Kerala’s 76-year-old swimmer targets world record in Japan
Kerala’s Kurian Jacob, 76, is preparing to chase a world record in the 75-80 age category at the upcoming World Masters Games in Japan. Jacob returned to India in 2017 after working…
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McCullum backs Brook for England’s future Test captaincy
Brendon McCullum has backed Harry Brook as a future England Test captain after the England and Wales Cricket Board chose Joe Root following Ben Stokes’ retirement. Brook, 27, was Stokes’ deputy during…
Vinicius Jr signs Real Madrid contract until 2032
Real Madrid have extended Vinicius Jr’s contract until June 30, 2032, the Spanish club announced. The deal ends speculation over a possible move to Arsenal and other European clubs. Vinicius, who joined…
MLBx To Bring Suryakumar Yadav And MLB Legends To Mumbai
Major League Baseball will stage its MLBx event in India for the first time on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Mumbai Football Arena in the Andheri Sports Complex. Indian T20 captain and…
LIV Golf secures lead investor as Saudi backing fades
LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil says a lead investor has signed a board-approved term sheet to fund the league’s next phase, though he has not disclosed the investor’s identity or the sum…
India U-19 teammate clocks 146 kmph after World Cup heroics
An 18-year-old member of India’s Under-19 cricket team turned heads by bowling at 146 kmph after the side’s World Cup campaign, NDTV Sports reports. The outlet does not identify the player in…
Barcelona Withdraws From Morocco Friendly Over Uncertainty
Barcelona said on Thursday it would not play a friendly match in Tangiers, Morocco, citing “uncertainty”. The decision came a week after an unprecedented rush of migrants from Morocco to Spain’s territory…
Praggnanandhaa wins maiden St Louis Rapid and Blitz title
R Praggnanandhaa won the Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz title with a round to spare, securing his first crown in the format. The Hindu BusinessLine and Deccan Herald report that the 20-year-old…
Shubman Gill misses warm-up after right ring-finger injury
India captain Shubman Gill did not take the field on Friday, the first day of the three-day warm-up match against Sri Lanka Cricket XI in Colombo. The BCCI said Gill sustained an…
Four Indian Grandmasters set for Esports World Cup chess event
Four Indian Grandmasters will compete in the chess tournament at the Esports World Cup 2026 in Paris from August 11 to 15. Nihal Sarin, Aravindh Chithambaram and Pranesh M will represent S8UL…
