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AFI to host first Indian Athletic Awards
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The Athletics Federation of India will host the inaugural Indian Athletic Awards on June 20 in Delhi. The event aims to recognise current and former athletes, coaches, technical officials, mentors, state associations, sponsors and other stakeholders in Indian athletics.
Barcelona submits 2029 Champions League final bid
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FC Barcelona formally submitted its bid and complete dossier to UEFA to host the 2029 Champions League final at Spotify Camp Nou. The proposal was prepared with Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia and support from the Royal Spanish Football Federation.
Sindhu wins, Tanvi upsets fifth seed in Sydney
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PV Sindhu began her Australian Open Super 500 campaign with a 21-13, 21-11 win over Peru's Ines Lucia Castillo Salazar in 32 minutes. Seventeen-year-old Tanvi Sharma produced the day's biggest Indian result, beating fifth seed and world No. 11 Chiu Pin-Chian 21-12, 22-20.
Pochettino says US lack top-100 stars but can dream
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US coach Mauricio Pochettino said no American players are currently among the world's top 100, but still told his squad they can dream of winning the World Cup. Christian Pulisic ranked 116th and Tim Weah 183rd in The Guardian's annual player list.
England carefully manage Saka's recovery
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England manager Thomas Tuchel said Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles injury and is not yet 100 percent fit ahead of the FIFA World Cup. Saka played through discomfort during Arsenal's title-winning run and Champions League final campaign.
Gavaskar criticises silence over Lord's pitch
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Sunil Gavaskar criticised the lack of outrage after Lord's received an ICC demerit point for an unsatisfactory pitch during England's Test against New Zealand. He contrasted the silence with frequent criticism of Indian pitches when they assist spin from the first day.
Ben Stokes weighs future amid misconduct probe
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England Test captain Ben Stokes is reportedly set to decide his international future after meeting his advisors amid scrutiny over an alleged nightclub confrontation. ECB officials are expected to consider penalties for off-field misconduct involving Stokes and teammate Gus Atkin
India seniors reportedly seek ODI future clarity
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NDTV Sports cited a report saying some senior India players have directly sought clarity from BCCI officials about their ODI future ahead of the 2027 World Cup. The report said Gautam Gambhir has not established the same control in ODIs as he has in Tests and T20Is.
India A beat Sri Lanka A by eight runs
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India A defeated Sri Lanka A by eight runs in the tri-series opener in Dambulla after defending 277 for six. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a composed 101, while Tilak Varma added 60. Sri Lanka A were bowled out for 269 after losing their last four wickets in 10 balls.
Omar Artan cut from World Cup after entry denial
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Somali referee Omar Artan was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and was later ruled out of the FIFA World Cup by FIFA. US Customs and Border Protection cited vetting concerns without giving details. Artan had received a visa through Somalia's embassy in Ke
Senegal players filmed in airport security checks
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A video appearing to show Senegal players and staff undergoing intensive security checks on an airport tarmac in San Antonio before the FIFA World Cup sparked criticism online. NDTV Sports reported that social media users compared the treatment with other teams' arrivals and call
Zverev wins first Grand Slam at French Open
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Alexander Zverev won the French Open 2026 on Sunday, claiming his first Grand Slam title at age 29 after previous final defeats at the 2020 US Open and 2025 Australian Open. NDTV reported that the German player has lived with Type 1 diabetes since age four and manages insulin, nu
India wins 114 medals at Yogasana Worlds
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India finished the inaugural World Yogasana Championships with 114 medals, including 102 gold, 9 silver, and 3 bronze, at Ahmedabad's EKA Arena. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami praised the result as a national achievement. Japan finished second with 11 medals, whil
Jota’s widow sends Robertson World Cup letter
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Diogo Jota’s widow Rute Cardoso wrote to Scotland captain Andy Robertson before the World Cup, saying Jota would be with him in his thoughts, steps, and heart. Robertson and Jota became close friends at Liverpool before Jota died in a car crash last July, days after marrying Card
Muzumdar says India Women built winning culture
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India head coach Amol Muzumdar said sustained success over the last three years has helped create a winning habit as the team prepares for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. India enter as reigning ODI World Cup champions after winning their first senior women’s ICC title last y
Expanded World Cup opens across three countries
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with 48 teams, 104 matches, and three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. FIFA president Gianni Infantino has predicted 7 million stadium spectators and 6 billion viewers. The tournament also faces concerns over ticket prices, heat,
Somali referee dropped after US entry denial
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Omar Artan, selected as the first Somali referee to officiate at a FIFA World Cup, was denied entry at Miami International Airport and then dropped from the tournament. US Customs and Border Protection cited vetting concerns without public detail. FIFA said the host government de
Iran federation claims World Cup ticket allocation revoked
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Iran’s football federation claimed FIFA revoked its fan ticket allocation for Iran’s three World Cup matches in the United States. Each participating federation is normally entitled to distribute 8 percent of stadium capacity for its matches. Iran opens against New Zealand in Ing
Iran players wear #168 badges before World Cup 2026
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Iran's football team arrived for the 2026 FIFA World Cup wearing '#168' badges on their lapels. The badges commemorate the number of children reportedly killed at an elementary school on the first day of the US-Iran conflict on February 28, 2026.
