Sports

Akash Deep strikes twice, Eng crumble at lunch

06 Jul 2025 | 7:29 PM

Birmingham, July 6 (UNI) India closed in on victory in the second Test at EDGBASTON today as England collapsed to 153 for 6 at lunch on Day 5, still requiring an improbable 455 more runs to win with just 55.3 overs remaining in the match.

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Mamata congratulates Bengal's two kids for winning medals in FIDE Chess tournament in Georgia

06 Jul 2025 | 2:23 PM

Kolkata, July 6 (UNI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today congratulated two kids from the state for winning medals under-10 in FIDE-organised chess tournament at Batumi, Georgia, recently.

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2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz: Carlsen beats Gukesh, takes lead

06 Jul 2025 | 11:35 AM

Zagreb, July 6 (UNI) Magnus Carlsen beat India's D Gukesh in the Blitz format and moved into the lead in the 2025 SuperUnited Croatia Rapid & Blitz being played here.

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Kyle Walker joins Burnley from Man City

06 Jul 2025 | 10:06 AM

London, July 6 (UNI) Veteran England defender Kyle Walker has joined newly promoted Burnley from Manchester City for a fee of around five million pounds (6.8 million U.S. dollars).

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Chelsea completes signing of Gittens from Borussia Dortmund

06 Jul 2025 | 10:00 AM

London, July 6 (UNI) Chelsea continued with its movement in the summer transfer market with the club on Saturday announcing the signing of England winger Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund.

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Late drama as Real Madrid, PSG book FIFA Club World Cup semifinal spots

06 Jul 2025 | 9:48 AM

New York, July 6 (UNI) Real Madrid will face Paris Saint-Germain in the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after both sides claimed quarterfinal victories on Saturday.

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Djokovic, Sinner reach fourth round as Krejcikova knocked out at Wimbledon

06 Jul 2025 | 9:41 AM

London, July 6 (UNI) Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic joined men's top seed Jannik Sinner to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon with a straight-sets win over Miomir Kecmanovic on Saturday.

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Gill's epic 430 light up Edgbaston as records tumble

05 Jul 2025 | 11:56 PM

Birmingham July 5 (UNI) India's dominance in the second Test against England at Edgbaston reached staggering proportions today, as skipper Shubman Gill scripted history with a stunning match aggregate of 430 runs, propelling India to a colossal 1014 runs across two innings — their highest-ever match total in Test cricket.

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Gill’s twin tons power India to brink of victory

05 Jul 2025 | 11:49 PM

Birmingham, July 5 (UNI) India marched into a position of overwhelming dominance on Day 4 of the second Test at Edgbaston today, as Shubman Gill capped off one of the greatest individual performances in Test history with a blazing 161 in the second innings, following his first-innings 269.

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Hosting an event tougher than competing: Neeraj

05 Jul 2025 | 10:53 PM

Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra clinched the gold medal with a powerful 86.18m throw at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, held at the buzzing Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru. But beyond the medal, it was the emotional and organisational weight of the occasion that the champion called his toughest challenge yet.

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India secure AFC Women’s Asian Cup qualification for first time

05 Jul 2025 | 10:22 PM

Chiang Mai (Thailand), July 5 (UNI) When the final whistle blew at the 700th Anniversary of Chiang Mai Stadium tonight, Sangita Basfore broke down in tears.

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Neeraj Chopra Classic: Neeraj wins gold with 86.18m throw

05 Jul 2025 | 9:25 PM

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) In a stirring spectacle that fused sport with celebration, Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra today claimed gold with a thunderous 86.18m throw at the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic 2025, electrifying a roaring home fans at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru.

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Mirra Andreeva cruises into Wimbledon last 16

05 Jul 2025 | 9:14 PM

London, July 5 (UNI) Teenager Mirra Andreeva showed why she is one of the hottest prospects in
the sport after moving into Wimbledon's fourth round with a comfortable win today.

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Sinner cruises into Wimbledon fourth round

05 Jul 2025 | 9:09 PM

London, July 5 (UNI) World number one Jannik Sinner produced another devastating display to
reach the Wimbledon fourth round without dropping a set today.

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TTFI cash rewards to other medallists & coaches

05 Jul 2025 | 8:57 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) President of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) Meghna Ahlawat today announced that cash prizes will be awarded to all medal winners, who made their mark at the 29th Asian Youth Championships at Tashkent following the Rs 5 lakh reward declared for Divyanshi Bhowmick yesterday.

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