Sports News

Read about players, their records and the calendar for every sport - cricket, football, tennis, and badminton.

Samit Dravid likely to miss 4-dayers against Australia Under-19s

Samit Dravid, a rising star in the India Under-19 cricket team, is likely to miss out on the upcoming four-day clashes against Australia Under-19s.

29 Sep 2024

Tottenham Hotspur FC

Tottenham bury 10-man Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford: Stats

Erik ten Hag's Manchester United were blown away by Tottenham Hotspur in matchweek 6 of the Premier League 2024-25 season at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Australia beat England via DLS method to clinch ODI series

Australia won the fifth and final ODI by 49 runs via the DLS method, to overcome England 3-2.

Mehidy Hasan returns to Bangladesh's T20I squad for India series

Mehidy Hasan, the Bangladeshi all-rounder, is back in the national T20I squad after a 14-month break.

Matthew Short slams fastest ODI fifty for Australia versus England

Australian cricket team opener Matthew Short etched his name in the history books for his side against England in ODIs.

IPL 2025: Franchises to finalize retentions by October 31

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has given franchises until October 31 to lock in their player retentions before the mega auction for the 2025 season.

29 Sep 2024

BCCI

VVS Laxman hails BCCI's Centre of Excellence as game-changer

VVS Laxman, the boss of the brand-new BCCI Centre of Excellence, believes that the facility can really step up India's cricket game across all formats.

29 Sep 2024

Travis Head

Australia's Travis Head claims maiden four-wicket haul in ODIs: Stats

Australian star batter Travis Head was exceptional with the ball in his hand during his side's 5th and final ODI versus England at County Ground, Bristol.

29 Sep 2024

Ben Duckett

Ben Duckett slams 107 in 5th ODI versus Australia: Stats

England batter Ben Duckett slammed a fine 107-run knock off 91 balls in the 5th ODI versus Australia at County Ground, Bristol.

29 Sep 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook breaks this ODI record of Virat Kohli: Details

England's Harry Brook slammed a 72-run knock in the fifth and deciding ODI against Australia at County Ground, Bristol on Sunday.

29 Sep 2024

Harry Brook

Harry Brook smashes 3rd successive fifty-plus score versus Australia: Stats

England cricket team's Harry Brook slammed a solid 72-run knock in the fifth and deciding ODI against Australia at County Ground, Bristol on Sunday.

29 Sep 2024

Test Cricket

I'm enjoying scoring runs, says Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis

Sri Lankan cricketer Kamindu Mendis recently matched the legendary Don Bradman's record, becoming the third-fastest player to score 1,000 runs in Test cricket.

Best match figures by Sri Lankan bowlers on Test debut

Debutant off-spinner Nishan Peiris was instrumental to Sri Lanka's innings win over New Zealand in the final Test in Galle.

29 Sep 2024

Varun Chakravarthy

India announce young squad for Bangladesh T20I series: Key takeaways

BCCI has announced a young Indian squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting on October 6.

Afghanistan to host Bangladesh for 3 ODIs in UAE: Details

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has revealed it will be hosting Bangladesh for a three-match One Day International (ODI) series in the United Arab Emirates this November.

NFL: Decoding Devante Adams' career stats and achievements

Las Vegas Raiders' star wide receiver, Davante Adams, is week-to-week with a hamstring injury sustained during training.

29 Sep 2024

Baseball

Pirates rookie pitcher Skenes caps off debut season in style

Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' standout rookie pitcher, was drafted first overall in 2023.

29 Sep 2024

Baseball

#ThisDayThatYear: Yankees' Babe Ruth smashes his 54th homer in 1920

On September 29, 1920, Babe Ruth, the iconic slugger of the New York Yankees, set a remarkable record by hitting 54 home runs in a single MLB season.

#ThisDayThatYear: Moon ties NFL record for most sacks in 1985

On this day (September 29), 1985, Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon tied a National Football League record by being sacked 12 times during a 17-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys at the Houston Astrodome.

