Glasgow waits for the Games buzz as Commonwealth spectacle prepares to begin

Chetan Sharma | July 23, 2026 1:54 PM

Glasgow, July 23 (IANS) With the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2026 just hours away, Glasgow is ready. The venues are dressed up, volunteers are in place and the city’s transport network is prepared. Yet, one thing still seems to be missing, the unmistakable buzz of thousands of fans that usually accompanies a major multi-sport event.

Khaled Mahmud returns to BCB as consultant for age-group cricket

IANS | July 23, 2026 1:37 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud has rejoined the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), taking up a new role focused on developing the country's next generation of cricketers after being appointed consultant for age-group cricket on a two-year contract.

Peter Clarke named Sydney Sixers WBBL head coach

IANS | July 23, 2026 11:39 AM

Sydney, July 23 (IANS) Sydney Sixers have turned to Peter Clarke to lead their women's side, confirming the experienced coach will oversee the Women’s Big Bash League outfit while continuing as head coach of the NSW Breakers in a dual-capacity role over the next two seasons.

Anahat enters World Junior Squash quarterfinal

IANS | July 23, 2026 10:34 AM

Ontario, July 23 (IANS) Top-seeded Indian Anahat Singh eased past Malaysian Doyce Ye San Lee to advance to the women’s quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships.

MLS: Suarez's brace powers Inter Miami to win over the Chicago Fire

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:35 AM

Miami, July 23 (IANS) Inter Miami CF resumed MLS regular season with a 3-2 victory at home against Chicago Fire FC as the club picked up a fifth consecutive win, riding on a brace by striker Luis Suarez and a strike by Preston Plambeck, his first in MLS and for the club's first team.

Casemiro joins Inter Miami amid tampering probe

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:11 AM

Miami, July 23 (IANS) Inter Miami CF have signed Brazil national team midfielder Casemiro as he departs English Premier League side Manchester United, the MLS club said. The announcement was followed by news that the MLS launched an investigation into alleged irregularities involving the move.