Oriental Cup returns for its fourth edition in New Delhi, building school football talent with 36 teams in July 2025 and growing girls participation.

Phetjeeja says nerves never disappear ahead of her ONE Atomweight Muay Thai World Title fight against Allycia Hellen Rodrigues at The Inner Circle 19.

Mitrabha Guha wins the regional qualifier to join India's chess team for the Esports Nations Cup 2026 in Riyadh, with Nihal Sarin already invited.

Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande will wait until after the World Cup to decide his future, amid reported interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain following his Leipzig form.

India came back from 2-0 down to beat the USA 3-2 in Pool A of the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup 2026. Deepika scored twice.

Deepti Sharma delivered a masterful 5/10 spell, becoming the leading wicket-taker in Women's T20Is as she powered India to a commanding 64-run victory against Pakistan in their 2026 T20 World Cup opener.

Germany kicked off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with a crushing 7-1 victory over Curacao, officially overtaking Brazil as the highest-scoring team in tournament history. The historic 239th goal sets a new benchmark as the four-time champions signal their dominance early in the tournament.

Iran's football team has landed in the US for their 2026 World Cup opener amid a shock peace deal. Security is tight as the squad prepares to face New Zealand following months of uncertainty and changed travel plans.

Bangladesh beat the Netherlands by six wickets at Edgbaston with five balls left. Sharmin Akhter 37* and Juairiya Ferdous 50 secure Group A win.

Germany made a statement in their World Cup opener, registering their biggest win at the tournament since the 2014 semi-final versus Brazil.

Kai Havertz scored twice as Germany beat World Cup debutants Curaçao 7–1 in a group match, after Curaçao briefly levelled for their first tournament goal.

Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the US, did not officiate at the World Cup, yet FIFA will still pay his full fee.

Gaganjeet Bhullar moved to T27 after 69 in International Series Morocco. Bubba Watson takes a one-shot lead heading into the final round.

Manpreet Singh matched Dilip Tirkey’s 412 international caps record for India in the FIH Men’s Pro League against Netherlands. Hockey India praised his consistency.

Australia head coach Tony Popovic hails a special young side after a 2-0 World Cup opener win over Turkiye, with Irankunda and Metcalfe on target.

How the false 9 works alongside the classic striker at the 2026 World Cup, with examples from Messi, Havertz, Haaland and Kane.

Pulisic's Chelsea days draw parallels to Eden Hazard, with Olivier Giroud highlighting his pace and dribbling that mirror Hazard's style.

India’s Dhiraj Bommadevara and Kumkum Mohod win recurve mixed team gold, beating South Korea 5-1 at Archery World Cup Stage 3.

Iman Ndiaye hints at a Marseille return after his Everton spell, reflecting on past challenges and links to top clubs, with his Senegal future also in view.

Raya pursues Spain's No 1 goalkeeper role as Unai Simon contends for the start, with both crucial for the national team's World Cup campaign.

Ahead of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur addresses the ongoing handshake controversy against Pakistan, focusing firmly on the match and handling the immense pressure of this high-stakes fixture.

Morocco look ahead with optimism after a 1-1 draw with Brazil; Ouahbi emphasises bold play and potential to surpass 2022 momentum into 2026.

India begin the FIH Hockey Women’s Nations Cup New Zealand 2025-26 in Auckland on 15 June, aiming for Pro League promotion from Pool A.

Curacao's World Cup debut under Dick Advocaat pits a veteran coach against Germany's Nagelsmann, with Advocaat aiming to complicate proceedings for the four-time champions.