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TG20 Season 1: Tanmay's blistering 137, Ashish's five-for power Karimnagar Diamonds to Qualifier 2

IANS | July 9, 2026 7:55 PM

Hyderabad, July 9 (IANS) Skipper Tanmay Agarwal led from the front with a sensational 61-ball 137 before spinner Ashish Srivastav scalped a five-wicket haul as EIPL & Eleve Karimnagar Diamonds routed Ranga Reddy Risers by 75 runs to storm into the Qualifier 2 of the Hyderabad Cricket Association's TG20 in Hyderabad on Thursday.

Lord’s Test a chance to redeem ourselves after early exit from T20 WC, says Harmanpreet

IANS | July 9, 2026 7:42 PM

London, July 9 (IANS) India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday admitted that the team went through a ‘very hard moment’ following their disappointing campaign at the recent T20 World Cup, but stated that the upcoming historic Lord's Test against England is the perfect catalyst to bring their confidence back as a unit.

Arnav Paparkar's historic Wimbledon campaign ends with quarters loss to Jordan Lee

IANS | July 9, 2026 7:27 PM

London, July 9 (IANS) Arnav Paparkar's dream run at the 2026 Wimbledon Junior Championships came to an end after the Indian teenager suffered a 2-6, 5-7 defeat to the United States' Jordan Lee in the boys' singles quarterfinals on Thursday.

FIFA WC: 'To have 100 per cent efficiency would be ideal,' says Deschamps before Morocco clash

IANS | July 9, 2026 7:08 PM

Foxborough, July 9 (IANS) France head coach Didier Deschamps believes his side still has another level to reach in attack despite emerging as one of the highest-scoring teams at the FIFA World Cup 2026, insisting greater efficiency in front of goal will be crucial in Friday's quarterfinal against Morocco.

I just look at maybe it's late, but not too late, says Harmanpreet ahead of historic Test at Lord’s

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:37 PM

London, July 9 (IANS) Terming it a "very big moment" for women's cricket, India captain Harmanpreet Kaur on Thursday said walking out for the historic Test match against England at Lord's, which starts on Friday, will be the fulfilment of a childhood dream. The one-off clash against England will also be the first time Lord’s will host a women’s Test match.

FIFA WC: 'We're here because we can compete with France,' says Morocco's Diaz ahead of QF clash

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:15 PM

Foxborough, July 9 (IANS) Morocco playmaker Brahim Diaz believes the Atlas Lions have every reason to be confident ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final against France, insisting they have earned the right to challenge one of the tournament favourites.

Sports Ministry asks NSFs to publish LA 2028 qualification, athlete selection roadmap by July 15

IANS | July 9, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has directed all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) governing Olympic disciplines to publish their qualification and athlete selection pathway for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games by July 15, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability in the selection process.

‘Good vibes in there': John Stones opens up on dressing-room prank that fooled Tuchel

IANS | July 9, 2026 5:55 PM

Miami, July 9 (IANS) England defender John Stones has revealed the story behind the dressing-room prank that left head coach Thomas Tuchel briefly fearing he had suffered a shoulder injury after England's 3-2 victory over Mexico at the FIFA World Cup.

'Nobody can question officials’ integrity': FIFA referee boss Collina rejects criticism after Egypt controversy

IANS | July 9, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has strongly defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following criticism that emerged after Argentina's 3-2 victory over Egypt in the Round of 16 stage.

Oriental Cup 2026: Mother’s International, Mount Carmel, G.D. Goenka advance on Day 3

IANS | July 9, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) Mother’s International School, Delhi, Mount Carmel School, Dwarka, G.D. Goenka School, Dwarka, Bharti Public School and Vinay Nagar Bangali Senior Secondary School progressed in the Boys’ category, while Mother’s International School and Bharti Public School advanced in the Girls’ section of the Oriental Cup 2026 in challenging conditions at the Dr. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi on Thursday.

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TG20 Season 1: Tanmay's blistering 137, Ashish's five-for power Karimnagar Diamonds to Qualifier 2

Lord’s Test a chance to redeem ourselves after early exit from T20 WC, says Harmanpreet

Arnav Paparkar's historic Wimbledon campaign ends with quarters loss to Jordan Lee

FIFA WC: 'To have 100 per cent efficiency would be ideal,' says Deschamps before Morocco clash

I just look at maybe it's late, but not too late, says Harmanpreet ahead of historic Test at Lord’s

FIFA WC: 'We're here because we can compete with France,' says Morocco's Diaz ahead of QF clash

Sports Ministry asks NSFs to publish LA 2028 qualification, athlete selection roadmap by July 15

‘Good vibes in there': John Stones opens up on dressing-room prank that fooled Tuchel

'Nobody can question officials’ integrity': FIFA referee boss Collina rejects criticism after Egypt controversy

Oriental Cup 2026: Mother’s International, Mount Carmel, G.D. Goenka advance on Day 3

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