Mumbai: India's team will be without its captain Rohit Sharma for the second_testmatch against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), starting on January 4, as he has opted out citing a wrist injury issue. This marks the first time an Indian captain was dropped from the national team

SYDNEY, January 3 - The Sydney Sixers will take on the Brisbane Heat at the C.ex Coffs International Stadium in New South Wales on Friday, marking a rare outing for the Men in Pink away from home. This matchup promises to be an exciting contest as both teams look

New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI): The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the names of winners for India's highest sporting honours for the year 2024. Among those who have been named as winners include Paralympic medalist Praveen Kumar of para-athletics, which is a field that caters to athletes

KOHIMA, December 24-26, 2024 - The Koinonia Baptist Church successfully concluded its Annual Sports Meet 2024 at various venues across Kohima. The three-day event that kicked off on December 16 and wrapped up on January 2, was a spectacular celebration of sportsmanship, community spirit, and fellowship. According to an update

New Delhi, Dec 29, 2024: A total of 32 athletes from various disciplines have received the prestigious Arjuna Award this year, as announced by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. The awards, one of India's highest sporting honours, are designed to award outstanding performances in sports and games. The

KOLKATA, DECEMBER 15, 2024 - The revenue earned by fantasy sports platforms in India plummeted to Rs 8,800 crore in 2024, down from Rs 11,000 crore last year, according to a report by Redseer. This decline is attributed to a 58 percent year-on-year (YoY) drop in the genre.

In a grand ceremony to be held on January 17th, Paralympic high jump champion Praveen Kumar will receive the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. The award recognizes his outstanding achievements in sports, particularly para-sports, which have gained immense recognition under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Kumar,

New Delhi, December 28, 2023 - The Indian government has announced the recipients of the prestigious Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awards, India's highest sporting honour, for 2024. The winners include Olympic medallists Manu Bhaker and Harmanpreet Singh, chess world champion Gukesh D, and para-athlete Praveen Kumar. The award ceremony

Sydney, January 2, 2025 - The renowned South Australia Cricket Ground (SCG) will don the vibrant hue of pink as it prepares to host the final and decisive Test match of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia. This historic cricket tournament marks an occasion for both nations

New Orleans, LA - The College Football Playoff's New Year's Six matchup between Notre Dame and Georgia has been postponed to Thursday at 4 p.m. ET due to a deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The Sugar Bowl originally scheduled for Wednesday night

At least 10 people were killed and dozens of others injured today after a man allegedly drove his truck into a crowd and fired an assault rifle in the French Quarter of New Orleans. The attack occurred early Wednesday morning on Bourbon Street, where the University of Georgia was hosting

New Delhi [India], January 2 - The year 2025 promises to be an exciting time for sports enthusiasts in India as numerous high-profile events will take place across various sports, including hockey, squash, boxing, badminton, shooting, and cricket. Starting off the year with a bang, the first major event is

Monmouth University men's basketball coach King Rice has been handed a one-game suspension by the conference officials after making critical remarks about referees during an earlier contest. The suspension, which is effective immediately, will impact his team's opener against Stony Brook, who will now face an uphill task in their

American Football: The Kansas City Chiefs are attempting to complete a Super Bowl three-peat, while the San Francisco 49ers and other teams like the Detroit Lions and Philadelphia Eagles may pose a threat.Tennis: The WTA Tour is expected to be dominated by players like Aryna Sabalenka, while former Grand

In recognition of his invaluable contributions to the world of sports and sports journalism, the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Ludhiana hosted a special ceremony to honour internationally acclaimed sports writer Sarwan Singh. Vice-Chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal welcomed Sarwan, acknowledging his motivational role in athletes and preservation of sports heritage through

Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe - The stage is set for a rain-affected second Test match between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The first Test of the ongoing two-match series ended with a draw, with both teams setting a record-breaking total of 1428 runs - the

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Jamshedpur, December 31: The Tata Steel Sports Department recently hosted a Senior citizen Golf Putting Championship as part of their ongoing efforts to promote fun and fitness among elderly citizens under the banner of the Senior Citizen Fun and Fitness League. The event was held at the stadium's golf putting

Mumbai (PTI): Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has climbed to a new benchmark of 907 rating points in the latest ICC rankings, topping Ravichandran Ashwin's all-time highest rating points. The achievement marks a personal triumph for Bumrah while positioning him seventh in the list of bowlers with the most overall

MELBOURNE, JAN 1 - In a thrilling turn of events during the ongoing Big Bash League game between Melbourne Stars and Bangladesh, Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell showcased his incredible acrobatic skills on the field. Mirroring the nimbleness of Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav, who is known for his impressive athleticism during

Dallas, TX - In a surprising move on Tuesday, the Dallas Cowboys announced that they have released veteran running back Ezekiel Elliott. The team hopes that Elliott will sign with a playoff-bound team, bolstering their chances in the postseason. According to sources close to the team, the decision was made

Mumbai, December 29: Indian cricket team's head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed his displeasure with the way players are going about in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-2025. The team assessed its performance after a dismal 184-run defeat to Australia at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), and Gambhir had a hard-hitting talk

By [Author's Name], ESPN India Editor January 2, 2025 - In a dramatic finale to the Indian Chess Championship, reigning champion R Vaishali faced off against top-ranked player Ju Wenjun in the semifinals only to fall short against the eventual champion. The match ended with an unexpected twist as Magnus

In a year marked by unforgettable moments and fierce rivalries, the sports world is set to treat fans to another spectacular chapter of global sporting contests. As the curtain fell on the 2024 summer season, enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly looking forward to a packed schedule in 2025. The cricketing world

A packed day of sports action awaits fans with a double-header day in the Big Bash League (BBL) as four teams get ready to take on each other. Meanwhile, in English Premier League news, Arsenal will face Brentford. Here's the rundown of today's top sports news stories. In cricket, Pakistani