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IPL 2026 Retentions: Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer among big names released as all 10 teams announce retention list

IPL 2026 Retentions: Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer among big names released as all 10 teams announce retention list

New Delhi: 10 IPL franchises have confirmed their list of retained and released players ahead of the mini-auction, which is set to take place in...

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Top six shocking player releases from franchises in IPL 2026 retentions ft. Andre Russell, Pathirana

Top six shocking player releases from franchises in IPL 2026 retentions ft. Andre Russell, Pathirana

New Delhi: All ten Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises announced their list of retained and released players ahead of the mini-auction, which is...

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Richa Ghosh honoured with Banga Bhushan, DSP post after World Cup glory

Richa Ghosh honoured with Banga Bhushan, DSP post after World Cup glory

New Delhi: Team India wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh was appointed as a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in the West Bengal Police after her brilliant...

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India beat South Africa to clinch historic maiden Women's ODI World Cup title

India beat South Africa to clinch historic maiden Women's ODI World Cup title

New Delhi: India beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final to lift the maiden Women’s ODI World Cup trophy at DY Patil Stadium on Sunday, November...

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'Know how it feels to lose, now want to experience winning': Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of World Cup final vs SA

'Know how it feels to lose, now want to experience winning': Harmanpreet Kaur ahead of World Cup final vs SA

New Delhi: India and South Africa will meet in the final of the Women’s ODI World Cup at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday,...

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News9 Indian Tigers and Tigresses season 2: Trials continue with Khel Mohatsav in Orchids The International School

News9 Indian Tigers and Tigresses season 2: Trials continue with Khel Mohatsav in Orchids The International School

New Delhi: The trials for the season 2 of the TV9 Network’s News9 Indian Tigers and Tigresses football campaign continue with the Khel Mohatsav...

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Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena set to host Champions League final in 2028

Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena set to host Champions League final in 2028

New Delhi: Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena is set to host the UEFA Champions League (UCL) final in 2028, while Wembley Stadium and Barcelona’s Camp...

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Moni, Jaiveer clinch gold in wrestling at Youth Asian Games 2025

Moni, Jaiveer clinch gold in wrestling at Youth Asian Games 2025

New Delhi: Moni clinched India’s third wrestling gold at the 2025 Asian Youth Games, defeating Krgyzstan’s Sezim Zholdoshbekova 10-0 in the...

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Elena Rybakina seals last WTA Finals spot after reaching semifinals in Tokyo

New Delhi: Elena Rybakina became the eighth and last player to qualify for this year’s WTA finals after defeating Canada’s Mboko, 6-3, 7-6 (4), in...

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IND vs AUS: Nitish Reddy makes ODI debut as Australia opt to bowl first in series opener

New Delhi: Australia won the toss and opted to bowl first in the 1st ODI at Perth Stadium on Sunday, October 19. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy will...

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Rohit-Virat return, Kuldeep OUT? India's likely playing XI for 1st ODI vs Australia

New Delhi: The much-anticipated three-match ODI series between India and Australia is set to begin at Perth Stadium on Sunday, October 19. This...

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FIFA WC 2026 qualifiers: Haaland nets hat-trick as Norway thrash Israel, Ronaldo misfires as Portugal edge Ireland

New Delhi: Erling Haaland netted a hat-trick as Norway hammered Israel 5-0 at home in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Saturday,...

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BCCI to hold WPL mega auction in November; three franchises against revamp - Report

New Delhi: The five Women’s Premier League (WPL) franchises are set for a revamp. According to an ESPNcricinfo report, the Board of Control for...

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'Operation Sindoor on the games field': PM Narendra Modi lauds India's triumph over Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025 final

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Team India after their victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, drawing comparisons with Operation...

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WATCH: Team India celebrates Asia Cup triumph without trophy after boycotting Mohsin Naqvi

New Delhi: The Indian team posed for the cameras and celebrated the Asia Cup triumph without their medals or trophy on Sunday, September 28....

