India’s Greco-Roman wrestling squad made a strong comeback on the final day of the ‘Polyak Imre & Varga Janos Memorial’, part of the 4th Ranking Series in Budapest, Hungary. After a disappointing start, where no Indian wrestler reached the medal rounds, the final day saw Sumit and Anil Mor earning silver and bronze medals, respectively, marking a significant improvement in the squad’s performance.

The fate of the Asia Cup 2025 hangs in uncertainty as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), along with several other member boards, has decided to boycott the upcoming Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting scheduled for July 24 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. This development stems from ongoing political tensions between India and Bangladesh, which have now spilled over into the cricketing sphere. According to high-l

In a powerful display of determination and skill, Sohail Khan from Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, has etched his name in history by becoming the first Indian male fighter to win a silver medal at the Kudo World Cup 2025. Held in Sofia, Bulgaria, the tournament saw Khan dominate his way through the early rounds and enter the final, a feat no Indian male had ever achieved in this full-contact Japanese martial art. Kudo, a hybr

Bad news for Real Madrid fans as star midfielder Jude Bellingham will miss the start of the La Liga season following successful shoulder surgery. The 22-year-old has been battling a long-standing shoulder issue that began in November 2023 when he dislocated his shoulder during a La Liga match. Despite playing with a brace to manage the discomfort, Bellingham decided to delay surgery until after the FIFA Club World Cup. He played in the tournament but was unabl

Former England wicketkeeper-batter Jack Russell, once a fierce rival to cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has traded his bat for a paintbrush, and he’s now making a name for himself as a full-time painter in London. After a career spanning from 1988 to 1998, Russell played 54 Tests and 40 ODIs for England, facing off against some of the biggest names in cricket, including Tendulkar, Anil Kumble, and Mohammad Azharuddin. However, these days, he is more lik

India's chess prodigy, R Praggnanandhaa, delivered an astounding victory over world No. 1 Magnus Carlsen at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Tour in Las Vegas. In a remarkable 39 moves, Praggnanandhaa defeated the five-time world champion, continuing his impressive streak in Classical, Rapid, and Blitz formats this year. The victory came in Round 4 of the group stage at the tournament, which uses a 10-minute plus 10-second increment time control.

The third Test between India and England at Lord's ended with a narrow defeat for India, with the team falling short by 135 runs on Day 5. Despite a valiant effort from Ravindra Jadeja, India could not manage to recover after losing four wickets early in the session. India started Day 5 with six wickets in hand and the target of 135 runs in sight. However, the collapse of top-order batters left the team struggling, with England's bowlers – Ben St

In a match that lived up to its towering expectations, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner emerged as the men's singles champion at Wimbledon 2025 after defeating two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in four tightly contested sets. The final, held at the iconic Centre Court, saw Sinner overcome an early setback to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and lift his first Wimbledon trophy, marking a monumental moment in the Italian’s career. The clash between Sinner and Acaraz was one of

  In one of the most dominant performances in modern tennis history, Iga Swiatek secured her maiden Wimbledon title on Saturday with a commanding 6-0, 6-0 victory over Amanda Anisimova. The Polish star, already a five-time Grand Slam champion, added grass court glory to her résumé by overwhelming her American opponent in just 57 minutes on Centre Court. This final marks the first women’s championship match at Wimbledon in 114 years where the runner-up failed

Bengaluru will host the 7th Indian Open Para Athletics Championship on July 11 and 12 at the Kanteerava Stadium, bringing together over 262 of the country’s top para athletes. This pivotal event acts as the final selection trial for the Indian team heading to the New Delhi 2025 World Para Athletics Championships later this year. Leading the athlete lineup is two-time Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil in the

India's women’s cricket team created history at Old Trafford on Wednesday, sealing their first-ever bilateral T20I series win against England with a confident six-wicket triumph. With this win, India took an unassailable 3–1 lead in the five-match series, marking their maiden T20I series victory on English soil after failing to win any of their previous six away series against the hosts. England opted

Belinda Bencic has scripted one of the most remarkable comebacks in tennis history by reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2025, just a year after giving birth to her daughter Bella. The 28-year-old Swiss star displayed nerves of steel on Centre Court as she edged out seventh-seeded Mirra Andreeva 7-6(4), 7-6(2) in a gripping quarterfinal clash. The victory marked her first-ever semifinal appearance at the All England Club and her second Grand Slam semifinal

In a bold move ahead of the 3rd Test between England and India, Jofra Archer has been named in England’s playing XI for the first time since February 2021. This marks a long-awaited return to Test cricket for the pacer, who has been plagued by injuries in recent years, including elbow and back issues. Archer replaces Josh Tongue in the playing XI for the crucial match at Lord's, with the five-match series currently tied at 1-1.

The third Test of the India vs England series at Lord's is set to be an exciting battle with a green pitch that could offer some assistance to the pacers. The pitch for the 3rd Test was revealed on July 8, 2025, showing a surface with well-watered grass, which is expected to provide more pace and bounce. England, after suffering a crushing defeat in Edgbaston, has requested a pitch that suits their fast bowlers, including Jofra Archer, who is returning fro

Jannik Sinner reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals in an unusual and unfortunate manner, as Grigor Dimitrov was forced to retire injured despite holding a commanding two-set lead. The World No. 1 had been trailing 3-6, 5-7, 2-2 on Centre Court when Dimitrov suffered a pectoral muscle injury while serving an ace. Dimitrov collapsed onto the court in pain, prompting Sinner to rush to his aid. The Bulgarian received imm

India's women boxers delivered a stellar performance at the second World Boxing Cup, clinching three gold medals and helping the country secure a historic tally of 11 medals the best-ever at the event. Sakshi (54kg), Jaismine (57kg), and Nupur (+80kg) were the standout performers, each delivering impressive victories in their respective finals. Gold Medal Performances from Sakshi, Jaismine, and Nupur

Nico Hulkenberg's long-awaited moment of glory came at the 2025 British Grand Prix, where he secured his first-ever Formula 1 podium after 239 race starts. Starting from 19th on the grid, Hulkenberg put on a masterclass in strategy and composure under mixed track conditions to finish third for Sauber, marking the team’s first podium in 13 years. The racing world celebrated his perseverance, but the emotional high took a surprising twist.

Former India captain MS Dhoni celebrated his 44th birthday on July 7 in his hometown Ranchi with a quiet yet heartwarming gathering among close friends. The celebration, marked by cake-cutting and warm laughter, was captured in a video that went viral across social media platforms. Dressed casually in a sleeveless T-shirt, Dhoni was seen smiling, interacting with friends, and feeding them cake—a rare glimpse into the personal life of one of cricket&rsquo

India captain Shubman Gill had a cheeky moment during the post-match press conference following his team’s historic 336-run win over England at Edgbaston. As the press assembled to speak with the young skipper, Gill looked around the room and asked with a grin, “Where's my favourite journalist?” a clear reference to the English reporter who had highlighted India’s dismal record at Edgbaston during the pre-match media interaction.

India surged to the fourth position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings after a commanding 336-run win over England in the second Test at Edgbaston. This victory marks a historic milestone for Indian cricket, as it is their first-ever win at the Birmingham venue, ending a long-standing winless streak that included seven losses and a draw. With this result, the five-match series now stands level at 1-1.