Sports News: Live Scores & Updates

No injustice should ever be meted out to any athlete: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday chaired the National Sports Federation (NSF) Conclave 2026, attended by Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, senior officials of the Ministry, the Sports Authority of India (SAI), and representatives of National Sports Federations (NSFs).

Norway FA chief urges Infantino to resign, says FIFA president has lost trust

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:20 PM

Oslo, Aug 7 (IANS) Pressure on FIFA president Gianni Infantino intensified on Friday after Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) president Lise Klaveness publicly called on him to resign, arguing that he no longer enjoys the confidence needed to lead world football through its current governance crisis.

Indian Army Ice Hockey Team crowned champions of the inaugural Challengers' Cup

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:09 PM

Leh (Ladakh), Aug 7 (IANS) The inaugural Challengers' Cup delivered a fitting finale as the Indian Army Ice Hockey Team survived a stirring challenge from Leh Kings, securing a 6-5 victory to lift the tournament's first-ever title at the Nawang Dorjay Stobdan (NDS) Stadium in Leh.

Jadeja, Suthar, Kuldeep pick two wickets each as SLC XI make 363/8 against India

IANS | August 7, 2026 6:08 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Indian spin attack of Ravindra Jadeja, Manav Suthar and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets each as Sri Lanka Cricket XI reached 363/8 in 90 overs at stumps on Day 1 of their three-day warm-up fixture at the Nondescripts Cricket Club ground here on Friday.

Inspired by cricketer Shane Watson, archer Sahil Jadhav gears up for Asian Games challenge

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:33 PM

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) On the face of it, archery and cricket have very little in common, but inspiration can come to anyone from anywhere. So, it may not come as a surprise that a former Australian all-rounder has emerged as an unlikely inspiration for one of the rising stars of Indian archery.

SLC announces free entry for fans in Galle and Colombo for India-Sri Lanka Tests

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:24 PM

Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle.

Four Indian Grandmasters eye Esports WC 2026 Chess glory in Paris

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:20 PM

Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) Indian chess will enjoy its strongest-ever representation at the Esports World Cup (EWC), with four Grandmasters set to compete in the chess tournament at EWC 2026, scheduled to take place in Paris from August 11 to 15.

Man United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir joins Celta Vigo on season-long loan

IANS | August 7, 2026 5:14 PM

Vigo, Aug 7 (IANS) Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has joined La Liga club Celta Vigo on a season-long loan, with the Spanish side securing an option to make the move permanent at the end of the 2026-27 campaign.

Head wins Allan Border Medal for second consecutive year, Starc named Test Player of the Year

IANS | August 7, 2026 4:46 PM

Brisbane, Aug 7 (IANS) Australia's dynamic left-handed opener Travis Head has won the prestigious Allan Border Medal for a second consecutive year following an outstanding 2025/26 international season.

‘My parents never let me quit,' says Kamaljeet gearing up for maiden Asian Games in 50m pistol

IANS | August 7, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) An injury on the athletics track ended one dream, but his passion for sport led him straight to the shooting range. Rewari's Kamaljeet turned to pistol shooting in 2019 and has since established himself as one of India's leading 50m pistol shooters.

Sports

No injustice should ever be meted out to any athlete: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Norway FA chief urges Infantino to resign, says FIFA president has lost trust

Indian Army Ice Hockey Team crowned champions of the inaugural Challengers' Cup

Jadeja, Suthar, Kuldeep pick two wickets each as SLC XI make 363/8 against India

Inspired by cricketer Shane Watson, archer Sahil Jadhav gears up for Asian Games challenge

SLC announces free entry for fans in Galle and Colombo for India-Sri Lanka Tests

Four Indian Grandmasters eye Esports WC 2026 Chess glory in Paris

Man United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir joins Celta Vigo on season-long loan

Head wins Allan Border Medal for second consecutive year, Starc named Test Player of the Year

‘My parents never let me quit,' says Kamaljeet gearing up for maiden Asian Games in 50m pistol

LATEST NEWS

HDFC Bank raises FD rates by up to 50 bps on select tenures

Lord’s, Guwahati outings were demotivating, but I learnt from them: Gurnoor Brar

Aadhi-starrer Maragadha Naanayam 2's first look out

Nithiin's look as young Krishna from 'Alias Rukmini' released!

Pankaj Tripathi: It takes weeks to prepare a character, it takes years to prepare an actor

China's rising emissions expose vulnerable South Asian neighbours to climate risks

India looks beyond aid to build production-led partnerships across Africa: Report

Love jihad, Bangladeshi nationals among issues discussed at HM Amit Shah’s Gujarat meet

RBI proposes tighter farm loan verification, new PSL calculation norms

Asked Rohit, Kohli on which lengths to bowl in New Zealand during practice: Gurnoor Brar