From the electrifying victory of the Indian cricket team in the recent T20 series to the rising star power of young badminton sensations, India's sporting landscape is ablaze with action! This week alone saw record-breaking performances in the Pro Kabaddi League, showcasing the nation's unwavering passion for indigenous sports. The upcoming Asian Games are generating immense anticipation, with athletes across disciplines sharpening their skills and aiming for glory on the international stage. We delve into the crucial role of sports sponsorships in nurturing talent and boosting India's sporting infrastructure. Furthermore, debates rage on about the future of cricket's dominance in India's sporting ecosystem, with other sports like hockey and football vying for increased attention and investment. Stay updated on all the latest scores, match analyses, and exclusive interviews with your favorite athletes. Explore the dynamic world of Indian sports—from the bustling stadiums to the quiet dedication of rising stars—right here. Discover the stories that shape the nation’s sporting spirit and witness the unfolding drama of the sporting year.
Guardiola who joked that he wanted to harm himself after his side's frustrating 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, clarified his comments, stating that he did not mean to make light of a serious mental health issues such as self-harm. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola who joked that he wanted to harm himself after his side's frustrating 3-3 draw against Feyenoord in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, clarified his comments, stating that he did not mean to make light of a serious mental health issues such as self-harm. City slumped to their sixth winless game on the trot in all competitions after the Dutch side clawed their way back from a three-goal deficit against the Premier League champions to add to Guardiola's woes after he had lost five of his previous games coming into the fixture. The ever-animated Guardiola was pictured with scratch marks on his head and a cut on his nose, caused by his fingernail, following the draw and went on to joke, 'I want to harm myself'. The 53-year-old took to social media to clear the air about his comments and took the moment to highlight a way in which people with mental health issues could reach out for help. "I was caught off guard with a question at the end of a press conference last night about a scratch which had appeared on my face and explained that a sharp fingernail had accidentally caused this," the Spaniard said. "My answer was in no way intended to make light of the very serious issue of self harm," he clarified. "I know that many people struggle with mental health issues every day, and I would like to take this moment to highlight one of the ways in people can seek help, by calling the Samaritans hotline," he added. In the lead-up to the game against the Eredivisie club, City went down to Tottenham in excruciating fashion as the Spurs ran riot against Guardiola's men at the Etihad in a 4-0 triumph for the travelling side. The defeat followed a couple of 1-2 losses at Brighton and Bournemouth in City's earlier PL games adding to Guardiola's frustrations. City also went down to Sporting Lisob in their previous UCL fixture and a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Spurs in the EFL Cup. Premier League champions City take on table-toppers Liverpool in their next PL outing on Sunday in a game that could well determine the title race in the long run.
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): World Super Kabaddi League (WSKL) and the Uttar Pradesh Kabaddi League (UPKL) announced the launch of the inaugural edition of WSKL - a groundbreaking step towards making Kabaddi a truly global sport. With the active engagement of nearly 30 countries and formal confirmation from 20 national federations, the inaugural season is tentatively scheduled for February-March 2026 and will be hosted in Dubai, a strategic location chosen to maximise international exposure and fan accessibility. Also Read | Pep Guardiola Defends Jurgen Klopp, Unsure if FIFA Club World ...Read More >
Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 13 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday unveiled the trophy for the fifth edition of the Bijbehara Premier League. After unveiling the trophy, Manoj Sinha said, "...The players of Bijbehara Premier League and the spectators here know that the current Prime Minister Modi has provided significant financial assistance to improve the sports infrastructure of Jammu and Kashmir under PMDP, the Prime Minister's Development Plan. We know that because of this, whether it is the Kashmir division or the Jammu division, many sp ...Read More >
The Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of the Odisha Police on Tuesday asked all SPs to review all pending grievances and fresh grievances of women and girls. Amid a slew of cases in Odisha involving young women setting themselves on fire, the state government has asked police to review women's grievances and take proactive measures. On July 12, a 20-year-old student of a leading government college in Balasore district self-immolated over alleged inaction by authorities over her com ...Read More >
