FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain cruised into the Round of 16 with a dominant 3-0 victory over Austria, as Mikel Oyarzabal scored twice and Pedro Porro added his first international goal. Luis de la Fuente's side controlled the contest from start to finish and will now face either Portugal or Croatia in the next round.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Harry Kane rescued England from a major scare with a decisive brace, overturning a shock DR Congo lead in a tense World Cup knockout clash. Despite a disciplined and fearless performance from the Leopards, England's quality and late momentum shift secured their progression.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil came from behind to beat a brave and well-organised Japan side 2-1 in Houston, sealing their place in the World Cup Round of 16. Gabriel Martinelli struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner after Casemiro had earlier cancelled out Kaishu Sano's first-half opener.
India begin a new T20I era under captain Shreyas Iyer against Ireland in Belfast, with attention split between leadership transition and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential debut. Ireland, led by Lorcan Tucker, also eye opportunities for young players as both teams deal with transitions and challenging playing conditions.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi, Mbappe and Haaland all shattered milestones on a remarkable World Cup night. Now Ronaldo steps in with a chance to make six-tournament scoring history for Portugal.
FIFA World Cup 2026: With injuries recurring, Brazil's decision to bank on Neymar for what could be his final World Cup has reopened the old argument about promise, decline and necessity. Can Carlo Ancelotti's call turn a fading icon into the centre of Brazil's latest reckoning with hope and history?
Group K offers a fascinating mix of established contenders and ambitious challengers. While Portugal and Colombia are expected to battle for top spot, DR Congo's resilience and Uzbekistan's defensive organisation could ensure every match carries significant weight in the race for qualification.
The Netherlands head into their maiden Women's T20 World Cup believing they can compete with the sport's biggest teams after a historic win over Bangladesh. For a squad balancing studies, jobs, and cricket, the tournament is also a chance to earn franchise opportunities and keep their cricketing dreams alive.
FIFA World Cup 2026, Group B preview: Switzerland head a volatile Group B featuring Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada and Qatar. The section will turn on veteran leaders, injury concerns and very little margin for error.
As Arsenal prepare for a defining Champions League final against PSG, the debate around Mikel Arteta's place in the club's history has intensified. Former India international Robin Singh breaks down Arsenal's rebuild, Wenger's enduring legacy, and why this final could become the biggest test of Arteta's project so far.
Singapore Open 2026: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty ended their two-year title wait by winning the Singapore Open. Their response afterwards was pointed: the win settled nothing for them, but renewed a call for sport to be recognised and supported properly.
IPL 2026, GT vs CSK: Mohammed Siraj produced a fiery new-ball spell in Ahmedabad that flipped the match on its head on Thursday. His burst of wickets and trademark celebrations set the tone for Gujarat Titans' dominant performance against the Super Kings.
India have called up Vidarbha all-rounder Harsh Dubey for the one-off Test and ODI series against Afghanistan. The move puts the record-breaking domestic performer in the frame as a long-term successor to Ravindra Jadeja.
IPL 2026: Sunrisers Hyderabad sealed their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs with a composed five-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. While the night carried emotional weight around the possible final home chapter of MS Dhoni, Ishan Kishan and Pat Cummins ensured the spotlight ultimately belonged to their playoff-clinching performance.
IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals outclassed Rajasthan Royals by 5-wicket at the Arun Jaitley Stadium to keep their slim play-off hopes alive. Mitchell Starc was the star performer for the Capitals with a fiery spell that dismantled RR's middle order.
Two middle-class Indian families risk their savings and emotional peace to push their young children into the dangerous waters of the Palk Strait. By conquering the body of water near Ram Setu, these young swimmers choose a grueling path to build a legacy that stands out in a crowd of billions.
IPL 2026, KKR vs GT: Gujarat Titans suffered a 30-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders after dropping four crucial catches that allowed KKR's batters to dominate at Eden Gardens. Despite a strong chase setup, GT's fielding lapses proved costly as their five-match winning streak came to an end and their playoff hopes went into a must-win situation.
PBKS vs DC: Punjab Kings' bowling collapse, marked by poor execution, costly extras and missed chances, allowed Delhi Capitals to recover from 33/3 and pull off a record chase in Dharamshala.
IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant defended handing Aiden Markram the final over as Chennai Super Kings chased 204. The call exposed Lucknow's muddled death-overs planning and ended Chennai's seven-year 180-plus chase drought.
IPL 2026: Rashid Khan's four-wicket spell dismantled Rajasthan Royals after Gujarat Titans posted 229 in Jaipur. The defeat exposed RR's muddled planning and sharpened the cost of another flat display.
