Manchester United sign experienced goalkeeper Karl Darlow on three-year deal

IANS | July 14, 2026 6:42 PM

Manchester, July 14 (IANS) Veteran Wales goalkeeper Karl Darlow has completed a move to Manchester United after leaving Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract, with the Premier League club confirming the 35-year-old has signed a deal until June 2028, with an option to extend for a further year.

Indian youth sides shine in Japan - Punjab FC, Bengaluru FC win; FC Goa lose narrowly

IANS | July 14, 2026 6:00 PM

Kurate (Japan), July 14 (IANS) It was a thrilling day of football as India’s top developmental squads faced off against their Japanese J-League counterparts, producing a mix of dominant displays and nail-biting finishes. The overall day belonged to Indian teams as the visitors -- Punjab FC, Bengaluru FC -- won two games while FC Goa went down in a close encounter.

Emirates Cricket Board bags three ICC Development Awards for 2025

IANS | July 14, 2026 5:19 PM

Edinburgh, July 14 (IANS) The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) emerged as one of the biggest winners at the ICC Development Awards 2025, claiming three global honours in recognition of its efforts to expand the game and drive the growth of women's cricket across the United Arab Emirates.

Jos Buttler joins elite club with 200th ODI appearance for England

IANS | July 14, 2026 4:32 PM

Birmingham, July 14 (IANS) Jos Buttler added another landmark to his illustrious international career on Tuesday, becoming only the second England cricketer to feature in 200 One-Day Internationals when he took the field against India in the opening match of the three-game series at Edgbaston.

Team India honour retiring Beaumont, Knight with signed jerseys

IANS | July 14, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Members of the Indian women's cricket team paid an emotional tribute to England stalwarts Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight after the duo brought the curtains down on their international careers following the historic one-off Test at Lord's. In a touching gesture, the Indian players presented the two retiring cricketers with signed Team India jerseys in the visitors' dressing room after the match.