Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu defeated home favourite Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win her maiden Japan Open title and first Super 750 crown in Tokyo on Sunday.The 31-year-old became the first Indian to win the Japan Open after beating the three-time world champion 21-17, 21-17. The victory ended her title drought of more…
NEW DELHI: The FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff between England and France entered the record books on Saturday as the teams produced a thrilling 10-goal contest.It was the first World Cup match in 64 years in which both teams scored four or more goals, since the Soviet Union and Colombia played out a 4-4…
England’s Bukayo Saka (7) celebrates scoring his side’s 5th goal from the penalty spot during the World Cup third-place playoff soccer match between France and England in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, July 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) Bukayo Saka produced the finest performance of his international career as England defeated France 6-4 in an extraordinary…
(L-R) Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs of India; Sanjay Mishra, General Secretary BAI; Himanta Biswa Sarma, President, BAI and CM of Assam; Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports; Pullela Gopichand, Chief National Coach, BAI; and Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, MYAS & DG, SAI along with BWF World Championships 2026 official…
Spain legend Joan Capdevila appeals to Donald Trump after US entry denial before final/ Image: X Spain’s preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final have been accompanied by an unexpected off-field story after 2010 World Cup winner Joan Capdevila revealed that he has reportedly been denied permission to enter the United States and appealed…
TimesofIndia.com in London: There were plenty of chants as Rohit Sharma walked into the iconic Lord’s cricket ground on Saturday. The mood remained the same as he walked out nearly three hours later.“The most important man in all of India!” yelled one fan. Another declared, “Ek century pakka kal! (One century tomorrow for sure!),” as…
Argentina head into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Spain with history within touching distance as Lionel Scaloni’s side stand one goal away from setting a new tournament record for strikes from outside the penalty area.The defending champions have already scored five goals from outside the box, equalling the highest tally by any team…
Rohit Sharma plays a shot during 2nd ODI against England. (ANI Photo) NEW DELHI: India bowling coach Morne Morkel has thrown his weight behind Rohit Sharma amid growing scrutiny over the veteran opener’s form, insisting there are “no worries” and expressing confidence that the former skipper will soon rediscover his rhythm in English conditions.Speaking ahead…
Kapil Dev and Rohit Sharma (Photos from PTI and ANI) As speculation grows over whether Rohit Sharma could be playing his final international match in Sunday’s third ODI against England at Lord’s, former India captain Kapil Dev has urged fans to celebrate the Indian skipper’s career instead of feeling sad.Speaking to ANI on the sidelines…
File Pic: Lovlina Borgohain and Mirabai Chanu (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu and boxing ace Lovlina Borgohain will lead the 124-member Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony on July 23.Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will carry India’s hopes and the Tricolour at the opening ceremony of the 2026…