Panaji: The police were on their toes, as were the airport authorities, and fans buzzed with all-round excitement. The hotel where Al-Nassr FC were booked to stay during their time in Goa even reserved the presidential suite and the room next to it for security reasons, just in case Cristiano Ronaldo had a change of heart and decided to make the trip to India.Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or award winner and ranked among the greatest footballers of all time, missed the previous two AFC Champions League Two games, home and away, and will now sit out of the group-stage clash against FC Goa at th ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI): Rain delayed the start of Bangladesh's innings in the ongoing ICC Women's Cricket World Cup clash against India at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Earlier, rain had pushed back the toss before India elected to bowl. India captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh. Since morning, the rain had arrived in patches and returned before the toss. The covers were placed, forcing the toss to be delayed by more than 30 minutes. Also Read | Everton vs Tottenham Hotspur Premier League 2025-26 Fre ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) star batters David Miller and KL Rahul lead the charts among batters with the highest average while chasing in the Indian Premier League (IPL) out of the 231 batters to have batted at least 10 times in IPL chases. Miller has scored 1,816 runs in 67 innings at an impressive average of 49.08 with a strike rate of 142.54, including 12 fifties and a century, while Rahul has amassed 2,636 runs in 66 innings at 47.92 with a strike rate of 138.22, including 25 fifties. Also Read | Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): The Indian men's football team will participate in the Unity Cup 2026, to be held in London from May 26 to 30. The four-nation friendly tournament will feature India, Nigeria, Jamaica and Zimbabwe, and will be played at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic FC, as per the AIFF website. Also Read | Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule for April 9. India will face Jamaica in the second semi-final on May 27, with kick-off scheduled at 19:30 BST (00:00 IST, May 28). The first semi-final between Nigeria and Zimbabwe will be played on ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 11 (ANI): Launched to bring the excitement of street cricket to a professional platform and showcase the country's cricketing talent, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) became an instant success during its inaugural season earlier this year. According to a press release, the league's second season is scheduled to be held in Mumbai from January 26 to February 15, 2025. "Indian Street Premier League is a great platform for India's cricket talent, and the inaugural season highlighted the immense potential of this tournament. ISPL not only created oppor ...Read More >
HAPUR: In a startling medical case, surgeons in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, removed 50 objects, including 29 steel spoons, 19 toothbrushes, and two sharp pens, from the stomach of a 40-year-old man from Bulandshahr. The emergency surgery, led by Dr. Shyam Kumar on September 17, revealed an extraordinary collection of everyday objects inside one person's body. The man, who had been admitted to a de-addiction centre in Ghaziabad a month earlier, complained of severe abdominal pain before being rushed to the hospital. Doctors explained that his behavior was linked to a psychological condition where in ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has penned an emotional letter after the club sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou on Friday. The shocking news came just weeks after Ange led the team to their first European trophy in 41 years, with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao. Son labelled the Aussie a 'club legend forever' and believes he is a better player and a better person because of Ange. "Gaffer. You've changed the trajectory of this club. You believed in yourself, and us, since day one and never wavered for a second. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Argentina's World Cup-winning legend Lionel Messi paid tribute to Liverpool striker Diogo Jota following his demise in a car accident. Liverpool and Portugal forward Jota died in a car accident on Thursday in Spain at the age of 28. At the time of the accident, Jota was with his brother in the car, as reported by Sky Sports. Premier League and Liverpool Football Club took to their official social media and paid their condolences to the footballer. Also Read | Shubman Gill Records: Here's List of Achievements of Team India Test Captain During His Record-Breaki ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 8 (ANI): Rajasthan Royals (RR) star opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal said he enjoys batting with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, highlighting their positive communication and shared aggressive approach. He added that his experience helps him adapt to match situations, with both players focused on giving the team a strong start and contributing together effectively. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. "I think for the partnership, it is amazing to bat with Vaibhav because we both play short and we enjoy. Especially the wa ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Mohamed Salah took to social media on Friday to send his condolences after his Liverpool teammate Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident on Thursday. The accident took place around 12:30 am local time in the Spanish province of Zamora. According to the Spanish police, Jota's car veered off the road while trying to overtake another vehicle. A tyre blowout caused the car to lose control and catch fire. Sadly, both Jota and his brother died at the scene. "I am truly lost for words. Until yesterday, I never thought there would be so ...Read More >
