Prague, Feb 28 (IANS) World Champion Gukesh Dommaraju suffered a shock defeat to Grand Master Jorden van Foreest on Saturday in round three of the 2026 Prague Chess Festival Masters.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Olympians Jinson Johnson and Anish Bhanwala will be the main highlights of the 63rd Fit India Sundays on Cycle event on March 1. Johnson, a former India Olympian in 2016 and the national record holder in the 1500m with a time of 3:35.24, will join the cycling event at the picturesque RK Beach in Visakhapatnam.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson spoke about the overwhelming reception he received at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, his new home venue in the Indian Premier League (IPL), after being traded to Chennai Super Kings. The 29-year-old, who recently featured in India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup clash against Zimbabwe at the iconic venue, reflected on the emotional connection he felt with fans in Chennai and the added sense of responsibility that comes with their support.
Hubbali, Feb 28 (IANS) The Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah was in attendance watching the final of the Ranji Trophy between J&K and Karnataka on the final day at the Hubli Cricket Ground.
Colombo, Feb 28 (IANS) All-rounder Will Jacks believes England doesn’t need a “perfect game” to lift the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title. Having sealed a semi-final berth with a thrilling last-over win over New Zealand in Colombo — his fourth Player-of-the-Match award of the tournament — Jacks made it clear that results, not perfection, were what mattered.
Hyderabad, Feb 28 (IANS) The England women’s national hockey team has arrived in Hyderabad to participate in the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, taking place in Hyderabad, Telangana, from March 8 to 14.
Madrid, Feb 28 (IANS) Atletico Madrid's Director of Sport, Mateu Alemany, has closed the door on speculation that French international Antoine Griezmann is on the verge of leaving the club to sign for MLS side Orlando City.
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the 20-member Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships 2026, scheduled to be held in Mongolia from March 28 to April 11.
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) The qualification situation for Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 is clear, direct, and completely within their control after England’s four-wicket win against New Zealand has completely changed the Group 2 standings in Colombo.
Colombo, Feb 27 (IANS) After a close four-wicket defeat against England in the Super 8s of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner dwelled on the fine margins that swung the contest in Colombo.