England shifts India T20I timings to boost TV viewership
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The England and Wales Cricket Board has moved the start time of England's floodlit T20Is against India from 6:30 pm local time to 5:30 pm. The change means matches will begin at 10 pm IST instead of 11 pm, after discussions with broadcasters.
Afghanistan suffer another DRS blunder against India
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Afghanistan tailender Mohammad Saleem Safi was given out LBW against India and appeared keen to review, but walked off without using DRS. Replays showed the ball had pitched outside leg stump, meaning Safi would likely have survived had Afghanistan reviewed.
Tamim Iqbal takes over as Bangladesh Cricket Board chief
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Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board for a four-year term. At 37, he becomes the youngest to hold the position after earlier serving as head of the ad-hoc committee.
Manav Suthar takes 6/33 on Test debut
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India left-arm spinner Manav Suthar produced a historic debut against Afghanistan, taking 6/33 as the visitors were bowled out for 152 in response to India's 564/8 declared. His figures were reported as the best by an Indian in a debut Test innings in 38 years.
PV Sindhu eyes title breakthrough at Australian Open
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PV Sindhu will look to end a prolonged title drought at the Australian Open Super 500 badminton tournament. Seeded third, she opens against Peru's Ines Lucia Castillo, while Ayush Shetty leads India's men's singles challenge.
Florentino Perez re-elected Real Madrid president
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Florentino Perez won another four-year term as Real Madrid president after defeating challenger Enrique Riquelme. Perez said he was proud that Jose Mourinho is set to return and promised more signings as Madrid seeks to return to title-winning form.
Gavaskar praises Manav Suthar's accurate Test debut
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Sunil Gavaskar and Graeme Swann praised India's debutant spin all-rounder Manav Suthar after his promising performance against Afghanistan. Suthar took 3/21 in 15.5 overs and scored a quick 28 as India built a dominant position.
Kimi Antonelli wins delayed Monaco Grand Prix
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Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli won a delayed Monaco Grand Prix after a red flag caused by broken asphalt and two crashes. The 19-year-old took his fifth Grand Prix win in a row and became the youngest Formula 1 winner in Monaco.Tamim Iqbal elected Bangladesh Cricket Board president
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Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal was elected president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board after Sunday's BCB elections. He was elected unopposed at a board meeting after securing the highest number of votes in the Club Category contest.
Shubman Gill joins Bradman-level captaincy average list
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Shubman Gill scored 126 against Afghanistan and completed 1,000 Test runs as captain at an average of 82.76. Among captains with at least 1,000 runs, only Don Bradman has a higher batting average, while Gill became the second-fastest Indian captain to the mark.
Alexander Zverev wins maiden Grand Slam at French Open
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Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title by defeating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in the French Open final. The second seed became the first German man to win a major since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open.
BCCI funds parents to travel with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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The BCCI selected Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for T20I tours of Ireland and England after his breakout IPL 2026 season. India Today reported the board asked his parents to travel with the squad. The left-handed opener is currently with India A in Sri Lanka for a tri-series before his fi
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar as T20I captain
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The BCCI named Shreyas Iyer captain and Tilak Varma vice-captain for T20I tours of Ireland and England on June 6. Suryakumar Yadav was dropped from the 16-member squad less than three months after leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title at home. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar
Ashwin calls Suryakumar drop a ruthless precedent
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Ravichandran Ashwin questioned the BCCI decision to drop Suryakumar Yadav from India's T20I squad, telling ESPNcricinfo a World Cup-winning captain deserved more time to prove himself in England. The BCCI on June 6 named Shreyas Iyer captain for the upcoming Ireland and England w
Kohli misses three ODIs due to hamstring injury
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Virat Kohli was ruled out of India's three-match ODI series against Afghanistan starting June 13 in Dharamsala due to a hamstring injury. Economic Times reported the setback came during the IPL 2026 final, where he scored an unbeaten 75 for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Yashasvi J
Praggnanandhaa credits Adani backing after Norway Chess win
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Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa said a strong support system is essential to success and thanked the Adani Group for backing him. The 20-year-old recently became the first Indian champion at Norway Chess, finishing ahead of Magnus Carlsen, Gukesh Dommaraju and other elite players.
