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Lunch break started, India looses openers in WTC Final

India were 69 for two at lunch on the second day of the World Test Championship final against New Zealand here at the Hampshire Bowl on Saturday.

Capt. Amarinder announces Milkha Singh Chair in Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University in Patiala

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Saturday announced a Milkha Singh Chair at the Maharaja Bhupinder Singh Punjab Sports University in Patiala in memory of the legendary athlete who passed away on Friday night due to Covid complications at the age of 91.

Young striker Aaren D'Silva signed by Hyderabad FC

Indian Super League (ISL) side Hyderabad FC have signed 23-year-old striker Aaren D'Silva on a three-year contract till the end of the 2023-24 season, the club announced on Saturday. Hailing from a sporting family, the Goa-born D'Silva spent four years at the SESA Football Academy and featured for Dempo SC in the U-19 I-League.

Violating Covid rules may lead to kicking of Athletes from Olympics

Athletes and officials who violate the Covid-19 rules could be kicked out of the Olympics, according to revised rules outlined in the third and final editions of the Tokyo 2020 playbook revealed on Tuesday.

Olympian Milkha Singh's wife died due to Covid

Former Indian women volleyball team captain Nirmal Kaur, the wife of legendary Olympian Milkha Singh, died at a Mohali hospital on Sunday due to complications related to Covid-19 infection, doctors said.

Du Plessis's wife wants a system for player emergency

South African batsman Faf du Plessis's wife on Sunday took to social media to highlight her plight after she came to know about her husband's injury suffered during a Pakistan Super League (PSL) match here on Saturday.

Sunil Chhetri now on 74 goals, 3 short of Pele's 77 international goals

Ace forward Sunil Chhetri has become the world's second most prolific goal scorer amongst the active players -- his tally of 74 is second only to Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo's 103 -- but the India captain is not counting them as yet. In the all-time goal scorers' list, Chhetri is three goals short of Pele's 77 goals.

Simona to play in Germany this month, ahead of Wimbledon

Former world No.1 Simona Halep of Romania, having recovered from an injury, will return to competitive tennis in Germany this month, a week prior to Wimbledon where she is the defending champion.

Pak rejects broadcasting deal for Pak-Eng cricket series with Indian firms

The federal cabinet of Pakistan has rejected a request of Pakistan Television (PTV) to sign an agreement with Indian companies to broadcast the upcoming Pakistan-England cricket series.

Barbora making a splash in singles

World No.33 Barbora Krejcikova credited her entry into the French Open quarterfinals on Monday to competing against the top players back home in the Czech Republic.

Asian Cup 2023 qualifiers: India-Bangladesh 0-0 at half-time

India and Bangladesh played out a goalless first half of a Group E Preliminary Round 2 match of the combined qualifiers for the football World Cup 2022 and Asian Cup 2023 here on Monday.

Singapore F1 Grand Prix called off due to Covid

Formula One's Singapore Grand Prix has been called off this year due to coronavirus restrictions, local organiser Singapore GP Pte Ltd have confirmed.

NZ take 103-run lead as Southee takes 6 wickets bundle

New Zealand pacer Tim Southee captured his 12th five-wicket haul to help bowl out England for 275 in their first innings, and earn a 103-run lead, despite opener Rory Burns's century on the fourth day of the first Test here at Lord's on Saturday.

Rana Sodhi dedicates Mohali International Hockey Stadium to the memory of legendary Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior

The Mohali International Hockey Stadium has been dedicated to the memory of Padma Shri Balbir Singh Senior in a formal ceremony at the Hockey Stadium today on the first death anniversary of legendary sportsperson.