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer discusses his growing field chemistry with forward Nicolas Jackson. Both players contributed goals in Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa. With improved consistency, Chelsea aims for a Champions League spot. Despite being a relatively new team, they show promise against seasoned competitors like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer expressed optimism about his burgeoning on-field partnership with forward Nicolas Jackson. Both players were instrumental in Chelsea's commanding 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday in the Prem ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 8 (ANI): Gujarat Titans (GT) and England superstar batter Jos Buttler became the fifth batter to join the 600 six club in T20 cricket. The veteran English batter achieved this milestone during his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, scoring 52 in 27 balls, with three fours and five sixes at a strike rate of 192.59. Also Read | Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Live Streaming Online and Free Telecast in India. Now, Buttler has exactly 600 sixes in T20s with Chris Gayle (1,0 ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand)[India], July 1 (ANI): Suruchi Inder Singh continued remarkable form this season, finishing on top of T4 10m Pistol Women event while Olympian Saurabh Chaudhary took the top spot in the men's event in the final day of the National Selection Trials 3 & 4 (Rifle & Pistol) for Group 'A' athletes being held here at the Trishul Shooting Range, Maharana Pratap Sports College, Raipur. Both athletes also topped their respective qualification rounds with high scores of 588 and 587, respectively. Suruchi dominated the finals once again from the start and finished with a score of 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 1: Fluminense FC stunned UEFA Champions League finalists FC Internazionale Milano with a 2-0 victory to advance to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinals at Bank of America Stadium on Tuesday (IST). The Brazilians impressed from the off and their early pressure paid off when they turned an Inter giveaway into a third-minute lead. Rene started the quick counter-attack by getting the ball out wide to Jhon Arias, whose cross was deflected by Alessandro Bastoni. Phil Foden Reaches 100 Career Goals For Man City, Achieves Feat During Manchester City vs Al-Hilal FIFA Club World Cup 2 ...Read More >
Mumbai, December 16: The Sri Lankan sling arm action pacer Matheesha Pathirana had a massive payday as he was bought by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a whopping Rs 18 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on Tuesday. Pathirana earlier played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and was released by the franchise for Rs 13 crore. The 22-year-old Sri Lankan pacer who depicts Lasith Malinga in bowling action. His base price was set at Rs 2 crore and was sold to KKR for Rs 18 crore during the auction which is being held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. KKR shared the update on its ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has confirmed that the decision on whether Crystal Palace can compete in next season's Europa League has been delayed. Originally, the decision regarding the same was supposed to be announced on Monday. The uncertainty over their participation is due to UEFA's multi-club ownership rules. Co-owner John Textor, who also co-owns French club Lyon, has agreed to sell his 44 per cent stake in Palace in a bid to help their case. As reported by the BBC, he has already initiated the process of of selling his stake ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Australia all-rounder Cameron Green made headlines on Tuesday after being roped in by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a record sum of Rs. 25.20 crore at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, underway at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Due to a mistake by his manager during the player auction registration, Green was registered as a batter. However, he clarified later that he'd be available to bowl as well at the tournament. By marking his availability as an all-rounder, he surpassed the previous record held by his Australia teammate Mit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Pat Cummins, the Australia captain who is also the designated skipper of the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League, has left the IPL 2026 camp and returned to Australia to undergo a final scan on his back injury, according to ESPNcricinfo. Cummins' scan is a planned procedure to be carried out under the supervision of Cricket Australia (CA), according to the report. Cummins left India after Sunrisers Hyderabad's most recent match against Kolkata Knight Riders in Kolkata on Thursday. He is expected to rejoin the squad on April 17, subject to c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Eight out of ten Indians currently lack the financial safety nets required to manage sudden medical emergencies, even as climate change and environmental volatility emerge as primary drivers of national anxiety. According to the 'a Nishchit Index 2.0' by Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance, India's national uncertainty score has reached 79, reflecting a deep-seated concern over the intersection of health and financial stability. The study, based on a survey of 3,583 respondents across 20 towns, suggests that health is no longer viewed as an occasional medical con ...Read More >
