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BWF Badminton World Championships: Unnati Hooda advances to women's singles second round

WEB DESK, Aug. 18 -- In the BWF Badminton World Championships, India's Unnati Hooda has advanced to the women's singles second round after defeating Myanmar's Thet Htar Thuzar in straight games at the... Read More


India lead on Day 3 of first Test against Sri Lanka

India, Aug. 18 -- Indian bowlers met an unexpected obstacle in centurion Sonal Dinusha but the Manav Suthar-led unit carried enough grunt to establish a sizable 178-run lead over Sri Lanka on the thir... Read More


David Warner to feature in WCL Season 3

India, Aug. 18 -- The third season of World Championship of Legends (WCL), starting October 3, will feature former Australian opener David Warner alongside stars of yesteryear such as Yuvraj Singh, Dw... Read More


This is probably my last year in football, says Cristiano Ronaldo

India, Aug. 18 -- Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar's contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr, signed in De... Read More


Badminton has now become a chess game: Kirsty Gilmour

India, Aug. 18 -- Badminton has become as much a mental game as it is physical, said reigning European women's singles champion Kirsty Gilmour as she compared the modern playing style to a game of che... Read More


England's Jack Whaley wins US Amateur

India, Aug. 18 -- Jack Whaley of England used double gloves, needed an umbrella, was stung by a wasp at rainy Merion Golf Club and still pushed through the inconveniences to cap a tremendous tournamen... Read More


No Khel Ratna for 2025; Tejaswin, Divya and Gayatri Gopichand among Arjuna awardees

India, Aug. 18 -- No Khel Ratna for 2025; Tejaswin, Divya and Gayatri Gopichand among Arjuna awardees The Sports Ministry on Tuesday decided against bestowing the coveted Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award ... Read More


India 'far behind' 30-40 medal target for 2036 Olympics, says Ronjan Sodhi

India, Aug. 18 -- Former Asian Games gold medallist double-trap marksman Ronjan Sodhi believes India's target of winning 30-40 medals at the 2036 Olympics -- whose hosting rights it is strongly biddin... Read More


Kartik's UPT20L spells adds momentum to his growth

LUCKNOW, Aug. 18 -- Kartik Tyagi's career has been shaped by setbacks, but the 25-year-old Uttar Pradesh pacer has shown the rare ability to return stronger each time. After a productive 2026 IPL seas... Read More


Where Padukone, Modi and a generation made their mark

New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- From the legendary Prakash Padukone to the late Syed Modi, the venue for the BWF World Championships here carries a rich legacy of Indian badminton. Back in the day, the Indira G... Read More