MSK Prasad says Suryakumar Yadav may have been rested
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Former chief selector MSK Prasad said Suryakumar Yadav's omission from India's T20I squad may be a rest call rather than a permanent drop. The selectors named Shreyas Iyer captain for upcoming T20I assignments, while Suryakumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were left out.
India dominate Afghanistan Test opener with Rahul, Gill tons
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India ended Day 1 of the one-off Test against Afghanistan at 368/3 in 85 overs in Mullanpur. KL Rahul scored his 12th Test century, Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 103, Sai Sudharsan made 81 and Rishabh Pant was not out on 50 after India chose to bat.
Yashasvi Jaiswal replaces Kohli for Afghanistan ODIs
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BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced that Yashasvi Jaiswal has been named as Virat Kohli's replacement in India's ODI squad for the Afghanistan series. Kohli was ruled out after suffering a hamstring injury during the IPL 2026 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and G
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked for India T20Is
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Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named in India's T20I squads for Ireland, England and the Asian Games, becoming the youngest men's cricketer picked for the senior India squad. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar called him explosive and game-changing, saying he had pi
KL Rahul survives Afghanistan DRS miss
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KL Rahul survived what replays showed was a clear edge on Day 1 of India's one-off Test against Afghanistan because the visitors did not appeal or review. Former England spinner Graeme Swann joked on air that Rahul should get an Oscar for acting after shaking his head when Afghan
India test combinations against Afghanistan
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Shubman Gill-led India face Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Mullanpur as the hosts look to identify missing links before World Test Championship games. NDTV Sports reported that India will use the match to examine balance, including the No. 3 slot and possible long-term options
Pakistan skips Asian Fencing meet in India
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Pakistan will not send its team to India for the Asian Fencing Championships in New Delhi from June 18 to 24. Pakistan Fencing Federation secretary Usman Ahmad said organisers had not provided assurances on visas and security for Pakistani players, so the federation decided not t
Manisha, Neha win gold in Ulaanbaatar
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Indian wrestlers Manisha and Neha won gold medals in the women's division at the Ulaanbaatar Open Ranking Series in Mongolia. India secured four gold and two bronze medals across Greco-Roman and women's categories, with Manisha winning 57kg gold and Neha taking the 59kg title.
Belgium enter World Cup in transition
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Belgium head to FIFA World Cup 2026 with the last members of their golden generation blending with younger players. Eden Hazard, Vincent Kompany and Jan Vertonghen are retired, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Axel Witsel are likely nearing their final World Cup campaign,
Ashwin says Gill can redefine India's Test team
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Ravichandran Ashwin backed Shubman Gill to become the cornerstone of India's red-ball future before the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Mullanpur. Ashwin praised Gill's England series as captain, saying he scored in tough conditions, handled leadership pressure maturely and s
Ollie Robinson stuns New Zealand at Lord's
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Ollie Robinson took three wickets in his first over against New Zealand at Lord's, dismissing Devon Conway, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra. He finished day one with 4-10 in six overs as New Zealand slipped to 61-6 after England had been bowled out for 140, NDTV Sports report
F1 confirms Las Vegas Grand Prix till 2037
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Formula One has extended the Las Vegas Grand Prix contract by 10 years, keeping the race on the calendar at least until 2037. The first race on the Las Vegas Strip was held in 2023, and F1 says the event has generated more than $3 billion in economic impact for southern Nevada.
Sachin Yadav finishes eighth in Rome
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Indian javelin thrower Sachin Yadav finished eighth on his Diamond League debut in Rome with a best throw of 79.18m. The performance was well below his personal best of 86.27m, achieved while finishing fourth at last year's Tokyo World Championships, NDTV Sports reported.
Brazil manages Neymar risk before World Cup
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Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti said Neymar is expected to recover for the first group match against Morocco or, if not, for the second match against Haiti. The cautious plan shows Neymar remains central to Brazil's tactical thinking, but his recent injury history makes workload man
Supreme Court dismisses WFI appeal as infructuous
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The Supreme Court dismissed the Wrestling Federation of India's appeal against a Delhi High Court order that allowed Vinesh Phogat to participate in Asian Games selection trials. The Bench said the issue had become infructuous because the trials were already held, Phogat particip