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Durand Cup 2025 returns with prize money boost, new venues — but amid ISL uncertainty

IANS | July 17, 2025 9:12 PM

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) Asia’s oldest football tournament, the Durand Cup, is all set to kick off on July 23 with a significant increase in prize money, fresh venues, and expanded international presence. But while the tournament is poised for another vibrant edition, its build-up has been clouded by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Indian club football — particularly the Indian Super League (ISL).

Gloucestershire spinner Tom Smith announces retirement

IANS | July 17, 2025 8:00 PM

Bristol, July 17 (IANS) Gloucestershire legend Tom Smith has officially announced his retirement from professional cricket at the end of his club's T20 Blast campaign.

Golf: Neha Tripathi shoots stunning 65 to take 3-shot lead in 9th leg of WPGT

IANS | July 17, 2025 7:48 PM

Hosur (Tamil Nadu), July 17 (IANS) Neha Tripathi, one of the most experienced stars on the Indian women’s circuit, produced a stunning 7-under 65 that catapulted her into a 3-shot lead after the second round of the Rs 15 lakh ninth Leg of the Women’s Pro Golf Tour at the Clover Greens.

Trying to give Pant as long as possible to recover ahead of Manchester Test, says ten Doeschate

IANS | July 17, 2025 7:38 PM

Beckenham, July 17 (IANS) Ahead of a do-or-die fourth Test against England in Manchester, India are sweating over the availability of vice-captain Rishabh Pant, who suffered a left index finger injury while keeping in Lord’s Test.

Ranchi remembers Santosh Lal, the man who gifted helicopter shot to Dhoni

IANS | July 17, 2025 7:25 PM

Ranchi, July 17 (IANS) Long before it became Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s trademark on the world stage, the iconic helicopter shot was just a street-smart stroke played on dusty grounds in Ranchi -- first perfected by Santosh Lal, fondly known as Bunty.

'All the plot announcements were fake': Arshad Nadeem expresses disappointment over unfulfilled Paris Olympics rewards

IANS | July 17, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Olympic gold medallist Arshad Nadeem has revealed that several promises made to him following last year’s Paris Olympics remain unfulfilled. The javelin star alleged that some of the announced rewards, particularly land plot allocations, were never actually delivered, calling them "fake".

Sports Minister Mandaviya outlines India’s medal strategy for 2036 Olympics at Khelo Bharat Conclave

IANS | July 17, 2025 7:06 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday outlined India’s strategy towards finishing among the top 10 nations in the 2036 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

There will be a leaning towards making Bumrah play in Manchester Test, says ten Doeschate

IANS | July 17, 2025 6:45 PM

Beckenham, July 17 (IANS) Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate has indicated that there will be a preference for making fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah play in the upcoming fourth Test against England, but a final call on this will be taken closer to game day in Manchester.

Oriental Cup 2025 returns for third season from July 21

IANS | July 17, 2025 5:27 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The Oriental Cup, an emerging school football tournament founded by student-athlete Fareed Bakshi, officially announced its third season on Thursday.

ISL: Chennaiyin FC and head coach Owen Coyle mutually part ways

IANS | July 17, 2025 4:55 PM

New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) team Chennaiyin FC and head coach Owen Coyle have mutually parted ways on Thursday, the club said.

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Durand Cup 2025 returns with prize money boost, new venues — but amid ISL uncertainty

Gloucestershire spinner Tom Smith announces retirement

Golf: Neha Tripathi shoots stunning 65 to take 3-shot lead in 9th leg of WPGT

Trying to give Pant as long as possible to recover ahead of Manchester Test, says ten Doeschate

Ranchi remembers Santosh Lal, the man who gifted helicopter shot to Dhoni

'All the plot announcements were fake': Arshad Nadeem expresses disappointment over unfulfilled Paris Olympics rewards

Sports Minister Mandaviya outlines India’s medal strategy for 2036 Olympics at Khelo Bharat Conclave

There will be a leaning towards making Bumrah play in Manchester Test, says ten Doeschate

Oriental Cup 2025 returns for third season from July 21

ISL: Chennaiyin FC and head coach Owen Coyle mutually part ways

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