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Formula 1: Norris denies Russell pole position in gripping Qualifying for Dutch Grand Prix

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:47 PM

Zandvoort (the Netherlands), Aug 22 (IANS) Lando Norris denied the Sprint race winner George Russell and seized a spectacular pole position for the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday. In the qualifying session conducted under the threat of rain, the McLaren driver edged out Mercedes’ Russell and Kimi Antonelli in the final minutes, giving the day a spectacular ending.

La Liga: Barcelona coach Flick leaves exit door open for first team quartet

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:20 PM

Madrid, Aug 22 (IANS) Hansi Flick, coach of defending champion FC Barcelona, on Saturday left the door open for several players in his squad to leave the club before the end of the current transfer window.

Jr Women's Hockey Nationals: Jharkhand, Haryana set for grand showdown in final

IANS | August 22, 2026 11:02 PM

Pune, Aug 22 (IANS) The stage is set for a thrilling summit clash between Hockey Jharkhand and Hockey Haryana in the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026, with both eyeing the coveted national title at the Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium near Pune on Sunday.

Punjab FC sign Cameroonian forward Raphaël Messi Bouli till May 2027

IANS | August 22, 2026 10:47 PM

Mohali, Aug 22 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season, Punjab FC have bolstered their attacking firepower, officially signing Cameroonian centre-forward Raphaël Éric Messi Bouli on a contract that runs until May 31, 2027.

135th Durand Cup: Kolkata Derby to decide title as arch-rivals face off in final

IANS | August 22, 2026 10:26 PM

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) Asia’s oldest football tournament will be decided by the outcome of the country's most cherished and storied rivalry as Mohun Bagan Super Giant will take on East Bengal in the final of the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Sunday.

Hockey World Cup: Indian men fight but lose to the Netherlands 1-3 in Pool E

IANS | August 22, 2026 10:07 PM

Amstelveen, Aug 22 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team suffered a 1-3 defeat against co-hosts the Netherlands in their opening Pool E match of Stage 2 at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, leaving their semifinal hopes hanging by a thread.

Potential inclusion of off-spinner at Kuldeep’s expense against SL 'understandable,' says Manjrekar

IANS | August 22, 2026 9:44 PM

Colombo, Aug 22 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels the team management's decision to potentially replace left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav with an off-spinner for the second Test against Sri Lanka, starting at the SSC Ground on Sunday, would be an ‘understandable’ move, given the hosts' heavy reliance on left-handed batters.

Athletics: South Africa's Tyantini, Tamil Nadu’s Abinaya are fastest in Continental Tour event

IANS | August 22, 2026 9:22 PM

Bhubaneswar, Aug 22 (IANS) South Africa’s Tshepo Jason Tyantini and India's Abinaya Rajarajan emerged as the fastest male and female athletes in the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Level Meeting at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on Saturday.

Football: Hull City stun Manchester United on return to Premier League

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:44 PM

Hull, Aug 22 (IANS) Hull City on Saturday pulled off a miraculous win over Manchester United on their return to the Premier League after a decade. The Tigers, who are playing English top-flight football for the first time since 2016-17, beat the 13-time winners 2-0 with goals from Semi Ajayi and Nampalys Mendy at the MKM Stadium.

Badminton WC: They are young; they will continue to play for a while, says coach Gopichand on Treesa-Gayatri

IANS | August 22, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Chief coach Pullela Gopichand believes Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand's historic World Championships bronze can provide a major boost to India's next generation, while insisting the young women's doubles pair still have plenty of success ahead of them.

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Formula 1: Norris denies Russell pole position in gripping Qualifying for Dutch Grand Prix

La Liga: Barcelona coach Flick leaves exit door open for first team quartet

Jr Women's Hockey Nationals: Jharkhand, Haryana set for grand showdown in final

Punjab FC sign Cameroonian forward Raphaël Messi Bouli till May 2027

135th Durand Cup: Kolkata Derby to decide title as arch-rivals face off in final

Hockey World Cup: Indian men fight but lose to the Netherlands 1-3 in Pool E

Potential inclusion of off-spinner at Kuldeep’s expense against SL 'understandable,' says Manjrekar

Athletics: South Africa's Tyantini, Tamil Nadu’s Abinaya are fastest in Continental Tour event

Football: Hull City stun Manchester United on return to Premier League

Badminton WC: They are young; they will continue to play for a while, says coach Gopichand on Treesa-Gayatri

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