Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu (Image credit: Agencies) India will begin its Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow on Thursday with a compact yet accomplished 125-member contingent aiming to maximise its opportunities in a drastically trimmed programme. The Games, running from July 23Aug 2, feature just 10 sports, forcing India to recalibrate expectations after a highly…

The culminating match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to be a battle between Spain and Argentina, showcasing the reigning champions of Europe and South America, respectively. (AP Photo) The stage is officially set for the ultimate footballing spectacle. Following Argentina’s comeback semifinal victory over England on Wednesday night, the FIFA World Cup…

Ben Stokes’ shock retirement from international cricket during the third Test against New Zealand continues to dominate headlines, with former England captain Michael Vaughan suggesting that a breakdown in trust between Stokes and the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) may have played a significant role in the all-rounder’s decision.Stokes has not spoken publicly since…

File Pic: Manjot Kalra (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India Under-19 World Cup-winning star Manjot Kalra will remain in custody in Sri Lanka after a Colombo court rejected his plea for early bail in connection with an alleged match-fixing case linked to the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026.Kalra, who shot to fame with his…

Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino (AP Photo) US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he personally spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino and asked him to review the red card and one-match suspension handed to Team USA striker Folarin Balogun during the FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. The suspension was later lifted,…