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WFI cracks whip on 30 overage wrestlers with temporary suspension, junior competitions ban

WFI cracks whip on 30 overage wrestlers with temporary suspension, junior competitions ban

New Delhi: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has cracked down the whip on as many as 30 overage wrestlers competing at the junior level by...

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Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz books French Open final berth after Lorenzo Musetti forced to retire

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz books French Open final berth after Lorenzo Musetti forced to retire

New Delhi: Spanish sensational Carlos Alcaraz booked the final berth at the French Open 2025 on Friday after his opponent Lorenzo Musetti was forced...

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Ex-Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake indicted for match-fixing

Ex-Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake indicted for match-fixing

New Delhi: Former Sri Lankan off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been indicted for match-fixing by the Hambantota High Court during the 2020 Lanka...

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Tearful Kohli gets emotional, shares heartwarming hug with Anushka as RCB bag maiden IPL title - Watch

Tearful Kohli gets emotional, shares heartwarming hug with Anushka as RCB bag maiden IPL title - Watch

New Delhi: There were emotions all around the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday evening as Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended an...

05.06.2025 30

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IPL 2025: Champions RCB lift prestigious silverware as 18-year drought ends - Watch

IPL 2025: Champions RCB lift prestigious silverware as 18-year drought ends - Watch

New Delhi: Perseverance finally paid off as the Royals Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lifted their maiden IPL trophy on Tuesday after beating Punjab...

05.06.2025 10

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Indonesia Open: PV Sindhu advances to second round; Sen, Prannoy bow out

Indonesia Open: PV Sindhu advances to second round; Sen, Prannoy bow out

New Delhi: Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu battled her way into the second round of the ongoing Indonesia Open 2025 Super 1000 badminton tournament...

04.06.2025 10

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Return to single ball in ODIs, alteration of DRS clause: ICC to implement new playing conditions from next month - Report

New Delhi: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has decided to start implementing new playing conditions from June which will include the return to...

01.06.2025 30

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IPL 2025, Eliminator: Gujarat go down despite roaring fightback, Mumbai make merry

New Delhi: The IPL 2025 Eliminator clash between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians proved to an ultimate showdown putting the spectators to the edge...

01.06.2025 10

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IPL 2025: Virat Kohli's wild celebration goes viral as RCB bowlers decimate PBKS in Qualifier 1 - Watch

New Delhi: It was a nightmare for Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings on Thursday as they slumped to their worst-ever starts in the Indian Premier League...

30.05.2025 10

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Magnus Carlsen beats D Gukesh in nerve-wracking opening round of Norway Chess, Arjun Erigaisi advances

New Delhi: Magnus Carlsen showcased why he is the best player in the world across all the formats after he beat world champion D Gukesh of India in...

28.05.2025 10

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'Strange' Team India selection for England tour, says Sanjay Manjrekar

New Delhi: Former Indian batter Sanjay Manjrekar on Saturday said that India’s Test squad for the tour to England was ‘strange’ but also...

25.05.2025 10

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IPL 2025: RCB replace Jacob Bethell with Tim Seifert for last league game, playoffs

New Delhi: Royals Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have signed New Zealander Tim Seifert for the remainder of Indian Premier League 2025 in place of Jacob...

23.05.2025 10

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Jofra Archer ruled out of West Indies ODIs due to injury

New Delhi: England paceman Jofra Archer has been ruled out of the West Indies ODI series due to a thumb injury sustained in the ongoing Indian Premier...

22.05.2025 10

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LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi handed one-match suspension for 'notebook celebration'

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants leg-spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi has been handed one-match suspension after another instance of his trademark...

21.05.2025 10

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Ishant Sharma reveals his first choice for India's Test captaincy

New Delhi: The captaincy debate for the Indian cricket Test team has intensified since the retirement of Rohit Sharma, who called it quits from the...

19.05.2025 10

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Neeraj Chopra finishes second despite historic 90.23m throw at Doha Diamond League

New Delhi: Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra created history as he finally breached the elusive 90m mark in the men’s javelin throw event at...

