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New Delhi: Former Afghanistan fast bowler and one of the country's cricketing pioneers, Shapoor Zadran, passed away in India Tuesday following a prolonged illness, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed. He was 38 and would have turned 39 Wednesday. Zadran, who represented Afghanistan in 44...

New York: France star Kylian Mbappe Monday condemned a Paraguayan senator over racist remarks she made following Paraguay's loss to France in the round of 16 at the World Cup. Mbappe called Celeste Amarilla, a senator from Paraguay's Liberal Radical Party, a "despicable woman" who...

Seattle: Images told the story of the United States' World Cup downfall. Christian Pulisic sprawled on the field in agony after hurting an ankle. Matt Freese holding his hands on his head after his gaffe gifted a goal. Chris Richards crumpling to the ground, his...

New Delhi: Former India captain MS Dhoni, who is universally regarded as the best finisher in the modern game, is celebrating his 45th Birthday Tuesday. On his special day, the sports fraternity shared heartwarming wishes on social media. Adding a unique touch to the celebrations,...

Arlington: Cristiano Ronaldo heard the cheers while walking off the pitch after his final World Cup match for Portugal. The stoic look on his face and his brief wave acknowledging the fans showed this wasn't the desired outcome. The sixth and final World Cup for...

Kendujhar: An archery academy project in Kendujhar district has run into a green controversy with villagers alleging that hundreds of trees were uprooted in violation of forest norms during site development. The academy is being constructed on about 5.5 acres of land at Ramchandrapur mouza...

New Delhi: World Cup-winning wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson was Monday omitted from India's squad for the three T20s in Zimbabwe later this month, while the selectors handed maiden call-up to pacers Yash Thakur and Ashok Sharma. India will tour Zimbabwe for three T20s on July...

Dallas: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed Monday that the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the last of his career but insisted that he is not retiring from international football. "This will be my last World Cup, but let's hope tomorrow isn't my last...

New Jersey: Neymar announced his international retirement following Brazil's heartbreaking Round of 16 defeat to Norway at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Monday (IST). Carlo Ancelotti's side suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Norway in the last 16 of the tournament, with Neymar scoring a...

New Delhi: Delhi High Court Monday asked the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide within two weeks the show-cause notice issued to grappler Vinesh Phogat over accusations of indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma closed the proceedings on Phogat's petition, which...