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Varied proposals put in front of Sports Minister over ISL

Varied proposals put in front of Sports Minister over ISL

New Delhi: Clubs came up with different suggestions on how to conduct the stalled 2025-26 Indian Super League at a meeting with Sports Minister...

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Relegation as per regulation as AIFF prepares to float tender

Relegation as per regulation as AIFF prepares to float tender

New Delhi: I-League clubs have told All Indian Football Federation that the long-pending relegation should be implemented on the two bottom-placed...

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More WPL teams the merrier, says Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal, wants home- away format

More WPL teams the merrier, says Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal, wants home- away format

New Delhi: New teams should be added to the Women’s Premier League to conduct the tournament in a home and away format, Delhi Capitals co-owner...

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India edge past Malaysia in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

India edge past Malaysia in Sultan Azlan Shah Cup

The Indian men’s hockey team eked out a narrow 4-3 victory against hosts Malaysia at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh on Wednesday. Selvam Karthi...

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Drawn in same group, India face Pakistan on Feb 15 at 2026 T20 World Cup

Drawn in same group, India face Pakistan on Feb 15 at 2026 T20 World Cup

New Delhi: India and Pakistan were placed in the same group in the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup and will meet on Febraury 15 in in Colombo’s R...

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Nissanka earns Sri Lanka first win in T20 tri-series

Nissanka earns Sri Lanka first win in T20 tri-series

Opening batter Pathum Nissanka hit an unbeaten 98 off 58 balls as Sri Lanka hammered Zimbabwe by nine wickets Tuesday for its first win in the T20...

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Constitution adopted in entirety, AIFF silent on national players association

Constitution adopted in entirety, AIFF silent on national players association

New Delhi: With approval from 24 of the 27 members attending its virtual special general meeting on Monday, the All India Football Federation adopted...

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Current players a little soft, need more physical development, says Saina

Current players a little soft, need more physical development, says Saina

New Delhi: Saina Nehwal feels the current generation of women’s singles players need to develop physically to win titles regularly on the world tour...

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FIFA to seek AIFF response on Anwar Ali transfer case delay

FIFA to seek AIFF response on Anwar Ali transfer case delay

New Delhi: FIFA has taken stock of Mohun Bagan’s concern over All India Football Federation’s delay in resolution of Anwar’s Ali transfer...

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AIFF to file affidavit on contentious representation clause with rider

AIFF to file affidavit on contentious representation clause with rider

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation is unable to dissuade state associations from objecting the contentious representation clause in its new...

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Rao report recommends 'flexibility' in ISL ownership structure, AIFF seeks phased promotion-relegation

Rao report recommends 'flexibility' in ISL ownership structure, AIFF seeks phased promotion-relegation

New Delhi: Justice LN Rao has recommended “flexibility” in Indian Super League’s ownership structure, “suitable” commercial payouts for each...

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In wretched Asian Cup campaign, India sink further in Bangladesh

In wretched Asian Cup campaign, India sink further in Bangladesh

New Delhi: In an attempt to reboot following elimination from AFC Asian Cup qualification, India have been sucked further deep into the black hole...

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Winning start for East Bengal in Women's ACL group stage

Winning start for East Bengal in Women's ACL group stage

New Delhi: East Bengal are off to a bright start in the 2025-26 AFC Women’s Champions League after their 3-1 win in group stage opener over Iran’s...

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Shubman Gill discharged from hospital after neck injury

Shubman Gill discharged from hospital after neck injury

New Delhi: India skipper Shubman Gill was discharged from a hospital in Kolkata on Sunday following his neck injury in the first Test against South...

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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal qualify for World Cup with huge win

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal qualify for World Cup with huge win

Portugal thrashed Armenia 9-1 in their final Group F qualifier on Sunday to qualify for the 2026 World Cup as group toppers, with Bruno Fernandes...

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FIDE World Cup: Harikrishna knocked out as Erigaisi lone Indian left in field

FIDE World Cup: Harikrishna knocked out as Erigaisi lone Indian left in field

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi remained the lone Indian in the quarterfinals after P Harikrishna was eliminated by Jose Martinez Alcantara of Mexico in...

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Mohun Bagan seek FIFA, AFC intervention on Anwar Ali transfer saga

Mohun Bagan seek FIFA, AFC intervention on Anwar Ali transfer saga

New Delhi: Mohun Bagan requested intervention from world governing body FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation on Friday on adjudication of Anwar...

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AIFF state members nix adoption of Supreme Court-approved constitution clause

AIFF state members nix adoption of Supreme Court-approved constitution clause

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation’s state units have refused to accept the contentious representation clause that was up for adoption as...

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AIFF gets helping hand from ISL clubs, snub from I-League sides

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation and Indian Super League clubs are exploring the idea of pulling in all their resources together to...

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AIFF back in Supreme Court again after failed ISL tender

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation will return to the corridors of the Supreme Court once again to seek directives for a way forward after...

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Alleged overage players remain on the bench in BC Roy Trophy final

New Delhi: The presence of two alleged overage players didn’t make any difference to the outcome of the final of sub-junior boys national...

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Tense wait for AIFF over ISL tender

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation is pacing itself anxiously towards Friday, when bids for the Indian Super League’s commercial rights...

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Ind vs Aus, 4th T20I: All eyes on Gill as India look to go for the kill

New Delhi: Onus will be on Shubman Gill for a big score when India face Australia in the fourth T20I in Carra, Gold Coast, on Thursday. With the...

