New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) India's Commonwealth Games silver medallist Tulika Maan has been withdrawn from the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after being provisionally suspended by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) for three whereabouts failures within 12 months, dealing a major blow to India's judo campaign.
Glasgow, July 24 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra is set to arrive in Glasgow late on Friday night ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sources told IANS, with India's biggest sporting star preparing to spearhead the country's athletics campaign.
London, July 24 (IANS) Joe Root is expected to return as England's Test captain, with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) close to naming him as Ben Stokes' successor following the latter's retirement from international cricket.
Kolkata, July 24 (IANS) Another chapter will be added to the oldest rivalry when East Bengal FC take on Mohun Bagan Super Giant in the Kolkata Derby on Saturday as the two Kolkata giants open the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan.
Harare, July 24 (IANS) India’s stand-in bowling coach Sunil Joshi praised young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for his explosive start to the T20I series against Zimbabwe, adding that he was glad to see the teenager do well in the opening game at the Harare Sports Club.
Rome, July 24 (IANS) Pep Guardiola has turned down an offer to become Italy's head coach, deciding to continue with his planned break from football despite the Italian Football Federation's efforts to convince him to lead the Azzurri into a new era.
Harare, July 24 (IANS) India’s stand-in bowling coach Sunil Joshi has revealed that leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi made subtle tweaks to his run-up alignment to refine his bowling in the ongoing T20I series against Zimbabwe, where the visitors have a 1-0 lead.
Hangzhou, July 24 (IANS) Indian shooter Sainyam clinched the silver medal in the Women's 10m Air Pistol event at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun in Hangzhou, China, opening India's medal tally at the tournament.
Glasgow, July 24 (IANS) India's swimming campaign at the Commonwealth Games 2026 started on a high note on Friday as Olympian Srihari Nataraj secured a place in the men's 50m backstroke semifinals, while para swimmer Budigina and Ali Imam produced impressive performances to qualify for the men's 100m freestyle S13 final.
Leeds, July 24 (IANS) England seamer Em Arlott will leave Warwickshire at the end of the 2026 season after signing a three-year contract with Yorkshire, a move driven by a desire for having a new challenge in her cricketing career.
