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BCCI announce increase in prize money for all men's and women's domestic tournaments

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced an increase in the prize money for all men's and women's senior domestic tournaments.

Apr 17, 2023

Kim Cotton becomes first woman on-field umpire in men's international cricket

Kim Cotton of New Zealand made history on Wednesday, becoming the first woman on-field umpire to stand in a men's international match between two ICC full-member countries.

Apr 5, 2023

Former India cricketer Salim Durani passes away at 88; PM Modi condoles [details]

Salim Durani, one of the finest all-rounders that have played for India, passed away at his home here after a prolonged battle with cancer, on Sunday. He was 88, according to a family source.

Apr 2, 2023

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Nikhat Zareen clinches gold

Women's World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen clinches gold [details]

India's boxing sensation Nikhat Zareen defeated Nguyen Thi Tam of Vietnam 5-0 in the final to win her second Women's World Championships gold medal, here on Sunday.

Mar 26, 2023

India's Saweety Boora celebrates her win over China's Wang Lina during the final match in 81 kg category at the 2023 IBA Women's Boxing World Championships in New Delhi

India's Nitu, Saweety strike historic gold at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships

Scripting history, exuberant Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora were crowned as World Champions for the first time after registering contrasting victories in the finals of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, here on Saturday.

Mar 25, 2023

Australian cricketer Pat Cummins' mother passes away, team to wear black armbands on Day 2

Australia Test and ODI skipper Pat Cummins's mother Maria passed away overnight in Sydney due to cancer, according to information reaching here on Friday. She was undergoing palliative care in a hospital in Sydney.

Mar 10, 2023

WPL 2023: Harmanpreet's 65 powers Mumbai Indians to 207/5 against Gujarat Giants in opener

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's historic fifty (65 off 30) powered Mumbai Indians to an imposing 207 for five against Gujarat Giants in the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, here on Saturday.

Mar 4, 2023

WPL 2023: Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bowl against Mumbai Indians

Women's Premier League 2023: Gujarat Giants win toss, opt to bowl against Mumbai Indians

Gujarat Giants captain Beth Mooney won the toss and opted to bowl first against Harmanpreet Kaur led Mumbai Indians in the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, here on Saturday.

Mar 4, 2023

FIFA World Cup: Messi will continue to appear for Argentina much after Qatar 2022, hopes coach Scaloni

Lionel Messi wins 2022 Best FIFA Men's Player Award

Lionel Messi of Argentina won the Best FIFA Men's Player Award 2022 and Argentina was the biggest winner of the Best FIFA Football Awards 2022 here.

Feb 28, 2023

Former Croatia football coach Blazevic dies

Miroslav Ciro Blazevic, former Croatian national football team manager, passed away on Wednesday after a long battle with cancer, only two days ahead of his 88th birthday.

Feb 9, 2023

Turkish footballer dies in devastating earthquake

Turkish goalkeeper Ahmet Eyup Turkaslan has died following the devastating earthquake in his country, the Yeni Malatyaspor has announced.

Feb 8, 2023

Australian Open 2023: Sabalenka overcomes Rybakina to win Australian Open, first Grand Slam title

With a breathtaking display of power and unnerving composure, Belarusian fifth seed Aryna Sabalenka came back from a set down to defeat Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final to win the Australian Open 2023 women's singles crown and her first Grand Slam title, here on Saturday.

Jan 28, 2023

WFI row: Sports Ministry likely to add more members to oversight committee [details]

Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat, and Sakshi Malik had shown their displeasure, saying that the government did not consult them before forming the oversight committee led by legendary boxer MC Mary Kom.

Jan 26, 2023

Australian Open: Magda Linette stuns Caroline Garcia to reach her first grand slam quarterfinal

Australian Open 2023: Magda Linette stuns Caroline Garcia to reach her first grand slam quarterfinal

Poland's Magda Linette stunned World No.4 Frenchwoman Caroline Garcia in straight sets to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal here on Monday.

Jan 23, 2023

Australian Open 2023: Nadal wins hard-fought battle against Draper to begin his title defence

The 22-time Grand Slam champion, Spain's Rafael Nadal won the Australian Open first-round match against Britain's Jack Draper to kickstart his title defence here at Rod Laver Arena on Monday.

Jan 16, 2023

Shabaaash: Anushka Sharma heaps praise on Kohli for 46th ODI century

Anushka took to social media to share a TV screen, which showed Virat Kohli raising his bat and helmet, and looking up towards the sky after his hundred in the third ODI against Sri Lanka.

Jan 16, 2023

Mumbai Marathon: Ethiopia's Lemi, Haymanot set course records; Gopi wins in Indian section

Ethiopian duo of Hayle Lemi and Anchalem Haymanot won the men's and women's elite titles with new course records to take home the USD 45,000 winners prize and a course record bonus of USD 15,000 each in the 18th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon. here on Sunday.

Jan 15, 2023

CWG gold medallist Sanjita Chanu fails dope test; suspended provisionally by NADA [what next]

Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist weightlifter K Sanjita Chanu has failed a dope test and is now suspended provisionally by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

Jan 7, 2023

Rest in peace, Pele: Tributes pour in; family, football greats pay respects [details]

In a moving tribute to the man who made football 'the beautiful game', his family put out a message that summed up his life on his official Twitter handle on Thursday morning local time, announcing his death.

Dec 30, 2022

Pele, the original No. 10 of football world: A look at the legend's legacy [read now]

He was the original No. 10 of world football, a number now sported by Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe. He was the genius who played the game with passion and was so unstoppable that fouling him was the only option for the numerous defenders that he faced.