Lionel Messi career achievements span Argentina, Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. He retires from international football with a World Cup, two Copa America titles, 125 Argentina goals, eight Ballon d'Or awards and records that reshaped the modern game. Lionel Messi's retirement from international football closes one of the most accomplished national-tea

Lionel Messi retirement from international football closes a 21-year Argentina career that delivered the 2022 World Cup and two Copa America titles. The 39-year-old leaves as Argentina’s record scorer and appearance-maker but will continue his club career with Inter Miami. Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year senior career with Argentina. The 39-year-old confirmed the decisi

Venus Williams’ 26th US Open singles campaign came to an end in the first round after the 46-year-old lost to fellow American Sofia Kenin in straight sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York. Kenin secured a 6-2, 7-6 (6) victory in a match that began after midnight and stretched into the early hours of Monday. The contest started at 12:13 a.m. local time, making it the latest-starting match in US Open history. It eventually finished at 2:01 a.m., setting another tournament record a

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has added another remarkable achievement to his rapidly growing cricket career by becoming the youngest player in Duleep Trophy history to score a half-century. The 15-year-old created the record while representing East Zone against Central Zone in the 2026 Duleep Trophy semi-final in Bengaluru. Showing his attacking approach from the start, Sooryavanshi reached his fifty in just 42 deliveries before going on to score 92 from 81 balls.

India opened their Women’s Asia Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 94-run victory over Thailand in Dubai. Shafali Verma’s attacking 64 set up India’s 159/9 before Deepti Sharma produced a sensational 3/0 spell to help dismiss Thailand for 65 in 16.1 overs. Shafali Verma Fifty Asked to bat first at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, India made a brisk start through Smriti Mandhana a

Anaya Bangar, daughter of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar, has become the focus of a fresh debate in women’s cricket after receiving clearance to compete in women’s community and Premier Cricket in Australia. The decision has triggered discussion around transgender participation in sport, particularly over how governing bodies balance inclusion with competitive fairness. South African cricketer Marizanne Kapp publicly criticised the decision, questioning whether An

Chinese knockout specialist Liu Ce makes his UFC debut against Brazilian finisher Levi Rodrigues Jr. in a light-heavyweight main-card bout at UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai, with Liu entering as the betting favourite. Light Heavyweights Meet on Shanghai Main Card Liu Ce and Levi Rodrigues Jr. will meet at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China as part of UFC Fight Night 286, headlined by Umar

Carla Leite and Emily Engstler combined for 51 points as the expansion Portland Fire defeated the playoff-bound Atlanta Dream 101-83, ending Atlanta’s four-game winning streak despite record-setting performances from Angel Reese. Leite and Engstler Power Portland’s Offense Carla Leite scored 26 points on 9-of-13 shooting, while Emily Engstler delivered a career-high 25 points by making 11 of her

Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz saw their star-studded US Open mixed doubles run end in the quarterfinals, falling 5-4(4), 4-1 to Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli. The loss ended Williams’ memorable return to Arthur Ashe Stadium but added another headline moment to the revamped event. Serena Williams Alcaraz exit in quarterfinals Wil

India’s Hockey World Cup exit was confirmed after a 3-5 defeat to Argentina in Amstelveen, extending the men’s team’s 51-year wait for another World Cup medal. Sukhjeet Singh scored twice, but defensive errors and Argentina’s fast start ended India’s semifinal hopes. India Argentina hockey clash starts badly India entered Monday?

The India Open 2028 will move from New Delhi to Guwahati, with the National Centre of Excellence set to host the major badminton tournament from January 25 to 30. BAI general secretary Sanjay Mishra said the Republic Day period would create logistical difficulties for players, practice sessions and tournament operations in the capital. Guwahati to host India

PV Sindhu vs Wang Zhi Yi will be one of the biggest women’s singles contests in the BWF World Championships 2026 round of 16. Sindhu reached the stage with a straight-game win over Wen Yu Zhang and says consistency, recovery and long-rally discipline will be crucial against the Chinese world No. 3. Sindhu round 16 challenge PV Sindhu advanced to the pre-quarterfinals in New Delhi after defeat

India strengthened their position in the opening Test against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after setting the hosts a challenging target of 372 runs. The visitors were bowled out for 193 in their second innings, but their strong first-innings advantage ensured that Sri Lanka were left facing a difficult fourth-innings chase. Earlier in the match, India had posted an imposing 462 in their first innings, putting significant pressure on the Sri Lankan batting lineup. The hosts

Shristi Selvan won the USTA Girls’ 16s national title in San Diego, defeating Aarini Bhattacharya in three sets after a comeback in the final. The victory gave Selvan her third national singles Gold Ball of 2026 and a main-draw wild card into the US Open Junior Championships. Shristi Selvan rallies for USTA Girls’ 16s title SAN DIEGO — Fifteen-year-old Indian-American tennis player Shrist

Young riders delivered impressive performances at the HPRC Equestrian Challenge in Hyderabad, with Gautam Sanjay Sujanaani, Janampally Hitesh Reddy and Dhruva Potineni claiming top honours across key dressage categories. Young Riders Continue Strong Form Hyderabad’s promising equestrian riders carried their strong National Qualifier form into the HPRC Equestrian Challenge held at the Hyderaba

Asmita Dey UP reward eligibility has sparked debate after her Commonwealth judo gold. Although the Tripura-born athlete represents UP and serves in its police, UP athlete reward rules include domicile, education and representation conditions.   Asmita Dey’s historic gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been followed by questions over her eligibility for a ₹1.5 crore cash award from the Uttar Pradesh government.