Protests in Mexico City block access to the main World Cup fan plaza, raising doubts over the free opening-night festival as crowds arrive and tensions rise.

Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson have been omitted from the England squad for the second Test against New Zealand following an ECB investigation into a nightclub incident. Joe Root will serve as interim captain at Kia Oval.

Rishabh Pant faces stiff competition from KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel for his spot in the Indian team. Legendary keeper Syed Kirmani urges Pant to prioritize fitness and temperament to ensure consistency in all formats.

Hyderabad hosts Archery Premier League season 2 from October 8-18 at People’s Plaza; six teams and global archers compete in a high‑profile event.

The World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad marks a paradigm shift as Middle Eastern nations like Oman and Jordan secure historic medals. Witness how competitive yoga is evolving from wellness to a global sport.

Serena Williams' return to competitive tennis at Queen's resulted in a victory, and a Wimbledon appearance could still be on the cards.

Kimmich cautions Germany not to underestimate Group E, despite Opta predicting an easy group, as they face Curacao, Ivory Coast, and Ecuador.

Manav Suthar joins Warwickshire for two Rothesay County Championship matches following his impressive Test debut for India. The left-arm spinner will boost the Bears title ambitions against Yorkshire and Somerset.

Toronto’s Great Beaver Quest invites World Cup visitors to find 51 beaver statues in Old Town, including “Doug” at Berczy Park, near the stadium.

Karandeep Kochhar shows strong form ahead of International Series Morocco, alongside Anirban Lahiri and Gaganjeet Bhullar, highlighting rising Indian golf.

Authorities expand drone controls around World Cup venues in the United States, adding powers, technology, and training to deter and disrupt potential threats.

India's Hardik Pandya ruled out of the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan with a fresh quadriceps strain, impacting ODI plans ahead of key white-ball fixtures.

Serena Williams hints at a Wimbledon return after a strong doubles win at the Queen's Club, pairing with Victoria Mboko and weighing grass court plans.

India face injury concerns ahead of the India vs Afghanistan ODI series as Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli are sidelined, with squad balance and replacements under discussion.

England expect Ben Stokes to miss the second Test against New Zealand as investigations into a nightclub incident continue, with squad decisions imminent.

Top seed Akane Yamaguchi returns for Australian Open 2026 days after losing the Indonesia Open final to Ahn Se-young, aiming to extend her current form.

New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland and Sri Lanka claim warm-up wins as the ICC Women's T20 World Cup approaches, with standout performances from Kerr, Bryce and Karunaratne.

Allah Ghazanfar is set to challenge Rohit Sharma in the upcoming ODI series, leveraging tactical insights from his time at Mumbai Indians. The Afghan spinner aims to use lessons from IPL nets to tackle former India captain.

Bangladesh vs Australia ODI success in Mirpur marks a historic milestone as the hosts end a 21-year drought with an 86-run victory. Relive the journey from the 2005 Cardiff miracle to this clinical Mirpur performance.

Emma Raducanu took little time to settle in on her first grass-court match of the season, racing past Anna Blinkova at Queen's Club.

Atalanta appoint Maurizio Sarri after Raffaele Palladino sacked; club seeks fresh leadership following mixed results and a push for European football.

Danilo explains Cristiano Ronaldo lives for football, driven by daily improvement and relentless work rate, shaping a lasting, record-breaking career.

Australia's recent white-ball woes have continued in Bangladesh, losing to the Tigers in the first of their three-match ODI series.

World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad saw India dominate the medal tally with 114 medals, including 102 gold. This success serves as a foundation for inclusion in the Commonwealth Games 2030 and a future Olympic debut.