Category: Sports

Johannesburg: The fixtures for the fifth edition of South Africa’s SA20 league have been unveiled, with defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape set to begin their title defence against Pretoria Capitals in a repeat of last season’s final on January 17, 2027, at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. The month-long tournament will conclude with the final at Newlands in Cape Town on February 21, 2027, as all six host venues prepare to welcome some of the world’s leading T20 cricketers. The opening clash is expected to renew one of the league’s…

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Mumbai: With the inaugural edition of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) set to begin on August 26, league co-founder Abhishek Bachchan has said the tournament is designed as a long-term sporting venture focused on building a sustainable cricket ecosystem in Europe rather than chasing immediate success. Speaking ahead of the tournament, Bachchan said the league’s founders believed that attracting credible team owners with a clear vision would naturally encourage leading international cricketers to participate. He noted that the signing of established stars such as Faf du Plessis and Ravichandran…

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Mumbai: India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has described his move from Rajasthan Royals to Chennai Super Kings ahead of TATA IPL 2026 as one of the biggest decisions of his career, saying he was prepared to start from scratch rather than remain in an environment that no longer suited him. Speaking on JioStar’s Superstars, Samson revealed that his decision to leave Rajasthan Royals, where he spent 11 seasons and captained the franchise for five years, came only after weeks of discussions with his family. Although he acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding such…

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Glasgow: As the 2026 Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow on July 23, India enters one of its most challenging editions of the multi-sport event. Unlike previous Games, where expectations revolved around crossing the 60-medal mark and securing a top-four finish, this year’s campaign begins with significantly reduced medal prospects following a major overhaul of the competition programme. The biggest setback for India is the exclusion of several sports that have traditionally formed the backbone of its Commonwealth Games success. Wrestling, badminton, table tennis, hockey, squash and women’s cricket—events that…

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Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University (MJPRU), Bareilly, has added another international sporting achievement to its record as Subhash Budiya Chaudhary, a student of the Department of Yogic Science, won a bronze medal at the World University Woodball Championship held in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A native of Gopalsar village in Sri Dungargarh, Bikaner district of Rajasthan, Subhash represented India at the World University Woodball Championship and the Thailand Open International Woodball Championship, organised from July 4 to 9. Partnering with Banshi Lal, Subhash secured the bronze medal in the Stroke…

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Lucknow: Talented students of City Montessori School, Rajendra Nagar Campus I, brought laurels to the school by winning the Championship Trophy at the Mohammad Haider Memorial Lucknow District Swimming Championship. The students secured an impressive total of 28 medals, including 13 Gold, 9 Silver, and 6 Bronze medals. The championship was held at the swimming pool of K.D. Singh Babu Stadium, where participants from several reputed schools showcased their swimming skills. This information was given by Rishi Khanna, Head, Communications, CMS. He informed that Ayan Yadav won 5 Gold medals;…

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Atlanta: Defending champions Argentina produced a dramatic late comeback to defeat England 2-1 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, booking their place in the final after scoring twice in the closing stages of the match. England looked set for a place in the final after Anthony Gordon put his side ahead in the 55th minute. However, Argentina mounted relentless pressure in the closing minutes, with Enzo Fernández equalising in the 85th minute after being set up by captain Lionel Messi. Deep into stoppage time, Messi once again turned provider,…

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New Delhi: Spain booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Belgium, thanks to a late strike from substitute Mikel Merino at Los Angeles Stadium. Fabián Ruiz gave Spain the lead in the first half after capitalising on a rebound following a save by Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Belgium responded just before the break when Charles De Ketelaere headed home from a Timothy Castagne cross, ending Spain goalkeeper Unai Simón’s remarkable run without conceding in the tournament. The match appeared…

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New Delhi: Defending champions Argentina booked their place in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after overcoming a spirited Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in a dramatic quarter-final at Kansas City Stadium. Extra-time goals from Julián Álvarez and substitute Lautaro Martínez sealed the victory after the teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation. The win was particularly significant for Argentina as it marked the first match of the tournament in which captain Lionel Messi did not score, yet the team still found a way to progress…

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New Delhi: France will look to star forward Kylian Mbappé to inspire them into a third consecutive FIFA World Cup final when they face reigning European champions Spain in the first semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Dallas. The clash pits one of the tournament’s most potent attacks against Spain’s disciplined defence, led by goalkeeper Unai Simón. Mbappé has been in sensational form, scoring eight goals in six matches to share the tournament’s scoring lead with Argentina captain Lionel Messi. The French captain has already established himself as…

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