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.
Guwahati, July 13: UEFA Europa League winner Jairo Samperio has joined NorthEast United FC along with fellow Spaniard Andy Rodriguez for the 2025-26 season. The duo took part in the club's training session in Guwahati on Sunday. Jairo, 31, is a versatile attacking player who can operate on the wings, as a No. 9 or a No. 10. A product of Racing Santander's academy, he made his professional debut in 2011 before moving to Sevilla FC in 2013. In his only season with Sevilla, Jairo scored four goals in 25 appearances and lifted the UEFA Europa League. He later moved to the Bundesliga with Mainz 05, where he spent three seasons and famously scored in a 2-1 win over Pep Guardiola's Bayern Munich. "I am delighted to join NorthEast United FC and ready for this exciting chapter of my career in India. Playing in a new league and representing such a passionate region is something I'm looking forward to. I cannot wait to feel the energy of the Highlanders' fans and contribute to the team's success," Jairo said. Following his time in Germany, he had spells with Las Palmas, Hamburger SV, Malaga CF, and Hungarian sides Budapest Honved FC and Mezokovesdi SE. He last featured for Sestao River in Spain's third division before making the move to India. "Jairo brings with him an incredible pedigree, having played at the highest levels in Spain and Germany. His technical quality, intelligence in the final third, and ability to impact games with both goals and assists will add a different dimension to our attack," said Juan Pedro Benali, head coach of NorthEast United FC. "Signing a player of Jairo's calibre is a statement of intent. His experience in elite European competitions, combined with his hunger to embrace new challenges, makes him a valuable addition to the club," said Mandar Tamhane, CEO of NorthEast United FC. Meanwhile, Rodriguez, 35, who turned out for FC Cartagena last season in the Spanish second division, is a seasoned midfielder capable of playing multiple roles in central areas and even dropping into the backline when required. A graduate of the Real Madrid Academy, he has also played for Levante UD, SD Ponferradina and Burgos CF. Rodriguez has made 219 appearances in the Spanish second division, contributing 21 goals and 14 assists. Across all Spanish competitions, he has played close to 450 games, scoring 66 goals and providing 18 assists. "I am thrilled to join NorthEast United FC as it will be my first time playing in India. I have heard amazing things about the club, and I am eager to get started. I am looking forward to contributing to the team's success and creating some memorable moments on and off the pitch," Rodriguez said.
NEW DELHI, Jun 8: The Indian Premier League needs a 12-16 week operating window to match the brand value of top sporting leagues in the world including the NFL, NBA and Premier League, reckons Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman. At USD 16.8 million, the IPL is only behind NFL (USD 36.8 million) in terms of per-match value but needs to catch up with its global rivals like NFL and leading European football leagues when it comes to the overall brand value pecking order. According to leading investment bank Houlihan Lokey, the IPL is valued at roughly USD 16 billion while one NFL franchise Dalla ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the construction of a Jan Sewa camp at a slum cluster in the Haiderpur area, Gupta told reporters: "In t ...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 >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], October 22 (ANI): Punjab FC have strengthened their first team with the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder Dani Ramirez Fernandez, who becomes the club's second overseas signing of the season after Samir Zeljkovic. The 33-year-old has joined Punjab FC on a one-year contract on a free transfer. Ramirez last played for Manisa FK in Turkey's TFF First League. Born in Leganes, Spain, Dani Ramirez began his youth career with his hometown club CD Leganes before moving to ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) Indian javelin superstar Neeraj Chopra on Saturday clinched the inaugural NC Classic as he realised his dream of hosting and competing in a world class event in front of the home crowd and family members. The 27-year-old double Olympic medallist emerged winner with his third round throw of 86.18m at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium watched by his parents. Also Read | Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarter Final Match? Here's the Possibility of French Star Featuring in Starting XI. This was his third straight tit ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 11 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side Kerala Blasters FC on Friday announced the departure of Spanish striker Jesus Jimenez by mutual consent. The Spanish striker had joined ahead of the 2024-25 season, tasked with replacing Golden Boot winner Dimitrios Diamantakos. Despite a tough campaign for the team, Jimenez hit the ground running and instantly made his mark. He found the back of the net in nine of his first 12 ISL matches, missing out on the scoresheet just three times during that period. Also Read | Italy National Cricket Team Players: Meet The Squad Which He ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentinal tubules, the tiny tunnels in the tooth that lead to nerve endings. Guided by an external magnetic ...Read More >
