Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away at a Greater Noida hospital after battling stage-four cancer. Rinku had briefly left the T20 World Cup squad to be with his family before rejoining the team
27 February,2026 09:15 AM IST | ANIIndia suffered a 3-4 shootout defeat to Spain men's national field hockey team after a 1-1 draw in regulation time in the FIH Pro League. Maninder Singh’s superb tomahawk had given the India men's national field hockey team the lead, but a 59th-minute equaliser from Bruno Font forced a shootout
25 February,2026 09:11 AM IST | PTITeen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was gifted a new SUV after winning the Super Striker of the Season award in Indian Premier League 2025. The 14-year-old smashed 252 runs at a strike rate of 206.6 for Rajasthan Royals, earning recognition as one of the most explosive young batters in world cricket
25 February,2026 09:10 AM IST | A CorrespondentFormer India opener Shikhar Dhawan has strongly refuted a fake statement attributed to him regarding his divorce from Ayesh Mukherjee in 2023. Calling out the misinformation, Dhawan urged people not to trade on his name with “insensitive and false statements” circulating on social media
25 February,2026 09:09 AM IST | A CorrespondentMichael Carrick lauded substitute Benjamin Sesko after his clinical finish sealed a 1-0 victory for Manchester United F.C. over Everton F.C. in the Premier League. Sesko’s sixth goal in seven games lifted United into the top four, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens impressed with a standout display to secure a third clean sheet in six matches
25 February,2026 09:06 AM IST | AFPAn unbeaten 117 from Shubham Pundir and a gritty 88 by Yawer Hassan guided Jammu and Kashmir cricket team to a dominant 284/2 against Karnataka cricket team on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final. Pundir’s century stand with Yawer and an unbroken 105-run partnership with Abdul Samad left the eight-time champions searching for breakthroughs
25 February,2026 08:39 AM IST | PTIThe boys final saw the Mahim team beat Don Bosco International (Matunga) 13-6
24 February,2026 09:04 AM IST | Rufus VedanayagamPrestianni will therefore be unable to feature for Benfica on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu as the Portuguese side bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit and reach the last 16
24 February,2026 09:16 AM IST | AFPArsenal had been left devastated by their second successive draw and Arteta admitted it was hard to lift his players in the aftermath of a result that means City will take the title if they win their last 11 games
24 February,2026 09:23 AM IST | AFPA bold move to promote Shimron Hetmyer to No. 3 paid rich dividends as the left-hander smashed 85 off 34 balls to steer the West Indies cricket team to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe national cricket team at Wankhede Stadium in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Super Eights
25 February,2026 08:37 AM IST | Subodh MayureBorn in San Francisco, Eileen Gu has risen to become the most decorated freeskier in Olympic history. Representing China since 2019, she has clinched multiple medals across the 2022 Winter Olympics and the 2026 Winter Olympics, while also balancing modelling and a quantum physics degree at Stanford University
25 February,2026 08:34 AM IST | A CorrespondentWith their campaign on the line at MA Chidambaram Stadium, India may consider a tactical reshuffle by promoting Suryakumar Yadav to No. 3 and pushing Tilak Varma down the order. The move could address the left-heavy top three and provide stability after a setback against South Africa national cricket team, as the team looks to stay alive in the ICC
25 February,2026 08:31 AM IST | R KaushikAs T20 World Cup 2026 grips India and IPL 2026 approaches, cricket fandom is evolving beyond stadiums and TV screens. Indian cricketers are increasingly turning to Snapchat to share real-time, behind-the-scenes moments, reshaping how Gen Z connects with the sport
28 February,2026 01:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHaving put to chase a target of 160 runs, the "Three Lions" scored 161 runs for the loss of six wickets in 19.3 overs. Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed stayed unbeaten. Facing 18 balls, Jacks garnered 32 runs, laced with four boundaries and a maximum, whereas Ahmed scored 19 runs in seven balls, with the help of a boundary and two maximums
27 February,2026 11:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSamson smashed 24 runs off 15 deliveries, laced with a boundary and two maximums, whereas Abhishek garnered 55 runs in 30 balls, with the help of four boundaries and the same number of maximums
27 February,2026 08:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSo far in the Super 8 stage of the marquee event, New Zealand has one victory out of two matches. The "Black Caps" are placed in the second position of Group 2 with a net run rate (NRR) of +3.050 and three points
27 February,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentDuring the match, Team India's opening batsmen Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma delivered a strong start. Facing 15 balls, Samson smashed 24 runs, including a boundary and two maximums. On the other hand, Abhishek garnered 55 runs off just 30 deliveries, with the help of four boundaries and the same number of maximums
27 February,2026 06:11 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSunil Gavaskar was also surprised to see Team India's opening batsman Abishek Sharma play defensive shots during his knock. The "Men in Blue" will lock horns with the West Indies on March 1 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
27 February,2026 05:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed condolences after Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away following a battle with stage-4 liver cancer. Rinku left the T20 World Cup squad to attend the last rites and will miss India’s Super Eights clash against West Indies
27 February,2026 12:02 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondentNew Zealand national cricket team head coach Rob Walters believes his “street-smart” side can defeat England national cricket team to seal a semi-final spot at the T20 World Cup. A win in Colombo would confirm New Zealand’s place in the last four, while defeat could open the door for Pakistan national cricket team
27 February,2026 08:43 AM IST | Colombo | AFPHardik Pandya’s girlfriend Mahieka Sharma wowed her nearly six lakh Instagram followers with a series of stylish photos in black outfits for a fashion brand. The post garnered close to one lakh likes, with Pandya reacting with heart and fire emojis in appreciation
27 February,2026 08:36 AM IST | Mumbai | A 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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Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased a 25 per cent stake in Spanish second-division side UD Almeria. The 41-year-old said it had long been his ambition to contribute to football beyond the pitch, backing the club’s growth potential
27 February,2026 08:40 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentJuventus FC captain Manuel Locatelli admitted the defeat “makes me want to cry” after their spirited comeback against Galatasaray SK fell short in the Champions League. Juventus won 3-2 on the night to force extra time but were eliminated 7-5 on aggregate despite a valiant fightback
Real Madrid CF midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni said the 2-1 win over SL Benfica to reach the Champions League last 16 was a victory “for everyone who is against racism,” following alleged abuse aimed at Vinicius Junior in the first leg. Madrid progressed amid ongoing investigations, while coach Alvaro Arbeloa confirmed Kylian Mbappe is sidelined
Taylor Swift is said to be marrying Travis Kelce on June 13 — a date linked to her lucky number and birth date. Reports suggest she paid a premium to secure a Rhode Island venue for the ceremony
27 February,2026 08:31 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentADVERTISEMENT
