Star forwards Raphinha and Lewandowski score a brace each as Barcelona rout Newcastle 7-2 in last-16 second leg; boss Hansi Flick reveals how his half-time strategy ensured Spaniards gain greater degree of control in the game
20 March,2026 08:24 AM IST | Agencies“In the second-half, we were nowhere near as good as we were in the first and they [Barca] deserved go through”.
20 March,2026 08:40 AM IST | AgenciesThe Frenchman also praised superstar winger Mohamed Salah, who racked up his 50th Champions League goal on the night ad also picked up an assist.
20 March,2026 08:44 AM IST | AgenciesAtletico’s Alvarez unfazed by 2-3 loss to Spurs
20 March,2026 08:46 AM IST | AgenciesThe Red Devils have enjoyed a resurgence since former United and England midfielder Carrick was appointed caretaker boss in January until the end of the season
20 March,2026 08:49 AM IST | AFPAfter Senegal's players eventually returned having been coaxed back onto the pitch by captain Sadio Mane, Morocco missed the penalty and Pape Gueye went on to score the goal in extra time that gave his team a 1-0 victory.
20 March,2026 08:51 AM IST | AP | PTI"We will be preparing for the World Cup. We will boycott the United States but not the the World Cup," Taj said in the video released on Wednesday.
20 March,2026 08:56 AM IST | AFP"I'm sure it is an opportunity for Riyan Parag. If he can manage his performance and translate it on the ground with his leadership, then it is going to help him."
20 March,2026 08:59 AM IST | PTIIreland lost to Sri Lanka and Australia before beating Oman, while their final match against Zimbabwe was abandoned. Stirling will continue to lead Ireland in ODIs and said he remains "fully committed" to contributing across formats.
20 March,2026 09:00 AM IST | PTI“We’re excited. It’s a strong group, but that’s exactly what you want at a World Cup to be tested against the best. The mood in the camp is very positive.
20 March,2026 09:04 AM IST | PTIThe decision was taken at the World Athletics Council meeting a day before the start of World Indoor Athletics Championships (March 20-22) in the Polish city.
20 March,2026 09:07 AM IST | PTIIndia No. 2 Aditya Mehta (PSPB) was in complete control as he charged past I.H. Manudev 4-1 (52-43, 101-8, 69-6, 46-82, 60-63) to progress to the quarterfinals.
20 March,2026 09:08 AM IST | PTI“It’s a big blow. Harshit has been an integral part of this team for the last few seasons. It’s not easy to replace him. The team management is evaluating multiple options and we will make a decision on his replacement soon,” coach Abhishek Nayar said.
21 March,2026 09:05 AM IST | Kolkata | Arup ChatterjeeFormer India skipper Dilip Vengsarkar says opener Sanju’s preference for orthodox shots instead of flamboyant ones played a crucial role in India’s T20 World Cup triumph
21 March,2026 09:01 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh MayureHardik Pandya will soon be in action for the Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)
20 March,2026 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the cash-rich league, former Team India cricketer Irfan Pathan feels that teams may plan certain things against Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
20 March,2026 08:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPBKS will begin the IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against the Gujarat Titans (GT) on March 31 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh
20 March,2026 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will begin their IPL 2026 campaign by playing a clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
20 March,2026 06:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFormer CSK batter S Badrinath has labelled KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane as a 'weak link' of the team ahead of IPL 2026. Badrinath has raised doubts about the three-time winners' campaign
20 March,2026 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | Atharva UpasaniBefore the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant discussed the team's preseason training and highlighted the importance of Bharat Arun's appointment as the team's new bowling coach.
20 March,2026 12:54 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentPat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc, three of Australia's top pacers, are expected to miss the start of the Indian Premier League season later this month, giving their respective teams an early setback.
20 March,2026 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud
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English teams enjoyed a successful European outing as both Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest advanced to the quarter-final of the Europa League. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace advanced to the last eight of the UEFA Conference League thanks to a Sarr goal.
20 March,2026 01:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIn an effort to address the gender disparity in elite coaching, FIFA passed a historic rule mandating that every side participating in its women's competitions have at least one female head coach or assistant coach. The FIFA Council approved the decision on March 19, and it will start to apply to all women's competitions later this year.
Real Madrid star Alexander-Arnold parts ways with British model Behnke on amicable note after 18-month relationship
The seven-time world champion cleared the table for a break of 153 in the first frame of his 5-0 win over Ryan Day at the World Open in China on Friday.
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