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Cape Verde script history! African debutants reach FIFA World Cup Round of 32

Jun 27, 2026, at 03:55 pm

Cape Verde turned their World Cup dream into reality by advancing to the Round of 32 in their maiden FIFA World Cup campaign on Friday.

Asia Cup Bridge Championship: China dominates, India Seniors 'B' reach final

Jun 26, 2026, at 11:17 pm

China stamped their authority on the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship by reaching the finals of three events, while India's Seniors 'B' team lived up to expectations by defeating Japan in a thrilling semi-final on the penultimate day of the tournament at Taj Cidade de Goa on Friday.

'Long live Ecuador': President Daniel Noboa declares national holiday after World Cup knockout qualification

Jun 26, 2026, at 11:35 am

Ecuador erupted in celebration after the national football team produced one of the biggest upsets of the FIFA World Cup 2026, coming from behind to defeat Germany 2-1 and book a place in the Round of 32.

World Cup shocker! Ecuador stun Germany 2-1, storm into Round of 32

Jun 26, 2026, at 11:02 am

When it comes to the FIFA World Cup, no team can ever be written off, regardless of its form. Ecuador proved that once again with a stunning comeback victory over Germany in their final Group E clash.

India, China fare well at league stage of 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship

Jun 25, 2026, at 10:51 pm

Panaji (Goa): China and host India put up an impressive performance as the league stages of the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, being held at Taj Cidade de Goa, concluded on Thursday.

India Women ‘A’ reach semis as Senior ‘B’ continue to lead at Asia Cup Bridge

Jun 25, 2026, at 12:17 am

Panaji: India Women’s ‘A’ team stormed into the semifinals of the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship after finishing third in the Women’s Swiss League standings, while India Senior ‘B’ continued to lead the Seniors section and remained firmly on course for a last-four berth.

Ronaldo rewrites history again! CR7's record-breaking double leaves Uzbekistan helpless

Jun 24, 2026, at 11:45 am

Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo returned to top form in his second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring twice to guide Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.

China dominate men’s and mixed events; India, Indonesia remain on top after Asia Cup Bridge 7th round

Jun 23, 2026, at 11:25 pm

Panaji: China, which has emerged as one of the powerhouses of Asian bridge, dominated the proceedings as they led the field in men and mixed categories, at the end of the seventh round of the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship at Taj Cidade Horizon here Tuesday.

Messi creates World Cup history with record-breaking double; Mbappe equals Klose's mark hours later

Jun 23, 2026, at 12:12 pm

Miami/IBNS: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 on Monday.

India Seniors make strong start at Asia Cup Bridge Championship in Goa

Jun 23, 2026, at 01:23 am

Goa: India's senior teams made an impressive start to the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, with both the "A" and "B" teams featuring among the top three after the opening day of competition at the Horizon Convention Centre, Taj Cidade de Goa.

300 players, 16 nations: Asia Cup Bridge championship begins in Goa with a grand start

Jun 21, 2026, at 10:54 pm

The 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship got off to a colourful start with around 300 players from 16 Asia-Oceanic countries participating in the seven-day quadrennial event at the Horizon of Taj Cidade in Dona Paula on Sunday.

2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh to join Delhi Capitals coaching staff: Reports

Jun 19, 2026, at 06:44 pm

Former India all-rounder and World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh is likely to begin his coaching career in 2027 by joining the support staff of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals.

GTA VI pre-orders finally go live on June 25 — What do you need to know?

Jun 19, 2026, at 05:38 pm

There is some positive news for game lovers: pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers.

Prema Rawat to replace injured Shreyanka Patil at ICC Women's T20 World Cup

Jun 19, 2026, at 04:38 pm

Shreyanka Patil sustained an ankle injury while fielding during India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands on June 17, 2026, and has been ruled out of the tournament.

Messi makes history with first World Cup hat-trick, equals Klose's all-time record in Argentina's 3-0 win

Jun 17, 2026, at 11:21 am

Kansas City/IBNS: Football legend Lionel Messi painted the Kansas City Stadium in blue and white, scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday (local time).

