1 lead in the first half and comfortably held on after the break. The victory avenged their 2023 final defeat and moved them level with Mohun Bagan on 17 titles. More

In a momentous event at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, France and South Korea celebrated groundbreaking successes. Alex Lanier made history by becoming the first Frenchman to clinch the men's singles world title with an impressive display. Meanwhile, South Korea's An Se-young successfully defended her women’s singles title, marking her second victory. More

The incident took place in the 58th over of India's innings. Kumara bowled a short delivery, and Rishabh Pant tried to pull the ball behind square. However, he failed to connect properly and the ball struck his left arm. Pant was immediately seen grimacing in pain. The Indian team physiotherapist came onto the field and applied an ice pack to his arm before trying to tape it. More

Alex Lanier has etched his name in badminton history with a stunning win at the BWF World Championships, where he outplayed Japan's Kodai Naraoka in straight games. This victory, celebrated on Sunday, is a groundbreaking moment as it marks France's inaugural gold in men's singles. Previously, Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue also triumphed in mixed doubles, showcasing the rising talent in French badminton. More

Bangladesh's recent loss to Australia in the second Test has paved the way for India's ambition for the World Test Championship final. With a win against Sri Lanka, India can now surpass Bangladesh in the rankings. Australia's triumph solidifies their top-tier position, while Bangladesh proudly holds a historic No. 6 ranking. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto advocates for increased match frequency in Australia for his team. More

Former India leg-spinner Karn Sharma has retired from all forms of cricket at 38 after a career spanning more than two decades. He played one Test, two ODIs and one T20I for India, along with 97 First-Class matches and over 90 IPL games. A four-time IPL champion, Sharma said he is proud of his journey and hopes to give back to cricket. More

Sudip Gharami smashed 146 as East Zone recovered strongly to reach 355/6 against North East on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy. Gharami shared a 150-run sixth-wicket stand with Shahbaz Ahmed, who remained unbeaten on 100. Kumar Kushagra also scored 55, while Jotin Singh took 3/55. East Zone finished the day in a strong position. More