New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Former English footballer and commentator Paul Masefield is backing Portugal to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, saying the squad could rally around Cristiano Ronaldo in the same way Argentina united behind Lionel Messi during their triumphant campaign in Qatar four years ago.
Southampton, June 16 (IANS) New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat against Sri Lanka in the seventh match of Group 2 of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on Tuesday.
Lucknow, June 16 (IANS) India will aim to secure the three-match ODI series when they face Afghanistan in the second ODI at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.
Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) IM Soham Kamotra caused a flutter at the Global Chess Festival, displaying a strong defence to halt Iniyan Pa’s winning streak in the sixth round of the Master’s section at the World Trade Centre.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) The Fencing Association of India (FAI) has officially named the senior national team to compete at the 26th Senior Asian Fencing Championships 2026 here in New Delhi, following intense national trials.
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) When Manav Shah tees off at Shinnecock Hills on Thursday for the U.S. Open, it will mark the realization of a dream years in the making. More than just a personal milestone, his appearance carries broader significance, it represents the aspirations of a growing generation of Indian-origin golfers, celebrates his Gujarati roots, and marks the first time a player associated with the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) has competed in a Major championship.
Dubai, June 16 (IANS) Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Group A clash of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup against India at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Lucknow, June 16 (IANS) India will look to wrap up the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan when the teams meet in the second match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajyapaye Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday.
London, June 16 (IANS) One of tennis' most celebrated partnerships will return to the grass courts of the All England Club this month after Serena and Venus Williams were awarded a wildcard for the women's doubles competition at Wimbledon 2026.
Tunis, June 16 (IANS) Tunisia appointed Herve Renard as head coach through the end of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, following the dismissal of Sabri Lamouchi after a disappointing start to the tournament, in which they lost the opener to Sweden 5-1 on Monday (IST).