The UEFA Champions League 2024-25 is back and Bayern Munich is all set to host PSG at their home at the Allianz Arena. Bayern Munich had a topsy turvy start to their UCL 2024-25 campaign as they have lost two games against Aston Villa and Barcelona and won two games against Benfica and Dinamo Zagreb. Currently at the 19th position in the UCL 2024-25 league table, Bayern Munich will look to get crucial three points in this game and try to secure direct qualification to the Round of 16. They are in a good-form in the Bundesliga but doesn't seem to be adapting with the demands of the European com ...Read More >
The Indian Super League has thrilled fans for a decade, with the final weeks of the season featuring a tense race to the playoffs. Teams often defy pre-season predictions, with strategic changes and coaching leading to remarkable turnarounds, as seen with Chennaiyin FC, NorthEast United, Jamshedpur FC, Kerala Blasters, and Bengaluru FC. The Indian Super League (ISL) has captivated fans over the past decade, delivering stunning goals, fierce rivalries, and dramatic playoff races. As the season cu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): A high-level Indian delegation, led by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal during a recent visit to the United States (US), engaged in a series of productive discussions aimed at strengthening bilateral trade deal and investment ties between the two countries, the Commerce and Industry Ministry said in a statement on Friday. The Ministry added that the Minister held key meetings with Ambassador Jamieson Greer, United States Trade Representative, and Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador-designate to India. Also Read | Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen Bund ...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 >
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], September 26 (ANI): KL Rahul's majestic unbeaten 176 and Sai Sudharsan's fine century guided India A to a five-wicket win over Australia A on Day 4 of the second four-day unofficial Test in Lucknow on Friday. Chasing 412 for victory, India A rode on Rahul's brilliance after he had earlier retired hurt on Day 3 while batting on 74 off 92 balls with nine fours. Resuming the innings on Friday, Rahul displayed his trademark composure and flair, finishing unbeaten on 176 from 216 deliveries, laced with 16 boundaries and four sixes. Also Read | Bayern Munich vs Wer ...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 [India], September 26 (ANI): Nitin Gadkari, Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, today announced the launch of India's first hydrogen highways during Day 2 of the inaugural World Hydrogen India, organized by S&P Global Commodity Insights. Virtually addressing a gathering of global industry leaders, policymakers, and energy experts, Gadkari outlined India's vision to achieve self-reliance in fuel and transform agriculture into an energy powerhouse. Highlighting the urgency of reducing India's dependence on crude imports, currently at 87 per cent of demand and ...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 >
Srinagar: Ahead of the annual Amaranth Yatra, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with various stakeholders here on Saturday to discuss arrangements for the smooth pilgrimage. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was present at the interaction at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) here in which members of the civil society, religious leaders, DDC chairpersons, members of business and trade associations, and MLAs also participated. The LG said the administration has made preparations, including security-related, for the comfort of the visiting pilgrims. "Despite challe ...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 >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra took the top honours in the inaugural edition of the Neeraj Chopra Classic, a competition named after him at Sri Kanteerava Outdoor Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The reigning javelin throw champion stood triumphant with 86.18m in a competition named after him. Kenya's Julius Yego notched up his season best and settled for second with 84.51m. Sri Lanka's Rumesh Pathirage claimed the third position with a best throw of 84.34m. Also Read | Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund ...Read More >
Mohali (Punjab) [India], October 22 (ANI): Punjab FC have strengthened their first team with the signing of Spanish attacking midfielder Dani Ramirez Fernandez, who becomes the club's second overseas signing of the season after Samir Zeljkovic. The 33-year-old has joined Punjab FC on a one-year contract on a free transfer. Ramirez last played for Manisa FK in Turkey's TFF First League. Born in Leganes, Spain, Dani Ramirez began his youth career with his hometown club CD Leganes before moving to Real Madrid, where he spent four seasons developing through the youth setup and featuring for Real ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): Indian Super League (ISL) side NorthEast United FC, on Wednesday, announced the departure of Spanish midfielder Nestor Albiach after two memorable seasons with the club. The 32-year-old joined the Highlanders in 2023 and made an instant impact in his debut season, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 20 ISL appearances. His contributions helped the team stage a strong comeback to finish seventh in the ISL 2023-24 standings, just one point short of a playoff spot. The 2024-25 season began on a historic note, with NorthEast United FC lifting their ...