‘They Were In No Way Conversion Meetings’: Jemimah’ Father Issues Statement After Gymkhana Fiasco

Ivan Rodrigues, father of Indian women’s cricket team batter Jemimah Rodrigues, has issued a statement denying allegations that he used his daughter’s membership at Khar Gymkhana to hold “conversion meetings” on the premises. The gymkhana had revoked Jemimah’s membership due to complaints from members that Ivan misused the privileges granted to her. Also Read: IND vs NZ: No Drinking Water Shortage For Fans…

Dinesh Karthik’s ‘Big Series’ Remark Amid India vs NZ Pune Test Draws Ire From Sunil Gavaskar

The hype around the Border-Gavaskar Trophy has been so intimidating and the fans have been eagerly rooting for the iconic Test series. While India faces New Zealand and continues to struggle at home, the BGT fervour continues to grow. Former Cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his reservations over the scenario and he kept his thoughts while schooling Dinesh Karthik on making a ‘mistake’…

HIL Team Delhi SG Pipers Acquire Star Australian Defender Corey Weyer

Australian defender Corey Weyer has been roped in by Delhi SG Pipers for the upcoming season of Hockey India League (HIL), the club said on Friday. The 28-year-old Weyer comes as a replacement for fellow Australian Flynn Ogilvie, who opted out of the league due to personal reasons. Weyer is known for his powerful drag-flicking ability, which will enhance the Pipers’ defensive lineup…

‘He has given me the..’: Mumbai City FC Midfielder Brandon Fernandes On His Role Under Petr Kratky

The defending champions Mumbai City FC have had a subdued start to the ISL 2024-25 season. It might have prolonged, but The Islanders finally returned to winning ways when they held on to their 2-1 lead against FC Goa recently. It was a collective effort, where MCFC’s import from Goa, Brandon Fernandes also chipped in with a valuable contribution. Much like with his…

ISL: Mohammedan Sporting Aim To Regain Momentum Against Struggling Hyderabad FC

After a promising start, debutants Mohammedan Sporting Club are facing a slump as they will seek to set the house in order against Hyderabad FC in a crucial clash between two struggling teams here Saturday. Having secured their historic maiden win in the ISL in an away match against Chennaiyin FC, Mohammedan Sporting have lost two in a row at home — to…

Ranji Trophy: Harshit Rana Boost For Delhi Against Riyan Parag-less Assam

Pacer Harshit Rana’s presence will certainly be a big boost for Delhi as they aim to put up an improved performance against Assam in a group D encounter of the Ranji Trophy starting Saturday. While Harshit will walk in place of Navdeep Saini, who has left for India A’s tour of Australia, the absence of Ayush Badoni and Anuj Rawat (both playing Emerging…

India Beat Turkmenistan 1-0 In AFC U17 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rishi Singh’s first half goal helped India beat Turkmenistan 1-0 and notch their second consecutive win at the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2025 Qualifiers here on Friday. Rishi struck in the 44th minute which proved decisive in the narrow win. India now have six points from two matches, and will play hosts Thailand in their concluding group tie on Sunday. India had mauled…

World C’ships team pull-out: Aggrieved wrestlers knock Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s door

Barely 48 hours before they are supposed to be on a plane to Albania, 12 wrestlers, selected for the World Championships, are sitting outside the residence of Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, desperately seeking his intervention to resolve the issue following withdrawal of Indian teams from the prestigious tournament. The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) was on Thursday forced to pull all three Indian…

England reeling at 24-3 after Pakistan’s Shakeel hits century in 3rd test

England crumbled to 24-3 against Pakistan spinners after Saud Shakeel hit a century in the third and final test on an engineered dry wicket Friday. Left-handed Shakeel exhibited immense patience for well over five hours to make 134 off 223 balls and dug in well with tailenders to craft a meaningful 77-run first innings lead as Pakistan got bowled out for 344 late…

Ilia Topuria makes first featherweight title defense against Max Holloway at UFC 308

Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria remains a fan of Max Holloway, crediting the Hawaiian for being an inspiration for his UFC career. But the 27-year-old Topuria said he plans to put aside any positive feelings Saturday night when Holloway becomes his opponent at UFC 308. “I have all the respect for him,” Topuria said. “He’s a great fighter. He’s done many great things in…