Messi Makes History! Argentina star equals World Cup goal record with stunning hat-trick against Algeria

Jun 17, 2026, at 09:33 am

Football icon Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's joint all-time leading scorer after netting a hat-trick to guide defending champions Argentina to a commanding victory over Algeria in their opening match on Tuesday.

WT20 WC: Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against India

Jun 16, 2026, at 07:43 pm

Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in their Group A match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

‘Most oppressed team’: Iran coach slams 'immediate' US exit order after FIFA 2026 World Cup match against New Zealand

Jun 16, 2026, at 06:29 pm

Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised tournament organisers after his team was instructed to leave the United States only hours after opening its FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand.

'Gun gesture': World Cup erupts in controversy as Iranian footballer's celebration goes viral

Jun 16, 2026, at 03:28 pm

The FIFA World Cup witnessed a controversial moment on Monday after Iranian footballer Mohammad Mohebi allegedly made a "gun gesture" during his goal celebration in Iran's high-voltage Group G clash against New Zealand.

Goa to host 350 elite players from 16 nations at Asia Cup Bridge championship

Jun 15, 2026, at 06:41 pm

Goa is set to host around 350 elite bridge players from 16 countries across the Asia-Oceania region at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, scheduled to be held at Taj Cidade de Goa from June 21 to 27.

Lanka Premier League promoters IPG Group announce multimillion-dollar strategic funding from Nasdaq-listed partner

Jun 15, 2026, at 06:27 pm

The Season 6 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is about to roll on July 10, and right before that the league has got a major financial booster.

Japanese fans go viral for cleaning entire stadium after World Cup match in Texas. Why do they do so?

Jun 15, 2026, at 06:11 pm

World Cup fever has gripped fans across the globe, but amid the high-intensity action on the field, a simple yet striking gesture by Japanese football supporters has gone viral online.

India didn’t qualify, but an Indian-origin star just made World Cup history for Australia

Jun 14, 2026, at 03:16 pm

India may not have qualified for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but Indian football fans had reason to celebrate as Indian-origin footballer Nishan Velupillay made his tournament debut for Australia in their Group Stage clash against Turkey on Saturday.

Manu Bhaker breaks silence after sudden death of mentor Jaspal Rana; her X post leaves fans emotional

Jun 13, 2026, at 05:51 pm

Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker posted an emotional tribute for her former coach and legendary Indian shooter Jaspal Rana, who suddenly died at the age of 49.

Heartbreak for Indian sports: Manu Bhaker's mentor Jaspal Rana passes away at 49

Jun 12, 2026, at 03:41 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana, who also served as the coach of ace shooter Manu Bhaker, has died at the age of 49, media reports said.

World Cup 2026: Zee bags broadcast rights, but is free viewing still possible in India?

Jun 12, 2026, at 12:47 pm

The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken place, ushering in global excitement just hours after kickoff.

Shakira, Burna Boy headline World Cup 2026 opening ceremony as Mexico face South Africa

Jun 12, 2026, at 12:45 am

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off in a spectacular fashion at the Estadio Azteca stadium on Thursday, with a glittering opening ceremony as hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener.

Shakira to light up FIFA World Cup 2026 opener as Mexico face South Africa in blockbuster kickoff

Jun 11, 2026, at 10:51 pm

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off spectacularly on Thursday, with global superstar Shakira set to headline the opening ceremony in Mexico City before the tournament’s first match.

Massive security blunder: Messi, Argentina players' passport data leaked ahead of World Cup

Jun 10, 2026, at 11:32 pm

A serious data breach has sparked fresh controversy around the FIFA World Cup 2026 after passport information of players from the Lionel Messi-led Argentina national football team was reportedly leaked ahead of a pre-tournament friendly.

Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record falls as 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns India call-up

Jun 06, 2026, at 02:30 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to become the youngest Indian cricketer to make an international debut after being selected in the national squad for the upcoming tours of England and Ireland.