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], September 26: HROne, in collaboration with SHRM India as Knowledge Partner and with support from multiple Platinum Sponsors, hosted the Delhi Chapter of HROne PROPEL. The evening featured a keynote on "Dharma in the Age of Algorithms" by best-selling author Anand Neelakantan and a stand-up set by comedian Atul Khatri, blending deep reflection with lighter moments to keep HR's human voice at the center of the dialogue. Also Read | Bayern Munich vs Werder Bremen Bundesliga 2025-26 Live Streaming Online: How To Watch German Football Live Telecast on TV & Free Football Score Up ...Read More >
East Bengal FC is delighted to announce the signings of Brazilian midfielder Miguel Figueira, Palestinian international midfielder Mohammed Rashid, and Argentine defender Kevin Sibille as part of the club's reinforcements for the 2025-26 season. Miguel will wear jersey number 8, Rashid will don number 74, and Sibille will sport number 6. Welcoming the trio to the squad, Mr Thangboi Singto, Head of Football at East Bengal FC, said, "Miguel, Rashid and Kevin are all players with proven pedigree. T ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): The Central government has raised financial limits under the General Financial Rules (GFRs) for procurement of scientific equipment and consumables. The simplification of GFRs will reduce delays and enhance autonomy and flexibility for the research organisations. Under the new rules, the Finance Ministry said that Vice Chancelors, Dierectors and academic institutions under specified departments and ministries will be able to make non-Government e-Marketplace (GeM) procurement of scientific equipment and consumables. As per the notification of the Finance Min ...Read More >
Jalgaon (Maharashtra) [India], July 5 (ANI): Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji's visionary campaign "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam", the second phase of the afforestation initiative - "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0" was successfully concluded in Bhusawal, Jalgaon district. The event was led by Raksha Nikhil Khadse, MoS Youth Affairs and Sports. Sanjay Savkare, Maharashtra Minister of Textiles, was among those present. Also Read | Will Kylian Mbappe Play Tonight in Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarter Final Match? Here's the Possibility of French Star Featuring in Startin ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28: The much-anticipated knockout phase of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup 2025 kicks off tonight, ushering in a high-voltage Round of 16 filled with marquee matchups, emotional reunions, and continental rivalries. The tournament, which now features 32 of the world's top clubs in a format akin to the FIFA World Cup, is being hosted across several cities in the United States and has already captured the imagination of football fans globally. The action begins on June 28 with an all-Brazilian clash between Palmeiras and Botafogo at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field, setti ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 4 (ANI): India women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasised the role of fans and supporters in boosting the morale of the players after returning home following the 2017 World Cup final heartbreak. After faltering to win the World Cup twice in 2005 and 2017, India's drought ended with a 52-run victory over South Africa at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. The 2017 final remained a nightmare that haunted India for many years, considering the position of control they had against England at the 'Home of Cricket', Lord's. Also Read | Liverpool vs Real Mad ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 5 (ANI): The India 'A' Men's Hockey team left for Eindhoven, Netherlands on Saturday morning for the Tour of Europe, scheduled from July 8 to July 20, 2025. Led by Captain Sanjay and Vice-Captain Moirangthem Rabichandra Singh, India 'A' will play eight matches in total across three cities in Europe. While India A will play two matches each against Ireland, France, and the Netherlands in Eindhoven (Netherlands), they will play one match each against England and Belgium in Amstelveen (Netherlands) and Antwerp (Belgium), respectively, as per a press release fr ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Following a disappointing 2024-25 Premier League campaign - where Manchester United ended a historic low 15th in the table and missed out on UEFA Champions League qualification after a narrow 0-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League final, head coach Ruben Amorim admitted he felt frustrated going to games, knowing his side will not be competitive. The Red Devils will face Everton on Monday (IST) as part of their final game of the ongoing Premier League Summer Series. United have so far registered wins over AFC Bournemouth and West Ham United. "To t ...Read More >