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December 7, 2025 5:38 PM

Neser breaks England resistance at Gabba as Australia take 2-0 Ashes lead

Australia stormed to an eight-wicket victory in the second Ashes test in Brisbane to go 2-0 up in the series on Sunday as England's resistance was broken on day four by a pace blitz from unlikely hero Michael Neser. Helped by the catching magic of h...

December 7, 2025 5:36 PM

Old is gold: Kohli and Rohit shine bright

Age may not be on their side, but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are busy proving they are not a spent force yet in the one international format they still call home. Speculation has been rife about their future, yet both Kohli, 37, and Rohit, 38, sho...

December 7, 2025 3:40 PM

Messi’s double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title

Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo De Paul and Tadeo Allende struck late from a pair of Lionel Messi assists. Despite Thomas Mueller driving a Vancouver side tha...

December 7, 2025 3:36 PM

‘Herculean’ Greaves savours ‘special day’ for West Indies

Justin Greaves produced a nine-and-a-half-hour batting masterclass before walking into Caribbean lore after his maiden test double hundred secured an unlikely draw for West Indies in the opening test against New Zealand on Saturday. The 31-year-old'...

December 7, 2025 10:21 AM

Australia’s Pat Cummins eyes Adelaide test return in Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins will be ready to return from injury for the third Ashes test against England in Adelaide, the fast bowler said on Saturday. Cummins missed the series-opener in Perth and the ongoing day-night match in Brisbane while rec...

December 7, 2025 10:03 AM

Virat Kohli credits ‘most satisfying’ series as he rediscovers his best form in years

Virat Kohli said he had rediscovered his peak batting level for the first time in three years after inspiring India to a series-clinching victory over South Africa on Saturday, capping a remarkable turnaround from recent struggles. The 37-year-old f...

December 7, 2025 9:53 AM

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s maiden ODI hundred secures India’s series win against South Africa

India registered a 2-1 series victory against South Africa after opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden hundred in one-day internationals secured their nine-wicket romp in the third and final match in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Jaiswal, who played second ...

December 6, 2025 11:21 AM

“One of the great honours of my life”: Trump gets first FIFA peace prize at World Cup draw

Dmonald Trump took centre stage on the green carpet ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw at Washington D.C.'s Kennedy Center on Friday (December 5). The U.S. president was all smiles as he made his way to the event where FIFA chief Gianni Infantino...

December 6, 2025 10:55 AM

Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa, US get dream draw

The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium - iconic venue of the 1970 and 1986 finals - followed by South Korea against a playoff winner after the complex draw was made on Friday. M...

December 6, 2025 10:14 AM

Amit Shah calls for stronger sports culture as Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025 concludes in Ahmedabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday addressed the closing ceremony of the Sansad Khel Mahotsav 2025 in Ahmedabad, saying the initiative has evolved into one of India’s largest grassroots sports movements. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel ...

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