FIFA WC: Morocco overpower Scotland to seize control of Group C

IANS | June 20, 2026 6:17 AM

Foxborough, June 20 (IANS) Morocco underlined their growing World Cup credentials with a commanding 1-0 victory over Scotland on Friday, as Ismael Saibari’s strike after just 71 seconds proved enough to send the North Africans to the top of Group C.

Neeraj Chopra finishes fourth in Doha Diamond League on return to action for crucial season

IANS | June 20, 2026 12:57 AM

Doha, June 20 (IANS) India's two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra finished fourth in the javelin throw event of the Doha Diamond League event, ending with a season's best throw of 85.69 metres in Doha, Qatar. With his solid effort on Friday, Neeraj Chopra achieved the qualifying standard for the upcoming Commonwealth Games to be held from July 23 to August 2.

Jay Shah, Devjit Saikia meet Sri Lanka cricket officials to discuss governance issues

IANS | June 19, 2026 11:53 PM

Colombo, June 19 (IANS) The Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Jay Shah, and the Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devajit Saikia, met with the leadership of Sri Lanka Cricket during a brief visit to Colombo on Friday, at which the two parties discussed issues related to governance transition and constitutional and administrative reforms.

Rugby Premier League: Mumbai Dreamers move to top of the table in Season 2

IANS | June 19, 2026 9:56 PM

Hyderabad, June 19 (IANS) Mumbai Dreamers beat Delhi Redz comfortably to move to the top of the table, while Chennai Bulls (women) edged over Delhi Redz on the fourth day of Season 2 of the Rugby Premier League being played at the Ganti Mohana Chandra (GMC) Balayogi Athletic Stadium in Gachibowli in Hyderabad on Friday.