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Durand Cup: NorthEast United extend their unbeaten streak with a comfortable win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star

IANS | August 8, 2026 10:07 PM

Guwahati, Aug 8 (IANS) A brace from Alaaeddine Ajaraie, complemented by late strikes from substitutes Macarton Louis Nickson and debutant Etyan Gonzalez Morales, powered defending champions NorthEast United FC to a commanding 4-1 victory over Karbi Anglong Morning Star FC in a Group F clash of the 135th Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Saturday.

Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong FC go top of group E with a dominant win over Mumbay FC

IANS | August 8, 2026 10:03 PM

Shillong, Aug 8 (IANS) Shillong Lajong FC cruised to a commanding 5-0 win over Mumbay FC in a Group E fixture of the 135th Durand Cup, played here at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Saturday, a result that considerably brightens their prospects of reaching the quarter-finals.

India to face South Korea on hard courts in Davis Cup Qualifiers second round

IANS | August 8, 2026 9:52 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) India will face South Korea on hard courts at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Seoul on September 18-19 in the second round of the Davis Cup Qualifiers, setting up a closely contested tie with a place in the Final 8 at stake.

Kusal Mendis named inaugural president of Sri Lanka players' association

IANS | August 8, 2026 9:51 PM

Colombo, Aug 8 (IANS) Sri Lankan men's white-ball captain Kusal Mendis has been appointed as the inaugural president of the newly launched Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers' Association (SLPCA).

MCA installs Dilip Sardesai Gate on legendary player’s birth anniversary at Wankhede Stadium

IANS | August 8, 2026 9:08 PM

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) To the birth anniversary of legendary Mumbai and India batter Dilip Sardesai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Saturday formally installed the commemorative board in his name at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Amit Uniyal appointed Punjab men’s head coach as PCA overhauls coaching staff

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) In a major administrative shake-up ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has overhauled its senior men's coaching staff and named former left-arm seamer Amit Uniyal as the new head coach in place of Sandeep Sharma.

BCCI secretary Saikia likely to meet VVS Laxman during visit to CoE on Sunday

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:19 PM

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Concerned by the mounting spate of injuries that has hit the India men’s team, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia will meet Head of Cricket VVS Laxman in Bengaluru on Sunday to take stock of the rehabilitation programme at the Centre of Excellence (CoE).

Odisha clinch 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 title

IANS | August 8, 2026 7:53 PM

Coimbatore, Aug 8 (IANS) Hockey Association of Odisha emerged champions of the 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 - Division ‘A’ after defeating Hockey Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in an exciting final held in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Indian junior pickleball players shine at Asian Junior Championship in Thailand, secure three medals

IANS | August 8, 2026 7:26 PM

Nakhon Pathom (Thailand), Aug 8 (IANS) Indian junior pickleball players delivered a strong performance at the Asia Pickleball Junior Open / Asian Junior Championship 2026, securing three medals at the continental championship held at Mahidol University in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand.

Padikkal hits unbeaten 142, stakes claim for number three spot in the warm-up clash

IANS | August 8, 2026 6:58 PM

Colombo, Aug 8 (IANS) Left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal pushed his case for a place in India’s playing eleven for the first Test with a fluent unbeaten 142 on day two of warm-up clash against Sri Lanka Cricket XI at the Nondescripts Cricket Ground here on Saturday.

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Durand Cup: NorthEast United extend their unbeaten streak with a comfortable win over Karbi Anglong Morning Star

Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong FC go top of group E with a dominant win over Mumbay FC

India to face South Korea on hard courts in Davis Cup Qualifiers second round

Kusal Mendis named inaugural president of Sri Lanka players' association

MCA installs Dilip Sardesai Gate on legendary player’s birth anniversary at Wankhede Stadium

Amit Uniyal appointed Punjab men’s head coach as PCA overhauls coaching staff

BCCI secretary Saikia likely to meet VVS Laxman during visit to CoE on Sunday

Odisha clinch 16th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2026 title

Indian junior pickleball players shine at Asian Junior Championship in Thailand, secure three medals

Padikkal hits unbeaten 142, stakes claim for number three spot in the warm-up clash

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