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PSG Champions League triumph sparks violent celebrations in Paris as ugly scenes emerge from France
PSG defended their Champions League crown on Saturday night in Budapest triggering celebrations in Paris only for them to turn violent leading to the arrest of hundreds of supporters across France.
Satwik-Chirag stun world No. 1 Korean pair to enter Singapore Open final: 'We are in the right direction'
Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty stunned world No. 1 Korean pair Kim Won Ho and Seo Seung Jae to enter the Singapore Open 2026 final. Meanwhile, India’s mixed doubles pair Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto exited in the semifinals.
Gukesh downs Praggnanandhaa to secure first classical win, Carlsen drops to bottom at Norway Chess
D Gukesh defeated R Praggnanandhaa in an all-Indian clash in Round 5 of Norway Chess 2026 to secure his first classical win of the tournament and climb to third in the standings behind leader Alireza Firouzja and Wesley So. Seven-time champion Magnus Carlsen has dropped to the bottom after yet another loss.
PSG vs Arsenal Highlights: Paris-Saint Germain are champions of Europe again as they retain the crown
PSG vs Arsenal Highlights, Champions League final: PSG have won the 2026 Champions League final against Arsenal on penalties to retain their crown and become the first team in 10 years to secure back-to-back European titles after Real Madrid.
Why Americans call it soccer: The British origins of football’s biggest debate
Why do Americans call football soccer? As the FIFA World Cup heads to North America, explore the British origins of the word soccer and the history behind one of sport's biggest naming debates.
Anish Giri accuses Gukesh's coach of running PR campaigns in favour of world champion: 'Another chess coach taking up...'
Anish Giri took a swipe at Gukesh's coach Grzegorz Gajewski after the Polish trainer defended the world champion against criticism from Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi.
India's women wrestlers secure 100% podium finish at U17 Asian Championships with 10 medals
India's women wrestlers secured a 100% podium finish at the U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 in Vietnam, winning 10 medals, including gold for Diksha and Garima.
Vinesh Phogat targets WFI after 'giving her best' in Asian Games trials: 'Entire system on one side, I'm on other'
Vinesh Phogat failed to qualify for the Asian Games after losing in the semifinals at the trials. However, she has vowed to come back and do well despite the "cheating".
Vinesh Phogat's Asian Games hopes end in heartbreak loss in semifinals to Meenakshi Goyat
Vinesh Phogat had fought controversies to make it to the Asian Games selection trials but her hopes of going to the continental event ended with a loss in the semifinals.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Five football giants under pressure to deliver the trophy
FIFA World Cup 2026 is just a few weeks away with all 48 teams felling the heat ahead of the 48-team tournament, but these five nations are under more pressure than anyone else to bring the trophy home.
Rafael Jodar faces heat after viral video shows him pushing ball girl but did he actually do that?
Rafael Jodar qualified for the fourth round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his short career but his third-round win made headlines for the wrong reasons after a video showed him pushing a ball girl.
India vs Zimbabwe Live Streaming, Unity Cup 2026: When and where to watch IND vs ZIM football match?
India will be hoping to bounce back after a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Jamaica in their opening match of the Unity Cup. Khalid Jamil and his men would try to get a consolation third prize in the competition against Zimbabwe. Know when and where to watch IND vs ZIM match in India.
PSG vs Arsenal, Champions League final: Predicted starting line-ups, start time, where to watch and more
Will Arsenal thump PSG to win their first Champions League title? You will have to wait to find that out and here are all the details for the Champions League final.
Vinesh Phogat allowed to compete in 53kg category Asian Games trials after initial refusal from WFI
Drama ensued as Vinesh Phogat reached the venue for Asian Games trials after the Supreme Court verdict. The WFI initially tried to stop her from the competing in the 53kg category before finally relenting.
'I don't know': The answer that overshadowed Novak Djokovic's French Open exit
Novak Djokovic's French Open 2026 ended in heartbreaking fashion, but it was the Serbian's repeated 'I don't know' when asked about returning to Roland Garros that sparked fresh questions about his future.
'Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal will be a flip of a coin': Ex-India striker Robin Singh
Ahead of the much-anticipated PSG vs Arsenal Champions League final, former Indian footballer Robin Singh spoke to Firstpost about the strengths, weaknesses and opportunities for both the teams in the clash in Budapest.
Gukesh’s coach defends world champion, hits back at Kasparov, Carlsen, Nepo: 'He has outperformed all of them'
Gukesh’s coach Grzegorz Gajewski has defended the World Champion amid criticism over his recent dip in form, saying backlash from legends like Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, and Ian Nepomniachtchi is driven by frustration.
Suruchi Inder Singh wins gold, Esha Singh takes silver as India dominate ISSF World Cup
Suruchi Inder Singh won gold and Esha Singh claimed silver in the women’s 10m air pistol at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, helping India top the medal tally after a strong qualification and dramatic final.
Pooja Singh shatters 14-year-old senior national high jump record, captures Asian U20 gold
Indian high jump sensation Pooja Singh delivered the performance of her career at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships, clearing 1.93m to win gold and break Sahana Kumari’s 14-year-old national senior record.
World No. 2 Nakamura reacts to Carlsen possibly retiring and his rare losing streak: 'I think Magnus will...'
World No. 2 Hikaru Nakamura has explained Magnus Carlsen’s poor start at Norway Chess 2026 and also talked about him possibly retiring from the sport. This comes after Carlsen defeated reigning world champion D Gukesh in Round 4 of the tournament and bouncecd back in the standings.
Singapore Open: PV Sindhu handed upset by top-ranked rival; Satwik-Chirag storm into semifinals
PV Sindhu was handed a tough defeat by An Se Young in quarters, while Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have marched into the Singapore Open semifinals on Friday.
Vinesh Phogat allowed to compete in Asian Games trials after Supreme Court clearance
Vinesh Phogat will now be able to take part in the trials for the upcoming Asian Games after Supreme Court has allowed the star wrestler to compete in the trials.
Magnus Carlsen had to fight 'doubts' to beat Gukesh 'who was up for a fight' at Norway Chess
It wasn’t a straightforward victory for Magnus Carlsen over D Gukesh at Norway Chess on Thursday. The former world champion had to overcome mental battles to conquer the reigning king.
FIFA World Cup 2026: A look at all 16 stadiums that will host the tournament
FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada with 16 venues across all three nations hosting the event. Take a look at all those stadiums.
Jannik Sinner's exit has belief spreading at Roland Garros, but who can be the next first-time champion
Jannik Sinner's elimination from the second round of French Open has opened up the top half of the tournament, paving way for a new finalist to emerge. Can a new champion also be crowned?
Novak Djokovic gets major backing from John McEnroe after Jannik Sinner’s French Open defeat: 'His level is...'
John McEnroe shared his views on Novak Djokovic’s intensity and hunger following Jannik Sinner’s shock exit from the French Open.
Who is Shrey Parikh? Indian-origin teen who won 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee
Indian-origin teenager Shrey Parikh, who lives in California, completed a remarkable rise by winning the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee title after years of intense preparation, elite coaching and near-misses.
Indian-origin Shrey Parikh wins US Spelling Bee in dramatic tiebreaker; clinches Rs 50 lakh prize money
Indian-origin teenager Shrey Parikh clinched the 2026 Scripps US National Spelling Bee title after defeating Ishaan Gupta in a dramatic lightning-round tiebreaker.
After months of suspense, Messi finally named in Argentina squad for sixth World Cup
Defending champions Argentina have retained the core that won the 2022 World Cup, while Lionel Messi is set to play his sixth mega event.
PM Modi reacts as India clinch historic 27-medal haul at U23 Asian Wrestling Championships: 'Outstanding'
PM Narendra Modi congratulated India’s wrestlers after the country secured a historic 27-medal haul, including 11 gold medals, at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam.