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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
London, Aug 7 (IANS) England's FIFA WC 2026 player Ivan Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm following an alleged incident at a London nightclub last year, the Metropolitan Police confirmed on Friday.
Colombo, Aug 7 (IANS) Pathum Nissanka and Chamari Athapaththu stole the spotlight at the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Awards by bagging the prestigious men's and women's Cricketer of the Year awards, respectively, for their exceptional performances in 2025.
London, Aug 7 (IANS) Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok made encouraging starts at the London Championship, carding identical rounds of 2-under 71 to stay within striking distance of the leaders after the opening round at the par-73 Centurion Club.
Srinagar, Aug 7 (IANS) Khalin Joshi carded a five-under 66 to complete a commanding nine-shot victory at the Rs 1 crore J&K Open 2026 at the picturesque Royal Springs Golf Course.
