Mirra Andreeva in action© AFP French Open champion Mirra Andreeva eased into the Wimbledon second round with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Poland’s Magda Linette on Monday. Andreeva, seeded fifth, will face 2024 Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova in a fascinating last-64 clash. The 19-year-old reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals last year — her best […]
Ben Stokes. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images) Ben Stokes brought the curtain down on his illustrious Test career with a surprise retirement announcement during the third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. Although England suffered a defeat in the match, Stokes’ remarkable contributions to the game were celebrated by teammates and opponents alike, with […]
Veteran Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s international football career came to an end on Monday following his team’s shock defeat to Paraguay in the round of 32 stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Germany lost 4-3 to Paraguay via penalties in Boston on Monday, after the scores were 1-1 ay full time. The 40-year-old had […]
Morocco have made four changes for their Round of 32 clash, with Azzedine Ounahi, Ayyoub Bouaddi, Issa Diop and Noussair Mazraoui returning to the starting XI. Ayoub El Kaabi drops to the bench as Mohamed Ouahbi opts to play without a recognised centre-forward, with Brahim Diaz and Ismael Saibari leading the attack. Morocco XI: Yassine […]
Germany begin their knockout campaign knowing that anything short of victory will bring an abrupt end to their FIFA World Cup 2026 ambitions. Standing in their way are Paraguay, a side that recovered impressively from a disastrous opening match to extend their tournament and earn another opportunity to challenge one of world football’s traditional heavyweights. […]
NEW DELHI:: In another snub to Vinesh Phogat, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has declined her request to enter her name for three upcoming international tournaments, including the Hungary ranking series in Budapest.The federation cited her suspension period and an unsatisfactory reply to its show-cause notice as reasons for the rejection.Vinesh had sought entries […]
Jannik Sinner insisted there was no cause for concern after a bleeding foot threatened to overshadow his gritty opening-round victory over Miomir Kecmanovic at Wimbledon 2026 on Monday, June 29 on Centre Court. The defending champion battled back from two sets to one down to beat the Serbian 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-3 in a […]
Jannik Sinner produced a statement of resilience at Wimbledon 2026, overcoming Miomir Kecmanovic in a dramatic five-set battle to book his place in Round 2. The Italian took three hours and 30 minutes to win the match 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-2, 6-3. It was far from straightforward for the World No.1, who extended his […]
Jannik Sinner begins his Wimbledon title defence as the man to beat, but former India tennis star Vijay Amritraj believes the Italian will face no shortage of challenges despite the absence of Carlos Alcaraz. With the Spaniard ruled out of this year’s Championships because of a wrist injury, Sinner has emerged as the overwhelming favourite […]
The Indian women’s cricket team secured their place in the Los Angeles Olympics 2028, a day after their group-stage exit from the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in the United Kingdom. Cricket is returning to the Olympics after a mammoth 128-year absence. The last time cricket was played at the Olympic Games was at the […]
