DFA Raisen, RKM squeeze into AIFF U17 Women's Youth League quarterfinals

IANS | July 22, 2026 8:15 PM

Narainpur (Chhattisgarh), July 22 (IANS) DFA Raisen and hosts RKM Football Academy joined Zinc FA and Garhwal United FC in the quarterfinals at the end of the Group A and B matches in the AIFF U17 Women’s Youth League 2026-27 at the RKM Football Academy in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Wednesday.

‘They shouldn’t fear failure': Shreyas urges his young team to embrace challenge ahead of Zimbabwe T20Is

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:50 PM

Harare, July 22 (IANS) India captain Shreyas Iyer on Wednesday called on his young side to play without the fear of failure as they prepare to take on Zimbabwe in the opening match of the three-match T20I series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday, stressing that adaptability, awareness and collective effort will be key to turning around the team's recent fortunes overseas.

Arsenal sign Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a free transfer

IANS | July 22, 2026 7:13 PM

London, July 22 (IANS) Arsenal Women have completed the signing of Spain goalkeeper Misa Rodriguez on a permanent transfer following the expiry of her contract with Real Madrid. The 27-year-old arrives in north London after six seasons with the Spanish club, where she established herself as one of Europe's leading goalkeepers and captained the side during the 2025-26 campaign.

India to host FISU World University Squash C’ship in Mumbai from August 3

IANS | July 22, 2026 6:21 PM

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) Mumbai's Somaiya Vidyavihar University will host the 2026 FISU World University Squash Championship from August 3 to 9, providing student-athletes from 14 countries a stage to compete in the week-long tournament ahead of squash's Olympic debut at the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Italy willing to stretch budget to lure Pep Guardiola as national team coach

IANS | July 22, 2026 5:48 PM

Rome, July 22 (IANS) The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is prepared to make an exceptional adjustment to its budget in a bid to appoint Pep Guardiola as the new head coach of the men’s national team, as the country looks to rebuild after another disappointing World Cup qualification campaign.