Nishan Peiris scripts records with nine wickets on Test debut

Sri Lanka registered an innings win over New Zealand in the final Test of the two-match series in Galle.

Why did the NFL fine Josh Jacobs? Details here

Josh Jacobs, a standout running back for the Green Bay Packers and formerly Las Vegas Raider, was recently fined $45,000 by the NFL for lowering his head into a tackler during Week 3 against the Tennessee Titans.

WTC: Sri Lanka defeat NZ, climb to 3rd spot

Sri Lanka recorded a massive innings win over New Zealand in the second Test at Galle, sealing the series 2-0.

29 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Day 3 of India-Bangladesh Kanpur Test abandoned: Details here 

Day 3 of the India vs Bangladesh second Test match at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium was a total washout, just like the second day.

29 Sep 2024

Mitchell Santner

Mitchell Santner registers his first 50-plus Test score since 2019 

New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner showcased some serious grit against Sri Lanka in the second Test in Galle, albeit in a losing cause.

Sri Lanka demolish New Zealand in Galle Test: Decoding stats

Sri Lanka thrashed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs in the second and final Test in Galle, clinching the series 2-0.

29 Sep 2024

Glenn Phillips

2nd Test: Blundell, Phillips score valiant fifties for NZ 

New Zealand have had a hard time against Sri Lanka in the ongoing second Test at Galle International Stadium.

29 Sep 2024

BCCI

BCCI to ban players for pulling out after IPL auction

The Indian Premier League (IPL) Governing Council has rolled out some fresh rules for the 2025 mega auction.

29 Sep 2024

Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir's discusses selection strategy as India's head coach

Gautam Gambhir, the new head coach of the Indian cricket team, has opened up about his selection strategy.

29 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Rohit Sharma discloses reasons behind T20I retirement

Rohit Sharma, the celebrated Indian cricket team captain, recently shed light on his decision to retire from T20 International cricket.

29 Sep 2024

BCCI

IPL 2025: CSK can retain Dhoni as uncapped player

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought back a rule that lets teams keep former international players as uncapped ones.

29 Sep 2024

Mohamed Salah

Mohamed Salah penalty helps Liverpool go atop Premier League table

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League 2024-25 season table after a 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.

28 Sep 2024

Bukayo Saka

Arsenal's late surge secures victory over Leicester in Premier League

In a heart-pounding Premier League clash, Arsenal took down Leicester City 4-2.

BCCI announces Rs. 7.5 lakh match fee for IPL players

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a big pay raise for Indian Premier League (IPL) players.

#ThisDayThatYear: Kapp ties record for most touchdown passes in 1969

On this day (September 28) in 1969, in a historic performance, Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp tied the National Football League record with seven touchdown passes.

28 Sep 2024

Cole Palmer

Cole Palmer makes Premier League history after four-goal burst

Chelsea's Cole Palmer etched his name in Premier League's history books.

28 Sep 2024

Manchester City

Newcastle hold Manchester City 1-1 in Premier League: Key stats

Newcastle United and Manchester City played to a 1-1 draw in their Premier League showdown at St James's Park.

28 Sep 2024

Indian Cricket Team

Shanto expresses his frustration as rain mars India-Bangladesh Kanpur Test

The second day of the ongoing Test match between India and Bangladesh at Green Park, Kanpur, was disrupted due to persistent rain.

National Football League: Decoding Lamar Jackson's career in stats

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson shone in the 2023 National Football League (NFL) season, leading his team to the AFC Championship and their second straight playoff appearance after topping the AFC North.

28 Sep 2024

Jofra Archer

Jofra Archer's comeback journey: A story of resilience and determination

Jofra Archer, England's fast-bowling sensation, is back in international cricket after a 14-month injury hiatus.

28 Sep 2024

England Cricket Team

Decoding the lowest totals in ODI cricket at Lord's

Australia suffered a mammoth 186-run defeat in the 4th ODI against England at Lord's, London.