18.05.2025 10

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Neeraj Chopra breaches 90m barrier with gigantic 90.23m throw at Doha Diamond League - Watch

New Delhi: India’s poster boy Neeraj Chopra finally breached the elusive 90m frontier with a 90.23m throw but the star Indian athlete had to settle...

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Virat Kohli joins Royal Challengers Bengaluru for remainder of IPL 2025 - Watch

New Delhi: Batting stalwart Virat Kohli has joined his franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) two days ahead of the resumption of Indian Premier...

16.05.2025 10

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IPL 2025 at risk of being cancelled amid escalating India-Pakistan conflict; special train arranged to get PBKS, DC players to Delhi

New Delhi: After the midway cancellation of the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals on Thursday in Dharamshala, the entire league...

10.05.2025 10

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'We are proud of you, Hitman': BCCI, fans pay tribute as Rohit Sharma bids adieu to Test career

New Delhi: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, on Wednesday, bid adieu to his Test career announcing his retirement with immediate effect. The step comes...

09.05.2025 10

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Iceland cricket takes a dig at misfiring Rishabh Pant, names LSG skipper captain of 'IPL 2025 frauds and scammers team' in viral post

New Delhi: The Indian Premier League 2025 has proved to be yet another spectacle like the previous editions. The cash-rich league is more than halfway...

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IPL 2025: Abhishek Sharma's sizzling knock in vain as Gujarat Titans prove too hot for Sunrisers Hyderabad

New Delhi: Gujarat Titans (GT) displayed all-round class to hammer Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 38 runs in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League...

04.05.2025 10

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Rohit Sharma to lead India on England tour, Shreyas Iyer to miss out - Report

New Delhi: Veteran player Rohit Sharma has made the cut in India’s squad for the upcoming tour to England while Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel have...

02.05.2025 20

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IPL: Listless CSK on brink of elimination after 5-wicket thrashing against SRH

New Delhi: Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in their Indian Premier League match on Friday to register their first...

27.04.2025 10

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'Will continue to not play Pakistan going forward': Rajeev Shukla after Pahalgam terror attack

New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that India will continue to not play Pakistan in any...

25.04.2025 10

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IPL: Arshdeep Singh scripts history, becomes leading wicket-taker for Punjab Kings

New Delhi: Star fast bowler Arshdeep Singh registered a big feat by taking the most wickets for Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the history of Indian Premier...

20.04.2025 10

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IPL 2025: Bowlers, Nehal Wadhera impress as PBKS beat RCB in low-scoring thriller

New Delhi: Nehal Wadhera impressed under pressure with a calm knock as Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets in a rain-shortened...

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IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma completes 100 sixes at Wankhede stadium during fiery cameo against SRH

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians stalwart Rohit Sharma showcased intent during his batting against Sunrisers Hyderabad but was unable to convert his fiery...

19.04.2025 30

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All-round Mumbai Indians huff and puff to four-wicket win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025

New Delhi: It was an all-round display by the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede stadium on Thursday as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 5...

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IPL 2025 MI vs SRH: Live Streaming, head to head, pitch report and weather forecast

New Delhi: Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the iconic Wankhede...

18.04.2025 10

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'I hope they come out of IPL really well': Rohit Sharma on Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami's inclusion in India's 5-Test series against England

New Delhi: Team India will be travelling to England for a five-match Test series in what will be their next big assignment this year. From June 20 to...

18.04.2025 10

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Jaiswal, Archer shine as Rajasthan thrash Punjab by 50 runs in IPL 2025

New Delhi: On back of a fantastic all-round show, Rajasthan Royals registered their second consecutive victory after they beat Punjab Kings by 50 runs...

07.04.2025 10

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Khushdil Shah dragged away by security after Pakistan player attacks fans for taunts in New Zealand

New Delhi: Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah lost his cool and tried to attack some fans on Saturday after his side lost the third and final ODI...

06.04.2025 10

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Rishabh Pant disappoints again with another flop show in IPL 2025

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant had another disastrous outing on Friday during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game...

