Sports

India in command as Gill hits historic ton, lead swells past 491

05 Jul 2025 | 8:55 PM

Birmingham, July 5 (UNI) Shubman Gill etched his name in the record books with a magnificent century in the second innings — after scoring a double-ton in the first — as India extended their dominance over England on the fourth day of the second Test at Edgbaston, finishing the tea session at 311/4 and leading by a massive 491 runs.

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J&K Cricket Assn to hold scorers clinics

05 Jul 2025 | 8:45 PM

Jammu, July 5 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) is holding scorers clinics in both Jammu and Srinagar this month, read am official handout.

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2036 Olympics the goal: Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari calls for fresh approach in sports department

05 Jul 2025 | 8:15 PM

Hyderabad, July 5 (UNI) Telangana Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari today said that the state must aim high and set its sights on winning medals at the 2036 Olympics, urging the Sports Department to work with renewed energy and a clear sense of purpose.

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KCL Season 2 Player Auction: Alleppey Ripples acquire Jalaj Saxena

05 Jul 2025 | 7:41 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 5 (UNI) Alleppey Ripples bagged top players in the player auction, including Jalaj Saxena, which held ahead of the second season of the Kerala Cricket League organized by the Kerala Cricket Association.

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From spears to spotlight: NCC brings javelin full circle

05 Jul 2025 | 7:36 PM

Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) Long before it became a medal-deciding Olympic discipline or a point of national pride, the javelin was a test of survival skill and physical mastery — a weapon turned sport, stretching back to the days of ancient Greece.

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KCL Season 2 Player Auction: Alleppey Ripples acquire Jalaj Saxena

05 Jul 2025 | 7:32 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, July 5 (UNI) Alleppey Ripples bagged top players in the player auction, including Jalaj Saxena, which held ahead of the second season of the Kerala Cricket League organized by the Kerala Cricket Association.

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India ready to host global sport beyond cricket: JSW Sports COO

05 Jul 2025 | 6:40 PM

Bengaluru, July 5 (UNI) Declaring a new era for Indian track and field sports, JSW Sports Chief Operating Officer Divyanshu Singh today said the Neeraj Chopra Classic is not just a competition but a defining statement that “India is ready to host, nurture and celebrate global sporting excellence, not just in cricket, football or kabaddi, but in athletics too.”
In a passionate message hours ahead of the much-anticipated launch of the international javelin event named after Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra, Singh said the tournament marks a significant milestone not only for the sport of javelin, but for Indian athletics as a whole.

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I was in a strong position, but ran out of time: Nine-yr-old Aarit who held Carlsen to a draw

I was in a strong position, but ran out of time: Nine-yr-old Aarit who held Carlsen to a draw

05 Jul 2025 | 6:20 PM

By Rohit Mitra
New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) Nine-year-old Aarit Kapil who recently held legendary Magnus Carlsen to a draw says that he was in a strong position in the match but ran out of time, hence it ended in a draw.

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India tighten grip with 357-run lead at lunch

05 Jul 2025 | 6:18 PM

Birmingham, July 5 (UNI) India tightened their hold on the second Test at Edgbaston with an authoritative batting display, finishing the morning session of Day 4 at 177 for 3 in their second innings, leading England by 357 runs and setting the stage for a strong declaration later in the day.

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Brazilian striker Gabigol cleared by CAS in doping case

05 Jul 2025 | 6:10 PM

Rio De Janeiro, July 5 (UNI) Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa has won an appeal against a two-year ban in a doping rules case, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said.

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Estevao shines as Chelsea, Fluminense reach last four in Club World Cup

05 Jul 2025 | 5:33 PM

New York, July 5 (UNI) Chelsea and Fluminense advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal
with narrow quarterfinal wins over Palmeiras and Al Hilal, respectively.

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Excited to finally perform with Bharat Army supporting with their chants from stands: Neeraj Chopra

05 Jul 2025 | 5:13 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (UNI) When Neeraj Chopra takes the field, it’s not just his javelin that soars — it’s a billion hopes flying with it. But the Olympic champion sees it differently. For him, fans aren’t just faces in the stands or names on social media — they’re his “partners” in every throw.

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Shanto dropped as Bangladesh announce T20I squad for Sri Lanka series

05 Jul 2025 | 4:59 PM

Dhaka, July 5 (UNI) Bangladesh have announced a heavily revamped squad for their upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka later this month.

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Srikanth defeat World No 6 Chou Tien-Chen to enter Canada Open 2025 semifinals

Srikanth defeat World No 6 Chou Tien-Chen to enter Canada Open 2025 semifinals

05 Jul 2025 | 4:58 PM

Ontario, July 5 (UNI) Former World No. 1 Kidambi Srikanth produced a dominant performance at
the Markham Pan Am Centre, defeating top seed and World No. 6 Chou Tien-Chen to storm into
the semifinals of the Canada Open 2025.

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England beat India in last-ball thriller to keep T20 series alive

England beat India in last-ball thriller to keep T20 series alive

05 Jul 2025 | 4:08 PM

London, July 5 (UNI) England held their nerve to keep the T20 series alive with a thrilling last-ball victory by five runs against India at The Oval.

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