Sports News: Live Scores & Updates

Golf: Scheffler opens three-shot lead; Yellamaraju climbs to ninth as Indian-origin quartet eyes Top-50

IANS | August 15, 2026 8:31 PM

Memphis (USA), Aug 15 (IANS) Indo-Canadian Sudarshan Yellamaraju moved into the Top-10 at the halfway stage of the FedEx St. Jude Championship, strengthening his bid to extend his Playoffs campaign, while Aaron Rai and Akshay remained comfortably placed and Sahith Theegala continued to battle around the crucial Top-50 line in the FedExCup standings.

Azhar Ali points to domestic cricket's shutdown as a key reason for Pakistan's Test downfall

IANS | August 15, 2026 8:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has attributed his national team's downfall in Test cricket to the shutdown of departmental cricket. Azhar, who has led Pakistan in nine Tests and 31 ODIs, called departmental cricket a "nursery" for Pakistan's national sides and felt that "it's being pushed out."

Jr Women's Hockey Nationals: Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram register wins on Day 4

IANS | August 15, 2026 8:06 PM

Pune, Aug 15 (IANS) The 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 witnessed another day of exciting action across Divisions ‘B’ and ‘C', with Hockey Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram, Assam, Gujarat and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu registering victories in their respective encounters in Pune on Saturday.

‘I would love to see some progress in Asia’: Kirsty Gilmour calls for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:56 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Scottish badminton star Kirsty Gilmour has called for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion and visibility in Asian sport, saying small gestures of acceptance can provide important reassurance to athletes from the community.

2019 Wimbledon semifinalist Bautista Agut scores on his football debut

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Roberto Bautista Agut, former tennis player and 2019 Wimbledon semifinalist, has scored twice on his football debut as he looks to make his mark in a new sport. The 38-year-old netted twice for Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos in his team's 4-2 win.

Hockey World Cup: Harmanpreet brace powers India to 3-1 win over Wales in campaign opener

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:41 PM

Amstelveen, Aug 15 (IANS) Captain Harmanpreet Singh scored twice from penalty corners as India began their campaign in the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wales in their Pool D opener at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Saturday.

‘European C’ships gold is a very calming thing’: Scotland badminton star Kirsty Gilmour on moving beyond silver

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) For years, Kirsty Gilmour's career had been defined by how close she came. With five European Championship silver medals, another bronze, and countless near-misses, the Scottish shuttler had become accustomed to being the one just short of the top step. Gilmour finally won European Championship gold in Huelva, beating Denmark's Line Højmark Kjærsfeldt 21-17, 21-15 to become Scotland's first European women's singles champion.

1st Test: Padikkal's maiden Test century helps India dominate proceedings at Galle (ld)

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:16 PM

Galle, Aug 15 (IANS) Playing in Tests for the first time since November 2024, Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century as India dominated Sri Lanka by reaching 288/2 in 73 overs at stumps after bad light and rain brought an early close to the opening day of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Saturday.

‘The biggest obstacle is myself’: Chen Yu Fei refuses to let Olympic gold become a burden at Badminton WC

IANS | August 15, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Chen Yu Fei has won Olympic gold and established herself among the world’s elite, but one prize continues to elude her. Yet as the Chinese star returns to the World Championships in pursuit of that elusive gold, she believes the biggest challenge is not an opponent; it is herself.

Joe Gelhardt returns to Hull City on permanent deal from Leeds

IANS | August 15, 2026 6:50 PM

Hull, Aug 15 (IANS) Premier League newcomers Hull City have completed the permanent signing of forward Joe Gelhardt from Leeds United for an undisclosed fee, the club announced on Saturday. The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract with Hull, with the club holding an option to extend his stay by a further year.

Sports

Golf: Scheffler opens three-shot lead; Yellamaraju climbs to ninth as Indian-origin quartet eyes Top-50

Azhar Ali points to domestic cricket's shutdown as a key reason for Pakistan's Test downfall

Jr Women's Hockey Nationals: Karnataka, Bihar, Mizoram register wins on Day 4

‘I would love to see some progress in Asia’: Kirsty Gilmour calls for greater LGBTQ+ inclusion in sport

2019 Wimbledon semifinalist Bautista Agut scores on his football debut

Hockey World Cup: Harmanpreet brace powers India to 3-1 win over Wales in campaign opener

‘European C’ships gold is a very calming thing’: Scotland badminton star Kirsty Gilmour on moving beyond silver

1st Test: Padikkal's maiden Test century helps India dominate proceedings at Galle (ld)

‘The biggest obstacle is myself’: Chen Yu Fei refuses to let Olympic gold become a burden at Badminton WC

Joe Gelhardt returns to Hull City on permanent deal from Leeds

LATEST NEWS

India-Australia defence ties gain strategic depth amid China's assertiveness

Anti-cancer drug price cuts from next week to save consumers Rs 3,502 crore annually

PM Modi extends Diwali greetings to citizens

Golf: McIlroy fires 63 to move within one shot of leaders Hatton and Rahm in Abu Dhabi

Khushi calls Janhvi Kapoor 'Best sister' for planning her dream birthday

SBI expands US network with first 'SBIC Bank' branch in Texas

2027 polls: Can Asaduddin Owaisi repeat Bihar’s success in UP

Maharashtra Open State Badminton to kick off at Bombay Gym from Nov 12

Khalistani separatists face mounting public backlash in Canada

India enjoys strategic advantage due to large oil refining capacity