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‘Replay the final’: More than 88,000 Argentina fans call for replay after bitter World Cup final defeat
A petition demanding a replay of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina has surpassed 88,000 signatures, with some Argentina supporters alleging controversial refereeing decisions influenced the result. FIFA has received no evidence requiring action, while Spain’s extra-time victory remains unchanged after a dominant performance and Ferran Torres’ decisive winner.
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From Puri to Glasgow, two gymnasts chase CWG dream
Tapan Mohanty and Tapeshwarnath Das both took up gymnastics at a young age after joining the State Sports Hostel in the coastal town. Pursuing a sport that still lacks widespread popularity in India was never easy, but they kept their heads down, trusted the process and are now among the four Indian men’s gymnasts set…
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Italy sound out Guardiola, Ancelotti in search for new national team coach
The federation hopes to appoint a new coach within the week as it looks to rebuild after another disappointing qualifying campaign.
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Support staff row leaves CWG-bound Lisha Das in ‘immense emotional distress’
Lisha has sent the email to officials of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) and the Sports Ministry.
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CWG 2026: Putul Sonowal stuns world champion Ryan Bester in lawn bowls thriller
Putul Sonowal achieved a sensational upset against the reigning world champion in lawn bowls. Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh also survived a thriller in the Women’s Pairs event. Sonowal showed remarkable composure to defeat a decorated Canadian opponent in his debut. The Indian women’s pair secured victory after a tense tie-break against Malta. These…
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Sooryavanshi scripts history, becomes the youngest to score an international fifty
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi faced early struggles in his international T20I debut series. He scored modest totals in his initial three innings against England. However, Sooryavanshi then achieved his first international half-century against Zimbabwe. This remarkable performance made him the youngest player to score a fifty in T20I cricket. His innings secured a victory for…
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‘Mental strength makes huge difference’: Mayank Yadav reflects on comeback
Back in India’s colours after nearly two years, Mayank returned figures of 2/18 in four overs as India restricted Zimbabwe to 125/7 in the opening T20I of the three-match series at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.
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Watch: Sooryavanshi’s emotional ‘A’ celebration steals hearts after world-record fifty
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest player to score an international T20 fifty. He achieved this remarkable feat against Zimbabwe in Harare on Thursday. The 15-year-old smashed his half-century in just eighteen balls. This explosive innings featured four boundaries and four sixes for India. The celebration was a tribute to his mother, Aarti, whose name starts…
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‘Failure is okay, cheating is not’: Sachin Tendulkar speaks out on NEET protests
Sachin Tendulkar urged society to uphold hard work and meritocracy amid NEET exam protests. He stressed that adults must shape a culture valuing effort over shortcuts. Students’ disappointment over unrewarded hard work is understandable and should be addressed. Other cricketers like Shikhar Dhawan and Mohammad Kaif also voiced concerns. They called for fair resolutions and…
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Chess legend Anand steps in as FIDE interim president after EU sanctions sideline Dvorkovich
FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich has voluntarily stepped aside after being sanctioned by the European Union over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Calling the sanctions “unlawful and unfair”, he said he would challenge them legally. Deputy President Viswanathan Anand will serve as interim president. Meanwhile, India named its squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad, with D Gukesh…