Kansas City, June 16 (IANS) Argentina defender Nicolas Otamendi cautioned that the reigning world champion cannot afford to repeat its Qatar 2022 nightmare when launching its title defense against Algeria, warning that "everyone is going to want to beat us."
Miami, June 16 (IANS) Maxi Araujo scored late to cancel out Abdulelah Al Amri's first-half strike as Uruguay and Saudi Arabia shared the spoils in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group H encounter here at the Miami Stadium on Tuesday (IST).
Seattle, June 16 (IANS) Egypt were left to rue a missed opportunity for a historic FIFA World Cup victory after settling for a 1-1 draw against Belgium in their Group G opener at FIFA World Cup 2026.
Ranchi, June 16 (IANS) The Ranchi Titans and the Chota Nagpur Royals successfully chased their targets to secure vital victories on Day 6 of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League 2026 at the JSCA International Stadium Complex in Ranchi on Monday.
Halle (Germany), June 15 (IANS) American star Frances Tiafoe made a winning debut at the Terra Wortmann Open, overcoming the in-form Flavio Cobolli in style in an absorbing first-round clash in Halle, Germany, on Monday.
Kolkata, June 15 (IANS) Riding on Sourav Halder's hat-trick, Kolkata Royal Tigers bagged their first victory in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League after a hard-fought one-run win over Servotech Siliguri Strikers at Eden Gardens on Monday.
Southampton, June 15 (IANS) As they get ready for their second match in Group B against Ireland in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Hampshire Bowl on Tuesday, England top pacer Lauren Bell said they will be starting from zero despite making a winning start in their campaign.
London, June 15 (IANS) China's Zheng Qinwen battled back from a set down to defeat sixth-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece 4-6, 7-6 (1), 6-4 at the WTA 250 Nottingham Open in London on Monday, claiming her first grass-court win of the season.
Monterrey (Mexico), June 15 (IANS) Sweden manager Graham Potter praised the growing understanding between Liverpool's Alexander Isak and Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres after both scored in a 5-1 win over Tunisia in Group F of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Monterrey, Mexico, on Sunday.
New Delhi, June 15 (IANS) The Union Government on Monday constituted the Search-cum Selection Committee for the National Sports Board under the National Sports Board (Search-cum Selection Committee) Rules, 2026, as per the National Sports Governance Act, 2025.
