Achraf Hakimi, defender for Paris Saint-Germain F.C., is set to stand trial in France over an alleged rape dating back to February 2023. A prosecutor in Nanterre confirmed the trial order after a complaint was filed in the Val-de-Marne region. Hakimi has denied the accusation, stating he awaits the proceedings calmly
25 February,2026 09:13 AM IST | AFPIndia 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 KaushikIn an attempt to chase a target of 169 runs, Sri Lanka managed to reach 107 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 20 overs. New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra returned with the figures of four wickets for 27 runs in four overs
25 February,2026 11:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAhead of the match, Team India will need to secure a win by a huge margin of runs to improve their net run rate in the ongoing marquee event. But former Team India cricketer Irfan Pathan feels that the "Men in Blue" should prioritise winning the clash
25 February,2026 09:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTeam India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said that the management's job is to keep Abhishek Sharma in a good frame of mind
25 February,2026 06:36 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKuldeep Yadav is an extremely prolific wrist spinner, having snapped 95 wickets in 54 matches at an average of 13.74, with an economy rate of 6.95, including three four-wicket hauls and two five-wicket hauls and best figures of five wickets for 17 runs
25 February,2026 06:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWith just one point in two games after their first match against New Zealand ended in a washout, a win in their final game against Sri Lanka will give Pakistan a maximum of three points. They are left at the mercy of the results of other teams and rain for a miraculous entry in the semifinals
25 February,2026 05:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAustralia outclassed reigning world champions India women's national cricket team by six wickets in the first Women’s ODI at Allan Border Field. Despite half-centuries from Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, India were bowled out for 214. Skipper Alyssa Healy (50) and Beth Mooney (76) led the chase comfortably
25 February,2026 08:41 AM IST | Brisbane | PTIHaving put to chase a target of 165 runs, England scored 166 runs for the loss of eight wickets in 19.1 overs. Skipper Harry Brook smashed a stunning century in 51 balls, laced with 10 boundaries and four maximums
24 February,2026 11:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentAccording to the sources, Rinku's father, Khanchand Singh, is in a serious condition in a hospital in Greater Noida. Underperforming Rinku had departed on a two-ball duck in Team India's recent loss by 76 runs against South Africa in Ahmedabad
24 February,2026 09:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe victory has helped the Caribbeans top Group 1 of the Super 8 stage. They have two points with a net run rate (NRR) of +5.350. West Indies' next match is against South Africa on February 26 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad
24 February,2026 07:27 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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Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo shared an uplifting message for Alpine skiing great Lindsey Vonn, who was recently discharged from hospital after undergoing multiple surgeries following a crash at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Ronaldo, currently with Al Nassr FC, praised Vonn’s resilience, calling her a legend
25 February,2026 09:08 AM IST | Mumbai | A CorrespondentReal Madrid CF coach Alvaro Arbeloa has urged UEFA to take firm action in its fight against racism following allegations involving Vinicius Junior during the Champions League clash with S.L. Benfica. Benfica midfielder Gianluca Prestianni has been provisionally suspended pending investigation
The British woman was reportedly skiing with two pals last week when the incident happened, reported British tabloid The Sun
You have to make hard decisions. Just like in tennis, you have to show up every day
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