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WPGT 2026: Ridhima holds off Mannat to win 12th Leg and fourth title this season

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:31 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 14 (IANS) Ridhima Dilawari managed to hold off a surging Mannat Brar on the back nine to take her fourth title on the Women’s Pro Golf Tour (WPGT) 2026 at the Prestige Golfshire near Bengaluru on Friday. The seasoned Ridhima shot a 4-under 68 for her third straight under-par round following 67-71 on the first two days of the 12th Leg of the 2026 season.

Jr Women's Nationals: Hockey Mizoram surge to top spot; Tamil Nadu climb to third in Div ‘B’

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:16 PM

Pune, Aug 14 (IANS) Hockey Mizoram registered their second win in their pool to strengthen their chances of topping their pool, while Hockey Tamil Nadu scored their first win in their pool to move off the bottom place and into third position in Division ‘B’ of the 16th Hockey India Junior Women National Championship 2026 at the Maj. Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium, in Pune on Friday.

Madhav Kaushik appointed captain of Noida Kings for UP T20 League 2026

IANS | August 14, 2026 6:12 PM

Noida, Aug 14 (IANS) Noida Kings have appointed experienced Uttar Pradesh batter Madhav Kaushik as their captain for the fourth edition of the UP T20 League, as the franchise looks to mount a strong challenge for the title in the upcoming season.

'We always had guns at home': Raiza Dhillon takes a family heritage to Asian Games

IANS | August 14, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Raiza Dhillon's earliest connection to shooting didn't come from a range; it came from her family's hunting roots in Shamgarh, Haryana, where guns had been part of daily life for generations.

Paraguay midfielder Diego Gomez signs five-year deal with Brighton

IANS | August 14, 2026 5:28 PM

Brighton, Aug 14 (IANS) Brighton & Hove Albion have secured the long-term future of Paraguay international Diego Gomez after the versatile midfielder signed a new five-year contract with the Premier League club, with the agreement also including an option for an additional year.

Scotland to host Netherlands for three-match women’s ODI series from August 28

IANS | August 14, 2026 5:19 PM

Edinburgh, Aug 14 (IANS) Scotland will host Netherlands for a three-match women’s ODI series across two venues. The opening match of the series will take place at Titwood, home of Clydesdale Cricket Club, on August 28. The action will then shift to Stirling for the remaining two fixtures on August 30 and September 1.

Canada's Thaker fined 30 per cent of match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

IANS | August 14, 2026 5:09 PM

Dundee, Aug 14 (IANS) Canada’s batting all-rounder Harsh Thaker has been docked 30 per cent of his match fee for showing dissent at an umpire's decision during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 fixture against Scotland here on Friday.

The main goal is to play the World Test Championship final next year, says Shubman Gill

IANS | August 14, 2026 4:47 PM

Galle, Aug 14 (IANS) When India will take on Sri Lanka in the opening Test at the picturesque Galle International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, it will also mark India’s landmark 600th Test match and the 50th game at the historic venue.

'The team is ready to play in Europe': Terzic backs Athletic Club for European push

IANS | August 14, 2026 4:33 PM

Bilbao, Aug 14 (IANS) New Athletic Club head coach Edin Terzic believes his side has the quality to challenge for European qualification in the upcoming La Liga season, setting an ambitious target ahead of his first competitive campaign with the Basque club.

Glovework takes priority at Galle, says SL captain de Silva on Dickwella's recall

IANS | August 14, 2026 4:30 PM

Galle, Aug 14 (IANS) Sri Lanka skipper Dhananjaya de Silva has strongly defended giving wicketkeeper-batter Niroshan Dickwella a recall for the upcoming first Test against India by stating that superior glovework is the primary prerequisite for selection due to the tricky nature of the pitch at the Galle International Cricket Stadium.

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WPGT 2026: Ridhima holds off Mannat to win 12th Leg and fourth title this season

Jr Women's Nationals: Hockey Mizoram surge to top spot; Tamil Nadu climb to third in Div ‘B’

Madhav Kaushik appointed captain of Noida Kings for UP T20 League 2026

'We always had guns at home': Raiza Dhillon takes a family heritage to Asian Games

Paraguay midfielder Diego Gomez signs five-year deal with Brighton

Scotland to host Netherlands for three-match women’s ODI series from August 28

Canada's Thaker fined 30 per cent of match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

The main goal is to play the World Test Championship final next year, says Shubman Gill

'The team is ready to play in Europe': Terzic backs Athletic Club for European push

Glovework takes priority at Galle, says SL captain de Silva on Dickwella's recall

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