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West Ham sack head coach Graham Porter after nine months in charge

New Delhi: West Ham United have sacked manager Graham Potter after just nine months in the job and five Premier League games in the new season on...

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Kumar Sangakkara set to replace Rahul Dravid as Rajasthan Royals head coach ahead of IPL 2026 - Report

New Delhi: Former Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara is set to lead the Rajasthan Royals (RR) coaching staff after the exit of Rahul Dravid as head...

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'Historic moment': Fans rejoice as Pakistan set up first-ever Asia Cup final against India

New Delhi: Pakistan sealed their spot in the Asia Cup final against India with a hard-fought 11-run victory over Bangladesh at the Dubai International...

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Asia Cup 2025, IND vs OMN: head-to-head record, pitch report, weather forecast, live streaming and telecast

New Delhi: Suryakumar Yadav’ s India will take on Oman in their final group stage match of the Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on...

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UCL roundup: Kane’s brace fires Bayern to 3-1 victory vs Chelsea, Van Dijk's late header seals Liverpool win

New Delhi: Virgil van Dijk scored a late winner as Liverpool beat Atletico Madrid 3-2 at Anfield. Harry Kane netted twice as Bayern Munich defeated...

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'Ready for any challenge': Pakistan skipper Salman Agha issues strong warning to India ahead of Asia Cup Super 4 clash

New Delhi: Pakistan defeated the UAE by 41 runs in their last group match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday,...

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Asia Cup 2025: Key takeaways as India thrash Pakistan with dominant 7-wicket win

New Delhi: The Men in Blue defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, September 14. The Indian bowlers delivered a...

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No Rohit, Kohli as BCCI announces India A squad for Australia series; Patidar, Tilak named captains

New Delhi: Despite strong speculation, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were not included in the India A squad as Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma are set to...

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Asia Cup 2025: Nissanka, bowlers shine as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 6 wickets

New Delhi: Sri Lanka started their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a six-wicket win against Bangladesh at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on...

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India vs Pakistan: Key players who can decide the result of Asia Cup 2025 clash

New Delhi: The Men in Blue will look to extend their winning momentum when they take on arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash at...

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Asia Cup 2025: Mohammed Haris, bowlers power Pakistan to dominant victory over Oman

New Delhi: Pakistan began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a 93-run win against Oman at the Dubai International Stadium on Friday, September 12....

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'I am here again': Rohit Sharma shuts down ODI retirement rumours with energetic net session - WATCH

New Delhi: India’s ODI skipper Rohit Sharma has started the preparations for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, which is set to...

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Key takeaways as India blow away UAE to begin Asia Cup campaign with dominant win

New Delhi: India opened their 2025 Asia Cup campaign with a dominant nine-wicket win against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the Dubai International...

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US Open 2025: Osaka defeats Muchova in quarters, Anisimova takes Wimbledon revenge with upset over Swiatek

New Delhi: Naomi Osaka kept her composure to defeat Karolína Muchová in straight sets 6-4, 7-6(3) to reach the semifinals of the US Open on...

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Rohit Sharma passes fitness test ahead of ODI series against Australia; Gill, Bumrah also clear

New Delhi: India’s ODI skipper Rohit Sharma passed the fitness test ahead of the three-match series against Australia. The T20I vice-captain,...

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Chelsea sign Garnacho from Man United, pull out of Nicolas Jackson's loan deal

New Delhi: Chelsea informed Bayern Munich that they will not proceed with Nicholas Jackson’s loan deal after an injury to Liam Delap in the match...

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EPL: Leeds United hold firm at home in stalemate against Newcastle United

New Delhi: Newcastle United’s latest signing, Nick Woltemade, watched from the stands as The Magpies were held to a goalless draw at Leeds United on...

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Duleep Trophy 2025: J&K pacer Auqib Nabi takes hat-trick against East Zone, joins Kapil Dev in elite list

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Auqib Nabi picked up a hat-trick in the Duleep Trophy on Friday. He took three consecutive wickets in the...

