Ronaldo rewrites history again! CR7's record-breaking double leaves Uzbekistan helpless
Jun 24, 2026, at 11:45 am
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo returned to top form in his second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring twice to guide Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
Jun 23, 2026, at 11:25 pm
Panaji: China, which has emerged as one of the powerhouses of Asian bridge, dominated the proceedings as they led the field in men and mixed categories, at the end of the seventh round of the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship at Taj Cidade Horizon here Tuesday.
Messi creates World Cup history with record-breaking double; Mbappe equals Klose's mark hours later
Jun 23, 2026, at 12:12 pm
Miami/IBNS: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 on Monday.
India Seniors make strong start at Asia Cup Bridge Championship in Goa
Jun 23, 2026, at 01:23 am
Goa: India's senior teams made an impressive start to the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, with both the "A" and "B" teams featuring among the top three after the opening day of competition at the Horizon Convention Centre, Taj Cidade de Goa.
300 players, 16 nations: Asia Cup Bridge championship begins in Goa with a grand start
Jun 21, 2026, at 10:54 pm
The 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship got off to a colourful start with around 300 players from 16 Asia-Oceanic countries participating in the seven-day quadrennial event at the Horizon of Taj Cidade in Dona Paula on Sunday.
2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh to join Delhi Capitals coaching staff: Reports
Jun 19, 2026, at 06:44 pm
Former India all-rounder and World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh is likely to begin his coaching career in 2027 by joining the support staff of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals.
GTA VI pre-orders finally go live on June 25 — What do you need to know?
Jun 19, 2026, at 05:38 pm
There is some positive news for game lovers: pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers.
Prema Rawat to replace injured Shreyanka Patil at ICC Women's T20 World Cup
Jun 19, 2026, at 04:38 pm
Shreyanka Patil sustained an ankle injury while fielding during India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands on June 17, 2026, and has been ruled out of the tournament.
Jun 17, 2026, at 11:21 am
Kansas City/IBNS: Football legend Lionel Messi painted the Kansas City Stadium in blue and white, scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday (local time).
Jun 17, 2026, at 09:33 am
Football icon Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's joint all-time leading scorer after netting a hat-trick to guide defending champions Argentina to a commanding victory over Algeria in their opening match on Tuesday.
WT20 WC: Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against India
Jun 16, 2026, at 07:43 pm
Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in their Group A match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
Jun 16, 2026, at 06:29 pm
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised tournament organisers after his team was instructed to leave the United States only hours after opening its FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand.
'Gun gesture': World Cup erupts in controversy as Iranian footballer's celebration goes viral
Jun 16, 2026, at 03:28 pm
The FIFA World Cup witnessed a controversial moment on Monday after Iranian footballer Mohammad Mohebi allegedly made a "gun gesture" during his goal celebration in Iran's high-voltage Group G clash against New Zealand.
Goa to host 350 elite players from 16 nations at Asia Cup Bridge championship
Jun 15, 2026, at 06:41 pm
Goa is set to host around 350 elite bridge players from 16 countries across the Asia-Oceania region at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, scheduled to be held at Taj Cidade de Goa from June 21 to 27.
Jun 15, 2026, at 06:27 pm
The Season 6 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is about to roll on July 10, and right before that the league has got a major financial booster.
Jun 15, 2026, at 06:11 pm
World Cup fever has gripped fans across the globe, but amid the high-intensity action on the field, a simple yet striking gesture by Japanese football supporters has gone viral online.
India didn’t qualify, but an Indian-origin star just made World Cup history for Australia
Jun 14, 2026, at 03:16 pm
India may not have qualified for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but Indian football fans had reason to celebrate as Indian-origin footballer Nishan Velupillay made his tournament debut for Australia in their Group Stage clash against Turkey on Saturday.
Jun 13, 2026, at 05:51 pm
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker posted an emotional tribute for her former coach and legendary Indian shooter Jaspal Rana, who suddenly died at the age of 49.
Heartbreak for Indian sports: Manu Bhaker's mentor Jaspal Rana passes away at 49
Jun 12, 2026, at 03:41 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana, who also served as the coach of ace shooter Manu Bhaker, has died at the age of 49, media reports said.
World Cup 2026: Zee bags broadcast rights, but is free viewing still possible in India?
Jun 12, 2026, at 12:47 pm
The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken place, ushering in global excitement just hours after kickoff.
Shakira, Burna Boy headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremony as Mexico face South Africa
Jun 12, 2026, at 12:45 am
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off in a spectacular fashion at the Estadio Azteca stadium on Thursday, with a glittering opening ceremony as hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener.
Shakira to light up FIFA World Cup 2026 opener as Mexico face South Africa in blockbuster kickoff
Jun 11, 2026, at 10:51 pm
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off spectacularly on Thursday, with global superstar Shakira set to headline the opening ceremony in Mexico City before the tournament’s first match.
Massive security blunder: Messi, Argentina players' passport data leaked ahead of World Cup
Jun 10, 2026, at 11:32 pm
A serious data breach has sparked fresh controversy around the FIFA World Cup 2026 after passport information of players from the Lionel Messi-led Argentina national football team was reportedly leaked ahead of a pre-tournament friendly.
Jun 06, 2026, at 02:30 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to become the youngest Indian cricketer to make an international debut after being selected in the national squad for the upcoming tours of England and Ireland.
History made! Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title
Jun 06, 2026, at 09:12 am
Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu made history on Friday by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, clinching the 2026 title in Oslo with a final-round victory over Germany's Vincent Keymer.
History at Lord’s! ICC umpire Rod Tucker joins elite 100-Test club
Jun 04, 2026, at 05:31 pm
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council has congratulated Rod Tucker of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for officiating on field in his 100th Test as he took the field at Lord’s for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between England and New Zealand.
Bengal cuts Sourav Ganguly's security detail after fresh threat analysis
Jun 03, 2026, at 09:40 pm
The West Bengal government has decided to scale down the security cover provided to former India captain and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly following a fresh review of his threat perception and security requirements.
ICC suspends Cricket Canada over governance breaches, allows national teams to continue competing
Jun 02, 2026, at 03:44 am
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect over what it described as “serious breaches” of the national body's membership obligations.
Zee wins FIFA World Cup 2026 India rights, secures 8-year broadcast deal until 2034
Jun 01, 2026, at 06:32 pm
Indian football fans now have clarity on where they can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Zee Entertainment secured the broadcasting rights for the tournament in India, ending months of uncertainty over the event's availability in one of football's largest global markets.
Kohli magic strikes again! RCB clinch back-to-back IPL titles by beating Gujarat Titans in thriller
Jun 01, 2026, at 12:13 am
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli delivered a match-winning unbeaten 75 as Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched their second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title, defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets with 12 balls to spare in a thrilling final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.