Lucknow, July 31 (IANS) Gaur Gorakhpur Lions owner Vishesh Gaur believes that sharing a dressing room with seasoned international and IPL cricketers gives young players a big boost as it gives them the ideal environment to learn, build confidence, and grow.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Swapna Barman, India's first heptathlete to win a gold medal at the Asian Games, announced her retirement from athletics on Friday, citing the run of injuries.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey on Friday wrote emails to senior office-bearers and Executive Board members, questioning the decision to change the national team’s traditional blue jersey to saffron for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup and stated it has been implemented "without being placed before the Executive Board for discussion and without my prior knowledge."
Harare, July 31 (IANS) Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) Chairman Tavengwa Mukuhlani on Friday said hosting the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027 is a ‘tremendous honour’, adding that it also huge a vote of confidence in the country's ability to stage marquee global cricketing events.
Sydney, July 31 (IANS) Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer has admitted that missing out on England’s FIFA World Cup 2026 squad was a painful experience but said the disappointment has only increased his hunger to prove himself this season.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Indian weightlifter Lovepreet Singh and discus thrower Seema Kaliramna for winning silver and bronze medals respectively at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, praising their determination and wishing them success in the future.
New Delhi, July 31, 2026 (IANS) As the Indian men's hockey team gears up for the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, forwards Mandeep Singh, Abhishek and Shilanand Lakra have underlined the importance of chemistry, consistency, teamwork and meticulous preparation as they look to spearhead India's campaign at the marquee event.
St John’s (Antigua), July 31 (IANS) Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph has hit back at West Indies head coach Daren Sammy for saying he ‘declined selection’ for the ongoing Test series against Pakistan, calling the coach's remarks ‘controversial, without context'.
Milan, July 31 (IANS) Former Italy captain and AC Milan legend Franco Baresi, widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in football history, has died at the age of 66 after battling illness, the Serie A club announced on Friday.
New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) FIFA defended its proposal to allow private investors to acquire ownership interests in the World Cup and other competitions, saying "nobody is selling football" and claimed the consultation process had been "disrupted by incorrect media reports".
