New York, July 19 (IANS) The 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey got off to a spectacular start on Sunday as IShowSpeed, Post Malone and a host of global music stars headlined a star-studded closing ceremony before the biggest match in world football.
Beijing, July 19 (IANS) Kimi Antonelli passed Charles Leclerc to win the Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, extending his Formula 1 championship lead after Mercedes teammate George Russell retired on the opening lap.
Goa, July 19 (IANS) HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades strengthened their playoff push with a convincing 10-5 victory over UP Prometheans, while Dempo Goa Challengers continued their unbeaten run in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7 on Sunday.
Narainpur, July 19 (IANS) Diminishing score lines marked the four fixtures on the second day of the AIFF U17 Women’s Youth League 2026-27 at the RKM Football Academy in Narainpur, Chhattisgarh, on Sunday.
Kuala Lumpur, July 19 (IANS) Sangram Singh, who successfully transitioned from wrestling to MMA, won hearts by defeating Pakistani fighter Mohammad Abid Ali in just One minute 20 seconds. It was his second victory over a Pakistani opponent and his fourth overall in MMA.
London, July 19 (IANS) Amid recent unprecedented speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma’s international future, former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar to provide absolute clarity to senior stalwarts like him and Virat Kohli regarding their roles for the 2027 Men’s ODI World Cup.
New York, July 19 (IANS) Former Germany striker and World Cup winner Jurgen Klinsmann believes handling emotions and staying true to a team's identity will be the key when Argentina and Spain battle for football's biggest prize in the FIFA World Cup final on Monday.
Chennai, July 19 (IANS) French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continued to lead the standings with a half -point advantage over India’s Arjun Erigaisi after all match in Round 4 ended in draws in the fourth edition of the Chennai Grand Masters 2026, India’s most prestigious classical chess tournament, at The Westin Chennai Velachery Hotel, here on Sunday.
Goa, July 19 (IANS) Romanian ace Bernadette Szocs and Indian teenage sensation Syndrela Das starred as Dempo Goa Challengers extended their unbeaten run in Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 7, edging PBG Pune Jaguars 8-7 in a dramatic contest on Sunday. While Szocs delivered a flawless three-game victory to swing momentum Goa's way, Syndrela held her nerve in the deciding match to seal the tie and keep the league leaders perfect this season.
London, July 19 (IANS) Former England pacer Stuart Broad believes India will require a monumental century from either skipper Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, or Rohit Sharma if they are to successfully chase down England's mammoth 387/3 in the series-deciding third ODI here at Lord’s on Sunday.
