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'Unfinished businesses': Swimmer Sajan Prakash targets CWG, Asian Games podium

IANS | July 21, 2026 10:05 AM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Returning to competitive swimming after taking a break due to a severe ‘burnout’ post the Paris Olympics, veteran Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash believes that understanding the critical role of rest and recovery has been the defining pillar of his comeback as he set his sights on the podium finish at the Commonwealth Games, starting in Glasgow on Thursday, and Asian Games in September.

Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon return for Bangladesh Tests

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:46 AM

Melbourne, July 21 (IANS) Australia have named a full-strength Test side for the first time in a year after captain Pat Cummins, along with Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, were all named in the 13-strong squad for the two-game series against Bangladesh.

7th club at just 22: Jhon Duran joins Benfica from Al-Nassr on loan

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:39 AM

Lisbon, July 21 (IANS) Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has joined Benfica from Al-Nassr on loan from the Saudi club through the end of the 2026/27 season. This will be the seventh club of Duran's career at the age of just 22, following recent stints with Fenerbahce and Zenit St Petersburg.

Bayern extends Laimer's contract through 2029

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:32 AM

Berlin, July 21 (IANS) Bayern Munich extended Austria international Konrad Laimer's contract through June 2029, the Bundeslisga club said.

Messi reflects on 'immense pain' following World Cup final loss

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:14 AM

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Lionel Messi has described his "immense" pain after Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, saying only time would help the team overcome the result.

Nearly 2 million celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph in Madrid

IANS | July 21, 2026 9:01 AM

Madrid, July 21 (IANS) Spain's national football team was welcomed by nearly 2 million fans as it celebrated winning a second World Cup with an open-top bus parade through central Madrid before a jubilant gathering at the city's landmark Plaza de Cibeles.

Dominant wins for Indian men's and women's teams on opening day of Youth Hockey5s Asian C'ship

IANS | July 21, 2026 12:04 AM

Muscat (Oman), July 21 (IANS) The Indian sub-junior men's and women's teams made winning starts in their respective campaigns at the FIH Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship 2026 in Muscat, Oman, on Monday.

Former England captain and coach Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:45 PM

London, July 20 (IANS) Liverpool, Newcastle United and England great Kevin Keegan died at the age of 75, seven weeks after revealing he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer, his family confirmed on Monday.

UTT Season 7: Captain Sathiyan steers Dabang Delhi to crucial 9-6 win over Ahmedabad

IANS | July 20, 2026 11:01 PM

Panaji (Goa), July 20 (IANS) Indian great Sathiyan Gnanasekaran steadied the Dabang Delhi TTC ship with a captain’s performance, pitching in with crucial wins in the Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles matches as the former champions beat Ahmedabad APL Pipers 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 on Monday.

World No. 427 Torres thrills home fans with first ATP win in Estoril

IANS | July 20, 2026 10:46 PM

Estoril (Portugal), July 20 (IANS) Portuguese wild card Tiago Torres, who is ranked 427 in the ATP Rankings list, started the 2026 Millennium Estoril Open in style on Monday afternoon, delighting the home crowd by earning his first ATP Tour victory.

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'Unfinished businesses': Swimmer Sajan Prakash targets CWG, Asian Games podium

Cummins, Hazlewood, Lyon return for Bangladesh Tests

7th club at just 22: Jhon Duran joins Benfica from Al-Nassr on loan

Bayern extends Laimer's contract through 2029

Messi reflects on 'immense pain' following World Cup final loss

Nearly 2 million celebrate Spain's World Cup triumph in Madrid

Dominant wins for Indian men's and women's teams on opening day of Youth Hockey5s Asian C'ship

Former England captain and coach Kevin Keegan dies aged 75

UTT Season 7: Captain Sathiyan steers Dabang Delhi to crucial 9-6 win over Ahmedabad

World No. 427 Torres thrills home fans with first ATP win in Estoril

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