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India may finally get World Cup broadcaster as Zee enters talks with FIFA
India could soon get a broadcaster for the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Zee Entertainment announced the launch of four new linear channels on Tuesday. The World Cup starts on 11 June.
Carlsen challenges rest of chess world to unseat him from No 1 position: ‘It’s up to others to make a run’
Magnus Carlsen has reigned as the world No 1 since July 2011, and shows no signs of slipping down the ladder anytime soon despite the Norwegian Grandmaster being semi-retired from the Classical format in recent years.
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa stumble in Round 2 of Norway Chess as Carlsen escape with a victory
World champion D Gukesh suffered his first defeat at Norway Chess 2026 after losing to Wesley So in Armageddon tie-break. Meanwhile, Magnus Carlsen bounced back with a win over Vincent Keymer.
Government pushing for yogasana's inclusion in Olympics, says Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya spoke on yogasana's Olympic push at a launch event for the sport's maiden World Championships, which will be taking place from 4 to 8 June in Ahmedabad and will be featuring 529 competitors from over 60 countries.
'FIFA sucking up to Trump': Renowned author Simon Kuper tears into global body as World Cup 2026 approaches
British author and journalist Simon Kuper criticized FIFA & President Gianni Infantino and also expressed his thoughts on a couple of aspects in an exclusive interaction with Firstpost.
Lionel Messi could lose his statue in Kolkata due to 'structural flaws'
The statue of Lionel Messi in Kolkata, which was unveiled only a few months ago during the star footballer's visit to the Indian city, could soon be brought down.
Bruno Fernandes vs Roy Keane: Man United captains locked in bitter war of words
A new fight has broke out between a Manchester United player and former great. Bruno Fernandes has accused Roy Keane of lying about his post-match comments. Keane has hit back with an Instagram post.
Magnus Carlsen admits 'failing' in Firouzja's tests as world No 1 begins Norway Chess 2026 with resounding loss
Magnus Carlsen was candid as he explained his shocking loss to Alireza Firouzja in the first round of Norway Chess 2026, where he is the favourite to win the title again.
What is Lionel Messi’s injury? Inter Miami explains why Argentina football star left match early
Inter Miami have explained the injury suffered by Lionel Messi that forced the Argentina football star to leave the match against Philadelphia Union early on Sunday just before the World Cup.
Players struggle with heat at French Open as Wawrinka, Monfils conclude Roland Garros chapters
Gael Monfils and Stan Wawrinka brough at an end to their respective French Open chapters on Monday while Iga Swiatek stormed into the second round and heat made a big impact.
Carlsen stunned in opening round of Norway Chess as Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa register Armageddon wins
Defending champion Magnus Carlsen suffered a stunning loss at the hands of Alireza Firouzja in the opening round of the 2026 Norway Chess while D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa won their Armageddon games after playing out draws against Vincent Keymer and Wesley So respectively.
Real Madrid completely sidelined for first time ever as Barcelona's Lamine Yamal headlines Spain's World Cup squad
As many as eight Barcelona players have been included in Spain's squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup that does not included a single player from 15-time European champions Real Madrid for the first time ever.
'Champion' Gurindervir Singh's historic 100m feat wins acclaim from India's cricket icons
Indian sprint sensation Gurindervir Singh received praise from former Indian cricketers after becoming the fastest Indian ever in the men's 100m at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition in Ranchi.
Gukesh admits criticism from Kasparov and other legends 'is fair': 'They have the right to say...'
D Gukesh has faced criticism from some of the greatest names in chess history, from Garry Kasparov and Anatoly Karpov to Magnus Carlsen, over his loss of form since becoming the youngest world champion in December 2024.
Fact Check: Is shot-putter Krishna Jayasankar, first Indian woman to cross 17m mark, related to former India cricketer?
Chennai-born track and field athlete Krishna Jayasankar set a milestone in athletics, recording 18.03m in the USA to become the first Indian woman to break the 17m mark in indoor shot put.
National pole vault record holders struggle to carry poles in e-rickshaw hours after Federation Cup history | WATCH
Indian pole vaulters Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar were spotted hauling their equipment on an e-rickshaw after the 2026 Federation Games, highlighting the logistical struggles of an Indian athlete.
Messi World Cup participation chances take a hit as concerning update emerges after injury scare
Lionel Messi is expected to lead Argentiina's title defence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, concerning signs are emerging for the legend after an injury scare in Miami.
Enhanced Games: Doped athletes largely trail behind world standards as clean wins make headlines in Las Vegas
The inaugural Enhanced Games were anticipated to feature record-breaking feats with athletes allowed to use performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). But most doped competitors failed to surpass existing world standards, while clean athletes stole the spotlight.
Enhanced Games: Clean swimmer storms to victory in 50m backstroke in 'steroid Olympics'
Hunter Armstrong, an Olympic champion, won the opening competition of the Enhanced Games where athletes are allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs. However, Armstrong won the event without using steroids.
FIFA World Cup 2026 official match ball 'TRIONDA' needs to be charged before every game, here's why
TRIONDA, the official match ball for 2026 FIFA World Cup, has a unique technical design which makes it rely on a battery which needs to be charged before every match. Details below...
Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar ignite record-ripping rivalry, become joint national pole vault record holders
Indian athletes Dev Meena and Kuldeep Kumar ignited a rivalry on Sunday at the 2026 Federation Games in Ranchi and went on to become the joint national-record holders in pole vault.
Will Gukesh force Carlsen to bang the table again at Norway Chess? Here's what the Indian star said
D Gukesh had earned a famous victory over Magnus Carlsen at the last edition of Norway Chess where the World No.1 had bizarrely slammed the table in a moment that went viral on social media.
Nishesh Basavareddy, Indian-origin American star, shocks seventh-seed Taylor Fritz in massive French Open upset
Nishesh Basavareddy, ranked 148th, defeated seventh-seed Taylor Fritz on the very first day of French Open 2026 to make it to the headlines.
Max Verstappen back on F1 podium in Canada but continues rant against new rules: 'Anti-driving, anti-racing'
Max Verstappen had recently said that the tweaks to new F1 rules have boosted his chance of staying in the sport but he once again made sure to voice displeasure against the rules brought in for this season.
Messi leaves field with injury scare ahead of World Cup; Inter Miami coach explains issue: 'Genuinely suffering from...'
Lionel Messi looked in discomfort as he walked back during Inter Miami's recent Major League Soccer clash, sparking injury scare for the legend ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Norway Chess 2026 pairings revealed; Gukesh to face Carlsen on these two dates
D Gukesh will face Carlsen twice in Norway with an aim to register confidence-boosting victories ahead of his world title defence against Javokhir Sindarov later this year.
Hikaru Nakamura not worried about losing No 2 spot on Fide ratings, insists he's 'not a professional chess player'
Despite being among the top-three players across formats and world No 2 in the Fide Classical ratings, American Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura insists he's not too worried about losing his spot to some other player.
AIFF-Mohun Bagan Unity Cup drama escalates as late squad changes force visa rush
India’s Unity Cup preparations have faced disruption after Mohun Bagan withdrew all seven players, forcing AIFF into a last-minute squad reshuffle and urgent visa arrangements ahead of the London tournament.
WATCH - Pep Guardiola bids emotional farewell to Man City: 'Players do not know it but I will be there controlling them'
Pep Guardiola delivered an emotional farewell after his final match as Manchester City manager, reflecting on his 10-year spell at the Etihad and thanking fans, players, and the club.
Man City vs Aston Villa Highlights: FT MCI 1-2 AVL; Guardiola signs off as Man City manager with a defeat
Man City vs Aston Villa Highlights: Ollie Watkins fires back with a second-half brace after Antoine Semenyo puts the hosts in the lead with a first-half strike as Aston Villa defeat Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium in Pep Guardiola's final game in charge of the latter.