Atlanta, June 18 (IANS) South Africa fought back from a goal deficit to hold Czechia to a 1-1 draw in a Group A clash at Atlanta Stadium on Thursday, scoring their first point of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) The Table Tennis Federation of India has picked a 10-member men's and women's team led by Olympians Sreeja Akula and G Sathiyan for the upcoming Asian Games 2026, which has resulted in another Olympian, Manika Batra, raising questions over her exclusion from the squad for the event to be played at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan in a few months.
Bengaluru, June 18 (IANS) Hubli Tigers announced Aneeshwar Gautam as captain for the fifth edition of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 to be played in Bengaluru on Thursday. The franchise also unveiled its team jersey and launched the official Hubli Tigers anthem ahead of the upcoming season.
London, June 18 (IANS) Tommy Paul of the United States continued his march in the HSBC Championships at the Queen's Club in London, bringing out some of his best tennis to get the better of Botic van de Zandschulp, progressing to the quarterfinals on Thursday.
Rotterdam, June 18 (IANS) Hockey India extended its heartfelt congratulations to Indian men's hockey team defender and dragflicker Jugraj Singh, who achieved the milestone of 100 international caps on Thursday during India's FIH Pro League match against Germany in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Hyderabad, June 18 (IANS) Bengaluru Bravehearts came back strongly to beat Delhi Redz 38-28 in a thrilling clash in the men's section on the third day of Season 2 in the Rugby Premier League, while Chennai Bulls and Delhi Redz (women) played out a 26-26 draw at the Ganti Mohana Chandra Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, on Thursday.
Mohali, June 18 (IANS) Indian Super League (ISL) side Punjab FC has signed a three-year contract extension with defender Khaimingthang Lhungdim ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 season.
New York, June 18 (IANS) English club Liverpool are set to complete the signing of Spain international Victor Munoz from Osasuna after activating the winger's 40-million-euro release clause, according to multiple reports.
Kolkata, June 18 (IANS) Having already sealed a place in the semifinals, Shrachi Rarh Tigers outclassed Kolkata Royal Tigers by seven wickets in their final preliminary game to finish the league stage as table-toppers in Season 3 of the Bengal T20 League at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.
Abidjan, June 18 (IANS) Ivory Coast forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada and will miss his country's FIFA World Cup group-stage match against Germany in Toronto on Saturday, the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) confirmed on Thursday.
