Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand & Gagan Narang join forces to shape India’s Olympic future

IANS | August 3, 2025 5:16 PM

Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) Legendary icons Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand, and Gagan Narang have come together in a first-of-its-kind governance initiative for Indian sports. This integrated approach aims to strengthen grassroots talent, optimise infrastructure, and drive excellence for robust, holistic sports development.

134th Durand Cup: Four-star Clayton Silva powers Diamond Harbour FC to 8-1 win over BSF FC

IANS | August 2, 2025 12:07 AM

Kolkata, Aug 2 (IANS) Brazilian striker Clayton Silva starred with four goals (2’, 35’, 71’, 90+3’) as Diamond Harbour FC continued their winning run in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 8-1 victory over BSF Football Club in a Group B clash, at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan (KBK) here on Friday.

134th Durand Cup: Indian Navy Football Team off to winning start with 2-1 win over Real Kashmir FC

IANS | August 1, 2025 11:17 PM

Imphal, Aug 1 (IANS) Indian Navy Football Team (INFT) earned a crucial 2-1 win over I-League side Real Kashmir FC (RKFC) in a closely-contested Group F encounter of the 134th Durand Cup to earn the first victory in the competition since 2021 at the Khuman Lampak Main Stadium here on Friday.

‘Not at the expense of domestic football’: Premier League CEO denies cutting of teams

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Premier League Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Richard Masters has confirmed the league will not be trimming down on clubs, after reports suggested an 18-team format may be on the cards from the usual 20, despite the overly hectic schedule which has caused many players to speak out over the increasing number of fixtures in the football calendar.

AIFF appoint Khalid Jamil as head coach of men’s national team

IANS | August 1, 2025 1:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The All India Football Federation (AIFF) have confirmed the appointment of head coach Khalid Jamil as the new head coach of the Senior India Men's National Football Team.

134th Durand Cup: 10-man Mohun Bagan put it across Mohammedan Sporting

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:29 PM

Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) A 10-man Mohun Bagan Super Giant pulled off a comfortable 3-1 victory over arch-rivals Mohammedan Sporting to begin their campaign in the 134th Durand Cup on a winning note, at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (VYBK) Stadium here on Thursday.

East Bengal FC extends contracts of 14 women's team players ahead of new season

IANS | July 31, 2025 10:12 PM

Kolkata, July 31 (IANS) East Bengal FC has announced the contract extensions of 14 key players of their women’s team for various durations ahead of the 2025-26 season, including goalkeepers Panthoi Chanu and Mamani Das, and defenders Sarita Yumnam, Sathi Debnath, Supriya Kispotta, and Riya Sarkar for one season.

5th Test: Early tea break taken after rain stops play again, India at 85/3 in 29 overs

IANS | July 31, 2025 9:08 PM

London, July 31 (IANS) An early tea break was called on the first day of the fifth Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy Test at The Oval after the rain stopped play yet again. At the time of interruption, India are at 85/3 in 29 overs.

Lucas Paqueta cleared of betting misconduct charges, says ‘eager to play with a smile again’

IANS | July 31, 2025 9:01 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta has been cleared of serious misconduct charges related to alleged breaches of the Football Association’s (FA) betting rules, bringing to an end a long and stressful chapter in his career.

134th Durand Cup: Robinson strikes winner as Bodoland FC edge Karbi Anglong in Group D clash

IANS | July 31, 2025 9:01 PM

Kokrajhar, July 31 (IANS) Local side Bodoland FC (BDFC) registered their first win of the 134th Durand Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over debutants Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC (KAMSFC) in a tightly-contested Group D clash at the SAI Stadium here on Thursday.

Football

Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand & Gagan Narang join forces to shape India’s Olympic future

134th Durand Cup: Four-star Clayton Silva powers Diamond Harbour FC to 8-1 win over BSF FC

134th Durand Cup: Indian Navy Football Team off to winning start with 2-1 win over Real Kashmir FC

‘Not at the expense of domestic football’: Premier League CEO denies cutting of teams

AIFF appoint Khalid Jamil as head coach of men’s national team

134th Durand Cup: 10-man Mohun Bagan put it across Mohammedan Sporting

East Bengal FC extends contracts of 14 women's team players ahead of new season

5th Test: Early tea break taken after rain stops play again, India at 85/3 in 29 overs

Lucas Paqueta cleared of betting misconduct charges, says ‘eager to play with a smile again’

134th Durand Cup: Robinson strikes winner as Bodoland FC edge Karbi Anglong in Group D clash

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