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Vladimir Kramnik banned for two years by FIDE for unsubstantiated cheating allegations against Naroditsky, Navara
Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, who died at just 29, had spoken about the mental stress he endured due to the cheating allegations labelled by Vladimir Kramnik.
Egypt end suspense over Mo Salah's injury as star forward set to start against Australia
Mohamed Salah came off the pitch in Egypt's final group game that ended in a 1-1 draw against Iran a week ago with the coach unsure about the forward's fitness.
Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer's Wimbledon record as he advances to last 16
Novak Djokovic earned a thrilling win over France's Arthur Rinderknech in the third round of Wimbledon 2026 to tie with Roger Federer in all-time record.
Argentina vs Cape Verde live streaming: Team news, predicted playing XI, IST start time, where to watch in India
A high-flying Argentina take on a resolute Cape Verde side in the Round of 32 of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Check out all the important details of the match right here.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann quits in wake of shock 2026 World Cup elimination: Report
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has stepped down following his team’s shock Round of 32 exit at the hands of Paraguay in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to reports.
Ronaldo puts end to retirement speculation following sister’s bombshell remark: 'Retirement not important now'
Cristiano Ronaldo quashed the retirement rumours sparked by his sister Katia Aveiro, who claimed that the 2026 World Cup would be the veteran footballer's last dance in international football.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Shakira's Dai Dai meets its match in Meghalaya's traditional Phawar music in India
Meghalaya, the country's most football crazy state, welcomes the 2026 FIFA World Cup with its own folk songs and organising fan parks that screened the matches.
Switzerland advance to World Cup last 16 after comfortable win against Algeria
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye both scored and Switzerland advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup with a 20 victory over Algeria on Thursday night
D Gukesh downs Anish Giri, moves into joint-second spot in Zagreb Grand Chess Tour day two
Reigning world champion D Gukesh staged a remarkable turnaround on day two of the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, rising to joint-second after defeating Dutch GM Anish Giri.
Emotional Ronaldo dons No. 21 as Portugal pays tribute to late Diogo Jota after 2-1 victory over Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo paid tribute to the late Portuguese forward Diogo Jota by wearing the No. 21 shirt after Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1, advancing to the 2026 World Cup round of 16.
Portugal advance in World Cup thanks to last-gasp Ramos winner
Gonçalo Ramos scored a stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia to reach the World Cup last 16 after VAR ruled out a dramatic late Croatian equaliser
Ronaldo set to retire from international football after 2026 World Cup? Shocking claim sparks frenzy
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister Katia Aveiro made a bombshell claim on his retirement, raising major speculations over the striker's future in international football before the Portugal-Croatia World Cup round of 32 clash.
Spain beat Austria 3-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Spain put their World Cup rivals on notice with a dominant 30 win over Austria on Thursday thanks to a Mikel Oyarzabal double and another commanding defensive display to reach the last 16
Cristiano Ronaldo's maiden FIFA World Cup knockout goal sends reactions pouring in: 'The king has arrived'
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first-ever knockout goal in the FIFA World Cup against Croatia in the Round of 32 match at the BMO Field in Toronto, Canada, on Friday.
Yamal, Cubarsi combine to equal 68-year-old FIFA World Cup record in Round of 32 clash against Austria
Spain are taking on Austria in the Round of 32 with an aim ot keeping their hopes of winning their second World Cup title alive.
R Praggnanandhaa's coach reveals what he has been working on with Indian GM: 'The key is to...'
R Praggnanandhaa's French coach Joseph Girel recalled that he joined the Indian Grandmaster after 2024 Candidates where he finished fifth.
Wimbledon 2026: Swiatek continues title defence in style; Zverev, De Minaur also through to Round of 32
American sixth seed Taylor Fritz continued his strong recent record at the All England Club, seeing off compatriot Patrick Kypson 6-2, 6-2, 7-5 to reach the third round.
Wimbledon 2026: Yuki Bhambri, N Sriram Balaji crash out in first round as Indian challenge ends early
Three Indians were in the main draw of the men's doubles category at Wimbledon 2026. However, none of them was able to make it past the first round.
PR Sreejesh launches scathing attack on coach Craig Fulton after India's Pro League flop show: 'Spending Rs 25 lakh...'
PR Sreejesh took to social media to express his disappointment with India's recent performances and asked if paying Rs 25 lakhs a month to an overseas coach was justified or not.
India confident about 2036 Olympics bid despite IOC's revamped host selection process: 'We can start building...'
India have submitted the letter of intent to host the 2036 Olympics. However, it faces stiff competition from several other countries who are in the fray.
Messi gives hilarious reaction as Argentina teammate caught carrying lighter at airport: Watch
Lionel Messi is scoring goals for fun at the ongoing FIFA World Cup and he is also having a good time off the field with a latest video showing him laughing his heart out.
Novak Djokovic pranks Wimbledon ball girl mid-match, sparks viral moment: 'She nearly had a heart attack'
24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic pulled a light-hearted prank on a ball girl during the second-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the 2026 Wimbledon tournament on Thursday.
India tops unwanted list among global doping offenders in AIU’s June report
India has once again topped the Athletics Integrity Unit’s (AIU) global list of dope offenders, accounting for 162 names and underscoring the scale of the doping crisis in the country’s sporting landscape.
Praggnanandhaa surges to joint-second, Gukesh endures rough opening at day one of Zagreb Grand Chess Tour
R Praggnanandhaa continued his fine form by finishing joint-second in the rapid section on the opening day of the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour. Pragg impressed in Croatia, while D Gukesh endured a rough start to the tournament.
Why Domino’s is giving $1 million worth of free pizzas after World Cup 2026 red card incident
A FIFA World Cup 2026 red card has triggered Domino’s $1 million Emergency Pizza giveaway campaign, with fans set to receive free pizzas under its rewards programme
Wimbledon 2026: Novak Djokovic cruises past Stefanos Tsitsipas into third round
Serbia's Novak Djokovic sealed a 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and has officially advanced to the third round of the 2026 Wimbledon tournament on Wednesday.
Why USMNT cannot challenge Folarin Balogun's World Cup suspension following controversial red card against Bosnia?
Folarin Balogun would not be a part of the United States in their next 2026 World Cup knockouts match following the team's 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday in California.
Ten-man USA beat Bosnia 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16, end 24-year knockout drought
The United States defeated Bosnia 2-0 despite playing with 10 men after Folarin Balogun's red card. Malik Tillman's late free-kick sealed a place in the FIFA World Cup last 16.
World Cup 2026: Belgium fight back from two goals down to beat Senegal in extra time
Youri Tielemans struck a 125thminute penalty as Belgium rallied from two goals down and defeated Senegal 32 after extra time in their World Cup last 32 clash in Seattle on Wednesday to keep alive their title hopes that had looked dead and buried
Who is Lionel Mpasi? DR Congo goalkeeper who kept England's World Cup fate on edge with stunning saves
DR Congo’s historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockouts told a story of grit and resilience. Lionel Mpasi Nzau, in particular, stood tall as one of the tournament’s standout goalkeepers, producing stunning saves against England in a narrow 2-1 defeat.