Former footballer Jamie Carragher has expressed doubts about Manchester City's chances of winning the Premier League this season. Following a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, Carragher highlights Manchester City's potential struggle to maintain a top-four finish amidst fierce competition from Arsenal and Chelsea. In a surprising turn of events, former footballer Jamie Carragher has cast doubt on Manchester City's ability to reclaim the Premier League title this season. Speaking to Sky Sports, Carragher highlighted a 'mini-crisis' for City following their disappointing 2-0 loss to Liverpool, emphasizi ...Read More >
Manchester United legend Gary Neville took a sly dig at Manchester City after their FA Cup 3rd round draw against Salford City, trolling Pep Guardiola on social media amid City’s ongoing poor form. Neville tweeted, "He’s getting sacked in the morning," referencing recent fan chants aimed at Guardiola during City’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool. Guardiola, winless in seven games, responded to the taunts by highlighting his six Premier League titles. Despite signing a two-year contract extension, City’s struggles continue, now 11 points behind league leaders Liverpool. Their next test is against Notting ...Read More >
FIFA has announced the seedings for the 2025 Club World Cup, set to feature 32 teams in its new format in the U.S. from June 15 to July 13. Pot 1 includes top teams like Manchester City, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and PSG, while Chelsea is in Pot 2 with Dortmund and Juventus. Clubs like Neymar's Al-Hilal and Messi's Inter Miami are in lower pots. Teams must bring their strongest squads, and FIFA will open transfer windows before the tournament. This revamped edition promises exciting matchups, with City aiming to defend their title after last year’s triumph over Fluminense. ...Read More >
New Delhi: The second day of the third Test in the five-Test series between India and England at Lord's, London on Friday, Mohammed Siraj celebrated the dismissal of Jamie Smith by dedicating a special celebration to Liverpool star Diogo Jota. Siraj took the prized wicket of Jamie Smith when he was able to get an edge that was easily caught by Dhruv Jurel behind the wickets. Kuldeep Yadav who is a member of the team but has not played during the current series also offered his tributes in a tweet. "Signed in 2020. Won the number 20, and made it his forever. Today, football has not lost. The ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Crime Against Women and Children Wing (CAW&CW) of Odisha Police on Tuesday asked all superintendents of police (SPs) to review pending and fresh grievances lodged by women and girls to prevent them from taking extreme steps such as suicide. Inspector General of Police, CAW&CW, S Shyni, has written a letter to all SPs, DCPs and superintendents of railway police in this regard. Shyni, in her letter said, "Since the Balasore Fakir Mohan Autonomous College incident of self-immolation of a girl student, there has been a steady increase in the incidences of suicide by self-immolati ...Read More >
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], April 9 (ANI): Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Mohammed Shami and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane will be in focus in both teams' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on April 9. While Shami has had a wonderful start to his IPL 2026 season, as he has managed to have an economy rate of 4.00 in the powerplay so far, the best in the season for any bowler with a minimum of three overs, according to ESPNcricinfo. Ajinkya Rahane, however, has a strong record against the pacer and is yet to be dismissed by him. Also Read | Paris Saint-Germain vs Liver ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 7: Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has penned an emotional letter after the club sacked head coach Ange Postecoglou on Friday. The shocking news came just weeks after Ange led the team to their first European trophy in 41 years, with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in Bilbao. Son labelled the Aussie a 'club legend forever' and believes he is a better player and a better person because of Ange. Tottenham Hotspur Sack Ange Postecoglou Ahead of 2025-26 Season; Club Chairman Daniel Levy Takes Tough Call Despite Aussie Manager's UEFA Europa League Tr ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Pathum Nissanka highlighted that the Indian Premier League (IPL) is a dream opportunity for Sri Lankan players, and those who get a chance must seize it with strong performances. Despite some teammates missing out due to injuries, Nissanka, who hails from Sri Lanka, stressed the importance of stepping up, adapting quickly, and making the most of the moment with the Capitals. Also Read | Today's IPL Match Live: Check Indian Premier League 2026 Schedule for April 9. "Every Sri Lankan desires to play in the IPL, and if somebody gets ...Read More >