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135th Durand Cup: Bodoland FC reach knockouts despite huge win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star

IANS | August 13, 2026 8:14 PM

Guwahati, Aug 13 (IANS) Local boy and former India international Halicharan Narzary produced a stunning individual performance for Bodoland FC, scoring four goals and providing two assists as they cruised to a 6-0 victory over local rivals Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in their final Group F fixture of the 135th Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Thursday.

PGTI Tour: Jamal Hossain takes two-shot lead as Coal India Open reduced to 54 holes

IANS | August 13, 2026 8:00 PM

Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) Jamal Hossain carded a seven-under 63 to take a two-shot lead following the completion of the rain-delayed second round of the Coal India Open at Tollygunge Club in Kolkata on Thursday.

WV Raman backs Sarfaraz to start over Jurel for India’s Galle Test against Sri Lanka

Niharika Raina | August 13, 2026 7:45 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Former India batter WV Raman said he would prefer Sarfaraz Khan over Dhruv Jurel in the side’s playing eleven for the first Test against Sri Lanka, starting in Galle on Saturday, citing the visitors' need for a frontline batter in the middle order who can attack the hosts' spin bowling line-up.

'This club means so much to me': Doku commits future to Man City until 2031

IANS | August 13, 2026 7:37 PM

Manchester, Aug 13 (IANS) Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku has signed a new five-year contract with the club, extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2031.

‘A cricketer loses fear of rejection when rejected constantly’: PBKS’ Brar recalls 7-year wait, reveals Test dream

Vaishnavi Iyer | August 13, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has opened up about the winding road that eventually led him to the IPL, recalling how he once had to choose between pursuing cricket and joining the Punjab Police, while seven years of repeated selection setbacks tested his patience. Brar, who ultimately broke through after moving to Mohali and impressing in the domestic circuit, says the journey has strengthened his belief that opportunities arrive when their time comes.

‘It's an extremely proud moment’: Trupti Murgunde on India hosting BWF World Championships

IANS | August 13, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Around 17 years after representing India at the World Championships in Hyderabad, former badminton player Trupti Murgunde believes the return of the prestigious tournament to the country reflects India’s remarkable growth as a sporting nation and will provide a major boost to the next generation of shuttlers.

No such thing as an off-season; Shreyas is one of the best minds I've seen: Trevor Gonsalves

Niharika Raina | August 13, 2026 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) A franchise like Punjab Kings used to be perpetually trapped in the cycle of mid-table rebuilds till a grand change at the top happened in 2025. Under head coach Ricky Ponting and captain Shreyas Iyer, PBKS reached the summit clash, but fell short of the trophy.

‘Batter giving death stare should not bother a bowler’: PBKS’ Harpreet Brar plays down Virat Kohli rivalry

Vaishnavi Iyer | August 13, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Punjab Kings spinner Harpreet Brar has played down the talk surrounding his on-field exchanges with Virat Kohli, insisting there is no rivalry between the two and that a bowler's focus should remain firmly on the job at hand, regardless of who is batting at the other end.

Ferran Torres misses Barca training again as he closes in on PSG move

IANS | August 13, 2026 6:45 PM

Barcelona, Aug 13 (IANS) World Cup hero Ferran Torres is edging closer to a move to European champions Paris Saint-Germain with the confirmation that he has yet to return to training with FC Barcelona.

Had certain expectations in IPL 2026; it just didn't click, admits Nehal Wadhera

Niharika Raina | August 13, 2026 6:34 PM

New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Punjab Kings' off-season camp in New Chandigarh has been a stretch of open net sessions and practice games, though rain has made an appearance. Somewhere in the middle of all the games played by Mother Nature, Nehal Wadhera is working his way back from a season he is in no hurry to forget.

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135th Durand Cup: Bodoland FC reach knockouts despite huge win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star

PGTI Tour: Jamal Hossain takes two-shot lead as Coal India Open reduced to 54 holes

WV Raman backs Sarfaraz to start over Jurel for India’s Galle Test against Sri Lanka

'This club means so much to me': Doku commits future to Man City until 2031

‘A cricketer loses fear of rejection when rejected constantly’: PBKS’ Brar recalls 7-year wait, reveals Test dream

‘It's an extremely proud moment’: Trupti Murgunde on India hosting BWF World Championships

No such thing as an off-season; Shreyas is one of the best minds I've seen: Trevor Gonsalves

‘Batter giving death stare should not bother a bowler’: PBKS’ Harpreet Brar plays down Virat Kohli rivalry

Ferran Torres misses Barca training again as he closes in on PSG move

Had certain expectations in IPL 2026; it just didn't click, admits Nehal Wadhera

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