05.04.2025 20

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12-year-old Neelmegh Hadolikar ready to live his football dream in Austria with News9's Indian Tigers and Tigresses

New Delhi: The historic News9’s Indian Tigers and Tigresses initiative has provided an opportunity to young football enthusiasts in the country to...

30.03.2025 10

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IPL 2025: RCB breach Chepauk fortress for first time since 2008 as CSK suffer biggest defeat at home

New Delhi: It was a remarkable win for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday as for the first time since the inception of the Indian Premier...

30.03.2025 20

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Rudra Ojha's football dreams set to fly high with News9's Indian Tigers and Tigresses

New Delhi: For young and passionate football enthusiasts in the country, News9’s Indian Tigers and Tigresses has proven to be the perfect platform,...

29.03.2025 10

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Lucknow Super Giants bury ghosts of 2024 to sink Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025

New Delhi: Lucknow Super Giants buried the ghosts of their humiliating loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 season after thrashing them by 5...

29.03.2025 10

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News9's Indian Tigers and Tigresses caters to Araddhya Dhang's undeniable football talent

New Delhi: The historic News9’s Indian Tigress and Tigresses football talent hunt has given the perfect wings to a lot of young boys and girls who...

27.03.2025 10

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PM Narendra Modi lauds Indian contingent for 'sporting excellence' at Sepak Takraw World Cup

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian contingent for showcasing phenomenal sporting excellence at the Sepak Takraw...

27.03.2025 20

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From a hamlet to Austria, News9's Indian Tigers and Tigresses gives perfect shape to Ritesh Debnath's football dreams

New Delhi: Realising big dreams at a tender age is quite difficult but a global one-of-a-kind initiative like the News9’s Indian Tigers and...

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Khelo India an umbrella for athletes to represent India at world level: Mansukh Mandaviya

New Delhi: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said that the Khelo India programme will provide the perfect opportunity to all the aspiring...

20.03.2025 10

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'One city, one hotel': Team India accused of gaining 'favouritism' from ICC in CT 25

New Delhi: On one hand, they are being praised for their stupendous performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 and on the other hand, Team India...

26.02.2025 20

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Virat Kohli’s dismissals due to open-faced bat is a matter of concern: Sunil Gavaskar

New Delhi: Star Indian batter Virat Kohli’s recurring dismissal due to an open-faced bat is a matter of grave concern, believes veteran cricketer...

23.02.2025 20

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FIH Pro League: After India women's horrific show, Indian men beat Ireland 3-1

New Delhi: After a shambolic show from the Indian women’s team against Germany, India men’s team shined, overcoming a goal deficit to thrash...

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Emma Raducanu drops charges as 'fixated' man given restraining order by Dubai police

New Delhi: Emma Raducanu has dropped all the charges against the spectator who displayed ‘fixated behaviour’ towards her during the Dubai Tennis...

22.02.2025 20

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Gill, Shami's magic, Kohli's woes: First impression from India's win in CT 25 opener

New Delhi: Team India began their campaign in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on a resounding note after beating Bangladesh by six wickets in Dubai on...

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Aim is to earn a ticket to 2026 hockey World Cup, says Indian men's skipper Harmanpreet Singh

New Delhi: Indian men’s hockey skipper Harmanpreet Singh has said that their team’s ultimate aim is to earn a ticket to the 2026 World Cup. The...

15.02.2025 20

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Man who saved Rishabh Pant's life critical after consuming poison, girlfriend dies in suicide bid

New Delhi: Man who saved Rishabh Pant’s life after the horrific car crash of the Indian cricketer has been admitted to a hospital in a critical...

13.02.2025 10

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Sasikumar Mukund, Ramkumar Ramanathan and young Karan Singh offered wild cards for Delhi Open ATP Challenger

New Delhi: Sasikumar Mukund, Ramkumar Ramanathan and young Karan Singh have been offered wild card entries for the Delhi Open ATP Challenger event....

09.02.2025 10

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