When it comes to the FIFA World Cup, no team can ever be written off, regardless of its form. Ecuador proved that once again with a stunning comeback victory over Germany in their final Group E clash.
Panaji (Goa): China and host India put up an impressive performance as the league stages of the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, being held at Taj Cidade de Goa, concluded on Thursday.
Panaji: India Women’s ‘A’ team stormed into the semifinals of the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship after finishing third in the Women’s Swiss League standings, while India Senior ‘B’ continued to lead the Seniors section and remained firmly on course for a last-four berth.
Portuguese football icon Cristiano Ronaldo returned to top form in his second match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, scoring twice to guide Portugal to a commanding 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan on Tuesday.
Panaji: China, which has emerged as one of the powerhouses of Asian bridge, dominated the proceedings as they led the field in men and mixed categories, at the end of the seventh round of the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship at Taj Cidade Horizon here Tuesday.
Miami/IBNS: Argentine football legend Lionel Messi etched his name deeper into football history by becoming the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history as Argentina defeated Austria 2-0 on Monday.
Goa: India's senior teams made an impressive start to the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, with both the "A" and "B" teams featuring among the top three after the opening day of competition at the Horizon Convention Centre, Taj Cidade de Goa.
The 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship got off to a colourful start with around 300 players from 16 Asia-Oceanic countries participating in the seven-day quadrennial event at the Horizon of Taj Cidade in Dona Paula on Sunday.
Former India all-rounder and World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh is likely to begin his coaching career in 2027 by joining the support staff of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals.
There is some positive news for game lovers: pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI will officially begin on June 25 on digital storefronts and at other select retailers.
Shreyanka Patil sustained an ankle injury while fielding during India's ICC Women's T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands on June 17, 2026, and has been ruled out of the tournament.
Kansas City/IBNS: Football legend Lionel Messi painted the Kansas City Stadium in blue and white, scoring a hat-trick in Argentina's 3-0 win over Algeria in their opening match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Tuesday (local time).
Football icon Lionel Messi became the FIFA World Cup's joint all-time leading scorer after netting a hat-trick to guide defending champions Argentina to a commanding victory over Algeria in their opening match on Tuesday.
Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in their Group A match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
Iran head coach Amir Ghalenoei has criticised tournament organisers after his team was instructed to leave the United States only hours after opening its FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand.
The FIFA World Cup witnessed a controversial moment on Monday after Iranian footballer Mohammad Mohebi allegedly made a "gun gesture" during his goal celebration in Iran's high-voltage Group G clash against New Zealand.
The Season 6 of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) is about to roll on July 10, and right before that the league has got a major financial booster.
Goa is set to host around 350 elite bridge players from 16 countries across the Asia-Oceania region at the 5th Asia Cup Bridge Championship, scheduled to be held at Taj Cidade de Goa from June 21 to 27.
World Cup fever has gripped fans across the globe, but amid the high-intensity action on the field, a simple yet striking gesture by Japanese football supporters has gone viral online.
India may not have qualified for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, but Indian football fans had reason to celebrate as Indian-origin footballer Nishan Velupillay made his tournament debut for Australia in their Group Stage clash against Turkey on Saturday.
Double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker posted an emotional tribute for her former coach and legendary Indian shooter Jaspal Rana, who suddenly died at the age of 49.
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian shooting legend Jaspal Rana, who also served as the coach of ace shooter Manu Bhaker, has died at the age of 49, media reports said.
The opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has taken place, ushering in global excitement just hours after kickoff.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off in a spectacular fashion at the Estadio Azteca stadium on Thursday, with a glittering opening ceremony as hosts Mexico take on South Africa in the tournament opener.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off spectacularly on Thursday, with global superstar Shakira set to headline the opening ceremony in Mexico City before the tournament’s first match.
A serious data breach has sparked fresh controversy around the FIFA World Cup 2026 after passport information of players from the Lionel Messi-led Argentina national football team was reportedly leaked ahead of a pre-tournament friendly.
Mumbai/IBNS: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is set to become the youngest Indian cricketer to make an international debut after being selected in the national squad for the upcoming tours of England and Ireland.
Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu made history on Friday by becoming the first Indian to win the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, clinching the 2026 title in Oslo with a final-round victory over Germany's Vincent Keymer.
Dubai/IBNS: The International Cricket Council has congratulated Rod Tucker of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires for officiating on field in his 100th Test as he took the field at Lord’s for the first match of the ICC World Test Championship series between England and New Zealand.
The West Bengal government has decided to scale down the security cover provided to former India captain and former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly following a fresh review of his threat perception and security requirements.
