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November 6, 2025 5:13 PM

Honoured to bring to you the trophy; you motivated us a lot: Harmanpreet, Mandhana to PM Modi

Indian women’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and vice-captain Smriti Mandhana thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the words of encouragement he shared with them after their 2017 World Cup final loss to England, saying his motivation helped them wor...

November 6, 2025 1:31 PM

Australia captain Pat Cummins targets return in second Ashes test

Australia captain Pat Cummins is back bowling multiple overs on a reduced run-up and has targeted returning to the team for the second Ashes test against England, a day-nighter in Brisbane starting on December 4. The fast bowler has been sidelined b...

November 6, 2025 12:28 PM

FIFA launches annual Peace Prize with first to be awarded at World Cup draw

FIFA announced a new annual award called the FIFA Peace Prize which will be given to its first winner during the 2026 World Cup finals draw in Washington D.C. next month, world soccer's governing body said on Wednesday. Dubbed the "FIFA Peace Prize ...

November 6, 2025 12:24 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo says he will retire ‘soon’ to spend more time with family

Cristiano Ronaldo said he will retire "soon" and while he admits it will be difficult to bring his glittering career to an end the 40-year-old has been planning for his post-football life for some time. The Al Nassr striker is the all-time leading g...

November 6, 2025 11:16 AM

Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale to spearhead India’s 40-member squad for ISSF World Championship in Cairo

Paris Olympics 2024 medallists Manu Bhaker and Swapnil Kusale will be the key figures in India’s 40-member shooting contingent for the ISSF World Championship Rifle/Pistol 2025, which gets underway in Cairo on Thursday, according to Olympics.com T...

November 6, 2025 11:08 AM

Rishabh Pant returns to India squad for South Africa Tests after injury layoff

Rishabh Pant is set to make his long-awaited return to India’s Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against South Africa, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday. The wicketkeeper-batter missed the 2-0 serie...

November 6, 2025 10:52 AM

Anisimova dispatches Iga Swiatek to reach semifinals at WTA Finals

Fourth seed Amanda Anisimova of the United States came from behind to beat second seed Iga Swiatek of Poland 6-7(3), 6-4, 6-2 on Wednesday, advancing to the semifinals of the WTA Finals. With Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan already securing a semifinal...

November 6, 2025 10:08 AM

PM Modi meets India’s Women’s World Cup-winning team at his residence

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted India’s World Cup-winning women’s cricket team at his residence on Wednesday, lauding their grit and comeback after early setbacks in the tournament. PM Modi congratulated the team on their victory and praised...

November 6, 2025 9:33 AM

Champions League: Foden inspires Man City to ease past Dortmund

Manchester City climbed to fourth in the Champions League standings after a commanding 4-1 win over Borussia Dortmund, moving within two points of the leading trio — Bayern Munich, Arsenal, and Inter Milan. Dortmund began brightly, pressing high a...

November 5, 2025 4:43 PM

David Beckham knighted for services to sport and charity

David Beckham, one of Britain's most celebrated soccer players, was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle on Tuesday, recognising his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes. The 50-year-old former England soccer captain receiv...

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