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‘I believe our team can compete for title’: Dermitzakis sets ambitions as Punjab FC open ISL campaign

IANS | October 13, 2026 6:04 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Punjab FC head coach Pavlos Dermitzakis has set his sights on competing for the Indian Super League (ISL) title as the Shers prepare to begin their 2026-27 campaign against Odisha FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, with the Greek tactician banking on an extended pre-season, targeted reinforcements and a more combination-oriented style of football to take the club forward.

Australia consolidate top spot, SA fall outside top two after Durban defeat in WTC points table

IANS | October 13, 2026 6:03 PM

Durban, Oct 13 (IANS) Australia have consolidated their first place in the World Test Championship (WTC), while South Africa slipped outside the top two after the Aussies registered a stellar 214-run win over the Proteas at Kingsmead here on Tuesday.

1st Test: Hazlewood’s six-for powers Australia to 214-run win over South Africa

IANS | October 13, 2026 5:53 PM

Durban, Oct 13 (IANS) Leading fast bowler Josh Hazlewood produced a match-winning spell of six wickets in the second innings as Australia defeated South Africa by 214 runs in the first Test at Kingsmead Stadium on Tuesday, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Ranji Trophy: Siraj leads Hyderabad to victory; UP, Mumbai also win big

IANS | October 13, 2026 5:38 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj led Hyderabad to a strong performance and a huge win over Tripura in the opening Group B encounter in the Ranji Trophy, while Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai also bagged big wins inside three days of their fixtures.

Sports Ministry approves 166 athletes for Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games

IANS | October 13, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct (IANS) With less than a week before the Para Asian Games, the Sport Ministry has approved the participation of an Indian contingent comprising 275 members for the continental Games, which will be held in Aichi-Nagoya from 18 to 24 October, with 45 nations competing in 492 medal events across 18 sports.

ISL: Punjab FC look to build on last season as Odisha FC begin campaign under pressure

IANS | October 13, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Punjab FC and Odisha FC will kick off their 2026-27 Indian Super League (ISL) campaigns when they meet at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday, with the two sides entering the new season from contrasting positions.

Borussia Dortmund extends head coach Niko Kovac's contract till 2029

IANS | October 13, 2026 5:18 PM

Dortmund, Oct 13 (IANS) German club Borussia Dortmund has extended head coach Niko Kovac's contract until June 30, 2029, after the Croatian guided the club to a second-place finish in the Bundesliga last season.

ISL 2026/27: Hnamte, Soham, Vibin and Tekcham shine as young talents make early impressions

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) The opening weekend of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026/27 season delivered dramatic finishes, comeback victories and promising performances from young Indian players, with Lalrinliana Hnamte, Soham Varshneya, Vibin Mohanan and Tekcham Abhishek Singh among those who caught the eye.

England announce squads for white-ball Australia series, rest key pacers for T20Is

IANS | October 13, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) England have announced their squad for the white-ball series against Australia and have rested several key bowlers for the T20Is as the focus lies on the subsequent Test series in South Africa and the ODI World Cup 2027.

Krishan Pathak returns as Hockey India names men’s squad for Asian Champions Trophy Punjab

IANS | October 13, 2026 3:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Hockey India on Tuesday announced the Indian men’s squad for the Asian Champions Trophy Punjab 2026, scheduled to be held in Jalandhar and Mohali from October 27 to November 5.

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‘I believe our team can compete for title’: Dermitzakis sets ambitions as Punjab FC open ISL campaign

Australia consolidate top spot, SA fall outside top two after Durban defeat in WTC points table

1st Test: Hazlewood’s six-for powers Australia to 214-run win over South Africa

Ranji Trophy: Siraj leads Hyderabad to victory; UP, Mumbai also win big

Sports Ministry approves 166 athletes for Aichi-Nagoya Para Asian Games

ISL: Punjab FC look to build on last season as Odisha FC begin campaign under pressure

Borussia Dortmund extends head coach Niko Kovac's contract till 2029

ISL 2026/27: Hnamte, Soham, Vibin and Tekcham shine as young talents make early impressions

England announce squads for white-ball Australia series, rest key pacers for T20Is

Krishan Pathak returns as Hockey India names men’s squad for Asian Champions Trophy Punjab

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