‘They shouldn’t fear failure': Shreyas urges his young team to embrace challenge ahead of Zimbabwe T20Is

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:50 PM

Harare, July 22 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday called on his young side to play without the fear of failure as they prepare to take on Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, stressing that adaptability, awareness and collective effort will be key to turning around the team's recent fortunes overseas.

Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:13 PM

London, July 22 (IANS) Arsenal Women have completed the signing of Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a permanent transfer following the expiry of her contract with Real Madrid. The 27-year-old arrives in north London after six seasons with the Spanish club, where she established herself as one of Europe's leading goalkeepers and captained the side during the 2025-26 campaign.

India to host FISU World University Squash C’ship in Mumbai from August 3

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Mumbai's Somaiya Vidyavihar University will host the 2026 FISU World University Squash Championship from August 3 to 9, providing student-athletes from 14 countries a stage to compete in the week-long tournament ahead of squash's Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Italy willing to stretch budget to lure Pep Guardiola as national team coach

IANS | July 22, 2026 5:48 PM

Rome, July 22 (IANS) The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is prepared to make an exceptional adjustment to its budget in a bid to appoint Pep Guardiola as the new head coach of the men’s national team, as the country looks to rebuild after another disappointing World Cup qualification campaign.

China Open: Sindhu beats Unnati, Ayush topples World No. 11

IANS | July 22, 2026 5:22 PM

Changzhou, July 22 (IANS) P.V. Sindhu carried her winning momentum into the China Open with a hard-fought opening-round victory over fellow Indian Unnati Hooda, while Ayush Shetty produced one of the biggest upsets of the day by knocking out Indonesia's World No. 11 Alwi Farhan to storm into the men's singles pre-quarterfinals on Wednesday.

Sr World Fencing C'ship: Indian duo Taniksha, Prachi make history, qualify for main draw

IANS | July 22, 2026 4:56 PM

Hong Kong, July 22 (IANS) Taniksha Khatri and Prachi Lohan etched their names into Indian fencing history by becoming the first Indian women's épée fencers to qualify for the Main Table of 64 at the Senior World Fencing Championships, marking a breakthrough moment for the sport on the opening day of the 2026 edition at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong.