Alexander Zverev was on the cusp of a sixth straight ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final, but Luciano Darderi fought back to oust him in Rome.

Indian U-17 boxers secure bronze medals while Lakshay Phogat advances to the 75kg final at the Asian Boxing U17 Championships 2026 in Tashkent, sustaining gold hopes for India.

Alex Fitzpatrick laughs off Matt Fitzpatrick’s tidy-house claims at Aronimink, sharing a practical take on their home habits after Zurich Classic success.

Esports Foundation and JioBLAST launch India Rising: Road to EWC, creating a national chess-first route to the Esports World Cup 2026 in Riyadh.

S8UL clinches a place at the Honor of Kings World Cup during EWC 2026, to represent India in a USD 3 million prize pool from July 30 to August 8.

Aditya Vishal Balsekar becomes India's lone qualifier for the Karnataka Open main draw after a straight-sets win in the qualifying round at SM Krishna Tennis Stadium.

MS Dhoni remains the top choice for Abhishek Bachchan in the upcoming European T20 Premier League. However, strict BCCI regulations regarding active IPL players may prevent the CSK star from joining the ETPL event.

Como president confirms Nico Paz’s future hinges on Real Madrid’s buy-back clause, with league position and squad strategy shaping a two-to-three-year plan.

Thai Muay Thai star Superlek aims to rebound from 2025, resetting his mindset and reviving his signature kicking game for Abdulla Dayakaev in The Inner Circle.

Deepak Punia says the wrestlers protest reduced overseas competition, hurting form. Despite a ranking title, WFI policy keeps him out of May 31 trials.

Jessica Pegula leads a cross-tour effort to raise Grand Slam prize money, highlighting disparities with US leagues and calling for a fairer share.

Gout Gout captains Australia’s World U20 squad at Eugene 2024, aiming for rapid 200m times and relays, building toward Olympic plans and future success.

Curacao parts ways with coach Fred Rutten as reports suggest Dick Advocaat could return before the World Cup debut in a 48-team tournament.

Sakshi Malik backs Vinesh Phogat in her WFI dispute over returning from retirement, as Vinesh challenges ineligibility and a showcause notice at Gonda.

Gary O'Neill says BlueCo weakened Strasbourg in January transfers, affecting form and European hopes. The piece analyses loans, arrivals, and squad depth under the new leadership.

Donovan Mitchell pours 43 points after halftime, guiding Cleveland to a 112-103 win over Detroit and leveling the Eastern Conference semifinal at 2-2.

Daniil Medvedev avoided an early exit at the Italian Open after coming back from a set down to defeat Pablo Llamas Ruiz.

Elena Rybakina was at her ruthless best to defeat Karolina Pliskova in straight sets and book her place in the Italian Open quarter-final.

Roberto De Zerbi says Tottenham were pressured in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Leeds as they miss a chance to move clear of relegation.

Paulo Dybala hints this weekend's Derby della Capitale could be his last home game for Roma as contract talks stall amid injury-affected season.

East Bengal stay top on 22 points after a 0-0 draw with Punjab FC in Kolkata, with Prabhsukhan Gill impressing for the home side in ISL 2025-26.

India’s run at the AFC U17 Women’s Asian Cup China 2026 ends with a 0-3 loss to hosts China in the quarter-finals, marking a best-ever performance for the Young Tigresses.

Deepak Punia clinches 92kg gold as the WFI Senior Open Ranking Tournament 2026 concludes in Gonda, with strong showings across weight classes.

PSG eyes a Ligue 1 crown as Luis Enrique asserts a 99.9% chance, following a 1-0 win over Brest and a strong league lead with two games remaining.