New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The returning Real Madrid boss has put his weight behind star forward Vinicius Junior and hit out, saying that the Brazilian international was "bullied" for his clash with Espanyol players during his team's 2-1 win in the LaLiga opener.
Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) Devdutt Padikkal continued his sublime run by hitting a brilliant second Test century before Sri Lanka hit back late with the second new ball to restrict India to 300/5 in 85 overs at stumps on Day One of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground on Sunday.
Visakhapatnam, Aug 23 (IANS) The BRICS Sports Ministers’ Meeting 2026 concluded in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam, with the adoption by consensus of the BRICS Sports Joint Declaration, reaffirming the commitment of the member states to strengthen cooperation in sport through dialogue, mutual respect, and inclusiveness.
Pune, Aug 23 (IANS) Olympian Udayan Mane, two-time IGPL-leg champion Aman Raj, Aadil Bedi and Tushar Pannu conducted a clinic for junior golfers and club members to kick-start a Caddie Welfare Golf Championship 2026 at The Poona Club Golf Course on Sunday,
London, Aug 23 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has labelled Cole Palmer a 'world-class' player and backed the England international to produce his best football this season after completing a full pre-season under the Spaniard.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Erling Haaland will take the pitch for the start of Manchester City's Premier League campaign against AFC Bournemouth with a new look. The Norwegian striker has trimmed off his hair, leaving his traditional long, tied-back look. Haaland took to social media to share a video of his new look.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) French badminton history was written in pure gold as Thom Gicquel and Delphine Delrue clinched their first-ever BWF World Championships title, and their victory lap is already legendary.
Mackay, Aug 23 (IANS) Mitchell Starc reaffirmed his commitment to Test cricket after producing a match-winning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh, saying the longest format remains the pinnacle for him and he wants to continue playing for Australia for as long as his body allows.
Colombo, Aug 23 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was forced to retire hurt after copping a painful blow to his left wrist off a sharp bouncer from Sri Lanka fast bowler Lahiru Kumara on day one of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club (SSC) Ground here on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Indian shuttler Treesa Jolly said she had visualised herself standing on the World Championships podium every day over the last three months, and seeing that dream come true made her historic bronze medal with Gayatri Gopichand even more special.