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AIFF faces internal fire over allowing overage players in Jr Nationals

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation’s apparent approval of two players who have failed age-verification tests to continue playing in the...

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Two arrested over match-fixing in Calcutta Football League

New Delhi: Kolkata Police arrested two persons of a Calcutta Football League club on allegations of match fixing on Monday. Kidderpore Sporting’s...

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AIFF hands over freshly-crafted I-League trophy to Inter Kashi

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation got itself into an unbelievable position when it presented the I-League trophy to Inter Kashi on...

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Mandhana-Rawal record stand lift India into Women's World Cup semis

New Delhi: Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal’s record partnership propelled India to the semi-finals of the Women’s World Cup with a 53 runs (DLS...

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FC Goa leave a mark in defeat to Al Nassr

New Delhi: Even without the rested Cristiano Ronaldo, Al Nassr didn’t feel the need to start with Sadio Mane, Joao Felix and Kingsley Coman for FC...

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Naqvi plans hand over of Asia Cup trophy to India on Nov 10

New Delhi: Asian Cricket Council as well as Pakistan Cricket Board’s chairman Mohsin Naqvi has offered hand over of the Asia Cup trophy to India at...

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Ronaldo absence sombers mood as FC Goa battle Al Nassr

New Delhi: Al Nassr might be without Cristiano Ronaldo but it doesn’t make FC Goa’s task easier in their AFC Champions League Two home clash on...

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Women's World Cup: South Africa win rain-curtailed match to eliminate Pakistan

New Delhi: Veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp shown with both bat and ball to script South Africa’s 150-run win (DLS Method) over Pakistan in a...

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India falter in chase as Knight century takes England into Women's World Cup semis

New Delhi: India tripped from a seemingly comfortable position in their run chase as England entered the semi-finals of Women’s World Cup with a...

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Man United snatch late win to extend Liverpool's woes

New Delhi: A late header from Harry Maguire sealed Manchester United’s thrilling 2–1 over reigning champions Liverpool in the English Premier...

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Losing three wickets in powerplay overs pegged us back, says Gill

New Delhi: Early dismissals of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and himself made it difficult for India in the first ODI against Australia in Perth on...

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Decks cleared for Hyderabad FC to become Sporting Club Delhi

New Delhi: Indian Super League side Hyderabad FC have obtained approval from the Delhi Soccer Association to rebrand themselves as Sporting Club...

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AIFF floats 15-year ISL tender, promotion and relegation kept in bid document

New Delhi: The All India Football Federation wants an annual fee of at least Rs 37.5 crore from the company that wins commercial rights of its...

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Singapore show India the door in race for AFC Asian Cup spot

New Delhi: To win must-win games, defending a lead is as essential as scoring, which explained why Khalid Jamil called up two defensive players for...

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Glad we could take 20 wickets in 'typical Delhi' wicket, says Sundar

New Delhi: Indian spinners took 13 of the 20 West Indian wickets in the second Test in Delhi that put them on doorstep of a 2-0 series sweep. Of the...

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India vs Pakistan not a rivalry any more, says Suryakumar Yadav

New Delhi: India’s domination of Pakistan in cricket suggests it couldn’t be viewed as a rivalry any more, believes skipper Suryakumar Yadav....

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India slide a spot to 134th in FIFA rankings, Spain dislodge Argentina from top

New Delhi: India dropped a spot to 134th in the FIFA rankings despite finishing third in the recently-held CAFA Nations Cup under new coach Khalid...

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Antim Panghal claims bronze medal at World Wrestling Championships

New Delhi: Antim Panghal bagged a bronze medal on Thursday to ensure that India won’t return empty-handed from the World Wrestling Championships in...

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Hope to be OK, says tennis legend Bjorn Borg as he fights cancer

New Delhi: Iconic tennis player Bjorn Borg is fighting an aggressive form of prostrate cancer and says he hopes to live it. The Swede underwent...

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Profligate FC Goa begin ACL 2 campaign with home defeat

New Delhi: Considering FC Goa had their fair share of scoring opportunities, inability to take any made them begin Asian Champions League 2 campaign...

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India may rest Bumrah in Asia Cup clash against Oman

New Delhi: India might rest injury-prone pace spearhead Jasprit Bunrah in their Asia Cup match against Oman after entering the Super 4 stage with two...

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Not a contest any more, India miles ahead of Pakistan, says Ganguly

New Delhi: No matter how much hype is created, India are just too strong for Pakistan, which recent results prove, believes Sourav Ganguly. India...

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Haaland scores brace as Man City dominate Man United

New Delhi: Manchester City’s Erling Haaland struck a brace in a 3-0 rout of Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday. In his first...

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Already qualified, Argentina, Brazil end World Cup qualifiers with defeats

New Delhi: Reigning champions Argentina slumped to a 1-0 loss against Ecuador while five-time winners Brazil went down by a similar margin at Bolivia...

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Germany, Spain, Belgium win in World Cup qualifiers

New Delhi: Germany won for the first time in five matches to recover from a shock first loss in an away World Cup qualifier while Spain and Belgium...

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Global transfer market soars to record high of $9.76 billion: FIFA

New Delhi: Global governing body FIFA announced on Wednesday that clubs around the world spent nearly $10 billion on international transfers in the...

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Allow flexibility in substitutes, new-ball rule in Tests, say former England captains

New Delhi: To make Tests more appealing, two former England captains have suggested that the International Cricket Council should allow greater...

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