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PKL 12: Puneri Paltan clinch thrilling 6-4 victory against Bengaluru Bulls in first-ever tiebreaker

New Delhi: Puneri Paltan defeated Bengaluru Bulls 6-4 in a thrilling tiebreaker, which was introduced for the first time in the Pro Kabaddi League....

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India start Khalid Jamil era with 2-1 win against Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup 2025

New Delhi: India defeated higher-ranked Tajikistan 2-1 in their opening match of the CAFA Nations Cup football tournament on Friday, August 29....

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Man United reject Kobbie Mainoo's loan request - why did the academy product want a move away from boyhood club?

New Delhi: Manchester United have informed midfielder Kobbie Mainoo that they have no intention of letting him leave this summer despite his request...

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PKL 2025: Tamil Thalaivas SWOT analysis

New Delhi: After back-to-back league-stage exits, Tamil Thalaivas will look to make a new and fresh start in a bid for their first Pro Kabaddi League...

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US Open: Iga Swiatek battles back against Suzan Lamens to qualify for third round

New Delhi: The World No. 2 Iga Swiatek qualified for the third round of the US Open after surviving a fightback from Suzan Lamens in New York on...

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Wanindu Hasaranga returns as Sri Lanka announce squad for Asia Cup 2025

New Delhi: The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced a 16-member squad on Thursday for the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to be played in...

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PKL 2025: Patna Pirates SWOT analysis

New Delhi: Patna Pirates will be looking to win their record fourth Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title in the upcoming Season 12, which is set to begin on...

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'We can't forget Pahalgam': Virender Sehwag faces heavy criticism for promoting India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash

New Delhi: With just a few weeks remaining for the much-anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, the tournament...

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Football Wrap: Napoli cruise past Sassuolo, Cremonese stun AC Milan, Barcelona fight back to beat Levante

New Delhi: Defending champions Napoli defeated Sassuolo 2-0 comfortably in their opening game of the Serie A 2025/26 season. Scotland midfielder...

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Rashid Khan to lead, Naveen-ul-Haq returns as Afghanistan announce 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2025

New Delhi: Afghanistan have announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which is set to begin on September 9 in the UAE. Rashid Khan...

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Premier League: Preview, live streaming and predicted lineups of ‘Matchweek 2’ Saturday fixtures

New Delhi: The Matchweek 1 of the new Premier League season was headlined by Arsenal’s scrapping 1-0 win against Manchester United at Old Trafford,...

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US Open mixed doubles: Iga Swiatek, Casper Ruud edge Jessica Pegula, Jack Draper in thriller to reach final

New Delhi: Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud secured a thrilling 3-5, 5-3, [10-8] win against Jessica Pegula and Jack Draper to qualify for the final of the...

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Ahmedabad set to host three major international sports events in 2025

New Delhi: Gujarat’s Ahmedabad will host three major international sports events, including the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship in 2025,...

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Cincinnati Open 2025 Final, Alcaraz vs Sinner: Live Streaming and head-to-head record

New Delhi: Carlos Alcaraz will once again face Jannik Sinner in the final of the ATP Cincinnati Open 2025 on Monday. The match is turning out to be an...

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Premier League: Chelsea held in their season opener against Palace, Forest win vs Brentford

New Delhi: Chelsea opened their Premier League campaign with a frustrating goalless draw against Crystal Palace at Stamford Bridge in London, while...

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With renewed attack and vigour, can Chelsea go all the way in Premier League this season?

New Delhi: Fresh off lifting the FIFA Club World Cup in the USA, Chelsea are riding high on confidence, but the real question now looms: can they...

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Maxwell, Marsh shine as Australia win third T20I by 2 wickets to clinch series 2-1

New Delhi: Australia defeated South Africa by 2 wickets in the third and final T20I at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns on Saturday, August 16. The hosts...

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